Sweet Stuff by Terry Ross

SWEETSTUFF

by Terry Ross

Puma GS-One

For afficionados of fine golf footwear, the overwhelming trend these days are shoes that are versatile. Shoes that provide traction and stability, are comfortable, stylish and can be worn at the country club or resort for dinner are by far the most popular— especially if one is packing for a golf trip and wants shoes that can be utilized for multiple occasions.

The new Puma GS (Golf System)-One checks all those boxes and more as one of the new arrivals on the golf shoe scene that is gaining traction with players of all levels. This is a shoe packed with technology, is excellent for walking the course or an airport concourse--and has the modern look that players are looking for today.

Each of the GS-ONE’s individual parts are combined to create the Puma Golf System – the outsole provides traction; the midsole offers comfort and the upper blends support with an innovative style that includes the performance needed for the course.

“Our goal here was to design the perfect shoe for the golfer to throw on for his casual, spontaneous rounds, or make a statement during his weekly match at the club,” said Andrew Lawson, Senior PLM Footwear, Puma Golf. “The GS-ONE is the ultimate blend of technologies that will perform in a cool, progressive style that can be worn wherever the 19th hole takes you.”

The traction for the GS-One is impressive for a spikeless shoe— and so is the support on the tee box and the quality of construction for such a light shoe. Some of the other technologies incorporated in this shoe include the midsole TPU support shank that offers extra stability during your swing to help create a stable base; EVA foam cushioning that provides excellent comfort and cushioning for all day wear; Carbon rubber with radial traction on the sole that creates grip anywhere--on soft or hard ground; integrated TPU saddle with medial wrap-up that integrates into the midsole to provide extra support and stability on the inside of your foot; and a seamsealed upper that ensures the material’s durability through the wet conditions by keeping the elements from entering inside the shoe. A one-year waterproof warranty also comes with the shoes.

The GS-ONE is available in five colorways in men’s sizes 7-13, 14, and 15-- and are available at retail and on the company website.

For more information, visit:

www.cobragolf.com and cobragolf.com/pumagolf

SkyCaddie LX2 Watch

One of the most feature-laden GPS golf watches to hit the market lately is the SkyCaddie® LX2 Smart Watch by SkyGolf®--with all the bells and whistles combined with an extremely comfortable wearable device--and one of the easiest golf watches to read.

This nicely built watch features a great-looking display that is easy to read in either bright sunlight or at the end of a twilight round. The accuracy is first-rate and with over 35,000 golf courses pre-loaded with ground-verified, error-corrected maps giving you distances from the front, center and back of the green, it would be hard to find a

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course it could not guide you through.

“The LX2 is a sleek, stylish watch that’s lightweight and comfortable to wear both on and off the course,” said Jacqui Surman, SkyGolf Senior VP and COO. “Most impressive though is the ‘AlwaysOn’ JDI 1.28” touchscreen display that allows you to see the screen crisply and clearly in direct sunlight.

“Using the same ‘next generation’ technology of our award winning SX family of rangefinders, the LX2 delivers all the information you need to play your best because it is loaded with stroke-saving technology. The SkyCaddie LX2 weighs a mere 2 oz. and features a responsive, easy-to-use interface that makes navigating during play almost touch free. It also features a water-resistant casing and incredibly comfortable watch strap.”

Among the standard features of the LX2 that are available without a paid membership--and standard free Go Play membership--are the course maps, Dynamic Front-Centre-Back Yardages and distance information from your angle of approach, displayed in large easyto-read numbers, powered by SkyCaddie’s patented IntelliGreen® technology. Auto-Course, Auto-Hole, Auto-Distance and AutoGreen-Depth are additional features--giving you completely intuitive, context-sensitive yardage information every time you look at your wrist. The powerful Li-Polymer battery gives up to two rounds of golf on a single charge, meaning you can wear your LX2 for a full day’s golf without worries over battery power.

Mark ball & shot distance enables you to measure how far you hit each club while fitness features including Time, Alarm, Stopwatch, Step Count, Step Goal and Step Distance are also included.

The device also features an ultra-fast Multi-Core Processor and Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver for rapid and stable GPS satellite acquisition; water-resistant design up to 3 ATM for confident play in the wettest of conditions--and the watch comes with a magnetic charger with cable for easy rapid recharging. For a paid annual membership, the LX2 can be used with many of the features found on other SkyCaddie devices like the LX5/LX5C watches or the SX series of rangefinders.

These additional paid features include Dynamic HoleVue® with Zoom-- giving enhanced viewing features for every hole; Dynamic RangeVue® overlaying multiple on-screen yardage arcs for better club selection; IntelliGreen® Technology giving additional green and contour distance information; Target List View displaying yardages to all key hazards from your angle of approach; PinPoint® Technology giving distances to today’s flags from pin-sheet information and Digital Scoring stored in your personal SkyGolf 360 cloud space-giving you score-as-you-play and trackable stats such as Total Score, Total Putts, Fairway Hit / Miss, Greens in Regulation, Pace of Play and more.

This watch allows you to analyze your strengths, weaknesses and trends post-round--and for more in-depth information, you can analyze your trends, strengths and weaknesses in the SkyGolf 360 Cloud, which requires a paid membership.

For more information, visit:

www.skygolf.com

Pickle Juice

Staying hydrated and replenishing the vitamins and minerals that are lost through perspiration on the golf course is a never-ending battle. Muscle cramps are usually the result unless measures are taken to refill the body’s supply.

That is where a product called Pickle Juice® comes in. These handy shot-sized bottles contain no artificial ingredients and are certified USDA organic--just dual filtered water, organic vinegar, salt, organic dill oil, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc with zero calories or sugar. With a slightly tangy taste, these shots have no artificial ingredients and are caffeine free—so not to worry about the jitters.

According to the company, this drink aids muscle recovery and offers 10 times the electrolytes of other sports drinks on the market in a tiny 2.5-ounce bottle that is perfect to carry in a golf bag. The drink is best taken before or during a round or exercise session to prevents cramps—or at the onset of nighttime cramps.

Mountain climbers, bikers and many fitness enthusiasts have found success with Pickle Juice to aid in recovery and to stop cramps—golfers are now giving it a try.

For more information, visit: www.picklepower.com.