tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25759762442105942292011-11-27T18:36:20.233-05:00PGA Show Orlando 2010The latest golf club and ball offerings from the major golf manufacturers such as Titleist, Nike, Ping and Callaway direct from the floor of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando FL. Frank Thomas presents the low down on the latest golf gear.Franknoreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-46577304787875962232010-01-30T16:56:00.000-05:002010-01-30T17:06:16.315-05:00BridgestoneOne of the older Japanese manufacturer of golf balls and very good quality control and technical know how as far as ball construction is concerned. They have 7 different balls, 2 premium balls for the better golfer with high speed impacts, one for mid range head speed and 4 balls for the lower head speed. However the different cover materials and constructions will change the ball flight angle Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-87628453308805125192010-01-29T10:28:00.000-05:002010-01-29T10:31:23.992-05:00PingThe new product introductions have happened for Ping with the new G15 driver. Most interesting is the simple fitting system of interchanging different shafts with heads rather than having a huge inventory of clubs. Pictured here is the AFS driver bag.Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-29114915360596853742010-01-28T18:13:00.000-05:002010-01-28T18:14:03.668-05:00Radio Interview with Dennis SilversStill on the go...sharing some thoughts with Dennis Silvers on grooves, equipment and an overall perspective of the show.Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-27241326315480900312010-01-28T14:29:00.000-05:002010-01-28T14:31:09.647-05:00Cobra DriverThe Cobra ZL (zero limits) driver:Adjustable in 3 different positions..closed,neutral and open. Composite head with back weighting (non adjustable).Unfortunately comes with 46" shaft but it can be customized. Growing in popularity.Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-69802459224087396502010-01-28T13:41:00.000-05:002010-01-28T13:44:49.847-05:00Pro V 1sUnchanged from last year...why change a good thing?Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-49286996018465866682010-01-28T13:39:00.000-05:002010-01-28T13:42:13.088-05:00Titleist BallsNXT Tour: An affordable ball for most of usDT Solo: for seniors,ladies and lower swing speedsNXT: a little less spin than the NXT TourValerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-27718122704345753092010-01-28T12:39:00.000-05:002010-01-28T12:44:21.227-05:00Titleist ironsAn iron club for every player from the beautiful classic forged MB to the AP1.Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-38649384677854105732010-01-28T12:15:00.000-05:002010-01-28T12:18:03.742-05:00Callaway IronsWe have the extremes...the X forged blade as well as the diablo edge, the most forgiving iron in the Callaway line.Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-68471692281024362792010-01-28T11:56:00.000-05:002010-01-28T12:00:10.660-05:00Callaway driversFirst driver we checked out was the Callaway FTiZ a mostly composite head and a bigger face, with an aerodynamic head. The Diablo Edge is all titanium. Both claim to increase distance only when you miss the sweetspot.Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-56225362485068601542010-01-28T11:36:00.000-05:002010-01-28T11:41:14.745-05:00We've arrived!On the show floor and just consulting the guide to get our bearings! More exciting stuff to come.... Valerie MelvinHelping Golferswww.franklygolf.comPutting Studio: 407.396.4004Mobile: 321.276.5803Franknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575976244210594229.post-41021480237165548732010-01-27T10:31:00.002-05:002010-01-27T10:36:45.399-05:00The PGA Merchandise Show 2010This year's PGA Merchandise Show will be the 42nd show that I have attended (I started attending the show when I was very young). I've seen it all...the earliest shows began in a tent in West Palm and if it rained, vendors had to lift their goods from the ground to stop them getting water damaged.Nowadays things are much more sophisticated with a demo day and a wonderful Show at the Orange CountyFranknoreply@blogger.com0