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ProV1 and ProV1X: Which is right for you? Explaining the difference

There is no doubt Titleist are at the top of the golf ball game, and they've once again raised the bar with the latest 2023 versions of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. So does it make a difference which ball you use? Well, yes, actually! It's imperative to recognize that Pro V1 and Pro V1x possess distinct characteristics performance profile for different golfing styles. The question arises: are you a V player or an X player?

To guide you in this we have outlined below what kind of golfer typically thrives with Pro V1, and Pro V1x?

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Top 10 Golf Shops in Tokyo

In Tokyo, as in the rest of Japan, golf is an immensely popular sport, enjoyed by the Japanese on meticulously kept golf courses and driving ranges. Not surprisingly golf shops in Japan are also high spec, and it is not hard to find stylish apparel and high-quality equipment from both international and domestic brands in Tokyo. Here Is our list of the top 10 golf shops in Tokyo.

Taylormade Flagship Store, Ginza Just opened in late 2019, this is a must-go for anyone visiting Japan, check out the Taylormade equipment, tax-free, with some exclusive Japan-only goods on offer such as the Gloire range as well as Ginza-original branded goods.

Address: GICROS GINZA GEMS 1F, 6-4-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

Opening hours: 11:00～21:00

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Taylormade Golf Japan Ginza Store English- friendly Flagship store launches in Ginza

Taylormade Golf Japan opens the doors to its latest store in the Ginza area of the capital today. Ginza is a mecca for tourists and Tokyoites alike, known for its world-class shopping, restaurants, and buzzing nightlife, it will now offer the best in golf technology and style with the opening of the new Taylormade flagship store.

Located on the very exclusive Sotobori street just a few minutes walk from Ginza station, the Taylormade GINZA aims to have a full service for its its international visitors, with trilingual staff (English, Japanese, Chinese) and offering a free testing and assessment service, giving advice on clubs and their set-up as well as offering a tax-free shopping for overseas visitors (that's 10% off!).

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ProV1 and ProV1X: Which is right for you? Explaining the difference

There is no doubt Titleist are at the top of the golf ball game, and they've once again raised the bar with the latest 2023 versions of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. So does it make a difference which ball you use? Well, yes, actually! It's imperative to recognize that Pro V1 and Pro V1x possess distinct characteristics performance profile for different golfing styles. The question arises: are you a V player or an X player?

To guide you in this we have outlined below what kind of golfer typically thrives with Pro V1, and Pro V1x?

Titleist Introduces Next Generation T-Series Irons T100, T150, T200 AND T350

Titleist has just dropped the next generation of their Titleist T-Series irons. The series establishes a new standard in iron engineering, reaffirming Titleist’s commitment to creating the world’s best irons while providing golfers with optimized performance options throughout their bag.

The new tour-proven T-Series models – T100, T150, T200, and T350 – deliver an unrivaled feel with effortless turf interaction in four tour-inspired shapes, each designed to maximize the three dimensions of iron performance: distance control, dispersion control, and descent angle.

“The new T-Series irons embody a unique approach to iron design and creation,” said Josh Talge , VP, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. “Down to...

2023 Summer Golf Kicks! 10 New Summer Golf Shoes

It's heating up here in Japan! but not before we have to deal with the rainy season! Of course, we would like to go with spikeless as the lightweight summer style and we have put together a collection of 10 golf shoes that will be effective in the rainy season and still look cool on the fairways in the summer scorching months.

Sketchers

Skechers have up their golf shoe game this year with 'Slip-ins: GO GOLF Elite 5' (pictured above). A unisex line of super comfortable shoes, their comfort tech includes a 'Heel pillow', which is perfect for people who have sensitive feet. This waterproof golf shoe also features a synthetic upper with a unique Twist Fit closure (BOA), removable Arch Fit insole, and a GRIPFLEX spikeless traction outsole, they are...

Callaway Paradym Driver Review Will there be a shift?

The new Callaway Paradym driver has just dropped in Japan, and there is a ton of hype around this series of clubs, Just in the last few weeks it has dominated the men's tour, with all tournaments this year so far being won by a player using Paradym (Jon Rahm twice, and the other being Tom Kim) and other staffers rocking the club also placed high on the leaderboards. Like all new drivers in the market, it's boasting more distance and forgiveness, but have they actually achieved that? We managed to get our hands on the available models for testing, and this is what we found...

Bridgestone And The Japanese Golf Ball As played by the GOAT

There was a big fuss made when Tiger Woods started using Nike golf balls. It was a huge boost for Nike and a huge boost for Japanese manufacturer Bridgestone. Why? Because it was Bridgestone who actually made the balls. Bridgestone has been in the golf ball-making business for 90 years and has over 600 golf ball patents to its name. Tiger still uses them – only with “Bridgestone” written on them now – as does Bryson DeChambeau and other top golfers.

And you can play with the exact same balls as Tiger and other pro golfers. The Bridgestone Tour B XS balls were made to Tiger’s specifications and Bridgestone’s B X balls were made with input from DeChambeau, Jason Day, and Matt Kuchar.

Curiously, for a golfer known as a big hitter, Tiger tests the ball on the putting green...

TaylorMade Golf X Star Wars Original Goods Japan-Only Collaboration Product Drop!

