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Srixon – Refreshed Z-STAR Series for 2023, with more bite for more spin and Tour level stopping power

23 January, 2023 REDACCIÓN

January 23, 2023 – Srixon, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, has announced the eighth generation Z-STAR Series golf ball. The Z-STAR Series is scheduled to launch is scheduled for the 24th February 2023.

Made with an extra thin, urethane cover that provides Tour level stopping power around the greens, the Z-STAR Series gives players more bite for more spin. Paired with the new Spin Skin+ to increase the cover’s degree of friction to enhance approach shots and greenside spin on every shot, Srixon claims this new generation will offer unmatched performance and feel.

“Finding the right golf ball for your game is just as important as finding the right irons or driver,” said Joe Miller, Product expert at Srixon Sports Europe.

“It’s the one piece of equipment you use on every single shot, which is why technological advances like the new Spin Skin+ and FastLayer DG Core give players confidence that their ball is going to react how it should and excel in every category that matters – more spin, bite, and speed.”

Inside the Z-STAR Series is the new FastLayer DG Core, which is soft at the centre and gets firmer from the inside out. The design of this core is intended to maintain a satisfying feel, while also providing ball speed.

The Z-STAR is engineered with a thin mid-layer and softer compression to prioritize softer feel and approach shot spin.

Meanwhile the Z-STAR DIAMOND has a firmer compression to optimize iron spin and distance.

The Z-STAR XV’s unique core achieves a soft centre that increases dramatically in hardness with an evenly distributed hard outer edge, which boosts ball speed for increased distance and enhances iron spin.

Each Z-STAR Series ball features Speed Dimple, the 338 aerodynamic dimples improving overall launch even when wind conditions aren’t ideal. Its deep dimensions create a low drag coefficient that helps the ball stay on target and maintain distance, while keeping a penetrating ball flight in headwinds.

Included in the Z-STAR Series is the Srixon Z-STAR DIVIDE golf ball. With its unique 50/50 Visual Performance in Yellow/White, this ball is a high-performance, tour-quality option made to see the game in a whole new way.

“The visual feedback on its own is one of the most beneficial features of the DIVIDE ball,” Joe Miller says. “The ability to track your spin in the air and around the greens will help with overall consistency, and with the one of a kind 360° line you’ll be able to see your line more clearly and perfect your roll on the greens.”

The Z-STAR DIVIDE feature Srixon’s new FastLayer DG Core, new Spin Skin+, and Speed Dimple.

Key Innovations Inside 2023 Z-STAR Series Golf Ball:

New FastLayer DG Core: Starts soft in the centre and dramatically becomes firm around its edge, giving high-speed players exceptional feel and plenty of ball speed for maximum distance.

New Spin Skin+: A durable coating that digs deep into your Wedge and Iron grooves, maximizing spin for better control and stopping power.

Speed Dimple: Less drag and more lift boosts overall distance and flies straight, even in the toughest wind conditions.

Availability: Srixon’s Z-STAR and Z-STAR XV are available in Pure White and Tour Yellow, while the Z-STAR DIAMOND will be available in Pure White.

Launch Date: 24th of February 2023.

RRP: Z-STAR, Z-STAR XV, Z-STAR DIAMOND, Z-STAR DIVIDE, 58€ per 12 golf balls.

Scan the QR code to get the complete Srixon 2023 golf ball experience.

Cleveland Golf, Srixon, Wedges

Cleveland Golf – New RTX 6 ZipCore wedges, with improved spin consistency from dry and wet conditions, and any lie

9 January, 2023 REDACCIÓN

January 9, 2023 – Cleveland Golf has announced the release of the RTX 6 ZipCore Wedge, that is scheduled to launch in Europe on the 17^th March 2023.

The RTX 6 ZipCore wedge is a short-game weapon uniquely designed to consistently hit high-spin shots no matter the lie. By combining the new HydraZip face, UltiZip grooves, and upgraded ZipCore technologies, players can enjoy controlled spin from any lie. Brooks Koepka and Hideki Matsuyama are now two of its flag bearers on Tour.

“The RTX 6 ZipCore wedge may have the classic look on the outside, but inside it’s packed with three technological breakthroughs that give the advantage to the golfer and not the conditions,” says Joe Miller, product expert at Cleveland Golf Europe.

