There is always something new in golf. New clubs, new clothes, new shoes, new bags and the occasional product that comes completely out of left field. Instead of covering each launch with an independent story, This week in Golf Gear is a quick look at the new releases, collaborations and products that have caught the eye.
Malbon x Bushmills
I’m not a drinker, and I’m certainly not the biggest fan of Malbon, therefore this collaboration is clearly geared towards a different golfer than myself.
That being said, there is no denying that this is a strong collection. Malbon has teamed up with Bushmills Irish Whiskey for a 12-piece collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the distillery’s vintage advertising. It is strong, trendy and definitely Malbon. That matching total is…something.
The standout for me, however, is the golf bag. It’s a fantastic take on traditional golf links and easily the best piece of the collection. I may not be the intended audience for the dress, but I can absolutely get behind that bag.
Takomo IGNIS D2 driver
Remember when Takomo had a driver ruled illegal? Well, the replacement is finally here.
As John Barba said in his excellent layoutthe original IGNIS D1 ran afoul of the R & A when some weight configurations caused some heads to exceed the permissible limit of face springiness. Takomo pulled the driver and promised existing customers a compliant replacement.
Enter in FIRE D2.
The new driver ditches the D1’s heel and toe weight ports in favor of a single rear weight. Takomo says the changes increase MOI by 10 percent, with a lower and deeper center of gravity designed to promote a higher launch and greater forgiveness. The company has also stiffened the crown to improve the sound.
At $329, the D2 looks and sounds very good.
GolfJoy Spica 3 Launch Monitor
GolfJoy may be a new name for many American golfers, but like John Barba recently explainedThe company has a lot more experience in golf technology than you might expect.
U Spica 3 is a camera-based launch monitor with three high-speed cameras, a built-in touchscreen and a substantial amount of ball and club data. It works indoors and out, with simulator functionality and swing video available through the GolfJoy Pro app and is a fraction of the price of its competition.
John’s initial experience was promising, particularly when it came to ease of use and speed of feedback. We will be interested to see how the Spica 3 performs in our formal test, especially against the more established names in the category.
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