By ED TRAVIS
As the season progresses from summer to winter there’s still a lot of golf to be played and this time of year offers several pluses including lower greens fees and less crowding on the courses. It also means the gift giving season is fast approaching and for that special golfer on your list the staff at California Golf + Travel has come up with a few suggestions.
It is a great time to for new clubs and gear plus the cooler temperatures provide the opportunity for apparel gifts and they will remember you each time they are worn.
Bettinardi Studio Stock 14 Remix Putter
The Bettinardi Remix putters are variations of popular current models and the one we have selected is the same weight, 358 grams, as the original but has a titanium PVD finish and a face milling pattern that gives a firmer feel. The full shaft offset plumbers’ neck hosel is a favorite of many and head weight positioning provides a half toe-hang which is ideal for many strokes. $500 each
Studio Stock 14 Remix Putter | Bettinardi Golf – Studio B
Blue Tees Series 4 Ultra Laser Rangefinder
The Series 4 Ultra offers several very useful features, the result of the many successful prior laser rangefinders Blue Tee has manufactured, starting with a bright OLED display with a 6x view. The 1200-yard range includes a flag lock feature with auto-depth and auto-focus. Users will appreciate the strong built-in magnet for attaching to a cart plus a convenient switch to turn on or off slope adjustment. $299
Series 4 Ultra – Blue Tees Golf
Callaway Apex Ai Irons
The Apex Ai series consists of the Ai200, a player’s distance iron design and the Ai300 a game-improvement iron made for recreational players. Both have a forged hollow body of 1020 grade steel, and a forged 455 steel variable thickness face cup tagged as the Ai Smart Face. They make use of metal injection molding or MIM for placement of internal weighting and have Callaway’s Dynamic Sole profile. $200 per club
Apex 2024 Irons | Callaway Golf
Duca Del Cosma Castello Winter Golf Boot
Being on the course in cool or even cold weather calls for warmth and performance from head to toe and the fleece lined Castello men’s winter golf boot will keep your feet warm and dry in most any weather. This Italian Nappa leather boot is lightweight and has a spikeless sole with a Duca Del Cosma exclusive pattern with nubs of three different sizes plus the insole is breathable for added comfort. $249
Castello – Black – Duca del Cosma US
Gen Teal Downey Half-Zip Jacket
Here’s a lightweight quilted front jacket every golfer will quickly put at the head of the must-wear list. The front provides warmth and comfort and is made from 76% nylon, and 24% spandex while the back (88% polyester, 12% spandex) is moisture wicking as are the sleeves. There are many nice touches like the hem and cuffs are banded knit and the front and pocket zippers are waterproof. Offered in the color pewter. $149
Gen Teal Downey Half-Zip Jacket
MGI Ai 500 Electric Caddy
Walking with a pushcart is fine but MGI has taken it to another level in the Electric Ai 500. There’s a built-in GPS with a 4-inch color display and in combination with the MGI no-charge app there are 40,000 course maps and scoring available plus it can connect via Bluetooth with your smartphone. Folding for transportation is a snap with a single action level and even with the battery in place the Ai 500 weights just 31 lbs. $1449
MGI Ai 500 (mgigolf.com)
Mizuno JPZ925 Hot Metal Irons
The new JPZ925 line has three members: the game-improvement Hot Metal irons, the Hot Metal Pro better players distance iron and the Hot Metal HL in the super game-improvement category. All make use of a stainless-steel variable thickness face cup and have tungsten weighting positioned low in the head to produce a higher initial trajectory. Face flex at impact is aided by the variable thickness sole. $150 per club
Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal Irons – Mizuno Golf Official Website
Olukai Makena Performance Golf Shoes
The Makena is Olukai’s premier performance golf shoe and available in men’s and women’s styles. Tested by tour professionals the outsole has a unique design wave pattern crafted for traction and stability in even rugged conditions. They are lightweight and can be worn all day due to the thick midsole and extra cushioning. Offered in three colors for men and two for women $200 pair.
Mākena Men’s Waterproof Golf Shoes – Mood Indigo | OluKai
Shot Scope GPS Watch X5 Stealth Black
A wrist GPS golf watch is convenient to use for yardages and hazard locations so the X5’s large 1.2” color touchscreen is a favorite of users. The display also shows hole maps and a green view with the watch’s functions including scoring controlled on the display or with the side buttons. Sixteen shot tracking tags providing over 100 game stats are included as are more than 36,000 courses worldwide. $300
Shot Scope X5 | Premium Golf Watch with Shot Tracking
Sun Mountain WeatherMax Stand Bag
Here’s a dual strap carry stand bag that players will take to instantly. Weighing in at just 5.1 lb. the well-known WeatherMax fabric is water and UV resistant, just what is needed in a bag. The top is a generous 9 inches and has four dividers for separating clubs efficiently. The nine pockets include one that is velour-lined for valuables, four easy to access pouches, a full apparel pocket and drink pouch. $359.99
Weathermax Stand Bag – SunMountainSports
TaylorMade P-770 & P-7CB Irons
The P-770 and P-7CB irons are engineered with the feedback and feel better players want. The P-770s have a forged carbon steel head with stainless steel face and an interior tungsten weight. The forged P-7CBs are a compact cavity back design with a co-forged tungsten toe weight. The appearance at address is very similar and stock lofts are close so composite sets are a possibility. $200 per club.
P700 Series Irons | TaylorMade Golf
Titleist GT Series Drivers
The GT Series has three models targeting players of varying skill levels. All have a wraparound crown of carbon fiber and engineered polymer with internal weight towards face and rear. The GT2 game-improvement model has an interchangeable back weight while the GT3 for better players has a sliding sole weight. The 430c GT4, also for better players, is a lower spin model with two interchangeable weights. $650
Titleist Golf Drivers | Titleist GT Drivers | Titleist
Tour Edge Exotics 725 Drivers
The new Exotics E725 (game-improvement category) has an MOI of over 10k with the 460cc clubhead having an 18g weight that can be moved to three positions to facilitate a desired ball curvature. The C725 (better player category) has a smaller clubhead of 445cc and sole weights front and rear with the rear offering a choice of three positions. Both use a redesigned 3D Diamond variable thickness face. $400
Exotics 725 Series – Tour Edge
