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The Big Review – Hirzl Golf Gloves

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If you think of golf gloves, especially premium golf gloves, you will naturally think of the usual suspect: Nike, Callaway, Mizuno, TaylorMade and of course, FootJoy. Hirzl golf are looking to add their names to this role call.

While they are unknown to many in the golf world, they are better known for their cycling gloves.
They have shown their commitment to golf by becoming the official glove of the Ladies European Tour and sponsoring LPGA major winner Anna Nordqvist. Hirzl currently offer 3 different gloves: the TRUST Control for max grip in all weathers, the TRUST Feel for the combination of grip and feel and the SOFFFT Flex which is their all cabretta “player’s” offering.

What is so unusual in the two TRUST gloves is that the palm is made from Kangaroo leather rather than the normal Cabretta (sheep) leather. While this might sound odd, any motorcyclist (especially any one of us who has taken a lowside at speed) knows that Kangaroo leather offers a combination of flexibility and durability unrivalled by any other sort of leather. Now, riding leathers do a very different job from golf gloves but the idea of using Kangaroo leather is not as far out as it might seem.

The TRUST gloves incorporate GRIPPP technology which Hirzl claims result in better grip in both the dry and the wet. The GRIPPP tech is the result of an extensive tanning process and Hirzl made some fairly spectacular claims about the results. They claim that the GRIPPP Control offers 3x more grip in the dry and 5x more grip in the wet than any other glove and the GRIPPP Feel glove offers 2x more grip in the dry and 4x more grip in the wet.

Added to the extra grip, Hirzl go on to say that these gloves also have far higher abrasion and tear resistance as well as water repellency and sweat absorption. All in all, some pretty bold claims from a new boy to the market. And of course we should not forget their SOFFFT Flex Glove which is aimed squarely at the likes of the FootJoy Pure Touch.

So how did we find them…

As you would expect, the kangaroo leather palms of the Control and Feel gloves feels different. Before they were put on testers felt that they were slightly less flexible than normal but as they warmed up on the hand they appeared to soften so that they could not feel any difference to a normal glove. As promised, the grip was found to be nothing short of spectacular. Even if the gloves were dipped in water, they were still exceptionally grippy. The mesh construction on the back also meant that in hot and humid conditions they did not overheat. Durability was also excellent with the gloves showing almost no abrasion marks even after a number of rounds.

The SOFFFT glove is pure premium (or “platinum” as Hirzl call it) Cabretta leather and is much closer to a standard player’s glove than the other two. The leather is gorgeous and offers all the feedback you could want in a players gloves despite the leather feeling fractionally thicker. Again the durability is noticeably better than standard gloves.

The first time they were worn, the seams could sometimes catch under the nails but to be fair that is something that all gloves can suffer from so we cannot be too harsh here. The main complaint is probably going to be the price. These gloves are right at the top end of the price range which might put some people off but given that they are so durable in the long run I would expect the cost to even out since a single glove would last you much longer than any other glove.

Basically the combination of better grip, far greater durability and top level feel of the cabretta SOFFFT is unmatched by any other glove manufacturer and if you do want the best glove for wet or humid weather you cannot beat the TRUST gloves. You just need to find the one that is right for you.

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  1. Joe D

    Sep 8, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Hands down the softest and most perfectly fitting glove I have ever worn. I purchased four and each one fit exactly the same! A first for me. I’ve tried all the big name gloves and the Hirzl Soffft Flex is the best. The company says they’re washable (and wind up like new afterwards) based on all of their other claims, I believe them.

  2. bellsy13

    Oct 9, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    If your glove starts falling apart or ripping, it’s not the right fit. I have had a $12 Footjoy glove for 2 years (about 50 rounds) without any tears and minimal wear. I used to wear a mens medium that was comfortable but after a few rounds it started wearing severely. I switched to a small glove, same brand, and two years later…

  3. TJ

    Sep 1, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I cannot say enough about the Hirzl Trust Control model.. I am a very fast swinger (125mph driver speed) and have never been satisfied with a glove, in over 20 years of playing.

