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By Terry Ross
Father’s Day is that time of year when the golf season goes into full swing. Temperatures are warming, the U.S. Open traditionally finishes on that day and sons and daughters want to find something special for Dad to celebrate his special moment.
With millions of golfing fathers to buy for, TaylorMade/adidas Golf and Ashworth have combined to offer some innovative new golf and lifestyle selections that make great gifts for dad.
Newly released this month by Ashworth is a collection of four footwear styles designed to be worn on and off the golf course in the company’s long tradition of making golf attire a lifestyle statement also.
The Encinitas (available in tan and black) is a loafer that strikes the perfect balance between style and versatility. Premium materials and fine craftsmanship create a rare combination of beauty and go-anywhere freedom that works with chinos or jeans, on casual Friday or on the town. Great for travel, given its lightweight comfort and slip-on ease, the Encinitas is a shoe for all occasions.
The Cardiff (available in navy, white and black) is a golf shoe with the crossover appeal of a town shoe and is likely to become one of the more popular all purpose shoes on the market. Playability, wearability and a sure-footed spikeless sole unite with tumbled leathers and rich suede accents to take the Cardiff from the course to the clubhouse and beyond. The molded rubber sole is discreet and pliable for a comfortable, low-profile feeling without the sensation of traditional golf spikes.
The Leucadia (available in grey, tan and black) is a saddle shoe that receives a long-overdue rework through the pairing of soft suede and leather uppers with a classic vulcanized outsole. The resulting updated style and unstructured comfort makes the Leucadia an instant wardrobe favorite on and off the course.
The Ash Standard Issue (available in navy, sand, white and black) takes a classic plimsoll design and melds the style and versatility of today’s sneaker. The natural canvas upper provides texture and breathability, while rich leather accent trims deliver a refreshed look that takes the Ash Standard Issue places a normal sneaker can't go.
To go with the new line of shoes, the Ashworth Spring / Summer 2011 apparel collection's high-end performance and lifestyle pieces boast versatility, making it the perfect outfit for on and off the course – a “to-and-from” outfit.
With pieces featuring quality wicking wool fabrics, EZ-Tech cotton blends, and classic houndstooth, stripe and plaid patterns, Ashworth ensures that "The Course Never Leaves You" in classic California-inspired style with versatility from the 18th hole back to the boardroom or dinner.
Ashworth has long been known for mixing comfort and style, and its short-sleeve button-down cotton print polo is no exception. Breathable Pima cotton jersey fabric keeps golfers cool on the course, while a subtle plaid design and flattering fit keeps them fashionable at the 19th hole and beyond.
 The Ashworth plaid short is the ideal bottom for versatility on the course or out-and-about on the weekend. The flat-front microfiber polyester design is fast-drying and neutral enough to pair with a variety of shirts and shoes. For more info: shop.ashworthgolf.com.
To equip dad with the latest technology and styling, TaylorMade/adidas is offering an array of equipment, training aides and even something to help make you look good while on the course.
TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 Driver
The new Burner SuperFast 2.0 is the lightest, longest and fastest driver ever introduced by TaylorMade. Played by a number of professionals including PGA Tour Star Camilo Villegas, the Burner features an all white crown and a black face to help with alignment. Couple the easy alignment with the largest sweet spot of any driver and Dad will be launching the ball higher and farther than ever before.
TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons
TaylorMade has introduced an iron that is easy-to-hit for everyone. Featuring legendary Burner distance, each iron was individually designed for more feel and playability. The Burner 2.0 irons recently assumed the position of the number one selling iron model in golf.
The new TaylorMade line-up of Ghost putters feature four new models each equipped with a PURE ROLL Titanium face designed to put forward spin on the ball. The all white finish provides the best contrast with the green. Couple that with the three site lines and you have the easiest putter to aim in golf.
TaylorMade Penta TP Golf Ball
The Penta TP is the first 5-layer Tour ball - and the only golf ball with no deficiencies. Each layer is engineered to deliver optimum performance in five key areas: feel, spin, control, launch and distance.
TaylorMade R11 Glove
The R11 glove is crafted from tour proven AAA Cabretta leather. Classic fabrication and construction deliver trusted feel and fit while advances in leather tanning process prolong and enhance the natural qualities and the life of the glove. The Elastomer performance fit closure offers custom fit capability and the black ion interior cuff wicks moisture and enhances comfort.
Adidas Build Your Own Belt
Adidas has an array of stylish belts to choose from, and you can build your own style by mixing and matching colors and buckles. The Trophy 2.0 has 10 available buckle colors and features lightweight multi component construction, a matte black perforated base, premium finished multi-contoured trophy stripes and an interchangeable design for the build your own belt system.
The Sport Performance Buckle features a premium finished perforated metal buckle, debossed enamel filled adidas performance logo and an interchangeable design for build your own belt system.
The Duo Leather Belt Strap features a genuine full grain smooth leather strap, raised fashion edges and an Interchangeable design.
The Shadow Leather Belt Strap features genuine full grain white leather strap, multi layer construction, perforated fashion detail with black contrast backing and Interchangeable design.
TR3 True Path
The TR3 True Path putting trainer was designed after years of studying the putting strokes of Tour players, top PGA club professionals as well as top amateurs. The TaylorMade putting lab data of thousands of strokes was analyzed to determine common faults and the best techniques of some of the best players in the world.
Face angle and putter path are both important in successful putting. The best putters have a path that is no more than 2 degrees outside or inside the line.
The most common successful putting paths are 1) straight back/straight through and 2) an arc from inside to square to inside.
Most scratch and Tour players have an arced path identical to the arced path provided in the TR3 True Path. It helps develop consistency in putting stroke path, instant putter face alignment feedback, improved muscle memory for proper putting stroke path, improved putting tempo and visual and audible feedback on putting path flaws.
TR3 Speed Sleeve
Many weighted training tools are available on the market, but few of them are hittable, much less hittable with clubs from your own bag. With the TR3 Speed Sleeve, any club in the bag can be quickly and easily be turned into a multi-dimensional training aid.
The benefits of a weighted training system are simple: increased speed, better tempo, overall muscle strength, and ultimately increased distance on full shots, and better control and tempo on chips and putts. Accomplish all of this with the added benefit of training with the same clubs you will take on the course.
For more information: www.shop.adidasgolf.com
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