When I started this blog in 2004 there were only 3-4 other golf blogs. Top five baby. I’ve been at it for well over a decade. Nowadays there are more golf blogs than John Daly has ex-wives. The key to this blog’s amazing success is to separate itself from the other golf blogs; deliver an informative, entertaining, and unique product. One of the most unique and entertaining categories I love to write here is “Random Stuff You Find on the Golf Course.” This can be anything from soiled underwear to toothbrushes to porno videos. Let’s look at today’s feature:
While playing yesterday I found this tree between the 17th green and 18th fairway of one of the more, um “blue collar” courses here in town. The tree looked a wee bit odd from a distance. Upon further examination I discovered there was a snow shovel lodged in the tree. Yes, a tree in the middle of a golf course with a snow shovel in it.
This concludes today’s episode of Random Stuff You Find on the Golf Course.
Golf trick shot videos are very popular on social networks right now. You know, those videos where some golfer juggles a golf ball with his wedge while standing on the shoulders of his buddy who is blindfolded, then passes the ball to his buddy who then hits his driver over a football stadium into a tiny plastic cup. Then they all jump around like they just won the Masters. I’ll admit, I’ve made fun of them.
I’ve come around on the trick shot videos though. I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and make my own golf trick shot video. Since there are so many people doing them these days, I wanted my video to be unique. Stand out. I decided to do something that I’ve never seen any other golf trick shot video artist do. To make it even more unique, I vowed to do the shot on the first take and with no video editing. Raw. Unedited. No CGI graphics. The one thing I did decide to do like the other trick shot videos is shoot it in portrait mode, not landscape mode. This has previously been very annoying to me, as most screens are landscape oriented and the video looks dumb. But I understand that this is how video is shot these days.
So here it is, the first HOG trick shot video. Enjoy.
How many golf equipment reviewers test out a product for an entire summer and dozens of rounds from Utah to Michigan before posting their review? My guess is one. Case in point is this review of the Ecco Cage Pro Golf Shoes. I’ve been gaming these treads for almost a YEAR. A YEAR. I’ve walked 100’s of miles in them and hit thousands of shots, good and bad.
Cage Pro Overview
Ecco is renowned for their stylish and comfortable shoes, whether they be golf shoes or street shoes. The Cage Pro follows that mold. I wouldn’t wear them for a year if they weren’t comfortable.
The Cage Pro is a “hybrid” golf shoe, meaning it can be worn on and off the course. I’ve done both with great performance and satisfaction.
This super-lightweight shoe has soft “Dritton” leather which is water resistant via “HYDROMAX” treated leather. Despite being water resistant, the leather remains breathable to help keep the feet free of moisture.
The outsole features “SPYDR-GRIP” technology (I know… who thinks of this stuff?). This technology provides “pivot points” which boost the shoe’s stability.
Sizes/Colors
Available sizes run from men’s 5 to 13.5, but be aware that all Ecco shoes are “euro” sizes and they go full sizes, not halves. This means that if you are a 9 or a 9.5, there’s only one shoe size. This is why I recommend trying them on before picking up a pair. Despite being a US 9, I often find myself going with a “42” euro in Eccos, which they say is about an 8.5. If I went with the next size up, that could be as large as a 9.5 and too big for me.
Available colors include white with blue trim, white with gray trim, white with red trim, gray with yellow trim, black with gray trim, and a brown/orange combo. My choice, the white with gray trim, matches the widest variance of apparel, which is why I went that route.
On The Course
As I mentioned in the opening, I’ve gamed these treads for nearly a year with great results. The “SPYDR-GRIP” looks like it might slip, especially on wet ground, but the traction is fantastic. I kept a mental note on those treads in particular and I think I’ve slipped perhaps twice in thousands of swings.
While walking the hard ground of my hilly home course, the Cage Pros performed great. I’ve benefitted from a stable platform for my swing gives me great traction. The shoes don’t beat up my bones either, meaning my back, knees, ankles etc. Some shoes “walk hard.” These don’t.
And of course I’m happy with the style of the Cage Pros. Unique, sharp looking, classy, and not overstated.
Final Thoughts
At $210 there are certainly less expensive golf shoes on the market. The Cage Pros are still a great value because of their performance, style, and especially their durability. Highly recommended.
I’m totally digging the deep powder skiing we have here in northern Utah this winter, though the snow has hit a bit late in the season. It is causing my golf review queue to stack up since I’m not able to do a ton of product evaluation at this time. New to the ever-growing stack are two nice pieces from Chase54, a company new to HOG reviews.
First off is the Frequency Golf Polo:
Next is a nice pairing for the Frequency Polo, the Chase54 Trekker golf shorts, shown with the Frequency below:
I have worn these threads a few times to the office and about town, but have yet to give them the full treatment on the golf course. The weather forecast is positive though, and I’m hoping to get back to the links in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned for my review of these Chase54 threads soon.
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