TRUE linkswear (TRUE) PGA TOUR brand ambassador Chris Kirk wore LUX Pro en route to winning the 2023 Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa’s Champion Course on Sunday. The Atlanta native and former University of Georgia standout won in a playoff against Eric Cole, earning $1,512,000 in his first victory in seven years and moving him to sixth in the FedExCup standings.
The TRUE LUX Pro is designed and engineered to the rigorous quality, aesthetic, and performance demands of the modern professional golfer. Its classically inspired upper is made from premium leather and forged with TRUE’s TOUR-tested spikeless rubber tread for aggressive traction. A new WANDERLUX interior features a snug, padded heel cup and super foam insert that provides all-day comfort. Its full-grain leather upper is waterproof, ensuring the LUX Pro is ready to excel in all conditions.
“The Champion Course at PGA National challenges every facet of your game, and the Honda Classic is such an outstanding event all around,” said Kirk following the win. “I love that I can count on my TRUEs on every course I play on TOUR week to week, in any conditions.”
With the victory, Kirk qualified for the 87th Masters, which will be his first appearance in Augusta, Ga. since 2016. In the 2022-23 PGA TOUR season, Kirk has one win, three top 10s, and has earned more than $2.6 million. Long known for his putting prowess, he currently ranks first in 3-putt avoidance, first in putting from 3 feet, and fourth from putting from 10-15 feet.
“Congratulations to Chris on his outstanding win at the Honda Classic,” said TRUE CEO Jason Moore. “He’s a class act, a true family man, and an ultimate competitor who fought his way to victory in a playoff on an incredibly challenging golf course.”
Kirk’s victory adds to the exciting start to the year for the Pacific Northwest-based golf lifestyle brand. At the 2023 PGA Show in Orlando, Fla., TRUE introduced a bevy of new golf shoes, including the all-weather LUX Hybrid, as well as its new apparel line featuring its All-Day Pants and Joggers and “coming soon” polos, quarter zips, crew necks, hoodies and more.
RADMOR, the golf lifestyle brand crafting on and off-course apparel from meticulously-curated, all-natural materials, has signed former UCLA All-American and PGA TOUR player Kevin Chappell as a Brand Ambassador.
Chappell joins Korn Ferry Tour players R.J. Manke and Noah Wolsey – who both played at the University of Washington like RADMOR founders Scott Morrison and Bob Conrad – in repping the brand professionally in 2023. Chappell – a three-time All-American for the Bruins – is working his way back from surgery in 2018 and played in last week’s PGA TOUR American Express. His wife’s family lives in Washington, and Chappell was drawn by the Pacific Northwest connection and RADMOR’s environmental ethos.
“I love what Scott and Bob are doing with RADMOR and I’m excited to be a part of the brand story in 2023,” Chappell says. “The golf industry has been dominated by unsustainable apparel materials over the past 20 years. I think today’s golfers are looking for a way to do the right thing, environmentally, while also looking and playing their best.”
RADMOR’s sustainably-sourced golf clothing forgoes virgin polyester in favor of natural cellulose fibers like Peruvian Pima cotton, elastane yarns, and super-soft Tencel and recycled REPREVE to create the most environmentally minded golf apparel in the industry. It recently dropped its Fall / Winter line with a variety of new offerings in seasonally-focused color palettes celebrating the world’s greatest game. Fabrics in 2023’s collections will include RADMOR’s flagship 96% ELS Cotton 4% Elastane blend, their ultra-light 100% Pima, an organic Pima with recycled polyester/stretch blend, and an all-new 92% certified recycled poly/stretch blend designed for fans of synthetic fabrics.
“Kevin’s a first-class guy and heck of a golfer, and we welcome him to the RADMOR family,” Morrison says. “It’s going to be an incredible year as we roll out our 2023 lines at the PGA Show and continue working with Kevin, R.J. and Noah to promote our brand story.”
In February 2021, Scott Morrison and Bob Conrad launched RADMOR. The college roommates and golf teammates at the University of Washington first discussed changing the face of golf apparel in the mid-90s, and today that vision is finally a reality. After graduating from the “U-Dub,” Conrad played golf professionally and still maintains a plus handicap. Supplying serious fashion “street cred,” Morrison was the man behind three of America’s top denim brands – Paper Denim & Cloth, 3×1 Denim and Earnest Sewn – and is widely considered a thought leader in the design world.