How was so much spin packed into one wedge? It all starts with HydraZip. A technology that uses dynamic face blasts and laser lines to maximize friction for improved spin consistency in dry and wet conditions. R&D testing showed 43% more spin in wet conditions with the RTX 6 ZipCore than the previous generation.

Just as crucial as spin in wet or dry conditions is consistency. ZipCore, a unique, low-density core is designed to expand the sweet spot and upgrade MOI for ultimate forgiveness, while pushing the Center of Gravity (CG) directly behind the impact zone, helping players find more consistent performance. Meanwhile, by adding High/Low and Heel/Toe MOI into every loft in the line, golfers can benefit from increased spin, distance, and control.

The RTX 6 ZipCore features UltiZip technology, assisting golfers in cutting through debris more consistently. These grooves are sharper, deeper, and tightly spaced for enhanced spin, control, and consistency.

“All the work put into this wedge, we really focused on finding the perfect balance of versatility and consistency,” Joe Miller said.

“UltiZip is a notable example. Without grooves you don’t have a wedge, so we equipped the RTX 6 ZipCore with our sharpest groove radii ever, imparting more spin and control, and now golfers won’t have to worry how their wedge is going to react in certain conditions, they’ll know.”

The RTX 6 ZipCore wedge has four different sole grinds with a variety of lofts that are developed for greenside creativity. LOW, MID, and FULL grind options are all available, but new for 2023 is the LOW+ grind featured on sand wedge lofts. This option offers two degrees more bounce in a C-Shaped sole, creating an extra bounce in bunkers.

The RTX 6 ZipCore is equipped with the Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue shaft and Lamkin Crossline 360 grip.

KEY INNOVATIONS INSIDE RTX 6 ZIPCORE WEDGE

HydraZip: A dynamic blast and laser-milled line system creating roughness to enhance friction—maximizing spin in any conditions from anywhere around the green.

ZipCore: The proprietary, low-density core technology offering players increased spin, distance, consistency, feel, and control.

UltiZip: Features grooves that are sharper, deeper, and tightly spaced, allowing the club to slice through debris and bite harder for enhanced spin and control.

Sole Grinds: The new RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges have four versatile sole grinds:

LOW: Available in 58-60 degrees

LOW+: Available in 54-56 degrees

MID: Available in 46-60 degrees

FULL: Available in 54-60 degrees

The RTX 6 ZipCore will be available in Tour Satin, with additional finishes coming later this year.

RRP: €189€ (steel shaft); 199€ (graphite).

Retail Launch Date: 17^th March 2023

Cleveland Golf, Putters, Srixon

Cleveland Golf – New HB Soft Milled putter line with a variety of head shapes, alignment options, at a remarkable value

22 September, 2022 REDACCIÓN

September 22, 2022 – Cleveland Golf has introduced today the new HB SOFT Milled line of putters. Players can discover how milling is available for all with the HB SOFT Milled, officially launching on 1st November 2022.

“The HB SOFT Milled putter line delivers milled precision at a remarkable value,” said Joe Miller, Product Expert at Cleveland Golf Europe. “With a variety of head shapes, alignment options, and fitting system to match any stroke type, there is an HB SOFT Milled putter to help upgrade your putting performance.”

The entirely new HB SOFT Milled line of putters provides a premium combination of features and technologies at an irresistible price point. HB SOFT Milled starts with each putter shape being cast in molten steel before the face and back are precision milled for performance purposes – the face for consistent distance and the back for a razor-sharp address view. Then, the sole is hand polished to exacting tolerance before completing the process.

Meanwhile, HB SOFT Milled features a refined Speed Optimised Face Technology (SOFT), which helps to alleviate the issue of distance control. HB SOFT offers model specific milling that normalises ball speeds across the entire putter face for a pure, consistent roll regardless of putter shape.

Depending on stroke type and alignment preference, there is a new model to fit every stroke. For Slight Arc stroke types, the Golf Pride PRO ONLY Red Star is a tour-preferred pistol shape grip that is designed to help turn the putter over through the putting stroke. For Straight stroke types, the Golf Pride PRO ONLY Green Star has a rounded, oval-back shape for comfortable hand positioning and to help keep the hands quiet through the stroke.