    Until I found Hirzl.

    With other gloves, no matter what I tried, I would always get hot spots and blisters, even through the glove. I would apply tape to my glove hand in order to stop this, which obviously is not great for feel.

    With the Hirzl glove, I apply a single piece of tape to one finger on my bare hand and that’s it. Awesome grip. Awesome feel. Awesome comfort.

    The glove lasted for about 20 outings (range / course mixed). For me, that is very good.. I will shred cheap gloves in 3-4 outings.

    Promptly went out and bought a 3-pack.. I can’t see myself ever playing anything else from here on out.

    Premium price, totally worth it.

    Cheers

  4. Arnie

    Oct 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    I purchased several of these gloves @ PGA Show in Orlando 2.5 years ago. I live in centeral Florida so say no more about humidity. These gloves outlast anything else on the market 3-1, hands down. It is true when they get wet the get grippier (not sure that is a word). Well worth the price. Fit is almost perfect.

  5. jc madore

    Aug 23, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    great leather in the palm, good grip, BUT after 12 games the soft leather on top of the thumb was torn and the glove had to be discarded, it should not happen with a premium priced glove

  6. HisAirness

    Jul 1, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Almost two years ago I started playing with a Hirzl Trust. Last week I put on the third one. I absolutely love the gloves. They fit even after rounds and rounds, the feel comfortable but not loose and the make me grip with less pressure.
    Only one point is bad. They are cheaper in the U.S. than in Europe.

    • Wendelly

      Jun 22, 2015 at 8:10 am

      As with many things – transportation costs must be negative! How can this be?
      Luckily I get to the USA every few months so do all my shopping stateside.

      I just love the SOFFFT glove. I’m a terrible player, but when I put this glove on, in my mind, anything becomes possible…..

  7. RRB

    Jun 20, 2012 at 8:02 am

    My story with the Hirzl glove:
    I’m a lefty, so when playing my first round this year, the only glove they had in the shop, was the Hirzl. I had never heard of it before, but a glove is a glove, I thought. 6 rounds later, I thought a new glove was in place, as I usually use a glove for 5-7 rounds before buying a new one. So I did, a SoftJoy glove. When this was worn out, I tried my “old” Hirzl again, and to my surprise, it felt better than the SoftJoy. And today, 20 rounds later, I still play with my Hirzl glove.. That’s what I call durabillity.. Amazing glove, absolutely love it..

    • Andy

      Apr 8, 2013 at 7:12 am

      A glove is not always a glove…this post reminded me of a glove I wore my first one for about 2 months until it got dirty. The AuraForm golf glove claims to be the longest lasting golf glove ever…

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Insider photos from Tiger Woods’ launch event for his new “Sun Day Red” apparel line

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On Monday evening, inside the swanky, second-story “Coach House” event center in the Palisades Village, just minutes down the road from the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods and TaylorMade officially announced their new apparel/footwear/accessory line, called “Sun Day Red.”

The Sun Day Red website officially launched on Monday night during the event, and the products are set to go on sale starting May 1.

The “Sun Day Red,” or “SDR” name will be self-explanatory for most golf fans, since he’s been wearing a victory-red shirt on Sunday’s for his entire professional career, but Woods explained the meaning of Sun Day Red at the launch event:

“It started with mom. Mom thought – being a Capricorn – that my power color was red, so I wore red as a junior golfer and I won some tournaments. Lo and behold, I go to a university that is red; Stanford is red. We wore red on the final day of every single tournament, and then every single tournament I’ve played as a professional I’ve worn red. It’s just become synonymous with me.”

The Sunday Red outfit has worked to perfection for his 82 PGA Tour victories, including 15 majors, so why not make an entire apparel line based on the career-long superstition?

As I learned at Monday’s launch event, the new Sun Day Red line includes much more than just clothing. To go along with a slew of different golf shirt designs and colorways, there were also windbreakers, hoodies, shoes, hats, headcovers, ball markers and gloves on display.

