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Friday, February 3, 2017

Woods +5, 12 shots behind leader Sergio Garcia on day one of Dubai Desert Classic

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Tiger Woods Withdraws From Omega Dubai Dessert Classic

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Tiger Woods Withdraws From Omega Dubai Dessert Classic via /r/ProGolf https://t.co/rGxEDOREXo


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Woods +5, 12 shots behind leader Sergio Garcia on day one of Dubai Desert Classic #golf


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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Woods +5, 12 shots behind leader Sergio Garcia on day one of Dubai Desert Classic via /r/ProGolf https://t.co/9DhQTG6FJd


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Golf: Matt Kuchar (-7) leads by 1 after 1st round of Waste Management Phoenix Open; Phil Mickelson (-3) T18, Jordan Spieth (-1) T38 (ESPN) …


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Golf Video: Tiger Woods says he was fighting to get under par in Dubai's 1st round, but it "never materialized"; finished 5-over 77 (ESPN) …


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Golf: Tiger Woods records 5-over-par 77 in first round at Dubai, his worst-ever score at Emirates Golf Club; 12 shots off lead (ESPN) …


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First Look: VA Composites RAIJIN Shaft

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"I just want to build great shafts and have fun doing it."

Victor Afable is the V and the A in the upstart VA Composites shaft company.

If you’re just hearing either of those names for the first time, that’s ok. All you need to know is that Afable has over 30 years of experience in the golf industry. So even if you don’t recognize his name, you probably know his work. Before starting VA Composites, he co-founded the popular shaft brand Oban, where he served as its President until the middle of last year.

And while it has little bearing on the quality and performance of his products, I also think it’s worth mentioning that Victor is also one of the good dudes in the golf equipment industry.

If the last 30 years has jaded him even a little, he isn’t letting on.

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RAIJIN

MyGolfSpy community members and some of you who follow me on Twitter have probably already seen and heard about Raijin; the first shaft from VA Composites. Made from Japanese 40T carbon fiber pre-preg, Raijin is billed as a versatile, mid-launch shaft that offers low spin due to its stiffer tip section.

The expectation is that Raijin will work well for a healthy percentage of golfers, but that doesn’t mean Afable isn’t suggesting anyone forgo a proper fitting.

“A precision golf shaft will only offer great performance when fit correctly.” – Victor Afable

An emphasis on fitting? Sound familiar?

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While you shouldn’t expect VA Composites to duplicate the Oban model, some similarities in the approach to the designs Victor did in his Oban days and the designs he’s doing now are to be expected. Case in point: as the weight of shafts in the Raijin line decreases, the profile softens a bit. The idea is to optimize the launch conditions for the target player, rather than take a one size fits all approach to the profile.

The Raijin driver line ranges from 44 grams to 74 grams, and torque varies with weight and flex. The shaft features a slightly higher balance point design that should better accommodate today’s heavier heads.

Hybrid and iron shafts are also available.

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Yeah, The Graphics Matter

Thus far response to the Raijin – at least the look of the Raijin – has been overwhelmingly positive. That didn’t happen by accident. Afable’s approach is to pair good design with exotic materials and then make the graphics look as sexy as he can.

Mission accomplished on this one.

In Japanese mythology, Raijin is a god of lightning, thunder, and other storms (thanks, Wikipedia). He’s depicted in badass dragon form on the Raijin shaft.

Put your swing thoughts away. Forget slow take away, smooth transition, or swinging out. Dragon of Thunder – it’s the only thought you need.

I fear I’ve digressed… again.

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What’s Next for VA Composites

Raijin is just the first shaft in what will ultimately become a diverse VA Composites lineup.

Afable tells me that the structure on the next VA Shaft is already complete, so it’s just a matter of giving it a name and getting the graphics right. You can expect that shaft to offer higher launch and mid spin. We’ll likely have more details later this month.

A third shaft will likely arrive sometime later this year. The smart money says that one will trend towards the low spin side.

You may also see the occasional limited edition shaft sprinkled into the mix, but don’t expect to see watered-down, made for variants of his shafts in OEM lineups.

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While his sales model should prove to be a bit less restrictive than Oban’s, Afable isn’t about to go the high-volume OEM route. You could see a stock offering that pairs a VA Composite shaft with a premium driver head, and I expect you’ll see Raijin start to pop up in OEM upgrade catalogs, but don’t expect Afable to do anything that could diminish the value of his brand.

That approach is reflected in the $350 MSRP price for the Raijin. It’s steep, but not out of line within the premium shaft market. The next VA shaft is expected to be priced in the mid-$200 range.

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The bulk of VA Composite’s distribution will run through a growing network of fitters. 60 accounts have already signed on, and while that may not sound like many, let’s keep in mind we’re talking about a 30-day-old company.

New dealers are being added at a quick pace, and the expectation is the network will grow to 250-300 dealers. That’s not surprising, either, given Afable’s industry connections.

Early sales are 5x initial projections, and that means Victor is smiling more than usual.

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The Ultimate Goal

While Afable hopes to ultimately grow a premium brand bearing his name, with plenty of his personality baked in, on a personal level it’s much simpler. Says Afable, “I just want to build great shafts and have fun doing it.”

