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Zero Halliburton x United Arrows Golf Japan’s Sharpest New Golf Carry Has Landed

American luggage icon Zero Halliburton has joined forces with Japanese Fashion retailer United Arrows Golf for their fourth capsule collection — a clean, city-minded range that feels equally at home in Japan's finest fairways.

Launching on Friday, September 25, 2026 , the eight-piece collection takes Zero Halliburton’s practical DICROS SOLO range and gives it a more fashion-led Japanese twist. Think tough ripstop nylon, water-resistant performance, a deep green finish and crisp white branding, all finished with black hardware and exclusive co-branded details.

Titleist Albatross Collection Quiet luxury, Japan exclusive

Exclusive to Japan, Titleist has just dropped one of the most refined—and refreshingly understated—golf bags on the market. The Albatross Caddy Bag, part of the Japan Model Collection, blends quiet luxury with thoughtful functionality, making it a standout for players who value both style and substance.

In Japan, golf has always been about more than the game itself. It’s about presence—how a player carries themselves on and off the course. The new Albatross Caddy Bag , part of Titleist’s Japan Model Collection, leans into that tradition, offering golfers a piece of equipment that feels as refined as it looks.

Titleist Tour Soft with 360° Alignment Now Available in Japan

Golfers looking to improve both feel and accuracy have a new option to consider. The Titleist Tour Soft, known for its soft feel and reliable all-around performance, is now available with special 360° alignment markings—designed to help players aim more precisely on every shot.

The Titleist Tour Soft is built for golfers who prioritize a soft feel without sacrificing distance. Featuring a large, high-speed core, the ball delivers longer tee shots while maintaining exceptional softness, especially noticeable on driver swings. Titleist has also optimized the aerodynamics and developed a new thin cover that enhances spin control and delivers a stable, penetrating flight.

The standout feature of this limited release is the 360° alignment markings...

Titleist Introduces Its Next Generation Of Golf Balls Three New Models Released to the Japan Market

Titleist, a company renowned for dominating the golf ball market with both Pro V1 and Pro V1X models, has announced the simultaneous release of three new golf balls into the Japan market: The new AVX, Tour Soft, and TrueFeel model balls.

Aiming to cover a wider spectrum of golfers, the new lineup has something for everybody in terms of feel, performance, and price point, bringing the total to seven different ball offerings.

Let’s take a look at each ball’s information:

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?

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.

Snell Golf balls in Japan Big in Japan?

We have all heard the story of the legend that it is Dean Snell, one of the original designers of the PROV1 while at Titleist as well as the Penta and Tour preferred while at Taylormade. Currently Snell holds 38 U.S. Patents in golf ball technology and design.

Snell's mission is to create Tour-spec balls with the technology found in all the big sellers but at a much, much lower price. Creating a stir in the US is one thing, but in Japan- a very fickle and loyal-to-domestic-brands market, how has Snell Golf Japan faired in their first year in the Japan market? Dean is quoted as saying 'make the game more affordable, without sacrificing performance and technology. I want to bring the best materials, best processes and best performance that fit every golfer and improves their game...
The Full Swing Golf simulator

Featured: Full Swing Golf Simulator The Full Swing Golf simulator provides the ultimate indoor golf experience.

The Full Swing Golf simulator available for home and commercial use provides the ultimate indoor golf experience. By combining the very best in software, ball tracking systems, image projection and touchscreen control, it provides golfers with a most accurate simulation of the game. Choose to practice, or play golf on any of 50 famous courses, or compete against friends using the built-in challenge games. Players use standard golf clubs and balls, and strike the ball as hard as they normally would on an outdoor course. The Full Swing system simulates light rough, heavy rough, sand areas and putting greens to make the game even more challenging. All elements of ball flight, including flight angle, ball speed and spin, are tracked by a built-in infrared system. The result is instantly...

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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.

EUROZ GOLF Roppongi (Miura Custom Fitting) In the vibrant Roppongi district, EUROZ GOLF is a boutique golf shop renowned for its curated selection of premium Japanese golf brands. Specializing in custom fittings for esteemed brands like Miura, Roddio, and Itobori, the store offers golfers an opportunity to experience the craftsmanship and precision of Japan's top-tier golf equipment....

PRGR RS PROTOTYPE One Clover A Fairway Wood Built for Shotmakers

PRGR has introduced the limited-edition RS PROTOTYPE One Clover Fairway Wood — a tour-informed addition to its fast, powerful RS range.

Designed with feedback from professional players, it combines high ball speed with the control needed to attack from more difficult lies. The key feature is PRGR’s new Splash Sole , a raised sole design engineered to move cleanly through turf, rough and even fairway bunkers when striking down on the ball.

The club is available in a wider range of lofts, including increasingly popular 7W and 9W options, offering players a higher, softer-landing flight for attacking greens. A high-strength maraging-steel face and precision CNC-machined lower face help maintain fast ball speeds, while an...

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!).