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Lamkin unveils new ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grips

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2020 Lamkin ST Calibrate

Lamkin has launched two new additions to their new ST (Smooth Tack) family—the ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate, as well as adding Calibrate Technology to their Sonar line.

New for 2020, Lamkin is introducing Calibrate Technology to their ST family, and the ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grip features the most prominent reminder spine of any grip ever produced by the brand which bids to help optimize hand placement, club face awareness, control and feel.

2020 Lamkin Calibrate

The latest additions to the ST family, the ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grip feature the brand’s new “Smooth Tack” material—a special formulation of the company’s Genesis Material, which contains a smooth, tacky surface and increased durability

On both new models, each grip incorporates two distinct zones. The upper of each grip features an infused cord designed to provide enhanced traction for the anchoring hand, while the tacky lower section aims to provide control and stability to the guiding hand. The midsized-plus profile (plus 2) has a reduced taper designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of players.

2020 Lamkin Calibrate

 

In addition to the ST family, Lamkin will also be adding Calibrate Technology to its Sonar family with the Sonar+ Wrap Calibrate and Sonar+ Tour Calibrate.

The Sonar+ Wrap Calibrate is the first wrap grip to incorporate reminder technology. In addition to Calibrate Technology, the grip features the brand’s Genesis Material and Fingerprint Technology – designed to add a consistent micro-texture surface pattern for slip-resistant control and omni-directional traction.

2020 Lamkin Calibrate

The Sonar+ Tour Calibrate also includes Lamkin’s Genesis Material and Fingerprint Technology and is aimed at golfers with higher swing speeds, and features a plus-size taper shape.

2020 Lamkin Calibrate

Speaking on the new additions, Bob Lamkin, CEO of Lamkin Grips stated

“2020 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in our 95-year history, as we’re introducing breakthroughs both in material and design innovation. Genesis Material has been a complete gamechanger for us and the addition of Smooth Tack further exemplifies how the materials used in a golf grip can be engineered to impact performance, confidence and the lifespan of the product.

“With Calibrate we saw an opportunity to vastly improve the reminder / ribbed grip category, and it is without doubt a substantial advancement over what is currently on the market not only in performance but also in ease of installation.”

The new additions will be available at retail and LamkinGrips.com nationwide beginning February 2020.

 

 

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. MT

    Jan 19, 2020 at 1:11 am

    Reminder technology? Grips 20 years ago and longer were available with ribs on the underside.

    They kind of lost favor and coming back with a new marketing tactic.

  2. Dave Meyers

    Jan 15, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    The two tone grips don’t look right. The UTx from a couple years back was best looking and performing grips ever. Back to the drawing board Lamkin.

  3. Matt A

    Jan 15, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Dear Lamkin, Please offer more than Black, Gray and funky green/yellow

  4. DB

    Jan 15, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    These look great. I have switched over to all Lamkin. Great durability and reasonable prices.

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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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Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons

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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 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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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

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