Sweet Stuff by Terry Ross

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by Terry Ross and Barry Lotz

SlingShot Lights-Out Putting System

One of the better putting training aids on the market. Tony Bush, the owner, inventor and sales maven hardly sleeps, for sure. Aside from being obsessed with improving your putting specifically, he is a really “cool guy.”

His new iNLiNE putting aid, combined with his already existing Lights-Out portable system, will definitely move you up the scale to becoming a very proficient putter.

The iNLiNE targeting and putting model WILL perfect your aim, putter face alignment, eye position (with the hatch marks that frame the ball), club path and line – the main keys in putting. You just focus on distance control.

The elegant looking unit is CNC milled from an aluminum billet, which is then hard anodized and laser etched. You can request the graphics of your choice which makes them great for corporate handouts or gifts. Bulk pricing is available.

The unit has both an adjustable putter gate and an adjustable width ball gate for players of all skill levels. The patent pending design enables you to place your putter and ball directly on the green for real playing conditions. You simply position, raise and/or lower tees to adjust the challenge. Take my word for it, it takes a lot of focus to get to “make putts” on a consistent basis.

Combined with Tony’s Lights-Out portable four-inch in diameter CNC milled alloy moving “hole” that actually captures the ball, this completes the system. Either unit can be used singularly depending on your needs, time and proficiency. This unit can also be laser etched with any logo or motto.

Needless to say, the system’s parts can be used indoors and outdoors, individually or with a group of fellow friends or competitors. Make up your own personal challenges or games to take the boredom out of putting practice.

Our testing group was enamored with the system and what it could do for their putting. The system takes up minimal space and is, of course, very durable.

More information is available at: www.golfslingshot.com

Whiskers Laces and Socks

Agreat gift idea for any occasion. Nobody sells quality or unique shoelaces! The laces that do come in men’s and ladies’ shoes are all the same. Rather Boring.

With Whisker Laces you will not only enjoy switching your laces out every so often, but you will stand out, and your day will be brightened!

Team Colors, Pride Laces and Americana Laces collections are really great and ideal for somebody who has everything. Whisker Laces are available in different lengths.

Whiskers recently introduced their sock range and here as well, the color range is exciting and works well with the laces.

For more information: www.whiskerlaces.com

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Golflogix 3D Flyover

GolfLogix, which has a reputation for being on the cutting edge of golf course mapping and giving players every possible bit of information on the course right in the palm of their hand on their cell phone, has introduced its latest two features that keep it as a leader in golf Apps.

Already the world leader in app technology for golfers, GolfLogix once again sets new boundaries with two extraordinary new features: 3D Flyovers, which allows the user to see the shape and elevation of every hole from tee to green--and GPS Distances with Slope that utilizes elevation data for accurate slope distance to any point on the course.

This drone-like 3D Flyover component offers golfers the opportunity to strategize on how to best attack any given hole, based on ability level, by showing a true representation of their ball in flight, using their own personal club distances for their tee shots and then their approach shots, so that they can see what lies ahead before they address the ball.

These are just the latest in a years-long development of the goldstandard in golf Apps—and giving everyday players the same kind of information that Tour players get from their printed yardage books that they keep in their pocket.

Additional features like the Putt Breaks function on the GolfLogix app is an augmented reality engine that brings to life green contour maps by automatically orienting from wherever you’re physically standing on the green. Just touch the phone screen to indicate where the hole is, and it immediately provides an extremely accurate green read by displaying every contour of your putt in stunning 3-D color detail.

Putt Breaks gives users a whole new level of insight into the contours of the green. With intelligent one-touch putt reading, users can analyze greens before hitting their approach shot and read putts in a matter of seconds. The App does a tremendous job of keeping stats, score and all of the analytics that you need such as the putting line and pin position.

Founded in 1999, GolfLogix was the first to introduce handheld GPS to the golf industry. The company holds a U.S. patent for its unique GPS and club tracking application. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, GolfLogix has been professionally mapping courses for more than 23 years--owning the largest, most up-to-date golf course database in the world.

For more information on GolfLogix and its new 3D Flyover features, visit www.GolfLogix.com or the Google Play Store.

Susan’s Own CBD

CBD products have been widely accepted in the golf community over the past few years to combat muscle soreness, strains and general discomfort associated with the physical demands of the sport. The array of products on the market now is truly impressive and can be daunting to those looking for an alternative to pharmaceuticals.

A new line of products from Blazy Susan—one of the most respected and innovative brands in the cannabinoid lifestyle space, has just introduced a new brand of premium full spectrum CBD products called Susan’s Own.

Made exclusively in Colorado using all natural, vegan ingredients, and only American-grown hemp, Susan’s Own contain every cannabinoid present in the plant--and thus provide the most holistic approach to combatting pain, inflammation, anxiety and more. These formulations are also third-party lab-tested for potency and to screen out unwanted additives and pesticides. Details of the lab testing can be found on the company website.