Choose from any of the 10 tour-proven shapes and sink more birdies with premium steel, precision milling, and score-dropping face technology with HB SOFT Milled.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

• Milled Putter Heads: First cast, then CNC Milled for precise weighting and crisp lines. It’s smarter milling that reduces waste for an attainable cost.
• Speed Optimised Face Technology: Ensures consistent speed control and distance performance by normalising ball speed across the face of the putter, now with a more responsive feel.
• Stroke-Fit Alignment and Grip: Each shape features a specific alignment scheme and grip designed to fit the stroke of that putter.

RRP: 249€ (Steel shaft); 299€ (UST Shaft).

Retail Launch Date: 1st November 2022.

Srixon, Wedges

Cleveland Golf – New RTX Full-Face wedge, delivering maximum short game versatility

1 June, 2021 REDACCIÓN

June 1, 2021 – Cleveland Golf, one of the industry leaders in wedge design and innovation, is proud to announce the RTX Full-Face wedge. The all-new RTX Full-Face wedge officially launches in Europe on the 11th June 2021.

RTX Full-Face brings full-face grooves to the flagship RTX model. This new wedge model delivers maximum short game versatility for the most demanding short game shots.

“The new RTX Full-Face maintains the traditional and striking clean look that golfers have come to expect from a Cleveland wedge, all while adding shot-making creativity with grooves across the entire face,” said Joe Miller, Product Expert at Cleveland Golf Europe. “It’s the perfect complement to the classic RTX ZipCore and delivers exceptional versatility around the greens.”

The foundation of RTX Full-Face is a unique, low-density core that sits at the heart of the wedge. ZipCore makes you better by shifting the centre of gravity, while also boosting High-Low MOI for more stability high and low on the wedge face. The result: more impacts on the sweet spot for more consistent spin, distance and feel on every shot.

Furthermore, RTX Full-Face features UltiZip grooves covering every last millimetre of the clubface for optimal spin performance, while a High-Toe profile allows the club to slide under the ball with confidence.

Similar to RTX ZipCore, the new RTX Full-Face features a new heat treatment process to boost durability and preserve the lifespan of the grooves to maintain spin performance round after round.

KEY INNOVATIONS OF RTX FULL-FACE WEDGE:

ZipCore: ZipCore shifts the centre of gravity while raising MOI, adding spin, enhancing control, and boosting consistency on all your shots.

UltiZip Grooves: These grooves are sharper and deeper, delivering maximum spin performance. They bite harder, channel more debris, and they’re closer together for more groove contact on every shot.

Heat Treatment: A new heat treatment process increases ZipCore’s durability, delivering better performance over a longer period of time.

Full-Face Grooves: The hosel-to-toe groove pattern covers every millimetre of the face in UltiZip Grooves. That means you are free to get creative and hit it off the toe when the shot calls for it without sacrificing spin.

High-Toe Profile: The optimal High-Toe profile lets you open the face with confidence. Itmade sure to give enough area for performance on challenging shots while maintaining a classic silhouette address.

Finishes: Tour Satin & RAW

Pricing: Tour Satin, 159€ (Available in R/H & L/H); RAW, 179€ (R/H custom orders only)

Lofts: Tour Satin (50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° & 64°) & RAW (56°, 58°, 60° & 64°)

Grind: C-Shaped

More information at www.clevelandgolf.eu.

Cleveland Golf, Srixon, Wedges

Cleveland Golf – Launch of the new Cleveland CBX Full-Face wedge

16 February, 2021 REDACCIÓN

February 16, 2021 – Cleveland Golf has announced the release of the Cleveland CBX Full-Face. Built with grooves across the entire face, the CBX Full-Face delivers a larger face area and more versatility to make difficult greenside shots easier. The new wedge will launch across Europe on the 20^th March 2021.

The Cleveland CBX Full-Face is a new wedge model that focuses on offering maximum short game versatility with added forgiveness for all those delicate shots around the green.

“Our new Cleveland CBX Full-Face is a perfect way to complete our wedge lineup,” said Joe Miller, Product Manager at Cleveland Golf Europe. “It helps golfers execute the most demanding shots they’ll encounter thanks to a larger striking surface with extended grooves running across the face. It does this while maintaining great feel and the signature forgiveness golfers have come to expect in every Cleveland CBX wedge.”