The dynamic duo’s passion for the harmonic convergence of fashion and performance is evident in subtle design treatments such as RADMOR’s MORE/EROM (Extended Range of Motion) underarm pattern prominently featured in golf shirts, layering pieces, and outerwear. Functional-yet-fun details like a signature “ball pocket” can also be found on outerwear, pants and shorts. RADMOR is defined by its commitment to using natural fibers and reducing our environmental impact while producing the highest quality golf apparel possible.
“RADMOR” is a playful blend of Morrison and Conrad’s last names and represents the brand’s dichotomy. Its secondary logo, “BobRad,” is a whimsical cartoon golf ball peering out of a golf hole that aims to bring golf to those who find the sport a bit too stuffy. Meanwhile, RADMOR’s “serious golf side” is reflected in its “Dead Center” ball and cup logo that appears throughout most of its collections and appeals to its green grass partners at high-end clubs and resorts.
In addition to its direct-to-consumer sales channel, RADMOR is available at a growing number of golf shops throughout the U.S. and Nordstrom stores nationwide, as well as Golf.com, Huckberry.com, TrendyGolf.com, FairwayStyles.com, Nordstrom.com and Saksfifthavenue.com. RADMOR has a concept shop in Seattle at 607 1st Avenue in Pioneer Square.
TRUE linkswear (TRUE), purveyors of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for the rigors of walking amid the elements, will debut the all-new LUX Hybrid at the 2023 PGA Show Jan. 24-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
The LUX Hybrid is a performance-driven, athletically-inspired golf shoe designed to look like a traditional saddle shoe but built with TRUE’s market-leading technology. With over 1,000 rounds of PGA and LPGA TOUR golf played in the LUX Hybrid by TRUE Ambassadors like Joel Dahmen and Christina Kim, high-level player feedback led to creating a comfortable, durable shoe that performs at the highest level of the game.
“The LUX Hybrid is a quintessential TRUE creation in that it delivers the highest level of comfort and performance on the golf course and is also perfectly suited for life off the course,” says TRUE CEO Jason Moore. “We’re excited to showcase it along with other current and future TRUE shoes, as well as our brand-new apparel line, at the 2023 PGA Show.”
To create the LUX Hybrid, TRUE designers took the modern performance and heritage design from the LUX Knit and elevated the aesthetic, fit, and function. A leather saddle was added for a cleaner, premium, classic golf aesthetic with additional midfoot stability. The LUX Hybrid also includes TRUE’s new Achilles heel pad, its TPU heel stabilizer, and a high-retention elastic heel lock system for an elevated fit and feel. With updates to the midsole compound and insert and improvements to the overall construction – the LUX Hybrid is TRUE’s highest quality and most comfortable TOUR performance shoe yet.
The LUX Hybrid is available in three high visibility core colors, black, grey and white, and two limited heritage collection colors, admiral and cognac. Weighing 11.2 ounces (based on a men’s size 9), the LUX Hybrid is offered in men’s sizes 7-11.5, 12, 13, 14 and 15 with an MSRP of $195. It will be available at www.truelinkswear.com starting January 24th, the first day of the PGA Show.
TRUE crafts naturally comfortable gear ready to perform from the links to the streets. As a collective, we aim to inspire each other to achieve camaraderie, wellness and purpose in the pursuit of par. We’re a group of family and friends dedicated to sharing our passion and excitement for footwear, and the game of golf, with like-minded players. Born amid the rugged golf landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, we use only the finest and responsibly-sourced materials to protect golfers from the elements and help them #enjoythewalk.
In keeping with its global ethos, TRUE’s current footwear portfolio includes five core designs focused on sustainability, performance and comfort with a modern, minimalist aesthetic appealing to professional golfers, dedicated amateurs, avid recreational players and new golfers alike. Several TRUE models, like the recently released All Day Ripstop, are crafted almost entirely from recycled materials.
There was a time not long ago when direct-to-consumer golf ball companies were few and far between. Golfers would typically buy balls at the local golf shop minutes before teeing off, or at a big box store while shopping for other gear or household items. Entering 2023, however, the “DTC” channel continues to explode as golfers have migrated online to buy golf balls, clubs and apparel.
One of the DTC category leaders over the past decade, OnCore Golf, caught fire in 2022 with the release of two new golf balls. The Buffalo, N.Y.-based company dropped the new ELIXR, a three-piece, 84-compression offering geared toward golfers with driver swing speeds between 85 and 100 mph. And in October, OnCore unveiled the four-piece VERO X2, the follow-up to the wildly successful VERO X1, aimed at players with 110 mph and above swing speeds.
