Videos: The 2013 PGA Merchandise Show In Orlando
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During his recent trip to America, our intrepid Features Writer Kit Alexander spent a day at the driving range under the sunny Orlando skies sampling the best the incredible 2013 PGA Merchandise Show had to offer.
At this giant circular range, every manufacturer had a stall with their products on, and so our man had a very busy day.
Below are a selection of videos he shot, including designer and inventor Q&As and first hit tests.
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INTERVIEW – ADIDAS ADIZERO SHOE In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander speaks to adidas’ Footwear Product Marketing Manager Davide Mattucci at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show about the new ultra-lightweight Adizero golf shoes. |
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FIRST HIT – NIKE VR_S COVERT DRIVER In this video TG Features Writer Kit Alexander tests the new Nike VR_S Covert driver at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The 460cc driver features an innovative cavity back head and FlexLoft adjustability system. |
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FIRST HIT – TAYLORMADE R1 DRIVER In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander speaks to TaylorMade fitter Dan Ridgeway about the new R1 driver. The American had previously helped our man to hit it straighter and longer by tuning him using the R1’s 12 loft options and seven face angle settings. Watch the video here >>> |
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FIRST HIT – WILSON STAFF FG TOUR In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander tests the new Wilson Staff FG Tour irons on the range at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Kit – who plays off eight – has been using Wilson Staff’s Ci11s for the past year and feels he may now be ready to move up to a better player set of irons. Watch the video here >>> |
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INTERVIEW – CALAWAY X-HOT HYBRID In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander speaks to Callaway’s John McHenry about the new X-Hot hybrid after testing the club at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.
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FIRST HITS – ADAMS GOLF SPEEDLINE SUPER S RANGE In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander tests the new Adams Golf Speedline Super S woods. He particularly liked the white crown and black face contrast on the woods, while he found the Velocity Slot Technology really helped him maintain a penertrating ball flight in windy conditions. |
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INTERVIEW – ADAMS GOLF SPEEDLINE SUPER S AND SUPER LS DRIVERS In this video TG’s Kit Alexander talks to Adams Golf about their new drivers for 2013, the long and forgiving Speedline Super S and the Tour ready Speedline Super LS. The duo feature a revolutionary new design in adjustability that means they are changeable from 9.5 degrees to 11.5 degrees of loft. |
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INTERVIEW – ADAMS GOLF SPEEDLINE SUPER LS HYBRID In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander talks to Alex Berger of Adams Golf about their better players Speedline Super LS hybrid. It features their slot technology and looks stunning. |
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ADAMS GOLF SPEEDLINE SUPER S HYBRID In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander talks to Adams Golf about their game-improvers Speedline Super S hybrid. It features their slot technology and a white crown and black face. Watch the video here >>> |
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INTERVIEW – ADAMS GOLF SPEEDLINE SUPER S COMBO-IRON SET In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander talks to Adams Golf about their new Super S iron combo set, which feature a half hollow construction to make them perform like hybrids, while still having the look and feel of an iron. Watch the video here >>> |
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INTERVIEW – LAMKIN 2013 GRIP RANGE In this video TG’s Feature Writer Kit Alexander interviews Carl Petterson from Lamkin about their new grip range for 2013, including the Crossline Ace and Perma-Wrap. Kit also asks the grip expert about how to clean your grips and how often you should change them. |
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INTERVIEW – TOTEM TEES In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander interviews the inventor of the Totem Tees, Lon Klein, about the world’s best biodegradable golf tees. The tees, which are essentially specially designed cardboard tubes, are put into the ground using a tool and biodegrade if lost during your round.
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