Cleveland CBX Full-Face provides a high toe profile that is perfect for sliding under the golf ball on the most aggressive short game shot. The wedge delivers a unique half-cavity design with a cavity near the heel and solid muscle back on the toe, which pushes the center of gravity away from the heel and closer in line with strike patterns for improved consistency and feel.

Additionally, the Cleveland CBX Full-Face takes Rotex Face Milling to the next level by extending across the entire face of the wedge for more spin and unmatched stopping power. The new wedge features a C-Shaped sole grind, which provides extra relief on the heel and toe for ultimate short game versatility.

KEY INNOVATIONS OF THE CLEVELAND CBX FULL-FACE WEDGE

High Toe Profile: Hit more extreme open face shots with an extended toe portion, perfect for sliding under the golf ball and striking it on the toe.

Rotex Full Face: Rotex Milling, Laser Milling, and Tour Zip Grooves cover every millimeter of the hitting surface, ensuring maximum versatility with maximum spin.

Half-Cavity Design: A cavity near the heel, a solid muscle back on the toe. We’ve moved the sweet spot right where you’re most likely to hit the ball, improving feel and pushing forgiveness levels off the charts.

Low C-Shaped Sole: Optimized for open face shots, Full-Face offers our lowest Cleveland CBX grind to date. It’s also C-Shaped for relief on the heel and toe, allowing for unhindered face manipulation.

Cleveland’s CBX Full-Face wedges are offered in 4 loft options (56°, 58°, 60°, and 64°) and are priced at 159€ with a steel shaft and 169€ with a graphite shaft.

Putters, Srixon

Cleveland Golf – Sink more putts with the expanded line of Frontline putters

15 February, 2021 REDACCIÓN

February 15, 2021 – Cleveland Golf has announced the launch of 6 new models of its popular Frontline putters ahead of the 2021 season.

With an expanded line-up of designs and models to choose from, Frontline delivers a superior fit to suit any putting stroke and any player preference. As with all Frontline models, the weights in the putter face have been shifted forward, meaning that golfers can enjoy straighter putts with better aim and more consistent distance, even when the sweet spot is missed.

“Cleveland Golf Frontline putters have changed how we think about weighting in putters,” says Joe Miller, the brand’s European Product Expert.

“Having weight as close to the face surface as possible while maximising MOI, provides the straightest putts on mishits ever measured. Frontline technology has eliminated the mishits. No matter where you hit on the insert, the ball will go straight and the same distance. This line-up, with additional models and builds, provides all options for players to uniquely align at impact, delivering the face on the target line, while making the sweet spot ridiculously large.”

Frontline putters are manufactured to fit any stroke. From single bend to slant necks and everything in between, there’s a Frontline model to fit every golfer’s game.

New 2021 Frontline Models: Frontline 2.0 Flow Neck, Frontline 8.0 Slant Neck/Single Bend, Frontline 10.5 Slant Neck/Single Bend, Frontline Elevado Plumber’s Neck.

RRP: Frontline Blade models, 179€; Frontline Modern Mallet models, 199€.

Irons, Srixon

Srixon – Introducing the ZX4 Irons, the most forgiving Srixon set yet

8 February, 2021 REDACCIÓN

February 8, 2021 – Srixon, a global leader in golf equipment innovation, has announced the launch of the all-new ZX4 Irons, a fully hollow, face-forged iron set that brings forgiveness to the Srixon irons family. The ZX4 Irons officially launch in Europe on the 20^th March 2021.

The new ZX4 irons are a fully hollow set created to bring forgiveness to the Srixon iron lineup while maintaining the brand’s signature look and forged feel. The iron’s sharp address view and mid-sized profile give them a palatable shape, while their technologies produce exceptional performance.

Hollow from short to long iron, ZX4 irons give you the freedom to strike the ball across the face while still enjoying high shots that launch straight and find their targets. Premium, high-density tungsten in the base of ZX4’s long and mid irons lowers their centers of gravity significantly, producing a high-launch profile.

A forged HT1770 Steel face is strong and light, increasing face-flex at impact for enhanced speed and distance. And a 431 Steel body absorbs vibrations for softer feel.