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are the least processed and filtered CBD products. Full-spectrum CBD contains the fullest possible profile of hemp plant compounds, meaning it contains the plant’s natural terpenes, flavonoids and cannabinoids.

These cannabinoids include small amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBN (cannabinol), CBG (cannabigerol), and more. Full-spectrum hemp CBD contains no more than 0.3 percent THC, which isn’t enough THC to cause any psychoactive effects.

Full-spectrum CBD is considered the most effective and beneficial due to the other compounds working together in a phenomenon called the entourage effect.

Susan’s Own was developed to deliver healthy, natural treatment alternatives that provide relief, relaxation, focus and wellness without the extremely negative side effects of modern pharmaceuticals. Daily use of CBD is shown to provide improvements in many areas, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of life, according to the company.

These CBD products appear to be one of the more effective remedies on the market--with different types of products that actually do provide relief from soreness and create a relaxing effect.

The product lineup includes: CBD tinctures in Original (unflavored), Creamsicle and Lemonade –1000mg; bath bombs in either lavender or rose, with their biodegradable glitter and real flakes of flowers –100 mg. • The muscle balms are non-greasy and provide instantaneous relief for muscle or joint pain –4000mg. Added to the mix with this balm is camphor, arnica and menthol. • The gummies are delicious and effective relief on the go—and come in Blue Raspberry, Dragonfruit or Pina Colada –25 mg CBD per gummy. These are a great addition to a dose or two of the tinctures. For more information, visit the company website at: https://

susansown.com

TrueEnergy Sock

At just about any time of year, golf or any other athletic endeavor is more enjoyable when your feet feel good. Even before you put on those favorite golf shoes, the socks you wear in them can make all the difference in the way you feel during a round.

Well-fitting, comfortable socks can make all the difference in how you feel—and now some new technology is even being used to increase the way they help support the foundation—your feet.

TrueEnergy® is a line of very functional socks powered by NASAinspired infrared technology in the form of nanoparticles woven right into the yarn. This converts body heat into infrared energy which leaves feet feeling amazing and energized, helping optimize performance, stamina and recovery. Feel is everything with socks, and the comfortable, soothing feel of this sock is remarkable—not to mention the design with just the right amount of padding in the toe and heal areas.

These socks provide arch support and wick away moisture-and the built-in infrared technology won’t wash out for the life of the product. Among the benefits of this technology listed by the company include temporary pain relief; increased circulation; relaxing of tight muscles; enhanced recovery; reduced swelling and lactic acid. Other features include a welt top; seamless toe and select

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cushion for added comfort and support; expanded heel pocket for an improved fit; arch band to keep the sock stable and mesh venting for improved air movement.

TrueEnergy has designed its socks for just about every activity— including golf—and brings a 75-year history of footwear innovation to this latest development. It began in 1946 when C. Hugh Moretz founded Grandview Hosiery in the foothills of North Carolina, with a focus on quality, comfort, durability and innovation.

Over time, the hosiery company grew to be a national powerhouse led by the founder’s son--John Moretz--and dominating the athletic sock market with the wildly popular PowerSox--considered the top performance sock in America by the 1990s.

The company grew, becoming a global leader in sourcing, manufacturing and marketing with owned brands such as iconic Gold Toe® sock, as well as a licensed portfolio of brands that included Under Armour®, New Balance®, Rawlings®, Coleman®, NASCAR® and Kathy Ireland® Worldwide. Soon, the extended family included Hall of Fame athletes such as Kareem Abdul Jabbar, John Elway and Ronnie Lott.

Now, after years of research, development and testing, the TrueEnergy Infrared Technology socks--Inspired by NASA scientific research—are available for the golfing public.

Available in both low cut and full length, there are plenty of fashion-forward styles and colors for both women and men.

For more information on TrueEnergy socks, visit: https://

trueenergysocks.com

Putt-A-Bout

With winter weather enveloping much of the country these days, getting some practice in sometimes means setting up some indoor facilities—such as a portable putting green.

One of the most versatile and well-made of these is the Putt-ABout® portable putting greens that are perfect for golfers of all skill levels. These putting greens are portable and easy to roll-up for easy storage and transport. Putt-A-Bout is made of a high-quality putting surface turf with a non-skid backing that always stays smooth. It has built in sand trap cutouts to catch missed shots. They are available in five different sizes--and personalization is available.

Made in the USA, the Putt-A-Bout mats are good to use on any floor space and give you a very realistic feel of an actual putting green. They can also be used outside, although it is recommended not to leave them there between uses.

Besides being light and very easy to roll up and store in the box that it comes in, these mats have a lay-flat backing that makes it easy and quick to roll out and start to use in the home or office.

Although the Putt-A-Bout comes in four versions with lengths from 8 to 15 feet long, the Par 3 Plus model is the most versatile with three holes flanked by two sand traps to catch errant shots. With its realistic feel and speed, this is a great tool for practicing and perfecting this most important aspect of the game—and offers a good challenge that helps any practice session.

For more information: https://putt-a-bout.com and available on Amazon.