Equipment
Adidas adipower Boost golf shoes
Adidas’ new Adipower Boost and Adipower Sport Boost golf shoes are designed to energize and stabilize your golf swing with the company’s Boost and GripMore technologies.
Boost, Adidas’ name for its foam cushioning made from thermoplastic urethane (TPU), is used in the sole of the heel of the shoes to maximize energy transfer from the ground to your feet. The technology was first introduced in Adidas’ running shoes, and is currently used the basketball shoes of NBA star Derrick Rose.
For golfers, the technology is useful during the swing to help load energy on the backswing and unload energy into impact, while also helping golfers keep the bounce in their step when walking the course.
According to Masun Denison, Adidas’ director of global marketing, Boost also has durability advantages over EVA foam, which is used in the construction of many premium golf shoes.
“EVA FOAM IS MADE FROM OPEN CELLS THAT ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE LEADING THEM TO BREAKDOWN OVER TIME, ESPECIALLY IN HOT CONDITIONS,” SAYS MASUN DENISON, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PRODUCT MARKETING. “BOOST DOESN’T CHANGE PROPERTIES WITH HEAT.”
Boost foam starts as thousands of small, clear pellets of TPU, which are cooked under heat and popped like popcorn into foam cushions. The popcorn-like foam is then steam molded back into the material used to construct the soles of the shoes.
Adidas has also added its Gripmore spike technology to the Boost shoes. Gripmore was developed from extensive player testing and heat map studies, and uses 25 non-removable spikes that are smaller than normal spikes. They work with other traction elements on the soles of the shoes to give golfers more traction and stability.
There are three models of adiPower Boost shoes available: Adipower Boost ($190), Adipower Boa Boost ($229) and Adipower Sport Boost ($150). They’ll be in stores Feb. 27.
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- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.
TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.
TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.
Can you see where this is going?
Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”
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TaylorMade PUDI
TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)
Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.
In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.
TaylorMade PDHY
TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).
Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.
Club Junkie’s take
Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.
For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.
PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?
TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:
- PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
- PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
- Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
- PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
- PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family
Pricing, specs, and availability
Price: $249.99
At retail: Now
Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)
PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed
PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Dan
Oct 25, 2015 at 12:38 am
Comfortable, but breaks down very fast. Had them2 months and both heels are completely destroyed. Terrible. We t to local golf shop and they told me it was a common problem with the boost. Save your money and get footjoy. These shoes are garbsg
Anon
Jan 26, 2015 at 5:39 am
Those permanent spikes though….
Mark
Jan 26, 2015 at 2:26 am
Adidas shoes look great but their durability is awful. I swear by their casual trainers and running shoes but the Golf shoes just don’t cut the mustard. Form and toughness win over fashion points on a wet course…
Michael M
Jan 25, 2015 at 8:38 pm
look like junk. maybe be goof for half of season but one those perment spike wear out, you are left with running shoes.
Low
Jan 25, 2015 at 11:49 am
Whatever happened to getting as low to the ground as possible? These look like Nike with lots of cushion?
Gabe
Jan 25, 2015 at 1:11 am
I’m a FootJoy Contour fan and like the BOA closure system. I wonder the durability of the permanent spikes. I’ll check them out for fit when they arrive.
Tom Stickney
Jan 25, 2015 at 12:42 am
Wore them today. Like walking on air.
PGA
Mar 6, 2015 at 12:38 am
Really do you work for them? Shoes need to last more than 15 or 20 rounds. With no replaceable spikes this will never happen $190.00 bucks for a throughout shoe?
michael
Mar 21, 2015 at 9:51 am
What about all the people who buy Ecco biom 2 for 200. Those are spike less. These spike on the boost will last much longer. They are much more firm. I love them.
K
Apr 15, 2015 at 5:26 am
i doubt anyone could physically wear the spikes out in 15, let alone 20 rounds.