The upscale event was hosted by sports media personality Erin Andrews, with special guests David Abeles (CEO of TaylorMade) and Tiger Woods himself.

As explained by Abeles, the Sun Day Red brand is an independently-run business under the TaylorMade umbrella, and is based in San Clemente, California (rather than Carlsbad, where TaylorMade headquarters is located), and it’s run by a newly-formed, independent group. Brad Blackinship, formerly of Quiksilver and RVCA, is the appointed president of the new brand.

As for the logo itself, obviously, it’s made to look like a Tiger (the animal), and is comprised of 15 tiger stripes, which correspond with Woods’ 15 major championships. While the logo may need a 16th stripe if Woods adds a major trophy to his collection, it makes perfect sense for the time being.

The golf/lifestyle line is meant to combine premium precision and athletic comfort, while still having plenty of wearability and style off the course. Like Woods said on stage at the event, he wants to be able to go right from the course to dinner wearing Sun Day Red, and that was exactly the aesthetic on display at the event on Monday.

Following the official announcement from Woods and Abeles, they revealed multiple pieces of clothing, accessories and footwear for the event-goers to ogle (and photograph). Check out a selection of product/event photos below, or head over to our @GolfWRX Instagram page for video coverage…OR, head into our GolfWRX Forums for even more photos and member discussion.

Enjoy this exclusive look at Tiger Woods’ new Sun Day Red apparel lineup below.

See more photos from the Sun Day Red launch event here

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GolfWRX Spotlight: Motocaddy M7 Remote and M5 GPS DHC electric cart review

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I have been thinking about electric golf push carts, or trollies, ever since I started playing in my league seven years ago.

Motocaddy has been making high-quality electric, and non-electric, carts since 2004 and has a couple of great options for the golfer who loves to walk. Motocaddy was nice enough to get their M7 Remote and M5 GPS DHC in my hands to try out on the course for a few weeks.

I have had a lot of people stop me to ask about the carts, and the one thing I keep telling them is that these carts are just flat out fun to use on the course.

Motocaddy M7 Remote

The M7 Remote was very easy to get set up right out of the box. All you have to do is charge the battery, install the wheels, and you are pretty much ready to go. The M7 folds up pretty small, just a little larger than the 3-wheel pushcart that I had been using for years. Getting it to the course should be no problem with just about any trunk space. Now, the one downside to an electric cart is the weight when moving it around, and both carts come in at around 35 pounds each. Even with that extra weight, I didn’t have much trouble lifting them in and out of the back of a pickup.

The M7 unfolds quickly with the flick of two levers and extends the front wheels automatically. Once unfolded, you drop in the battery, plug it in, and secure your bag. If you own a Motocaddy bag, they have developed a really nice system called EasiLock that involves two metal studs that fit into the bottom of the cart. This system also includes a molded base that prevents the bag from rotating at all, even on the roughest terrain. You can still use the M7 with almost any other golf bag as it includes elastic straps that wrap around the top and bottom of the bag.

As soon as you plug in the battery the LCD screen comes to life and you are ready to go. You can use the M7 without the remote by using the dial on the handle to control the starting, stopping, and speed. But the M7 has a remote that is activated by a simple press of the power button to get going. The remote is very simple with just five buttons to control where the M7 goes.

Getting a feel for the M7 takes no time at all and by the time you drive it from your car to the 1st tee you will be in complete, and confident, control of the cart. You simply press the “+” button to start moving forward and the cart takes off gently without any rattling of your clubs, and you can press that same button again to increase the speed. The cart will go from a slow crawl, for bumpy or tight areas, too, as fast as I could run with just a few presses of the button. The big red “stop” button in the center stops the cart immediately, and when stopped it is locked in place, even on steep hills. You don’t have to worry about remembering to set the brakes or anything because it is done automatically.

Steering is just as easy: simply press the right or left button to turn the cart. Small, quick presses will just slightly adjust the cart as it moves down the fairway while a long hold of the button can make it turn on a dime to the right or left.

