SWEETSTUFF by Terry Ross
BGT Carbon Shaft
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reakthrough Golf Technology and founder Barney Adams keep revolutionizing the world of putter shafts, and now, for those players looking for the ultimate fit, the Stability Carbon shaft offers maximum customization in addition to a light, soft feel that can improve the performance of any flat stick. Both stable and responsive, the Carbon shaft fits almost any putter head and together with the expert technicians at BGT-- can take the specs you give them and transform your putter into your favorite club. “There’s a reason why the #1 PGA putter in the world plays Stability-- and it’s simply because our technology works,” said Adams, CEO of Breakthrough Golf. “Stability Carbon is just another superb offering and gives all golfers a choice in their putter shafts” Adams, who has always had the unique ability to see what is missing in golf equipment, decided to focus on the putter shafts when he founded BGT--since there had been no significant innovation for decades. A team of award-winning engineers and industry professionals was assembled to develop these innovative shafts. The key to the performance of these latest shafts is the exclusive Advanced Materials Integration™--a patented technology that delivers the face square at impact and is available only from BGT. It is made from a carbon weave for playability refinement and improved feel. With the improved Stability Carbon shaft, the putter can be customized by changing the Loft, Lie, Length, Balance, Grip…even
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the site lines. The shaft can be customized with four connector options and two tip finishes. The Carbon shaft fits virtually all putters, regardless of brand or bend profile-- straight, single or double bends-- and has only one degree of torque, so the putter face remains square at impact to deliver consistent, accurate putts that roll straight every time. BGT shafts have been making an impression on the professional tours, with many players making the switch from steel to these lighter and more stable composite options. Even one of the top contenders in two of this past year’s major championships used a BGT shaft to help finish among the leaders. To add a bit of character to the Breakthrough Golf Technology lineup, the company has introduced a line of attractive putter headcovers. The new headcovers are designed with loads of personality for movie lovers and golfers everywhere. Among the choices—inspired by classic movie lines and fan favorite patterns-are Make My Day, Show Me The Money, Say Hello To My Little Friend, Digital Camo and Black Carbon. “Headcovers are just a natural extension to our Stability Putter Shafts. Although we are passionate about the game, we do try not to take ourselves to seriously at BGT and these headcovers were a fun way to inject a little attitude,” added Adams The headcovers come in both mallet and blade styles and fit almost any putter made. Mallet accommodates right hand and lefthanded clubs. They are made of all vegan leather. For more information visit www.breakthroughgolftech.com
Clarity Golf
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Bill Bales hen it comes to setting up or designing an indoor golf hitting area or simulator, Bill Bales has seen it all. As a 20-year veteran of working in the hightech portion of the golf industry with name brands like Trackman and PGA Superstore to help refine and advance the art of electronically recording and displaying golf shots indoors, Bales has certainly left his mark. His first indoor golf company—AboutGolf--forever changed the industry. Bales introduced radar to indoor golf in 2002, then introduced machine vision in 2008, and went on to be the first with simulators to integrate seamless screens, sophisticated video systems, force plates, online competition and countless other innovations. Now, with golf enjoying a resurgence and the latest technology making it possible to turn one’s home into a first-rate practice area, Bales has started yet another company called Clarity.Golf to bring his years of knowledge and expertise to help those that want to install their own home simulators and hitting bays. “We wrote the book on enclosure design and our team includes folks who were there with me from the beginning. We have established a line of custom options of the highest quality for the absolute best prices--and our warranty is the best in the industry,”
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