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Our Favorites THE GIFTS WE’D LIKE TO RECEIVE By ED TRAVIS t’s that time of year again. The time to decide the best Christmas gift for the golfer in your life. If you, like us, are sometimes “gifting challenged” here is California Golf + Travel’s guide to help. It was compiled after lots of research and many hours of discussion but to be honest in the end came down to what we ourselves would like to receive and give for the holiday to that special linkster.
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Bettinardi Golf BB8-Wide Putter Bob Bettinardi has an enviable reputation as a putter maker and his new BB8 Wide is a great example. Starting with the classic BB8 head shape the Wide model has a bigger flange which gives a longer sightline and more compressed shoulders. Milled from soft carbon steel the finish is the great looking Glacier Black. Head is 350 grams; toe hang is moderate and there is a standard plumber’s neck. $299.99 at Bettinardi.com.
Volvik Vivid Golf B Tired of plain white golf balls try the Volvik Vivid with a choice of eight vibrant colors. The three-piece 75 compression is ideal for moderate swing speeds (70 to 100 mph) and features Volvik’s easy-to-see patented matte finish plus the Volvik Alignment System. The 322-dimple ionomer cover gives seven percent more spin greenside and lower driver spin. From Nov. 6 to Jan. 4 buy two dozen for $55 at Volvik.com.
Cleveland RTX ZipCore Wedges The popular RTX wedge line has been updated with some significant changes from the previous RTX 4 starting with a cavity inside the head filled with a low-density material. This has the effect of moving the center of gravity towards the perimeter and raising the MOI or resistance to twisting both high and low on the face. Priced at $150 with a variety of lofts and grinds. Lots more details and options at ClevelandGolf.com.
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