SweetStuff
By Terry Ross
True Linkswear New Products
TRUE Linkswear has taken its distinctive designs in casual golf footwear to the next level for the summer months with the introduction of new apparel offerings that will fit in year-round.
The featured items from the new collection with a style and spirit of the Pacific Northwest are built for on or off the course and fit in with a casual, modern vibe that many players are looking for these days. “TRUE will always be, at its heart, a Pacific Northwest brand, so hoodies fit that coastal aesthetic, and the need for stylish layering that you find in a hoodie goes with an active, outdoor lifestyle in a climate that’s always shifting,” said JD Rastovski, VP of Global Sales at TRUE. “We’re big on footwear and apparel that you don’t have to, or want to, change out of after your golf round. That versatility in our hoodies makes them an essential part of the golfer’s wardrobe. The hoodie has been here as a practical and fashionable staple, it’s definitely cool to see golf embracing the look.”
The Future Staples Hoodie is a well-made piece for those cooler days or evenings and offers a breathable, comfortable fit that will not hinder your swing. It also has nicely designed side pockets and a bonus zip pocket on one side that is perfect for a cell phone. This water-resistant hoodie features a 4-way stretch fabric that is ultra soft with 57% Recycled Polyester, 38% Organic Cotton and 5% Spandex. It comes in five colors: Oatmeal Heather, Navy Heather, Grey Heather, Charcoal and Black.
“Our TRUE athletes Ryan Moore and Mark Hubbard have worn hoodies in PGA TOUR events and looked very sharp and fashion-forward doing so,” added Rastovski. “The more golf fans see the look, the more they’re going to aspire to it because the hoodie is a layering staple that combines a ‘statement’ look with comfort and definitely makes golf look a little cooler.”
The Lux Chino pants have a slim-tapered fit and are designed for many uses. It features a tailored, reverse pleated leg–with a look and feel that is perfect for going from the office to the course. A stretch waistband with concealed drawstrings creates the ideal comfort and versatility, and with five mesh pockets (two of which zip) you can carry lots of accessories. This very breathable polyester and spandex pant is both breathable and moister-wicking and comes in Black, Heather Charcoal, Heather Khaki, and Heather Grey colors.
On the women’s side, the All-Day Quarter Zip complements every outfit and is the perfect entrance into the ladies’ apparel market. The new piece is sustainable, comfortable, and stylishly ready to fit into any existing wardrobe. Currently available in three colors–black, white, and navy-the Zip is comprised of 64% percent recycled polyester, 30% polyester, and 6% percent spandex.
“As we continue to expand our women’s offerings in our footwear lineup, it’s only natural that we extend that to the apparel space,” added Jessa Barth, TRUE Design Manager. “We’re excited to see where our customer allows us to take our lineup. This may be our first women’s apparel piece, but it certainly won’t be our last! The women’s market needs great, everyday staples and we see ourselves continuing to offer those pieces.”
For more information on TRUE products, visit www.truelinkswear.com.
Tour-Feel
If there is one thing that UK Teaching Pro Dan Frost likes to instill in golfers, it is the sensation of being in the best positions for an efficient swing. He has introduced a number of training aids that are excellent at improving your swing and teaching through getting the body in the proper positions and sequences.
His latest invention–Tour-Feel(tm)–continues that tradition and does an excellent job in promoting the fundamental of obtaining maximum width and keeping it-which is the key to a more powerful swing.
“As a coach, I’m always interested in the common denominators of success, the patterns, movements, and intentions that sit under the hood of great players,” explained Frost. “I invented Tour-Feel(tm) to allow golfers to experience the sensation of width all the way from takeaway to finish creating an effective, consistent swing that works against the common narrow-to-wide swings that seem to be a disease, creating a nation of slicers. The feeling of width is key to creating more rotary swings with superior sequencing, and the Tour-Feel(tm) does this without complication.”
This multi-stage resistance band firmly links the lead shoulder and hand right from the outset – using resistance. The lead shoulder is often considered the true center of the swing–and a long lead arm is crucial for establishing and retaining width. Perfecting this bond can lead to unlocking more power, precision and consistency.
Elite golfers possess a wide-to-narrow-to-wide swing radius. That is, they stretch the lead arm and shoulder in the backswing, harnessing more power potential. As they transition into the downswing, they refine this width, creating dynamic lag. The swing concludes with a powerful and expansive follow-through, ensuring peak power, control and flawless ball striking. The Tour-Feel(tm) is designed to embed this very sensation into every player.
“In just a matter of swings, imagine harnessing the immense power of width,” added Frost. “Tour-Feel(tm) isn’t just a training aid; it’s a game-changer. It offers an unmatched skill transfer rate, allowing you to feel the precise sensations and mechanics of a wide radius and powerful downswing. Within no time, you’ll internalize what ‘right’ truly feels like. The best part? The unique sensation is retained once the training aid is removed, allowing your new move to seamlessly integrate into your game.”
Distributed by GolfTrainingAids.com, the Tour-Feel(tm) was a hit at the PGA Merchandise Show in January and earned accolades as the best training device at the show.
“This training aid has the potential to be one of those products that last generations and helps thousands and thousands of golfers,” said John Diulus, president of GolfTrainingAids.com, who also noted that Tour-Feel(tm) was the top Width Trainer on Tour and pointed out that it helps golfers unlock their untapped power through dynamic width training. They experience and train correct swing width using the aid– and learn by sensation rather than information. This way, they can improve their ball striking and compression.
The product is scientifically proven by Gears 3D Biomechanics, and applicable to a wide range of skills throughout the bag. It is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed golfers.
GolfTrainingAids.com offers the world’s largest selection of golf teaching and training aids, added Diulus. Founded by PGA Master Professional Dr. Gary Wiren in 1984, the brand brings an unprecedented wealth of golf knowledge and experience to this “one-stop shop” for golf training solutions. The expertly curated selection of feedback devices, training tools, and golf improvement aids has become a comprehensive game improvement store representing the best of the best in developmental golf products available.
To learn more visit https://www.golftrainingaids.com
FactorFive Cream
The summer months yield great golf weather for the most part, but the downside is that even with sunscreen and a hat, the sun’s harmful rays are going to give your skin a beating with dark spots and wrinkles left behind even with the in-round precautions.
A new Anti-Aging Cream from FactorFive is built around the task of countering the effects of pro-longed sun exposure–and combines adult human stem cell factors, niacinamide, green tea leaf extract and more to visibly hydrate and improve signs of sun damage such as redness, wrinkles, tightness, thickness, and texture (like sunspots & UV damage). It works at the cellular level to speak to aging skin and teaches it to repair itself.
This cream does not feel heavy and applies easily and absorbs quickly. It feels smooth to the skin–even after being in the sun-and is non-sticky. Its moisturizing qualities are refreshing with its non-irritating formula that is suitable for all skin types.
FactorFive is formulated with humanity in mind-without parabens, mineral oil, sulfate detergents, phthalates and urea–and not tested on animals. It is cultivated, created, manufactured and lab-tested in the USA.
Available at Amazon, additional information can be found at: https://factorfiveskin.com/collections/shop/products/anti-aging-cream