ZX4 also feature Srixon’s new MainFrame technology, a one-of-a-kind face design that increases ball speed on every shot. Milled into the backside of each ZX4 face, MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern made up of grooves, channels, and cavities. This pattern maximizes COR for more ball speed and enhanced distance.

The engineering team used artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop the unique face pattern, with computers running thousands of simulations before settling on the fastest design.

The unique Tour V.T. Sole gives ZX4 smoother turf interaction and improved impact feel. The V-shaped sole glides smoothly through turf, even if you strike slightly behind the ball.

Like all ZX irons, ZX4 also feature the resurgence of Srixon’s popular sole notches. Revered by professional tour players, these heel and toe notches enhance iron workability without sacrificing forgiveness.

“The new Srixon ZX4 irons mark a new revolution in forgiveness for Srixon,” says Joe Miller, Product Manager at Srixon Sports Europe.

“The irons include a fully hollow construction with wide soles for getting the center of gravity extremely low and providing maximum forgiveness from the turf. The ZX4 irons accomplish this in addition to MainFrame technology, Tour V.T. Soles, tungsten weighting, and the look and feel expected with Srixon ZX irons.”

KEY FACTORS OF ZX4 IRONS:

MainFrame – A variable thickness pattern made up of grooves, channels, and cavities. This pattern maximizes COR for more ball speed and enhanced distance.

Hollow Construction – Hollow in every loft, ZX4 delivers higher shots that launch straight and stay on target.

Tour V.T. Sole – Smoother turf interaction and improved impact feel help the V-shaped sole glides smoothly through turf.

Tungsten Weighting – High-density tungsten in the base of ZX4’s long and mid irons lowers their centers of gravity significantly to deliver high, easy launches.

Face Forged – A forged HT1770 Steel face is strong and light, increasing face-flex at impact for enhanced speed and Srixon’s signature iron feel.

Availability: European retail launch at 2oth March 2021.

RRP: ZX4 irons (6 irons steel, 5-PW), 999€; ZX4 irons (6 irons graphite, 5-PW), 1,149€.

Long Drive

Long Drive – The spectacular Long Drive World Series starts at Jumeirah Golf Estates

12 March, 2017 REDACCIÓN

March 12, 2017 – This March the world’s biggest hitters will go head to head on golf’s most exciting new battleground: The Long Drive World Series. Eight competitors, each a champion in their own right, have been hand-picked to play and will start their campaigns under the spectacular night lights of Dubai.

The World Series is made up of four events that will take place at iconic venues across three continents. Jumeirah Golf Estates, home to the DP World Tour Championship – the season-ending finale of The European Tour’s Race to Dubai, plays host to the first event on March 17th and the confirmed line-up reads like a who’s who of Long Drive. Those on the roster include the current World, U.K. and European Long Drive Champions. Expect glamour, spectacle, serious competition and some real surprises!

The event, which will be hosted by Sky’s Sarah Stirk, will be live streamed across the world. The pedigree of the competitors combined with the exotic venues is bound to attract a significant audience as Joe Miller, current and two times World Long Drive Champion remarks, “I am really excited to be competing in Dubai in the first Long Drive World Series; an amazing location with an elite field of proven winners from around the world. It’s going to be an exciting event and hopefully I can reign in the desert.”

The format has been designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. There is an Open wild card place at every event, an early exit for one person at the seeding round and the prospect of sudden-death knockouts in every round. Whilst each event has a significant Prize Fund, the ultimate aim is to win the entire World Series with league points being allocated according to where the players place at each of the four events.

Lucas Dornan, UK Long Drive Champion is excited to see the reaction to this inaugural event, “This event promises to inject some real glamour into the sport that I love and I am very proud to be lining up alongside these players – they really are the cream of the crop. We will we push each other to our limits and in the right conditions, I expect to see drives well in excess of 400 yards across the board.”

Julian Small, Managing Director, Club Operations, at Jumeirah Golf Estates, said: “Playing host to the inaugural Long Drive World Series event is hugely exciting. With our expertly designed championship golf courses and the Middle East’s only European Tour Performance Institute, Jumeirah Golf Estates is undoubtedly a natural host venue, and with less than three weeks to go, the countdown is well and truly on. We’re looking forward to welcoming competitors, spectators and our residents to watch some world-class talent and enjoy what is sure to be a great night of entertainment.”

