Sweet Stuff by Terry Ross

by Terry Ross and Barry Lotz

It is the holiday season and golfers everywhere are beginning to think of next year—and the new and exciting gifts to either give or receive that will add to their enjoyment of the game in 2022.

Starting off our selections for this year’s gift list are some stylish yet functional offerings from FootJoy, highlighted by the HydroKnit Pullover that was designed as a mid-layer, yet performs beautifully as a rain jacket or excellent protection in windy weather.

This lightweight and versatile top utilizes three-layer bonded knit construction, four-way stretch fabric for freedom during the swing, is very breathable and has seam sealed waterproof construction that makes it 100% rainproof. Water actually rolls right off this jacket to keep you as dry as possible. The waterproof front zipper is welldesigned to keep the elements out and this pullover can be zipped up snuggly around the neck for an even better seal against the rain.

The HydroKnit Pullover has a full comfortable fit and the lightweight design makes this a terrific addition to your golf attire during the colder and inclement months—and fits nicely inside a golf bag as insurance against harsh weather.

Another FootJoy staple for this gift-giving season is the all-new HyperFLX glove that features a super-soft feel, great fit, breathability and excellent gripping quality. The thin, exclusive APL™ Cabretta leather offers exceptional water and perspiration resistance and maximum grip enhancement. The glove has patented microperforations in key areas such as the palm and a MicroVent™ FiberSof™ on the back of the hand for added breathability. The breathable 3D PowerNet™ mesh on the knuckles makes for even a more comfortable glove, while the 3-D ComfortTab™ Velcro elastic closure gives this glove an extremely comfortable fit.

When it comes to your feet, FootJoy Traditions shoes have been one of the best- selling categories of the year—and offer the best of both worlds. The look of the shoe—especially the two-tone saddle designs—gives the footwear its name as an ode to the more traditional look of FootJoy shoes of yesteryear—but with a modern twist that includes an ultra-light feel and suburb traction with the molded sole and Pulsar LP cleats by Softspikes.

The iconic silhouette of the Traditions shoes offers a soft waterproof leather upper and a super-cushioned foam midsole that is as light as you will find in a premium golf shoe that offers this kind of stability through the swing. The built-in Achilles pad ensures a nice no-slip fit and support for the heel, and the shoe is waterproof with a one-year warranty.

For that player who wants a timeless look together with the latest in comfort, traction and technology, Traditions is a shoe that checks all the boxes.

For more information: www.footjoy.com

Finding the right holiday gift for a golfer can be tricky at times, but you cannot go wrong with the PrecisionPro® NX9 Slope Rangefinder that features all the latest technology in a small, lightweight package.

The enhanced LCD display with 6X magnification makes this rangefinder easy to use and spot your target. It is quick to home in on flags and the pulse vibration technology delivers a short burst to let you know you are locking in on the flag and not a tree. This rangefinder is also adept at getting the yardage for any object in the direct line of sight—be it bunkers, trees, etc.

The slope feature enables you to see the actual distance plus a second reading that compensates for uphill/downhill—and this feature can be turned on or off easily with the toggle switch on the top of the unit. The device also lets you set the measurements in both meters and yards.

The NX9 comes with a handy carrying case and lint-free cleaning cloth that attaches to your golf bag, but one of the nicest features is the magnetic grip that allows you to keep the rangefinder handy on the bar of your golf cart or any metal object—making it easy to grab it, get the yardage and go without having to fuss with the case.

Another extra included with the NX9 is the Precision Care Package that offers a lifetime battery replacement free of charge.

This rangefinder has been highly rated by many players for its ease of use and accuracy—a perfect stocking stuffer for the golfers 34 Golf Vacations • December 2021

on your gift list.

For more information visit www.precisionprogolf.com/product/

Golf is a game of compensation and correction. You miss one tee shot to the right, and the next one is over-corrected into the hazard on the left. If your aim is a tiny bit off, you will compensate for that mistake with your golf swing. It’s human nature. You don’t even know you’re doing it.

