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Speci f ication Engine All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12. Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. Compression ratio 10.9:1. Max Power 350 kW (470 bhp / 477 PS) at 6000 rpm. Max Torque 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm. Acceleration 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. Max Speed 188 mph (303 km/h) (predicted)
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Transmission Rear mid-mounted ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft. Wheels & tyres 20” alloy wheels. Front tyres Bridgestone Potenza 245/40 R20. Rear Bridgestone Potenza 295/35 R20. Brakes Front Dual cast brake discs 390mm diameter with six piston calipers. Rear Dual cast brake discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Traction Control. Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA). Positive Torque Control (PTC). Electronic Park Brake (EPB). Dimensions Length 5019 mm (197.6”). Width (including mirrors) 2140 mm (84.3”). Height 1360 mm (53.5”). Fuel Capacity 90.5 litres.
FIRST shown in 2006 in concept form at the Detroit Auto Show in the USA, the Rapide project received an immediate green light from Aston Martin’s new shareholders in mid-2007 following the sale of the marque by the Ford Motor Company. In a little over two years, Aston Martin’s design and engineering team have delivered a new car from the ground up. Rapide has been developed from the ‘V/H Architecture’ platform which already forms the backbone to Aston Martin’s critically acclaimed line-up: the
DBS, DB9 and Vantage range. Director of Design, Marek Reichman who led the in-house design team which penned the Rapide said: “Like a racehorse standing still, you can see its power and elegance. The shape of Rapide’s rear haunches are muscular, conveying the power that lies beneath, while its low stance produces a powerful look.” First deliveries of the Rapide will commence early in 2010 and will be available globally through Aston Martin’s 125 strong dealership network. Pricing will be confirmed at the Frankfurt Show.
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resulted in the Rapide’s projected weight gaining only 190 kg over its DB9 sibling delivering a target kerb weight of 1950 kg. This figure is achieved through the use of Aston Martin’s Vertical / Horizontal architecture – a platform technology derived from the aerospace industry employing aluminium which is bonded rather than welded to create a lightweight and ultra-stiff chassis. Despite the Rapide being 290 mm longer than the DB9, it was a key objective to maximise the structural rigidity accounting for the increased length in wheelbase. The Rapide’s
At the heart of every Aston Martin lies an evocative engine, providing effortless power and torque. The Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) peak torque at 5000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission features as standard, allowing the driver to change gear automatically or manually via the steering columnmounted magnesium paddles. The use of lightweight materials has
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structure would require 28,000 Nm of force to be twisted through 1 degree. This torsional rigidity is a key element in delivering the excellent dynamic feel by optimising wheel to road contact and minimising vehicle shake and vibration. To take full advantage of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features Adaptive Damping System (ADS) first seen on the DBS. The ADS automatically alters the suspension settings to ensure the driver has high levels of control at all times, with the ability to respond instantly to different road conditions and driver inputs.
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TRION: Z bracelets are growing in popularity around the world with the Middle East one of the key growth areas. Named among the top ten products at the PGA Tour Merchandise Show in Orlando, the bracelets are gaining more and more fans from the world of golf for their calming and pain-relieving qualities. They work using magnetic therapy, combining the power of minus ions and 1,000 gauss magnets to counteract the positive ions we encounter in everyday life and sport, which are thought to contribute to a lack of concentration, stress, muscle and joint pain, headaches and nausea. The vast majority of customers who have bought either the bracelets or necklaces say they really do work and we’d have to agree. The result is a relaxed feeling of general well-being, which frees your mind to concentrate on shaving a few more shots off your round.
IN these tough economic times what better way to improve your game whilst being kind to your wallet than with this trick little creation from Yes Golf. The V-Easy is essentially three training aids in one. The first act it performs is to teach you to keep your hands ‘quiet’ when putting and chipping. Simply place the legs of the V under your arms and rest the club shaft in the hinge close to the bottom of the grip in a position that feels comfortable. Grip the club from behind the V and putt or chip as normal – you will be forced to hold your wrists in the correct position and rock from the shoulders, keeping the hands out of the stroke. The V-Easy can also be used as an alignment aid by placing it on the ground with the ball at the apex of the V. Aim the white dots parallel with your intended target line. Aim your toes up with the yellow or white markings on the legs and the stance will now be correctly aligned. The third use for the V-Easy is for distance control and accuracy in the putting stroke – put the legs of the V together and line balls up along it and perform a ‘ladder drill’.
