Sure, the recent PGA Merchandise Show put a spotlight on clubs, balls and other hard goods. But there was plenty more to see at the annual industry gathering in Orlando.
To take a look at the new clubs and balls that were introduced in the run-up to the show, check out Callaway, Cleveland/Srixon, Cobra, Mizuno, Ping, PXG, TaylorMade, Titleist and more here.
But for players looking beyond the hard goods, here are several items that gained attention at the show:
Tough Lie 360/Tough Lie 360 Short Game ($2,995/$995)
From the “Why didn’t I think of that department?” is the Tough Lie 360 (pictured atop this story). Usually when a player goes to the range, they hit from flat lies. Not so with the Tough Lie 360, which better simulates on-course experiences. The astroturf teeing area rotates 360 degrees to re-create various lies on the course with a gradient of 8 degrees. There’s a roller on the bottom for easy portability. The short game version is especially helpful for trajectory control, and it weighs only 30 pounds and fits easily in most car trunks. It would be nice to see this at more ranges ASAP.