Equipment Roundup: KZG, Heavy Putter and Lots of Accessories

Our latest roundup of new and upcoming equipment includes the GF 2 Fairway Woods from KZG and two new models from Heavy Putter, plus a slew of accessories including apparel, outerwear and bags.

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KZG GF 2 Fairway Woods
A companion to the company's GF 4 driver, the KZG GF 2 Fairway Woods feature two weight ports and seven different weight options to allow custom clubfitters to better fit the club to the golfer's needs.

The GF 2 Fairway Woods have a classically shaped, compact head with a face insert made from a KZG proprietary alloy similar to maraging steel but with greater tensile strength and elasticity.

The weight ports and weighting options provide more than 100 possible adjustments to ball flight. KZG Web site

New Models from Heavy Putter
The A2-M and B2-M models join the Heavy Putter lineup as part of the Matte Series.

Heavy Putter models include additional weight in the head and grip, making them roughly twice the weight of a conventional putter. The added weight is designed to facilitate a better pendulum stroke and consistent swing path.

The A2-M and B2-M models carry an MSRP of $199 each. Specs are available on the Heavy Putter Web site.
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Graphite Design G-Tech Shafts
Graphite Design International has introduced a new shaft for woods and irons, the G-Tech combination-flex custom clubmaker series. The G-Tech series comes in two models, R/S (Regular/Stiff) and L/A (Ladies/Senior). The specific flex is determined by the clubmaker's trimming. The G-Tech iron shaft can be trimmed to fit any iron in the set. Graphite Design Web site

Sun Mountain RainFlex
Last year, Sun Mountain introduced its 2006 RainFlex. But the company says it's gotten so many compliments on how the outerwear performs in other conditions, as well - not just wet weather - that is has introduced long sleeve and short sleeve v-neck windshirts to the RainFlex line.

RainFlex is constructed from a knit fabric that is waterproof and breathable, and flexible enough to stretch with the golfer's movements while remaining very quiet. The new-for-2007 pieces are the men's long and short sleeve v-neck windshirt, and the women's long-sleeve half-zip pullover. MSRP ranges from $99 to $169. Sun Mountain Web site
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PeakVision Sunglasses
How about some titanium sunglasses to go along with that titanium driver? The PeakVision EL0 and EL1 models are, the company says, the lightest models it has ever produced.

Made from pure titanium, the EL0 and EL1 models include PeakVision's Dual-Zone lenses designed to enhance depth perception and green reading. These models come with a 2-year warranty on the frames and are available in Matte Black and Aztec Bronze. The MSRP for each model is $229. PeakVision Sports Web site

The Dipper Compact Golf Ball Retriever
A Massachusetts-based sports merchandising company, T R Miller Co. Inc., has introduced "The Dipper," a "compact golf ball retriever." Most golf ball retrievers sold are telescoping. The Dipper, however, is only 12 inches at its full length. But it clips onto the shaft of any iron, giving you a retriever that is as long as your longest iron, plus one foot more. Collapsed for storage, The Dipper is seven inches long and three ounces in weight. The MSRP is $12.95. The Dipper Web site

And More ...
New for 2007 from Ecco Golf Shoes (compare prices) are the Flexor Hydromax ($180) for men, with a two-year waterproof guarantee, and the Casual Pitch Argyle for women ($140). ... The Fall 2007 collection from Dunning Golf Performance Apparel is highlighted by the Tour Stretch waterproof outerwear featuring "c_change" technology (an interactive “bionic” fabric membrane), Interface Thermal V-Neck Sweaters and Sweater Vests, and the Interface Stretch Classic Ribbed Polo. ... The Fall 2007 collections from Lija by Linda Hipp include many layering pieces with a focus on jewel-tone colors and textured technical fabrics, warm-up suits and puffy outerwear with a fashionable edge. ... Keri Golf bags (compare prices), popular on the LPGA Tour for their chic style, has junior bags and totes joining the line's headcovers, cart and stand bags in the Spring 2007 collection. Colors include pink, green and black, patterns include stripes, dots and solids, and prices range from $65 to $375.