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Bridgestone introduce new additions to the E series
Nike Air Zoom Elite II
BRIDGESTONE Golf has three additions to its e-Series golf balls, each of which is targeted at the average amateur golfer. The e5, e6 and e7 balls focus on optimising trajectory to improve distance and accuracy. Bridgestone e5: For golfers who struggle getting enough height on their shots and desire a higher trajectory and more carry. Bridgestone e6: Targeted at golfers who are plagued by hooks or slices – in other words, golfers who impart too much sidespin on the ball. Bridgestone e7: To help golfers whose trajectory is too high; golfers who desire a lower trajectory. The technical details of each ball – how those target goals are addressed technologically – can be found on: www.bridgestonegolf.com
AS is usually the case with Nike golf shoes, the first thing that strikes you about the Air Zoom Elite II is how insanely stylish it looks. These shoes look like they’re from the future and the technology crammed within them is easily a match for their smoldering good looks. There’s the Nike Power Platform Control system on the sole to give you maximum ground contact – increasing power and control through the swing – while stability is increased further with the TPU caged lateral support system on the upper of the shoe. The soft full grain leather upper with sympatex ‘all weather’ treatment is extremely comfortable and also provides a striking visual contrast with the caged TPU framework. And then, of course, there’s the trademark Nike Air cushioning heel unit. A removable, washable Poron sockliner adds yet more comfort, while the Champ Scorpion Stringer Spikes with Q-LOK system ensure a strong grip no matter what the terrain. The verdict? A definite thumbs up.
WILSON says that most of its customers fit the D profile: They want distance and need super-game improvement technology to help minimise the damage from their swing flaws. The 2010 Wilson Staff D line includes: New Di9 irons with deep weighting and patented wide-tip shafts to resist twisting. The D-FY combo iron set – a set of irons and hybrids whose shafts combine attributes of both steel and graphite. The super-game improvement D-FY Combo set is targeted to golfers with low to midspeed swings who are seeking to get more distance. The set includes a 19.5º FYbrid utility; a 4 hybrid; 5- and 6-irons whose wide soles and hollow core designs help get the ball on a high launch and trajectory; and cavityback, perimeter-weighted 7-iron through to the pitching wedge. The set utilises Wilson Staff’s new proprietary “Half-and-Half” shaft technology, which the company says combines the feel of graphite shafts with the responsiveness of steel shafts. Wilson describe the shafts as “fusing the exceptionally low torque and response of steel with the light weight and vibration-dampening effects of graphite, weighing in at only 76 grams.” “The steel tip section provides bending stability and low torque at the hosel to deliver straighter shots on off-centre hits. More than 30 grams are removed from the steel shaft and replaced by a high modulus graphite shaft. A strong and durable joint section also provides maximum vibration dampening at the junction of the two materials.”
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ISSUE No. 109, NOVEMBER, 2009 Published by: Worldwide Sporting Publications Ltd, 54 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, SK9 1NY mikeg@sportingpublications.com alexg@sportingpublications.com Tel: +44 01625 535081 Fax: +44 01625 537487
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6 THE INVITATIONAL hosted by Abdullah Al Naboodah served up a great day of golf, banter and charity fund raising, with Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke both breaking the Dubai Creek course record.
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PENINSULA: A look at one of Sharm El Sheikh’s finest resorts.
10 AMELIA MCKEE may be only 10 years old and barely bigger than her driver but boy can she play!
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DR Karl Morris is a leading a golf psychologist, or ‘Mind Coach’. He’s worked with the likes of Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Graeme McDowell over the years so he knows a thing or two about how to get the best out of a player’s ability. Whether you’re a top pro or a weekend hacker the mental side of the game is one of the hardest obstacles to overcome and Karl has developed a number of techniques to help you do this. His latest two CD courses teach you to go, ‘5 shots Lower Without Changing Your Swing’ and learn ‘The Secret of Consistent Golf With the 7 Rituals of Success’ using the methods Karl and his team of Mind Factor coaches teach at courses and seminars around the world. The courses are extremely methodical and take you through the various mental procedures in a really clear manner while giving full explanation for each leg of the journey along the way, making it easy to buy into Karl’s techniques.
14 ABU DHABI GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP: Germany’s Martin Kaymer lifts the Falcon trophy for a second time.
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Wilson reveal gameimprovement clubs for 2010
21 KENNY PERRY is enjoying the form of his life at the age of 49. Worldwide Golf catches up with him he arrives in Doha for his Commercialbank Qatar Masters debut. 29 LEE WESTWOOD returns to Jumeirah Golf Estates, scene of his thrilling Dubai World Championship victory, to play Greg Norman’s new Fire Course for the first time
RECORD BREAKERS Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke break the Dubai Creek course record as they share the honours in The Invitational hosted by Abdullah Al Naboodah.
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CURBING THE GROOVE: Worldwide Golf looks at the new groove regulations brought in this year by The R&A and how they affect both pros and amateurs.
32 YAS LINKS – ABU DHABI: As membership opens Worldwide Golf gives you the lowdown on the front nine holes. Editor-in-Chief: Mike Gallemore Executive Editor: Gary Player Editor: Alex Gallemore Publisher: Mike Gallemore Senior Editor: Richard Bevan Editorial Assistants: Todd Staszko, James Reeves, Tabitha Florence Design Manager: Mark Frain Technical Manager: Mark Collinge Editorial Panel: Gary Player, Mike Gallemore, Alex Gallemore, Richard Bevan, Todd Staszko
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The evergreen American Ryder Cup star visits the Middle East for his debut appearance in the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.
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