Coming Soon

We have Raijin samples in-house and will begin testing soon.

Until we complete the test and publish the results, those seeking additional information should visit VAShafts.com and follow @VAShafts on Twitter.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Golf Video: Bo Jackson calmly tees off at Phoenix Open Pro-Am, declares he doesn't "get butterflies, bro" (ESPN) https://t.co/6AQ26P3J1m #…


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Worlds worst #golf ball https://t.co/6QMtASX1AY https://t.co/6LRRrbEIJb


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Golf Video: Tiger Woods says 17-month layoff was "more than brutal"; didn't know if he could get out of bed some days (ESPN) …


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2017 PGA SHOW AWARDS

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Part of our job is to help the consumer distinguish hype from fact. Sometimes our value for the golfer is found as much in what we don't show as much as what we do.

Annually, the market is flooded with products that are new, yet not always improved. Our PGA SHOW awards are given to products, services, and trends we feel will impact the consumer or the industry in a significant and positive way.

So, what are the winning products, services, and trends golfers should be paying attention to from the 2017 PGA SHOW? Well, this year there weren't many, but those that made the list are more than deserving. Every single one of them.

 

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Arccos Course Analyzer

Think of it as the "World's Smartest Caddie."  The Arccos Course Analyzer gets our award for the Best New Product at the 2017 PGA Show. This was by far the best new product we saw during our time walking the aisles at the show. The preliminary data suggests the Arccos Course Analyzer can improve a golfer's handicap by a remarkable 3.52 strokes. Now that is what we call #PowerToThePlayer.

 

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Taylormade TP5

It has been quite some time since golfers have been offered ball technology that provides anything more than evolutionary gains. We all remember how the Pro V impacted the industry. TaylorMade's new ball technology could prove to be a cut above everything that came between the original Pro V1 and the TP5 series. When you see a 7-iron go a full club longer because of a golf ball, it grabs your attention.  The TP5 is the ball golfers should be on the look out for in 2017.

 

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Foresight QCQuad

Most would guess Trackman, but Foresight is actually the #1 Launch Monitor in the World - and with the introduction of the GCQuad, it just got better. Foresight had one of the most trafficked booths at the show. The buzz for the Quad is only building as rumors that notable Trackman Guys are poised to make the switch to Foresight. The launch monitor market is shifting rapidly. Look for Foresight to make a huge leap this year as word of new and improved GC Quad gets out.

 

Cobra One Length Irons

The single length iron concept has been around for years, but Cobra is going to be who puts in on the map. While smaller companies (Edel Golf, Sterling Golf) are helping power the trend, the other big OEM's are playing the wait-and-see game. Thus far none have shown a willingness to jump in the deep end, but we expect that will change. We're believers in the technology (and how Cobra has implemented it), and given that ONE is selling at 3X initial projections, it sounds like many of you do too. For average golfers looking to improve, we think ONE offers real benefit. Watch this space, as we expect more big companies will jump on board in 2017 and beyond.

 

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Golf Pride Align Grips

Remember reminders on grips? Those ridges you might or might not have been able to feel protruding from your the underside of your grips. Think of Golf Pride's Align technology as Reminders 2.0. The idea is to create a more consistent hand placement, which in-turn delivers a more consistent result. It may look simple to do (it's not), and that is exactly why we love it. Golf Pride continues to innovate in the grip space, so it's no wonder why its grips are used by 80% of PGA Tour players. Align Technology will be available on the company's popular MCC and MCC Plus 4 grips.

 

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Lamb Crafted Putters

There was Scotty, then Bettinardi. Now there is Tyson Lamb. The two craftsman that came before him paved the way for Lamb, and we believe Tyson has the chance to take it to a whole new level... if he decides he wants to. Nearly every major OEM would love to have him on their team, so we suspect it's only a matter of time before he settles in as the guy for one of the majors. He could also choose to continue to go it alone, which might be for the best as he continues to grow his brand. No matter what happens next, we guarantee his will be a name that sticks around for as long as he continues to make golf his career.

 

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G/FORE

Maybe it's just the tequila (from G/Fore's booth party) talking, but we continue to be impressed by the G/FORE Brand. From our perspective, G/FORE is one of the few fashion-forward, so-called lifestyle brands that understands that no matter how pretty you make your warez, this is golf, and performance still matters. We also appreciate that the brand has a noticeable edge to it, but that edge isn't honed at the expense of class. It's filthy good stuff. Case in point, the recently announced collaboration with Peter Millar. The Brogue Gallivanter is absolute money. If you're only hearing about G/FORE for the first time, remember the name.

 

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Callaway Golf

For the last several years Callaway has been in a war with Taylormade, the industry's status quo, and itself.  Sufficed to say that not only is Callaway winning that war, but it's losing few, if any, battles along the way. For evidence, look no further than the PGA Show floor where Callaway again had the biggest and most robustly-outfitted booth. All show traffic runs through Callaway; there's almost no way around it. Believe and say whatever you like, but Callaway is the undisputed leader of equipment industry (and the PGA Show) right now. As others around them slow down, Callaway continues to fire on an Epic number of cylinders.



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The best teacher that no one knows #golf


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The best teacher that no one knows

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