After Dubai, the World Long Drive Series will arrive here in the U.K. with a phenomenal venue lined up to play host. The world’s biggest hitters then travel to Asia and finally on to the USA to complete the first World Series.

More information at www.longdriveworldseries.com.

THE 2017 LONG DRIVE WORLD SERIES LINE UP:

Britain’s Joe Miller: Current and Two times World Long Drive Champion

America’s Tim Burke: Two times World Long Drive Champion

America’s Maurice Allen: Two times European Long Drive Champion

Britain’s Lucas Dornan: 2016 UK Long Drive Champion

America’s Ryan Steenberg: Runner up at the 2016 World Long Drive Championship

Britain’s Brad Pearmain: 2016 Italian Long Drive Open winner

Serbia’s Ilija Djurdjevic: 2016 Portuguese Long Drive Champion

Sweden’s Emil Rosberg: 2016 Scandinavian Long Drive Champion

Long Drive

Long Drive – The European Champion Joe Miller hopes to go even further in 2015

5 December, 2014 MIGUEL ANGEL BUIL

December 5, 2014 – The Englishman Joe Miller, European Long Drive Champion in 2014, has won in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Italy, Spain, France… every single tournament of the Long Drive European Tour (LDET) in which he has played this season. His incontestable superiority is a result of his exceptional physical strength, and his hard training for six days per week where he invests 3 to 4 hours daily with weights, cardio, endurance and body-building, focused on maximizing his long driver power. So he, with his golf ball, has become a regular visitor to the 400-and-many-more yards off the tee.

The only blot this year for the Brocket Hall Golf and Callaway Golf ambassador happened in the Finals of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship in Las Vegas, where he lost in the semi-finals against the new world champion, the American Jeff Flagg, who was using the same driver model as his, a Callaway Golf X2 HOT. Miller was world champion in 2010, second in 2013, now third in 2014, and in 2015 he’ll try to repeat the feat of becoming the ‘bête noire’ of the Americans hitters with a new fight for the world championship belt, and the coveted check for $ 250,000.

Not at all put out by this, we interviewed him for MyGolfWay.com at The Masters LDET Cup, the final round of the European Tour 2014, held last November in Lumine Golf (Tarragona), where he came to support the Tour, collect his trophy as European Champion and the corresponding prize – a cheque for 10,000 euros.

MYGOLFWAY: We’d like to know what you think about the 2014 season. You are European champion, but not World Champion…

JOE MILLER: It’s been a great year for me. I’ve won 14 out of 14 competitions in the last two years in Europe. That means I’ve won every competition I’ve entered in Europe in the last two years. So, it’s been great.

The LDET tour has really grown this year, with some really good, big competitions. Obviously I’ve won the Order of Merit, which is great. So I’ve come here to Lumine Golf really just to support the guys and to take the trophy and the cheque.

The World Long Drive Championships in Las Vegas went ahead as planned. It’s a weird tournament when there’s a month gap between the qualifying round of the top eight, but it did work out. As long as I give myself a chance every year, that’s all I can ask for. But to be European Champion is really nice.

MGW: It looks like the level is increasing in the World Championship. More players are appearing who train hard to be at the top.

JM: There are always new guys in the Top-8, which is the weird thing. And like you say, every year there is someone new who is training hard and that is just the way this sport goes. There are always new guys turning up, competing and doing well. So the whole Long Drive thing is growing and doing well, and getting lots of publicity, thanks to guys like yourself, and magazines, etc. So it’s growing, and it’s good to see.

MGW: As the King of Europe in this golf discipline, how are you seen by your U.S. opponents? Are they fearful of you?

JM: Well, the guys over there are not as good as the guys over here, ha, ha… It’s just that there are a lot more of them. The standard here is as high but we are fewer. They know that when we go over there, we are trouble. Unfortunately this year didn’t work out, but next year we’ll get them!

MGW: And what about your plans for 2015?