The ELIXR 2022 and VERO X2 join OnCore’s AVANT 55, ELIXR and VERO X1 to round out OnCore’s five-ball lineup. The common thread among the portfolio is the company’s proprietary perimeter weighting that pushes mass to the ball’s exterior for less side spin and straighter ball flight across all clubs. Case in point, the VERO X1 tested at 60% less driver side spin than Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x in independent testing by Golf EQ.
Founded over a decade ago, OnCore has fast-tracked its growth through performance on the course and partnerships in the boardroom. Financial legend Charles Schwab is a key investor, as is Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen, who also serves at the company’s lead ambassador. Major traction in the DTC golf ball category has ignited OnCore’s foray into adjacent technologies, such as the Golf Boost AI app for virtual golf instruction, a “smart golf ball” that will track myriad performance parameters and a golf and entertainment complex in Buffalo.
Golfers new to OnCore can visit the website, www.oncoregolf.com, for an online ball fitting and receive $10 off their first purchase. And new for 2023, the company will offer a “Performance Pack” with a sleeve each of VERO X1s, VERO X2s, ELIXR 2022s and AVANT 55 (a two-piece Surlyn cover) for just $35.
OnCore offers free shipping on orders over $100 – key for DTC brands looking to steer golfers away from shopping offline. And for golfers who’re all-in on the brand, there’s Club OnCore – an Amazon Prime-like concept offering free shipping, customization, site-wide discounts and deals on other golf and lifestyle products.
When it comes to golf equipment and apparel, no channel has grown like direct-to-consumer over the past two years. This exponential increase was partly out of necessity during the pandemic, sure. But as an unintended byproduct, consumer comfort level with buying anything from full sets of golf clubs to hoodies and hats online has reached an all-time high and shows no signs of slowing down.
Never is this more evident than the approximate two-week shopping extravaganza that kicks off a week before Black Friday and typically ends on Cyber Monday at midnight. Rather than two singular points in time, these two mega-shopping dates have morphed into a fortnight of fun for savvy Internet shoppers. In fact, all golfers really need to do is sit back and watch the emails hitting their inboxes over the next few days.
Here’s the early scoop on a few white-hot brands offering epic savings as we approach the holiday and peak gift-giving season.
TRUE linkswear
Pacific Northwest TRUE linkswear has flexed hard during the latter half of 2022 with the drop of its new Future Staples golf shoe line and foray into the apparel realm with the introduction of its All Day Pants. This coming off a banner year in 2021 in which the brand received a multi-million-dollar private equity infusion and announced a series of high-profile ambassadors like Joel Dahmen and Christina Kim.
TRUE’s FS-01
And the iconic brand helmed by brothers Jason and Ryan Moore is rewarding its legions of fans who #EnjoyTheWalk this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with 20% to 70% off sitewide through Nov. 28th. Additionally, “Featured Deals” include the All Day Knit II starting at $79 and the Lux Sport starting at $89. TRUE’s also offering 10% off orders of $250 or more with code BF10 and 15% off orders of $500 or more with BF15.
RADMOR
To borrow a phrase from Ron Burgundy, RADMOR co-founder Scott Morrison was “kind of a big deal” in the denim industry before launching the Seattle-based brand with his former University of Washington golf teammate Bob Conrad. With an unwavering commitment to the underlying environment, Morrison brings that same style and function to golf apparel. RADMOR is the first golf apparel brand to focus on eliminating virgin polyester in its wares.
Five-O Joggers
Its crisply-designed polos, pants, shorts and outerwear are primarily made from extra-long-staple cotton. While it can take polyester hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill, cotton will break down in a fraction of that time. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, RADMOR keeps it simple: 25% off sitewide starting on Thanksgiving Day, including its new Fall / Winter line which just dropped.
OnCore Golf
If financial guru Charles Schwab and All-Pro Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen are both investors, the average golfer can rest assured their game (and their money) is in good hands. Buffalo, N.Y.-based OnCore Golf was a vaunted “first mover” in the DTC golf ball category. It tapped into its team of nano scientists to create a proprietary perimeter weighting technology that produces golf balls that fly longer and straighter.
