There are simple ping pong tables that double as beer pong tables — with no worries about the sticky, smelly aftermath. Then there are Eleven Ravens Ping Pong Tables ($TBA). Straddling the line between art and sport, these gorgeous tables sport strikingly unique designs, which are created by hand by skilled artisans in a moisture-controlled environment using high-quality wood materials in order to maintain the highest quality possible. Which also leads us to believe that they cost every bit as spectacular as they look — but that's just a guess.
Ditch your garish riding gear and step up to the understated elegance of Search And State Cycling Apparel ($125). Handmade in the USA, the collection includes a jersey made from lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying microbial fabric that's designed to withstand repeated washings, and a jacket that's waterproof, windproof, and constructed from Scholler C-Change material that serves as a climate membrane, closing up when temperatures are low and opening in response to warmth. Other features include Riri zippers, rear pockets, and an appropriately tailored fit. [via]
Sure, it's a ton of money to spend on something that won't do a thing to help your game, but if your trips to the course are more like social calls and less like serious competition, perhaps these Louis Vuitton Golf Bags ($12,000-$13,500) can class up your clubhouse. Available in Monogram or Damier varieties, they offer room for a full set of clubs with six interior compartments, several outer pockets for balls, gloves, towels, and other small items, large studs on the base to protect the leather, and a removable cover. Oh, and remember to tip your caddie, because with a bag like this, the old "I left my wallet at home" trick isn't likely to go over well.
Whether you need a custom-fit club or simply don't like the looks of the current lineup down at Dick's, the Callaway Udesign RAZR Fit Driver ($450 and up) has you covered. Using a quick and easy online ordering guide, you can choose a right- or left-handed club, and then get down to business by customizing the loft, color, shaft — both flex and brand and type — grip, length, and grip wrap thickness, resulting in a club that's just right for you. And if you don't believe us, ask anyone who saw our slice before ours arrived — we had Callaway build ours with a stiff-flex shaft that's 1.5-inches shorter than normal, which has pretty much cured our chronic lost-ball-in-the-woods syndrome.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
We doubt you're going to end up getting into a soccer match on the course, but that doesn't mean you can't look the part with these Adidas Samba Golf Shoes ($100). Based on the classic Samba sneaker, they feature Thintech technology to bring your foot closer to the ground for improved stability, a water-resistant, synthetic leather upper, rubber-wrapped midsole cushions for shock absorption, and a six-spike outsole design for excellent traction. Available in the classic black/white, blue/white, and white/black colorways.
Outfit your home court in style with Techtona Tennis Outdoor Furniture ($1,250-$2,800). Built to meet professional standards but in an effortlessly minimal way, both the Players' Bench and Director's Chair are built from aluminum and teak and are available in white or black. [via]
Hope you like stripes, because if you plan on sporting the same kit that the USA will be wearing on the pitch this summer, you'll surely be wearing them. The new Nike US National Team Soccer Jerseys ($150) feature a design inspired by our flag, with red and white stripes dominating the top, paired up with blue shorts, and white socks with blue stripes at the top, as well as Dri-FIT technology, laser-cut ventilation, and a shot of eco-friendliness, thanks to each kit being made from an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.
In need of an upgrade this golf season? You could do a lot worse than outfit yourself with the clubs of the latest Masters champion. Bubba Watson used a custom — and very pink — Ping G20 Driver ($300) to crush his drives off the tee, then followed those up with a healthy dose of G20 woods, Ping S59 irons, Ping Tour-W wedges, and a Ping Redwood Anser Putter to seal the deal. Green jacket not included.
We've seen several GPS-enabled golfing assistants, but the trouble with those is often simply remembering to bring them along. The Garmin Approach S3 ($350) alleviates this problem by taking the form of a touchscreen GPS watch, giving you handy access to data for over 27,000 courses worldwide — including distances to doglegs, layup points, and pins — a rugged, waterproof body, and a "digital caddy" to keep track of your strokes.
It might not seem like it to long-time fans, but Nike hasn't been the official supplier of NFL gear for the last decade — which makes the introduction of Nike NFL Gear ($TBA) all the more noteworthy. As the new exclusive outfitter to all 32 teams, Nike has naturally revamped their respective Unis, but is also launching a full line of street-friendly sideline gear that includes jackets, shirts, hoodies, pants — even custom NFL Dunk iD sneakers — that will let you show your team pride in style this season.
Looking to add a bit of color to your otherwise monochrome golf bag? The Nike Golf Limited Edition Collection ($45-$200) can help. Created to celebrate the upcoming Masters tournament, the lineup includes green-swooshed 20XI balls, a white and pine green version of the Lunar Control Golf Shoe, and a green, yellow, and silver version of Nike's open mallet-style Method Concept C1 putter, which we plan on putting to good use right about... now.
With March Madness coming to a close, now is a perfect time to reminisce and remember a game 30 years ago that launched the record-breaking career of His Airness. The Michael Jordan x Converse Commemorative Pack ($TBA) celebrates MJ's game-winning jumper in the NCAA title game by packing a size 13 pair of Converse Pro Leathers and a size 40 number 23 UNC jerseys, both of which arrive in a handsome wooden display case. Limited to just 30 sets, each is individually numbered and is being auctioned off on eBay, with all proceeds going to the James R. Jordan Foundation. [via]