JM: More of the same. Hopefully win again in Europe. Keep the good run going. To win like this for three years would be great. I also hope to go to the World Championships and try to do better there. But I’ll just continue to do what I do. I do lots of corporate activities, like with Callaway where there are new clubs coming out next year. So, basically more of the same, but hopefully bigger and better for the LDET tour and everyone else.

MGW: Are you going to change to the new Callaway driver then?

JM: It hasn’t been released yet, and I don’t know the specs to come out, but we are going to go with the Callaway XR, which is the new driver for next year. It’s going to be a lot better, it’s going to be longer. Obviously they have to take the information that we give them for the Long Drive equipment, and design a driver for that. The X2 HOT was the best driver by far this year, and the XR will be even better. So I’ll stick hopefully with the Callaway XR next year, and we’ll see what happens.

MGW: Also in 2014 you are getting more social, I’ve seen you more often in the networks…

JM: Yes. It’s been a really good year for me. Media-wise, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter… getting a lot more recognition. And it’s thanks all we do, and thanks to Xavier Eusebio and the Long Drivers European Tour. Couldn’t ask for better. Shame about the World Championships, though.

Thanks, and we’ll keep watching you next year to see how far you can go beyond the 400 yards line!

Long Drive

Long Drive – CJ Hellström, champion of The Masters LDET Cup 2014

18 November, 2014 REDACCIÓN

November 17, 2014 – CJ Hellström has proclaimed champion of The Masters LDET Cup after winning the Spanish Adrián Sánchez by 2 sets to 1 with a last blow of 352 yards, in the final of the last tournament of the Long Drivers European Tour, held at Lumine Golf on Saturday the 15th.

It was not the best shot of the Swedish this season, but it served to snatch the title from Sánchez’s hands that he seemed to touch. The absence of Joe Miller on the tee has paved the way to other big European hitters.

The competition take place in a special tee designed for this occasion in the 18th hole of Lumine Golf Resort. The skyline of Port Aventura was on the back and The Masters LDET Cup started punctually at 11 am, with a strong and crossed wind that conditioned the flight of the Volvik Vista golf balls, dressed in yellow and orange colours.

The first bombs of the day in Group 1 came from the English Scott Beaven and the Spanish Adrián Sánchez. Beaven was the best with the longest ball of the day with a shot of 376 yards, winning a prize of a luxury car driving experience sponsored by Rent Bull.Sánchez finished second with a mark of 372y. After the four rounds the best scores of the other players were for the Scottish amateur Martin Rogalski (362y) and the South African Dewald Lubbe (361y), all of them classified for Quarter Finals. The Spanish Sergio González (291y) and the Swedish Goran Hellström (290y) went out of next round.

The hitters had offered their best drives to entertain the spectators at the stand. In Group 2, came in action John McSloy, No.2 of LDET ranking. The Scottish was the third with a mark of 344y. Surprisingly, the first of the group was the Danish amateur long driver Frederik Frost with an incredible bomb of 374y. The other players who were qualified for Quarters were the Swedish CJ Hellström (352y) and the German Timo Petrasch (340y). The Spanish amateur Javier Romera (303y), winner of the Spanish Long Drive LDET Championship 2014 of his category, was eliminated.

The players could follow their swing and fly ball analysis thanks to TrackMan. One of the leader systems in golf stats has left marks as the ball speed. On the amateur category the European Long Drive Champion was the Danish Frederick Frost, who beats the Spanish Javier Romera in one set of six balls with a shot of 350y.

After lunch, the Quarter Finals played were: Scott Beaven vs. Timo Petrasch, CJ Hellström vs. Martin Rogalski, Frederik Frost vs. Dewald Lubbe and Adrián Sánchez vs. one of the front-runners, John McSloy.

In the semifinal, we saw two high voltage duels. In one of them, Hellström needed three sets to beat Beaven. And in the other, Adrián Sánchez, cheered on by a large group of supporters, got the spot to the final after winning Lubbe in three sets. In the fight for the third place, the English won.

The big final of the last tournament of the season was very exciting on the tee and on for the crowd. The wind slackened and CJ Hellström needed three sets to break the hopes of Adrian Sánchez.

The English Joe Miller did not participated but he came to pick up the check of 10,000 € and the cup that crowns him as the European Long Drive Champion 2014, title already certified in France last month.

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