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Hot List 2008

Hot List 2008

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We unveiled our top picks last month, now we invite you to sort those recommendations by the Hot List criteria that matter most to you. Then "drag and drop" your favorites into your own Hot List.
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USGA and Grooves

Bomb & Gouge

Whither The Grooves

Wasn't the USGA's groove roll back supposed to take effect on Jan. 1, 2009?
Shaft Length

New Looks

Is It Too Long?

Should average golfers try longer shafts? Many in the industry think so.

What's In My Bag

Rory Sabbatini

He scored ten Top-10s in '07. Find out just what Rory carries in his bag.
Custom Fitting for putters

Latest Gear

Built For You

Fitting for a putter could become as common for you as it is for pros.

Performance

Aerodynamic Design

Dimples? It's where the performance gains left in golf balls will come from.

Innovation

Irons And MOI

It's a buzz phrase for new drivers, but does high MOI play a role in irons?
Golf ball testing machine

Testing

USGA's Ball Tests

Are the two tests the USGA uses for golf-ball performance redundant?
New shapes for clubs

More New Looks

The Best Shape?

If you hit it on the screws, it doesn't matter what the shape of the clubhead is.
Shotlink

On The Tour

What Goes Up ...

Grounders? Moon shots? The Tour's new hang-time stat is a new tool.
 
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Blogs

Bomb & Gouge
Editors Mike Johnson and Mike Stachura share their thoughts on the latest news and trends.
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What's In My Bag

Nick Watney
Nick Watney
Zurich Classic winner and college All-American.
Steve Stricker
Twice the PGA Tour's Comeback Player of the Year.
Mark Calcavecchia
Calc holds the record for birdies in a tournament.

WHAT'S IN MY BAG ARCHIVE

Equipment on tour

Groove Rule Slowed?

When today's tour professionals make a change in their putters, they will weigh a number of factors -- lie angle and club length top the list.

Frank Talk

Frank Talk
Frank Thomas
This week Frank's topics include the width of your clubs sole, grip size and shaft length and distance.
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