All the Gear: Puma continue to push boundaries, and a touch of class from SkyCaddie
The equipment news is coming thick and fast so here’s another edition of All the Gear including some new Puma golf shoes, and a swanky upgrade to SkyCaddie’s range…
Puma reinvent trainer-style golf shoes
I’m super excited about the Puma RS-Gs, not just because they look great and revolutionise trainer-style golf shoes, but because they are available for both men and women.
From the streets to the course. Built for golf, made for life. The RS-G is here 🔥#RSG LIVETHESPORT pic.twitter.com/aT4g5YgeBL
— PUMA Golf UK (@pumagolfuk) June 23, 2020
Who remembers the Puma RS trainers from the ’80s? Well, not me, I was born in 1995, but I do remember the stunning RS-X reboot from a couple of years ago and now they’ve got a golf update. The RS-Gs feature the same, bold, chunky silhouette as the RS-X but come packed with extra technology to adapt for the course.
The upper is seam-sealed and completely waterproof, with microfiber leather and TPU skin that will keep your feet dry all day long.
The outsole has also been reworked to give you better grip with pronounced carbon rubber lugs strategically placed to give you that all important traction. While a performance fusion foam midsole gives you plenty of comfort.
And at £90, you’re not paying any more than you would for premium trainers.
Keep your eyes out for a full review when we get our hands on some samples. For now you can read what my colleague and self-confessed sneaker freak Alex Perry has to say about them.
As for me, I’ll be swooning over the ladies’ offering.
Available: Now
RRP: £90
More information: Puma website
Now win a pair!
We’ve got three pairs of the RS-G to give away. Find out how to win on our competitions page.
A touch of class from SkyCaddie
The new SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Smart Watch brings you the tech of the SX500 and SX400 straight to your wrist.
It is driven by a powerful multicore processor to give you a simple-to-use touchscreen interface. This allows you to zoom and pan across the map to get any distances you require from hazards, carries, and green measurements.
It is pre-loaded with more than 35,000 courses which are regularly updated automatically when your watch is connected to WiFi. One feature I really like is the addition of lifestyle aspects, such as the heart rate monitor and step counter.
As always, I’ve got my hands on – and wrist in – one so keep an eye out for my full review coming soon.
Available: Late June
RRP: £299.95
More information: SkyCaddie website
Take Pride in your team
Golf Pride have to their hybrid grips by introducing the MCC Teams collection.
Fifteen new colour combinations mean you can represent your favourite sports team every time you step out on the course. Don’t see your team colours? Don’t worry, because can request your own.
The MCC is a multi-compound design and fuses the performance of rubber and cord for the ultimate in feel and performance that has helped with more than 20 major champions.
My colleague Dan Murphy has snapped up a set of these in his beloved Leeds United’s colours and will give you his verdict in the coming weeks.
Check out these sensational new @golfpridegrips MCC Teams. Just a touch of #lufc about these beauties pic.twitter.com/4RKiSXdpz9
— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyGolf) June 18, 2020
Available: Now
RRP: £12/13 (standard/midsize)
More information: GolfPride website
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Hannah Holden
Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. If you’re looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment she’ll have the answers.
As well as writing lots of features and reviews you can find her on our YouTube channel giving you insights on the latest rules, clubs and tips to improve your golf game.
Hannah is a member at Alwoodley golf club. You will either find her here or driving up and down the country playing in a variety of elite amateur events.
