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SEEN AT THE LONDON GOLF SHOW
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Two and the 2007 London Golf Show is in full swing. The fashion
shows and trick-shot displays attracted big crowds, as did the many
equipment suppliers offering visitors the chance to test the latest
clubs on the indoor range.
If you're coming over the weekend, try and get there as soon as
the doors open at 10.00 to get first crack on the range. You'll
then have plenty of time to take in the other very popular attractions.
As well as the fashion shows and trick-shots, there is the famous
floating green on the Thames, putting and chipping contests, remarkably
life-like simulators, the tantalising holiday destinations and a
dizzying array of gagdets and gizmos. Not forgetting, of course,
expert tuition, the huge retail outlet and bargains all over the
hall, plus endless competitions and draws offering all manner of
prizes.
And if you thought golf was just about hitting a little round ball
into a little round hole, check out driving bays 9 and 10, where
you'll find an intriguing variation on the theme called 'GolfCross'.
There's no hole, you play to a goal, and the ball is oval, not round.
Seriously. Try hitting a few shots - it's a whole new experience,
and GolfCross facilities are springing up all over the country.
With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to choose where
to begin. You won't want to miss out testing equipment on the range,
but if you're pushed for time browsing the enormous selection of
product offerings on the stands, we'd like to suggest a few 'must
see' items that caught our eye...
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Accu-Length Expandable Junior Golf Clubs
Constantly buying new clubs for juniors as they grow can get
expensive, but these ingenious clubs grow with your child
by the safe and solid addition of shaft inserts. Bags and
starter sets are available at very modest prices on stand
1490.
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Hill Shot Golf
This is a brilliantly simple 'Why didn't I think of that?'
product. How do you practice sidehill, uphill and downhill
lies when ranges are always flat? Just turn the Hill Shot
trainer to any angle and swing! Every club should have one.
Stand 1855.
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SealSkinz
Never again will you say 'No socks please this Christmas'.
This hi-tech sock, employing materials used by the military,
will keep your feet dry in any conditions, and, if you doubt
that, you can prove it on stand S-19 in a tank of water!
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ShaftSkinz
While we're talking 'Skinz', here's something that's completely
useless but lots of fun! Using retractable sleeve technology,
with just a hairdryer you can customise the look of your club
shafts in a variety of colours and designs. Stand 1856.
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Bionic Golf Gloves
These gloves employ strategically placed padding to cushion
the areas where the club is in contact with bone. They give
relief to those with arthritic hands, but also a more solid
and very comfortable grip for all golfers. Try them on stand
S-14.
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Birdie Putting Trainer
An obsession with the hole often detracts from correct focus
on the actual putting stroke. This clever device does away
with the hole, forcing you to concentrate on solid, square
contact. Try it out on stand 1229 - it's quite addictive!
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Visiball
These stylish glasses filter out colour so that anything white
stands out starkly against its background, making finding
a ball, even buried in rough, quick and easy. So they save
you money, speed up play, and lower your scores! Stand 1177.
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reviewing more products every day of the Show, so come back
tomorrow. To see the products reviewed yesterday, click
here. |
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April 27, 2007
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