Teeing Off
MY BAG
FOR THE PLAYERS
Bo Van Pelt
"I'm the worst at changing gear. I bought a set of clubs at a shopping mall in Oklahoma when I was in the eighth grade and kept it until I went to college."
1. DRIVER
Titleist
909 D2 (8.5°)
Titleist.com
SHAFT: Mitsubishi Rayon
Fubuki 73 (X flex)
Mitsubishirayongolf.com
2. FAIRWAY WOOD
Titleist
910 FD (13.5°)
SHAFT: Mitsubishi Rayon
Diamana Blue 80 (X flex)
3. HYBRID
Titleist
910 H (17°)
SHAFT: UST Mamiya
Proforce V2 104 (X flex)
Ustmamiya.com
4. IRONS
Titleist
CB (four-iron); MB (five-iron through PW)
SHAFTS: Nippon
NS Pro 980 (X flex)
Nipponshaft.com
5. PUTTER
Scotty Cameron
Newport2 Studio Select
Scottycameron.com
6. SHOES
Footjoy
DryJoys Tour
Footjoy.com
7. BALL
Titleist
Pro V1
GRIPS
Golf Pride
Green Victory Cord
Golfpride.com
TECH TALK
CORE VALUE
Nike's Method Core putter uses advanced materials and a unique groove design to get the ball rolling—and tracking
ANY BALL on the green sits slightly below the surface of the grass, and to roll true it must first get on top of that surface. To help golfers achieve this, most putters have about four degrees of loft to give the ball some lift at impact. But loft imparts backspin on the ball, which can cause it to hop and skid upon landing, and those actions may alter the line or speed of the putt. Nike's Method Core putter attempts to get around that problem by cutting the loft to two degrees and using a blend of materials to get the ball up and rolling with less backspin and more overspin.
The polymer fins extend through the face and make up the top half of the groove so the ball contacts them first. They soften the impact to decrease vibration and increase stability.
The top edges of the grooves in the aluminum face plate "grab" the surface of the ball providing lift and imparting topspin.
The aluminum also creates an audible sound at impact, feedback that is a key factor in distance control.
The cavity that holds the insert removes 40 grams from the center of the putter, focusing the weight in the heel and toe for a greater moment of inertia or stability.
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TWO PHOTOS
DARREN CARROLL (BALL, BAG)
PHOTO
ROBERT BECK (VAN PELT)
PHOTO
COURTESY OF FOOTJOY (SHOE)
ILLUSTRATION
COURTESY OF NIKE (ILLUSTRATION)
THREE ILLUSTRATIONS