In 2022, OnCore dropped two brand new models – the three-piece ELIXR 2022 and the four-piece VERO X2. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, OnCore is rolling out one of its biggest sales of the year: buy two dozen, get a dozen free. The offer is valid on any of its five high-performance golf balls: AVANT 55, ELIXR 2020, ELIXR 2022, VERO X1 and X2, which just landed on Golf Digest’s vaunted Hot List. OnCore has also hinted a killer deals on branded merch, like polos, hoodies, golf gloves, tees and more.
TRUE linkswear, purveyors of comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for the rigors of walking amid the elements, has debuted its All Day 5-Pocket and All Day Chino Pants for men.
“All Day” is a technically designed collection of pants built for comfort, versatility and performance. The line complements TRUE’s ever-growing collection of walking-focused golf shoes, including the recently released FS-01 model. All Day waist sizes range from 28 to 38 inches with 32-inch inseams and a durable yet flexible fabric blend of 92% nylon and 8% spandex. Both the 5-Pocket and Chino Pants are available in six colors: black, charcoal grey, khaki, olive, coffee and lunar.
“Expanding TRUE beyond shoes and into apparel is part of our decade-long dream of creating golf’s ultimate lifestyle brand for those entrenched so deeply in the game they demand more from their gear on and off the course,” says TRUE President Jason Moore. “All Day Pants are engineered with our Northwest perspective combining the durability and weather-ready engineering of climbing pants with a modern, upscale aesthetic. We’re blurring the line between high-performance and ultimate comfort.”
The All Day 5-Pocket and Chino Pants feature classic silhouettes updated with modern touches. The 5-Pocket Pant embodies a denim profile with slim-tapering, while the Chino pays homage to a classic trouser silhouette with an athletic cut and feel. Functional material caters to an active lifestyle without looking overly technical. The durable nylon material is stretchable, comes in a matte finish and is water and stain-resistant while remaining highly breathable for warmer days. These technically designed pants perfectly match all-day, all-season wear in any climate or condition.
All Day 5-Pocket Pant Features
Slim/tapered fit, 4-way stretch, abrasion resistant nylon, natural matte finish and feel, DWR water and stain resistant coating, highly breathable, concealed zipper cell phone/passport pocket, secure YKK back zipper pocket, elastic key loop, and high visibility reflective back cuff piping.
MSRP: $125
All Day Chino Pant Features
Slim/straight fit, 4-way stretch, abrasion resistant nylon, natural matte finish and feel, DWR water and stain resistant coating, highly breathable, cell phone/passport pocket, secure YKK back zipper pocket, elastic key loop, and high visibility reflective back cuff piping.
TRUE crafts naturally comfortable gear ready to perform from the links to the streets. As a collective, we aim to inspire each other to achieve camaraderie, wellness and purpose in the pursuit of par. We’re a group of family and friends dedicated to sharing our passion and excitement for footwear, and the game of golf, with like-minded players. Born amid the rugged golf landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, we use only the finest and responsibly-sourced materials to protect golfers from the elements and help them #enjoythewalk.
In keeping with its global ethos, TRUE’s current footwear portfolio includes five core designs focused on sustainability, performance and comfort with a modern, minimalist aesthetic appealing to professional golfers, dedicated amateurs, avid recreational players and new golfers alike. Several TRUE models, like the recently released All Day Ripstop, are crafted almost entirely from recycled materials.
Golf hoodie season is officially here for many parts of the country. In other words, it’s prime time to shine for Seattle-based RADMOR Golf. Founded by two college golf teammates in 2021, RADMOR is the first golf lifestyle brand making all its apparel from meticulously-curated, sustainable materials.
According to Co-Founder Scott Morrison, the full fall line of tops, bottoms, outerwear and accessories will be available mid-October at its website, a growing number of golf shops throughout the U.S., Nordstrom stores nationwide, and affiliate sites like Golf.com, Huckberry.com, TrendyGolf.com, FairwayStyles.com and Saksfifthavenue.com.
“Fall is right in RADMOR’s wheelhouse; it’s a season that sets up perfectly for our approach to creating warm, comfortable and sustainable apparel that looks just as good off the course as on it,” says Morrison, who met his business partner, Bob Conrad, at the University of Washington. “We’re excited about the fall line’s mix of best-sellers and new pieces, but more importantly, to take our commitment to a more sustainable version of golf to the next level.”