With putting it’s even worse. Miss a couple of short putts and you immediately start messing with your perfectly good putting stroke. Next thing you know it’s a roundabout of compensation, experimentation and frustration. Now there is an easy way to check yourself for those pesky little aim and alignment errors that cost you so many strokes--the Golf Puck.

Golf Puck has taken one of the world’s most accepted training aids and made it dramatically more versatile and useful. Golf Puck’s patented aim and alignment training system provides a simple, foolproof way to check yourself on the driving range and on the putting green, so you’ll eliminate the two most common mistakes in golf: • Improper aim • Inconsistent set up

Tour Pros know how important those little details are. They constantly train to aim. That’s why you will seldom see them on the driving range without some sort of alignment tool.

Three aiming sticks locked together with a golf puck is one hundred times better than one random stick by itself. Organize your practice. Be precise with your aim and alignment. Set the angles on your three aiming sticks to make sure: • The clubface is square with the target line. • Your feet are set properly… parallel to the target line. • Perfect ball position for any club in the bag. • Shoulders square.

The Golf Puck system trains you to set up precisely the same way every time - for drives, iron shots, bunker shots or for putts.

Train to Aim! It’s a sure-fire way to set yourself up for success.

Here’s what you get: • One patented, adjustable Golf Puck. • Three golf aiming rods: 42” 36” and 18”. One puck holds up to 4 guide rods. • Hundreds of variations for full shots, putting and chipping. • Engineered, machined and assembled in America with American steel. • The plastic is hardened resin - practically bullet proof. • Risk-Free, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Buy two Golf Puck systems and go crazy with six aiming sticks. Whatever works for you!

For more information: www.golfpuck.com

Should you re-grip your clubs? Worn out grips can hurt your game. What is known is that over time (and rounds, plus practice sessions), heat, sweat, dirt and oily residue combine to degrade the grip. You’ll feel less traction between your hands and the club, which in turn, will cause you to grip it more tightly to keep it from slipping. This is the dreaded word in golf - tension, tension in the hands, the wrists and the forearms – and tension is a guaranteed swing-wrecker.

We tested JumboMax’s grips, which are used by 2020 U.S. Open Champion and 8-Time PGA TOUR winner, Bryson DeChambeau, as well as Retief Goosen, who is a two-time US Open Champion.

The JMX UltraLite grips from JumboMax feature a deeply textured, all-weather design for incredible feel and tackiness, and the performance better players require. JumboMax Grips simply fit your hands better for increased distance, better accuracy and more solid ball striking.

Their patented design and larger diameter provide a superior “Finger-Palm™ grip” that is revolutionizing the game of golf. These UltraLite grips are a breakthrough in grip technology offering ALL the same stability and control of JumboMax’s patented oversized grips at LESS THAN HALF the weight.

At 20-25% lighter than a standard size grip, the JMX UltraLite grips are for the player who wants all the benefits of JumboMax’s oversized grip technology, while retaining the feeling of more weight in the club head.

Also check out the putter grips, used currently by Goosen, who loves the “non-torque” feel of the putter grip. They are available in five sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large and X-Large.

FYI: When you purchase any UltraLite with Bryson’s personal logo, $1.00 per grip will be donated to the Bryson DeChambeau Charitable Foundation.

More information is available at: https://www.jumbomax.com/

The new SkyCaddie SX550 gives golfers the same powerful features as the original award-winning SX500 with a lighter, slimmer body. The impressive features are easily tapped with a 5.5” intuitive touch screen. The large HD display combined with HD quality course graphics, provide the best view of the most reliable information in the game.

SkyGolf® is offering a special Holiday Promotion of $50 off the SkyCaddie SX550 and award-winning SX400 rangefinders--and the LX5 and LX5 with ceramic bezel smart watches. The promotion ends December 31, 2021.

Go to: www.skygolf.com