Today the eagerly anticipated STAR WARS" MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU "SPECIAL COLLECTION" drops online and at Taylormade shops in Japan! This unique and super cool collection features 6 types of head covers, 6 types of putter covers, caps with the STAR WARS" characters and logos, and a total of 39 types of towels, tote bags, and commemorative ball markers will be released.

This will be a limited run and only for Japan so be sure to pick up these highly collectible goods soon (perfect Father's day gift!)

Watch out for Taylormade tour players Hiroyo Ikemura, Ayaka Matsumori, and Aoi Onishi among others to be rocking the new collection on tour.

PING PLD Milled Putters Premium Putter Range Launches Today In Japan

PING launched the Putting Lab Design or PLD program today, muscling into the high-end putter market. PING claim to give golfers unprecedented access to precision-milled putters and tour-level fitting experiences through a new website dedicated to advancing PING’s reputation as the leader in putter design and customization.

John K. Solheim, PING president said: "We established the PLD name several years ago as an extension of the PING Putting Lab, where we’ve been fitting some of the top players in the world for more than 20 years,” said Solheim. “Until now, access to the master fitters who deliver these custom putter experiences has been limited to the best players in the game. We can now bring golfers what they’ve been asking for either through a virtual or in-person...

TaylorMade Stealth Driver Reviewed Welcome to the Carbonwood Age!

When Tiger blew up the internet at the end of last year by competing with son Charlie at the PNC Championship and finishing 2nd. The internet was also a buzz by the driver with the mysterious red face that Woods was playing, particularly when Woods, clearly still struggling with his leg injury, was ripping drives past playing partner Justin Thomas at 300 yrds+!

In 2022, TaylorMade Golf releases this mysterious new driver, and it has a name: Stealth. TaylorMade has always pushed the envelope for new club design and this year it comes in the shape of an all-new carbon fiber face. TaylorMade claim that with the Stealth range (Stealth, Stealth Plus and Stealth HD) they deliver a better energy transfer and increased ball speed. Putting the regular Stealth model in the bag, I headed...

Adidas Stan Smith golf shoes released for 2021 Masters Dustin Johnson's 'Secret Weapon' at the masters

Just days before the 2021 Masters tournament, Adidas golf today has released a new Stan Smith golf shoe. A teaser video has also been released with current masters champion and Adidas staffer Dustin Johnson and legendary US tennis star and long-time Adidas collaborator Stan Smith.

In a classic marketing take-over strategy, the teaser video features the two talking about Dustin's bid to emulate Smith's 100 career wins himself, with Smith sending him the tennis-inspired golf shoe. If Johnson does wear the shoe this week at the Masters it will be one of the fashion talking points of the world's biggest golf event, watched by millions of people worldwide.

Taylormade Golf Japan Ginza Store English- friendly Flagship store launches in Ginza

Taylormade Golf Japan opens the doors to its latest store in the Ginza area of the capital today. Ginza is a mecca for tourists and Tokyoites alike, known for its world-class shopping, restaurants, and buzzing nightlife, it will now offer the best in golf technology and style with the opening of the new Taylormade flagship store.

Located on the very exclusive Sotobori street just a few minutes walk from Ginza station, the Taylormade GINZA aims to have a full service for its its international visitors, with trilingual staff (English, Japanese, Chinese) and offering a free testing and assessment service, giving advice on clubs and their set-up as well as offering a tax-free shopping for overseas visitors (that's 10% off!).

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What happens if your ball strikes another players ball? Golfing Rules, Seriously!

On the course this past weekend, I putt from just off the green and my ball struck my playing partners ball, knocking it closer to the hole.

After a quick giggle, we began to discuss the ruling, 'I'll play from there and its a one-shot penalty for you' my friend said. 'I was off the green' I said, 'Doesn't matter' he said. Right, I said. 'Hang on, and I'll consult the rule book'.

Luckily, I had The R&A's Rules of Golf on my phone (Well worth a download and it's FREE)

Without quoting the book verbatim, there are basically three scenarios which you should be mindful of:

On the Fairway (updated June 14th, 2023) If your ball strikes a fellow player's ball on the fairway by accident, The 9.6 rule comes into affect, meaning If my ball...

What happens if I ground my club in a bunker? The new rules of golf explained

In 2020, the US Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) made several changes to the rules of golf.

One major change was to the "drop procedure" when a ball is lost or out of bounds. Players are now allowed to drop the ball from shoulder height, rather than knee height, making the process more consistent and less prone to mistakes. Another change was to the rule regarding penalty strokes. Players will no longer be penalized for accidentally moving a ball on the green, such as when marking or lifting it.

Additionally, players are now allowed to repair almost any damage to the course, such as spike marks on the green. The changes also include simplifying the rules for bunkers, allowing players to touch or move loose impediments...

Taylormade Golf Japan Ginza Store English- friendly Flagship store launches in Ginza

Taylormade Golf Japan opens the doors to its latest store in the Ginza area of the capital today. Ginza is a mecca for tourists and Tokyoites alike, known for its world-class shopping, restaurants, and buzzing nightlife, it will now offer the best in golf technology and style with the opening of the new Taylormade flagship store.

Located on the very exclusive Sotobori street just a few minutes walk from Ginza station, the Taylormade GINZA aims to have a full service for its its international visitors, with trilingual staff (English, Japanese, Chinese) and offering a free testing and assessment service, giving advice on clubs and their set-up as well as offering a tax-free shopping for overseas visitors (that's 10% off!).