RADMOR’s autumn offerings are rich with sepia, earth and powerful blue and red tones to usher in the cooler climes of the fall golf season. Stylistically, RADMOR isn’t deviating from its core ensemble, adds Morrison. For instance, the Peruvian Pima Cotton Taylor PIMAformance Stretch Polo and Colby Stretch Jersey return to action boasting fresh cap, city block and varsity striping. They’re joined by two newcomers, the Douglas PIMAformance YD Stretch Pique Polo and the Hudson Recycled PIMALITE Polo made from an organic “RADCycled” stretch blend.
RADMOR’s Higgins Hoodie
Morrison and Bob Conrad launched the company in February 2021. The college roommates and golf teammates at the University of Washington first discussed changing the face of golf apparel in the mid-90s, and today that vision is finally a reality. After graduating from the “U-Dub,” Conrad played golf professionally and still maintains a plus handicap. Supplying serious fashion acumen, Morrison helmed three of America’s top denim brands – Paper Denim & Cloth, 3×1 and Earnest Sewn.
The dynamic duo’s passion for the harmonic convergence of fashion and performance is evident in subtle design treatments such as RADMOR’s MORE/EROM (Extended Range of Motion) underarm pattern prominently featured in golf shirts, layering pieces, and outerwear. Functional-yet-fun details like a signature “ball pocket” can also be found on outerwear, pants and shorts. RADMOR is defined by its commitment to using natural fibers and reducing our impact on the environment while producing the highest quality golf apparel possible.
“RADMOR” is a playful blend of Morrison and Conrad’s last names and represents the brand’s dichotomy. Its secondary logo, “BobRad,” is a whimsical cartoon aiming to bring golf to those who find the sport too stuffy. Meanwhile, RADMOR’s “serious golf side” is reflected in its “Dead Center” ball and cup logo that appears throughout most of its collections and appeals to its green grass partners at high-end clubs and resorts.
RADMOR’s Five-O Pants
Back to the fall line, it just wouldn’t be a RADMOR drop without toasty warm, performance-based, all-cotton hoodies and sweatshirts. The ever-popular Higgins Player Hoodie and Perkins Player Crew are spun-up in crisp blue graphite and birch to pair perfectly with a set of Five-O Knit or Vincent pants (as temps drop across most the country) or shorts (for golfers living in milder regions). And for those who prefer a more traditional fall look, there’s the brand-new Colton Cap Stripe Quarter Zip.
RADMOR’s fall Women’s line will also feature an autumn-inspired mix of its Lauren Bobrad Stretch Polos, Oliva Bobrad Long Sleeve and Sleeveless Jerseys, and Michele Bobrad Stretch Pique Polos. All RADMOR sustainably-sourced golf clothing forgoes virgin polyester in favor of natural cellulose fibers like Peruvian Pima cotton, elastane yarns, and super-soft Tencel to create the most eco-minded golf apparel in the industry.
Remember that favorite pair of sneakers you had as kid? Now imagine those kicks upgraded with a high-performance golf shoe outsole and a high-tech, comfort-driven insole developed through years of R & D. That’s exactly what TRUE linkswear has created with its new Future Staples Line, starting with the highly-anticipated FS-01.
The Tacoma, Wash.-based brand announced the debut of its Future Staples line with the new men’s and women’s FS-01 available for “early access” preorder during a 72-hour window from Tuesday, Sept. 27th to midnight (PDT) on Friday, Sept. 30th at www.truelinkswear.com. All footwear ordered during this time will have a target ship date of mid-October (a month ahead of the official release date).
Regular preorders will start Oct. 1st with shoes arriving directly to customers in mid-November. All customers reserving their pair during either early access period will receive 20% off. Following the preorder periods, the FS-01 will be offered at the TRUE website via a soon-to-be-launched experiential landing page. Select golf shop and specialty store availability will be announced later this year and in 2023.
A classic sneaker silhouette brought to life with TRUE fit, feel and technology, the FS-01 keeps golfers moving on any terrain and in all conditions. The 100% Eco-Genuine Leather Upper is hand-crafted for a polished look on the outside – while inside, TRUE’s new proprietary Ultra Plush Insole System offers unrivaled comfort, fit, and performance both on and off the links. The shoe’s construction is innovative and durable while maintaining a timeless minimalist aesthetic that looks just as good on the golf course as off it.
The FS-01
“The FS-01 is the embodiment of our ‘All Day’ design philosophy and an unrelenting dedication to creating shoes that golfers are proud and excited to wear anywhere,” says TRUE President Jason Moore. “The Future Staples line pays homage to the classic sneaker silhouettes we grew up with while featuring the most advanced technology and comfort-driven innovation of any TRUE to date. We love this duality and believe the TRUE community will, too.”
