The golf industry needs more golf ball manufacturers, right? Well here you go. Check out Quantix Golf. Today we are introducing two models, the F18 and F35 models.
F35 Control
The F35 Control ball features the following:
- 3-layer construction
- Proprietary high-energy core
- HPF inner cover which helps increase spin and distance
- Cover made of a proprietary ionomer blend
- 332 dimple pattern for flight stability and control
- Best for mid to high swing speeds
F18 Tour
When a ball is a “tour” model it typically means the ball has PGA Tour player specs, like a Urethane cover. So the F18 Tour is suitable for lower handicap players or players who are looking for “tour” style performance.
The F18 Tour model features:
- 3-layer construction
- Urethane cover for soft feel and high spin/control in short game
- Low driver spin
- Tour trajectory
- Optimized for medium-high/high swing speeds
Stay Tuned
I’ll be putting the F35 and F18 into play this summer as my shoulder seems to be getting close to ready to play, following shoulder surgery. I’ll post my review as soon as I’m able to hit some balls and play some golf!
The Golf Pride MCC grip is the #1 hybrid grip on tour. These grips are a hybrid rubber/cord grip which combines the best performance characteristics of each material. Here’s the whole color spectrum, representing color schemes for most sports teams.
The upper hand area of the grip is brushed cotton cord and the the lower part of the grip is a high performance rubber material. The cord portion naturally gives the player a solid grip and control in all weather conditions while the rubber portion provides feel and responsiveness.
Summary
All weather control – cord style wicks away moisture to help prevent slipping.
Max surface texture – “Pebbled” texture increases surface area, increasing control of the club.
Firm feel – Grip provides firm, responsive feel and a high level of feedback. “Feedback” is the vibration and audible sound translated from the club to the golfer.
Team Colors
After careful analysis my team color is the red and black grip, just right of center. This matches well the Utah Utes crimson red.
Which color matches your team?
Today was the once-a-year neighborhood yard sale. All the houses on the block. In the U.K. such an event would be called a “meter sale” by the way. Anyway, my yard sale is always quite popular because I often have $100 golf shirts for $3, and I can be negotiated down to $2. During a break in my customers I hopped on my new mountain bike and rode to some of the other neighbor’s sales. You know, to check out the competition. There she was. A marvelous thing of beauty. A game changer. The Ultimate Putting System With Electric Ball Return. Feast your eyes on this splendid item:
Intriguing
Most intriguing about The Ultimate Putting System is that the club shown on the packaging is not a putter. Rather it looks to be roughly a 5-iron. The graphics indicate the ball traveling from the 5-iron straight into the hole. It looks as if the intended technique is to lay the 5-iron down on the back of the club head, and strike the ball with the toe of the club. I will have to try that.
I also noticed that the 5-iron appears to have a hickory shaft. If I were to purchase The Ultimate Putting System I would have to visit the nearest golf store to try to find an old 5-iron with hickory shaft.
Negotiation Failed
In true garage sale fashion I tried not to act too interested when inquiring with my neighbor about the pricing. “Oh how much for this?” I inquired. “One dollar,” replied the neighbor. Now we all know to never accept the first quote at a yard sale. It’s common knowledge. So I did what any decent negotiator would do and offered him fifty cents. Well I thought I was a master negotiator, but astonishingly my fair offer was not accepted. Not being one to “give in” I acted as if I didn’t care much and told the neighbor, “well, I probably don’t need it anyway.”
So there went my opportunity to experience The Ultimate Putting System, at least assuming I would have been able to find a hickory shafted 5-iron to use with it.
I get so many useless golf gadgets in for review that it’s a big deal when I receive an actual useful one! Well here’s the big deal, the HandiMagnet. HandiMagnet is a small golf accessory which an incredibly strong magnet on one end, and a multi-function clamp on the other.
Glove/Towel/Paper
The first clamp, seen lower right on the image above, is for gloves, towels, or even papers like scorecards or pin sheets. Simply attach the super magnet to your push cart or golf cart frame, then hang the glove/towel/paper from the other. The accessory airing out and drying sweaty gloves. Take the glove off and hang it on the HandiMagnet while driving the cart or pushing a trolley down the fairway and let the glove air out in the sun and wind.
I’ve used the clamp to hang a pin sheet and have it right up in front of my face on a golf cart. Super convenient.
Cigar Holder
I’ve been known to enjoy a few stogies on the golf course. One pain when golfing is finding a place to put that cigar. With the 2nd mount (middle of first photo above) one can make any metal object an instant cigar holder. Below my 4-iron has been converted from a club that’s hard to hit, to a club that provides me convenient access to my Romeo Y Julieta.
Bonus Function – Club Loft Checker
An old golf trick to help a player understand the launch angle of a club is to stick a golf tee on the face of the club. The tee points to the angle of the shot. A golfer can use that in practice or on the course (against the rules) to see if a shot will clear an obstacle like a tree. Sometimes golfers will use some chewing gum to stick the tee to the club.
A bonus with the HandiMagnet is this unit can be used as an easy loft checker. The magnet is so strong it will not come off even during a full swing. I tried it and couldn’t get it to budge.
Final Thoughts
Father’s Day is coming up quick! HandiMagnet is a super choice for dad, at a mere $13.99. Get one for dad and one for yourself and still have enough money left over to buy a frosty beverage at the cafe after your next round.
The lovely lady and I have been enjoying testing out our pairs of Eagle Eyes Sunglasses for the last couple of months. We’ve been running them through a wide variety of situations and sports. Some of those activities have included golf, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, hanging out at the park, working in the yard, and more. The results have been terrific.
About Eagle Eyes
Eagle Eyes sunglasses feature cutting-edge NASA-certified optic technology. They block blue light and 99.9% of harmful solar radiation. Not only do they block harmful ends of the light spectrum, they produce vivid and enjoyable color, contrast, and clarity. Glare is reduced and details, like the contours of the putting green, are enhanced.
The lenses are highly scratch resistant, prolonging the lifespan of the shades.
Frames come in a multitude of materials from alloys to steel, polycarbonate to titanium. The frames are strong, lightweight, stylish, and durable.
Aviators – $49.99
Below the lovely lady is wearing the aviators. They’re super cool and stylish and I dig the reflective blue colored lenses. Memory Flex technology makes the frames super flexible yet resilient.
The teardrop lenses are mounted in a rich stainless steel frame. One day I hope to be cool enough to wear aviators.
Rambler – $79.95
Below I’m sporting the Rambler model; part Elvis (not the fat Elvis), part modern. The gradient lens feature is nice.
The “TriLenium 7” polarized technology makes for great detail on the course and on the slopes, while protecting against UV and blue light. I’ve enjoyed a ton of great spring skiing while sporting the Rambler, as well as golf, hiking and biking. They’re light, comfortable, super cool looking, and durable.
Final Thoughts
If you need some new shades be sure to check out Eagle Eyes. They have numerous offerings, styles, feature sets. They even have computer glasses which block blue light.
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