In the bag: Sexy new TaylorMade & Adams drivers, with Cleveland’s ladies range thrown in

TAYLORMADE 2009 R9 DRIVER, R3999 TaylorMade say: What sets the R9 driver apart from all other drivers is that it incorporates our new Flight Control Technology (FCT). With a simple twist of a wrench, FCT allows you to change the R9’s face angle, loft and lie angle. The shaft is secured to the clubhead with a specially made bolt in the bottom of the . The FCT bolt is designed to be retained in the well to eliminate the chance of losing it. www.golfersclub.co.za Issue12 March 2009 GolfPunk 63 ADAMS 2009 SPEEDLINE DRIVER, R3599 say: The Speedline is a high performance, 460cc driver with low aerodynamic drag, achieved through improved crown shaping, an optimized face area, and heel/toe scoops. The aerodynamic shaping of the driver creates less drag and airflow turbulence, resulting in an impressive four to five kph faster clubhead speed and two to seven metres more distance. www.golfersclub.co.za CLEVELAND 2009 2009 CLEVELAND LADIES RANGE (Bloom LAUNCHER HYBRID Line), price tba (with Fujikura Cleveland say: shafts), R3499 The new Cleveland Bloom line includes Cleveland say: a HiBORE Bloom driver, fairway At 11 percent larger than that of any woods, hybrids and irons, as well as previous Cleveland Golf model, the a Bloom Niblick, CG14 and Launcher’s face is among the biggest VP 509 putter. It is a comprehensive in the market, providing a huge performance line designed specifically hitting area for amazing forgiveness. for women and features the most The addition of top quality Fujikura advanced game-improvement shafts confirms its status as a force technology available. Each club features in the growing hybrid market. a lightweight and high MOI design. www.golfersclub.co.za Available soon in SA 2009 CLEVELAND NIBLICK, R1199 Cleveland say: Cleveland Golf’s revolutionary Bloom Niblick is a shorter and more controllable hybrid club that incorporates a classic concept with modern design. It includes the best features of a wedge, putter, iron and hybrid to create the ultimate hybrid scoring club. It enables players to hit four different types of shots, including chips, pitches, approach shots and recoveries. www.golfersclub.co.za

64 GolfPunk Issue12 March 2009 2009 TAYLORMADE BURNER IRONS, approx R9000 TaylorMade say: The Burner 09 is the most dynamic looking, best performing iron ever to bear the name TaylorMade. Its revolutionary design, featuring a futuristic blend of curves, angles and lines, is completed with a dark, almost sinister finish. More important, each one of these sleek machines performs like nothing else. www.golfersclub.co.za

MIURA PUTTERS, R4000 KM 350 classic Blade (top) and MP 005 (bottom) Miura say: Miura putters all undergo the same forging process as the Miura irons. Each model’s milled face is extremely forgiving, resulting in unequalled feel and distance control. The forgiveness at impact also reduces skid, resulting in a truer roll of the ball. These new toe-weighted offset putters feature a classic oiled- chrome finish that complements each putter’s soft visual features. www.smithgolf.co.za

Issue12 March 2009 GolfPunk 65