Golfers can choose from three exciting colors made with sustainable, recycled leather: White, Black and Walnut, as well as three limited colorways, Fog, Soft Rose and Seafoam. All FS-01s are offered in men’s sizes 7-11.5, 12, 13, 14 and 15, and women’s sizes 5.5-11 with an MSRP of $175. TRUE offers free shipping on orders of $100 or more with shoes delivered in a signature reusable shoe bag (in lieu of cardboard). FS-01 design highlights include:
–Ultra-Plush Insole System allows the foot to sit directly atop the cushioned midsole, forgoing the hardened, dead feel that a traditional lasting board and cement glue create.
–Eco-Genuine Leather offers a soft luxury hand feel, a consistent matte pebbled finish and is a genuine leather product that’s highly scratch resistant, odor free, strong, flexible and easy to clean while utilizing pre- and post-consumer recycled leather.
-Achilles Heel Pad is your heel’s new best friend, providing instant comfort. The heel pad provides a plush cushion and locks in your heel for a blister-free walking experience.
–1-Piece Rubber Stitched Outsole provides incredible durability, stability, and longevity, providing the structure for a wrinkle-free midsole that’s easy to clean and looks great.
The introduction of the Future Staples line caps a busy fall for TRUE, which also saw the launch of Second Chance Footwear for overstocked, discontinued, or former limited-edition styles, Curated by TRUE – a handpicked collection of accessories that perform extremely well while looking insanely good, and the addition of several new styles and limited editions of existing best sellers.
You can image as editor of one of the premier golf publications Golf Tips Magazine, I often receive requests for product reviews with great frequency. What you might not know, is I do not take this opportunity to test the latest equipment lightly. One of the most important factors when reviewing any product is honesty and transparency. After all, the consumer often relies on our views, and opinions before making a purchase. Having said that, here is my honest assessment of Stix Golf.
As part of the review process Stix Golf sent me their Classic 11 Piece set which included, Driver, 5 Wood, 4 Hybrid, irons 5 – PW, 56 Wedge & Putter, complete with headcovers. What I didn’t anticipate was Stix Golf sending me one of their golf bags. A nice surprise to say the least! All clubs were fitted with graphite shafts, stiff flex. I typically play with steel shafts, but thought “What the Heck!”
At first glance, this is a very respectable set indeed. Their Classic Set features irons and wedges with a finish that provides an extremely high level of durability and scratch resistance to keep your clubs looking sharp. Now it was time to put them to the test!
I headed to the range the first sunny day, and proceeded to put them through the paces. As a golf professional for over 25 years I know most amateurs are tempted to pull out the Driver. I confess, I was a bit tempted too! Nevertheless, I did what all golfers should do, start out with some easy wedge shots, and work my way up to the big stick. The irons felt great! They are designed with a more forgiving clubhead which for most golfers is right up their alley. I was equally surprised how well the shafts performed. I quickened my pace a bit to get to the longer clubs. The hybrid and 5 wood both performed as well and any on the market. Which says a lot given that the are much easier on the pocket book.
Now finally the driver! I was excited to see how their big stick stacked up against others from some of the big manufacturers. There isn’t an option to adjust the clubhead as with others on the market, but that in my opinion is OK. I find too many adjustments takes away from a players true ability. Overall, the driver performed great! I was pleasantly pleased with how it performed. No complaints here!
Final thoughts!
Stix Golf in my opinion has come up with a winning formula. They offer a better than decent set of clubs for the average golfer. BUT WAIT FOR IT! The best part, their affordable. The entire Classic 11 piece set retails for just $799US. Given the fact that many drivers currently on the market are fast approaching that number, your getting a great deal. They offer other options too like their 14 piece set. So whether your a beginner or more seasoned golfer, Stix Golf should be on your radar. I think you’ll be surprised at their performance, and I guarantee it will be easier on the pocket book.
STIX GOLF – Classic Set (11 Clubs)
This 11club set is for the player who’s made strides in their game and wants more options during a round. We’ve taken the casual 9 club set and added two irons: a 6i and an 8i. How Stix is changing the world of golf? Each sleek club is a joy to swing — smooth and consistent, for a comfortable, controlled stroke. Built solid, these Stix clubs are made with the very same premium materials you’ll find in kits 3x the price. Because unless you’re Tiger Woods, a crazy-expensive pro kit will not change your game. Stix are for the rest of us — golf lovers who just want to swing stronger, hit further, and love the way the clubs feel. Visit their site for more great options.
