Equipment
Lamkin unveils new ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grips
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Whats in the Bag
Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)
- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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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.
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.
Matt A
Jan 15, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Dear Lamkin, Please offer more than Black, Gray and funky green/yellow
DB
Jan 15, 2020 at 1:21 pm
These look great. I have switched over to all Lamkin. Great durability and reasonable prices.