Almost everyone asked me how stable the cart was and if it would tip over. I can proudly say that it has stayed upright even on some unseen bumps at maximum speed. Side hills, ruts, and even curbs are handled with ease with the help of the small rear wheel.

I really enjoy strolling down the fairway with nothing but the M7’s remote in my hand — it just makes golfing more fun!

Motocaddy M5 GPS DHC

After using the M7 and its fancy remote, I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t like not having it. But to be honest the M5 was just as fun to use, but for a different reason.

As the name suggests, the M5 has a built-in GPS with 40,000 courses preloaded into it. The screen is a good size, pretty responsive to the touch, and easy to read in direct sunlight. Having the GPS directly on the cart is great, you drive up to your ball and immediately have yardage to the front, back, and center of the green as well as bunkers and hazards. You can easily toggle between screens on the GPS and it offers a couple of different views to help navigate the hole. The M5 can also keep score and let you know shot distances right on the screen. Motocaddy even includes nice little touches like a screen protecter kit to ensure durability.

Driving the M5 is just as easy as the M7 with using the dial on the handle. And speaking of the handle, the grips have a great tacky rubber that grips well even in hot and humid conditions. To start the M5 you just press the dial down and the cart will gently start down the fairway. You can turn the dial to increase or decrease the speed — I found between 5-6 to be the most comfortable for me. But the speed can go up to a very fast pace if you are looking to set a record for fastest round of the day.

As you walk down the fairway, or rough, stopping the cart is as simple as pressing he dial again. When stopped the M5 engages a parking brake automatically so you don’t have to worry about it running down a hill without your approval. The M5 has tons of power to go up just about any hill and the Down Hill Control (DHC) keeps the speed consistent even when going down a steep decent.

Since the M5 has so much power, and it is a little heavy, I thought steering would be a little bit of a challenge. It wasn’t, at all. Guiding the M5 took very little effort and slight adjustments going down the fairway were very easy. Really tight turns took a slight bit more effort as the torque can want to go forward a little more than turn. Again, once you get the M5 from the car to the first tee, you will be a master at driving it.

Overall, Motocaddy has created two great carts that provide additional enjoyment to walking your favorite 9 or 18. Having the ability to walk without carrying or pushing your bag, clubs, and whatever else goes with you. I like them so much that it is going to be hard to get the M7’s remote out of my hands when I go play!

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GolfWRX Spotlight: Crossrope weighted jump rope & app

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An 18-hole round of golf averages out to just under five miles of walking, which on its own is a good workout. Once you throw in some potential uphill trekking you get some serious cardio too, but if you all looking for a quick workout between rounds of golf look no further than Crossrope.

Crossrope – The details

Crossrope is a system of the weighted jump rope that allows you to quickly switch the weight of the ropes you are using to boost your workout—they range from 1/4 lbs all the way up to 2 lbs depending on the kit you start out with. There is an accompanying app that helps you go through multiple workout routines and is available free, or you can upgrade to the entire library of workout routines along with more workout tracking options.

This is NOT your middle school jump rope

The handles are heavy duty and feature precision bearings to allow the rope to move smoothly around as you go through a routine. They are also ergonomic and fit into your hand naturally, which making gripping easy, something that is really nice when you’re swinging a 2 lbs coated steel cable around. The handles also come with a fast clip system to make changing cables depending on your selected workout easier too.

The ropes themselves are made from braided steel and are almost impossible to tangle, allowing them to be easily transported and stored when not in use. All in you are getting a premium piece of workout equipment that is effective and easy to store—hard to same the same thing about a treadmill.

When it comes to a workout, skipping rope is one of the most effective cardio workouts you can do, and with Crossrope, you can get both cardio and low impact weight training when using the heaviest ropes, and follow along with the guided workouts.

As someone that hadn’t used a jump rope in over a decade, starting out lighter was a nice way to ease in before moving up, and I was pleasantly surprised how easy and fun some of the workouts in the app were. If you are looking for a fun way to add something to your workouts, or you just want to try something new to get you into golf course walking shape, this could be right up your alley. To learn more check out crossrope.com

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