Fall is just around the corner, and with its arrival, we turn our attention to one of our favorite seasons on the golf calendar. Shirt sleeves give way to quarter zips, and golf pants typically make their debut at some point in October. So why wait until the holiday season to refresh your links-look or restock your golf bag? Here’s a roundup of cool golf gear we have our eye on this autumn.
TRUE Linkswear FS-01 + OG 1.2
Future Staples
Walking golf shoe brand TRUE linkswear is introducing its Future Staples line this fall with the debut of the FS-01. Featuring a timeless, minimalist style with what the company describes as “hidden technology,” the FS-01 is hitting the ground running with six colorways in men’s sizes 7-15 and women’s 5.5-12. TRUE’s Future Staples line is inspired by classic sneaker looks infused with the company’s legendary technology. If you need a pair of TRUEs ASAP, the Original 1.2s are optimized for fall golf – super supportive and fully waterproof.
Fall is prime golf hoodie season, and no brand does hoodies quite like Seattle-based RADMOR Golf. The Higgins Bobrad Loop Terry Hoodie is made from 100% sustainable cotton and features an athletic fit and range of motion stitching that allows golfers to swing freely. It’s offered in six colors, including classics like Navy and Heather Grey, and sizes small through XXL. Pair your Higgins Hoodie with a pair of RADMOR’s Five-O Knit Performance Pants, the closest thing to wearing pajamas on the course.
The 2022 ELIXR from OnCore provides golfers with perimeter weighting for greater accuracy and reduced side spin off the driver. A unique polybutadiene core delivers an outstanding coefficient of restitution (CoR) for higher ball speed, resulting in more carry and roll. A slightly firmer cover with a 350-dimple pattern and mid-compression rating (85) delivers a pure feel off the club face and gives the ELIXR superior greenside control, durability and unmatched performance in its category. Golfers should also be looking for the new VERO X2, dropping this fall. This four-piece Tour-level offering is a follow-up to the wildly popular VERO X1, which topped several big names in launch monitor and on-course testing.
PXG’s Sugar Daddy II wedges are the brainchild of Mike Nicolette, the company’s director of product creation since 2013. Nicolette spent 24 years with PING and developed a relentless passion for wedge design. The Sugar Daddy IIs feature 100% CNC-milled construction on top of a 3X forged base, making them one of the most beautifully wrought wedges on the market. Full-face groves and high-toe weighting combine with two grinds – BP and C – for soft or firm turf conditions.
Yes, we are doubling down on PXG this fall. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company owned by GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons made a name for itself upon launching in 2014 with its technologically superior irons. Fast-forward to 2022, and the GEN 5 0311 series carries on that tradition and then some. The 0311s are offered in three clubhead options, T (minimal offset), P (moderate offset) and XP (significant offset), for golfers of varying skill levels.
The Tour V5 Patriot is Bushnell at its category-leading best. Easy to unbox, simple to start up and sporting a sleek-yet-powerful design that is sure to get more than a few looks from your playing partners. Aesthetics notwithstanding, avid golfers want two things out of their rangefinder: speed and accuracy. The Tour V5 delivers both in abundance.
GolfForever has surged to the head of the golf fitness class over the past two years, buoyed not only by Justin Leonard, Scottie Scheffler and Ryan Palmer’s involvement but also by its undeniable results. In 2022, the company rolled out its new Swing Trainer, taking the entire system to new heights by offering dozens of new warm-up routines and drills. The full kit includes a bevy of helpful stuff, all designed to make you a better, stronger golfer within a few weeks.
Sun Mountain’s PX3 and PX4 push carts have made a big splash with members of #pushcartmafia. Offering improvements on the company’s past Pathfinder models, PX3 and PX4 feature advancements like a new handle and accessory tray while retaining the main benefits of smaller folded size and easy opening. Both models include a continuous handle for pushing with one hand, an accessory console, a mobile phone holder with a slot for a charging plug, dual umbrella holders, and a mesh basket and velour-lined pouch for additional storage.
Technology isn’t just reserved for smartphones and wearable GPS devices. PuttView’s yardage and greens maps have become staples for serious golfers of all skill levels, and the upstart company continues to improve upon the original each year. Tournament organizers relish PuttView’s new Event Books, which are customizable for charitable events and other outings.
