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Colonial Country Club. Photo by Joann Dost
Colonial Country Club. Photo by Joann Dost
32 minutes ago
Save over 10% Off on the RocketBallz Tour TP Driver Plus Free Shipping exclusively at TaylorMadeGolf.com!! Offer good for…
Save over 10% Off on the RocketBallz Tour TP Driver Plus Free Shipping exclusively at TaylorMadeGolf.com!! Offer good for…
32 minutes ago
LPGA players at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic turned in what have got to be the lowest final scores ever…
LPGA players at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic turned in what have got to be the lowest final scores ever…
32 minutes ago
32 minutes ago
Sandbox8.comMiura New Wedge Series ReviewMiura Golf is one the best when it comes to making forged golf clubs, and when they released the Miura New Wedge Series  in odd -numbered lofts, we were very intrigued on why anyone would produce ...
Sandbox8.comMiura New Wedge Series ReviewMiura Golf is one the best when it comes to making forged golf clubs, and when they released the Miura New Wedge Series  in odd -numbered lofts, we were very intrigued on why anyone would produce wedges in that fashion. Miura New Wedge Series Look and Feel When you look at the Miura New Wedge Series, you can’t help but look in awe of the beauty of the craftsmanship that went into making this beautiful wedge out a block of low carbon mild steel. The precision forging forging, hand grinding, and polishing of the Chrome finish will make any golfer envious of these wedges. On the back of the wedge is a Japanese Kanji character that translates as meaning “striving,” or  ”noble effort.” The head of the club, feels great at 503 grams and not too heavy to swing and couple that with a Aerotech SteelFiber i110 golf shaft, you have a wedge that is perfectly balanced in your hands. The New Wedge Series features a white PURE PRO grip that has a tacky uniform traction groove surface, that provides great feel when you’re chipping or pitching. [View with PicLens] Miura New Wedge Series Performance The model we tested was a 53 degree wedge that has a 63.5 degree lie and you’re probably wondering why an odd-numbered loft for wedge? When Miura decided to introduce the New Wedge Series, they redesigned the bounce angles that worked well for players who like to play the course strategically. Doing this gives you a a more crisp and consistent divot in your ball striking. What I noticed is that my pitch shots from 80 -100 yards were very consistent in terms of distance, ball penetration. and spin. The ball pops off the face of the forged wedge and dances on the green when it lands so every softly. The other benefit of forged club, is that you can easily differentiate between a poorly hit shot and one that hits the sweet spot. On shots that hit the center of the clubface, you can tell by the buttery like compression that ball makes, which is incredible, but on mis-hits you know immediately, because the feedback is stiff. Out of the sand the Miura New Wedge Series performs quite well in both fluffy and coarse sand. The redesigned bounce angles make it very easy to get up and done without any problems. Chipping is another area where this wedge performs well, in both tight lies and moderate rough. The Aerotech SteelFiber i110 shaft on the Miura New Wedge Series is made from a graphite and steel fiber shaft construction, where steel fiber covers the entire surface of the shaft, covering the graphite inner core. The reason for selecting a SteelFiber shaft, than a traditional steel shaft was to give golfers a little bit of lighter club, where they can pick up some yardage and maintain a low penetrating ball flight. You definitely can feel the difference with this type of shaft, with less vibration than your  typical steel shaft. Overall, the Miura New Wedge Series is quite remarkable and would be the perfect addition to any golfer’s bag, making it your go-to wedge in and around the green. But the only downside, is the price starting at $235. You’re paying a premium for wedge that costs double the price of a normal wedge, but you cannot compare it apples-to-apples, because they don’t come close to the craftsmanship that you only find in Miura Golf clubs. Your short game will thank you, when you invest in one the finest made wedges that money can buy. www.miuragolf.com Join the conversation on Google + The post Miura New Wedge Series Review appeared first on Sandbox8.com
about 15 hours ago
Can you say, "project management"? I KNEW you could!
Can you say, "project management"? I KNEW you could!
about 15 hours ago
As with comedy, timing is everything.
As with comedy, timing is everything.
about 18 hours ago
In what I suppose qualifies as a mild upset, @FormerMrsSabo‘s pic of “Jock-Sniffing”, “Golf Hoochies” bested @PaulinaGretzky pic with @DJohnsonPGA. @AngryGolfHulk is is a little less angry today. Almost as s...
In what I suppose qualifies as a mild upset, @FormerMrsSabo‘s pic of “Jock-Sniffing”, “Golf Hoochies” bested @PaulinaGretzky pic with @DJohnsonPGA. @AngryGolfHulk is is a little less angry today. Almost as surprising, as the winner, not a single reader cast a vote for @MichaelPhelps and his PING toys. Let’s put it out there right now…this week’s pics…let’s just say it ain’t exactly a banner crop. When you resort to a yellow shoe, and can make a case that a photo of a turtle wearing a hat is one your better choices, man it ain’t good. Golf companies, golf personalities…everybody needs to step up their game for next week. Until then, here’s another look at… Last Week’s Winner Golf Pics of the Week (Click to view full-size) Vote for the Pic of the Week Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
about 19 hours ago
Like Sergio Garcia, Fuzzy Zoeller made a racially insensitive "joke" about fried chicken and Tiger Woods nearly two decades ago.
Like Sergio Garcia, Fuzzy Zoeller made a racially insensitive "joke" about fried chicken and Tiger Woods nearly two decades ago.
about 20 hours ago
Have you ever thought the two words could co-exist peacefully? There’s the stereotypical image of a golfer in plaid knickers, a sweater vest and a hat taken from Antonio Fargas’ closet that is usually associated with golf by ...
Have you ever thought the two words could co-exist peacefully? There’s the stereotypical image of a golfer in plaid knickers, a sweater vest and a hat taken from Antonio Fargas’ closet that is usually associated with golf by non-golfers, unfortunately. As a golfer, and I use that term loosely, I’ve noticed trends come and go in the golf attire world. For example, do you remember when a ton of players buttoned their polo’s all the way up? I’m sure some of us even did it or still do. It kind of reminded me of high school for some reason. Like we were we supposed to think “Oh man, that person has their top button buttoned, they must be really good.” We can’t mention fashion and trends without talking about the Europeans. We can spot a European on American soil just like they can spot us over there. The same goes on the links. You can almost always tell if a golfer is European just by their outfit. It kind of stinks because I like some of their styles and they’re not available here. That’s why I search European golf clothing sites. Shipping could be an issue but hey, live a little. As different as we all may be, golf has allowed many to express their inner Payne Stewart and not have to worry or care about what others say. It’s true, we can wear almost anything on a course and not have our balls broken. You gotta love that! Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!
about 20 hours ago