From the basketball courts of 1997 to the courses of today comes the Air Jordan 13 Golf Shoe. Based on the classic Tinker Hatfield design with its signature cat's paw outsole, this updated take keeps the high-top silhouette but adds articulated plastic spikes for stable footing, a full-length Lunarlon midsole for comfort, and a waterproof upper for protection in wet conditions. Available in white with black or red accents starting May 19.
After lending their design expertise to the world of indoor table games with their beautiful ping pong, pool, and foosball tables, Adriano Design is ready to tackle home exercise equipment. The Fuoripista Exercise Bike is the fruit of their labor and is a piece that would look more comfortable in a museum than it would in a gym. Constructed using wood, glass, and polished chrome, it also includes a stand for your tablet to track rides or entertain during a workout. The bike's first destination is SaloneSatellite: an event that showcases work from some of the best young designers in the world.
The result of a collaboration between the high-end ski maker and tire manufacturer, Blossom x Pirelli Rubber-Infused Skis promise reduced vibrations and thus improved performance. Pirelli engineers, working alongside Blossom craftspeople at their Val Chiavenna workshops, worked to incorporate a layer of rubber alongside the various materials used in the skis' sandwich construction. The result is up to a 60 percent reduction in vibrations from the piste to the ski, leading to faster times and a more comfortable ride down the slope. Available in seven colors and limited to just 110 pairs each, one for every year Pirelli Motorsport has been in operation.
Bushnell's slope technology is great for getting a more accurate read on how far you need to hit the ball. Unfortunately, it's not always legal for tournament play. The Bushnell Pro X2 Rangefinder makes it easy to swap between compensated and standard measurements with a side-mounted switch. It also has faster acquisition, Jolt technology that vibrates to let you know you're locked onto the pin, 6x magnification, and readings down to a tenth of a yard, or so close you have no one but yourself to blame for not hitting it pin-high.
The product of a collaboration between surfing legend Bob McTavish and pro Harrison Roach, the Deus Ex Machina Sherpa Surfboard is designed to be a do-it-all board suited to any conditions. It mixes elements from many classic board designs, including a hint of concave on the nose, a semi pointed outline, and a pair of baby side bite fins to allow for added stability in the mid-length, subtle diamond-shaped tail. The result is a board that can ride the tube, generate and carry speed, turn on a dime, and keeps you from needing to lug around a full bag of different boards. Available in five different lengths to suit your size and style.
If you're serious about skiing, you know how important the right pair of skis is for your next trip down a Black Diamond slope. Wagner Custom Skis are made to line up with your exact skiing needs, using an algorithm that takes into account height, weight, and ski preferences from a consultation. They take that information and choose the best materials to produce your skis, which typically are finished in two to three weeks. Then, they use a design-and-build process that blends 21st-century technology with old-world craftsmanship. The result is the best pair of skis you've ever had, with improved balance, comfort, control, power, and efficiency.
One of Nike's most iconic silhouettes comes to the course for the first time with the Air Jordan 1 Golf Shoe. The waterproof leather and textile upper performs in less than ideal conditions, and six rubber and TPU spikes combine with a Free-inspired flexible outsole to ensure stable footing on any surface. Available in two classic colorways.
If you wear contact lenses, you know they're essential — and likely know the feeling of panic when you realize you're on your last pair and haven't reordered. With a subscription service and direct business model, Hubble delivers high-quality disposable lenses right to your door every month, so you don't have to remember when it's time to re-up. The lenses are made from a high-grade hydrogel material for all-day comfort, by an FDA-approved factory that's been making contacts for over two decades. The first box is free, the monthly charge is roughly half what you'd pay for competing dailies, and if you need a prescription, Hubble will even set you up with an optometrist for an eye exam before you place an order.
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There's a reason your dog wants to sleep on your uber comfortable Casper mattress with you, and that reason is not you. The Casper Dog Mattress gives man's best friend his very own Casper bed, made from a mixture of pressure-relieving memory foam and durable support foam, ensuring universal and long-lasting comfort. It's durable and includes a machine-washable cover. Your pup will love it, but has 100 nights to decide — just in case. Available in small, medium, and large.
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When Nike announced it was no longer making golf clubs, one of the first questions people had concerned what Tiger Woods would use instead. Now we have our answer. Starting this week, Tiger will join thousands of golfers around the world by adding the #1 selling TaylorMade M2 Driver to his bag. The 2017 model offers several improvements over last year's, including a Geocoustic design that has a sunken sole made from 9-1-1 Titanium. The move freed up extra volume, which was then used to make the head and face larger, making the club look and feel more forgiving. The design also results in a fantastic sound, and the newly-designed, more flexible Speed Pocket ensures performance, whether you're a 14-time major winner or an occasional winner of your weekly skins game.
Rolling a ball with your hand is generally more accurate than hitting it with a board. It's a simple observation, but one that the Odyssey O-Works Microhinge Putter applies to golf for the first time. Its special insert is covered with tiny hinges that flex and rebound independently, sending the ball on a smooth roll just like an army of tiny hands. Behind it sits a layer of soft thermoplastic elastomer for outstanding feel, and the bottom is home to two weights that help keep your stroke on line. Available in four blade models, as well as four mallets.
Long name, long drives. The Callaway Great Big Bertha Epic Driver is the company's newest flagship, using clever technology to improve performance. During impact, a typical wood's crown bulges upwards while the sole moves downwards. The Epic and its Tour-ready Epic Sub Zero counterpart use a pair of parallel bars — dubbed Jailbreak Technology — to keep these pieces from flexing, instead transferring that energy to the face for faster ball speeds, added distance, and lower scores.
Contrary to what the salesman at your local pro shop would have you believe, the hardest part of putting isn't finding the right putter. It's learning to read the greens. The DT Smart Putter helps you do exactly that. It has a surface level built right into the hand-molded stainless steel head that helps you get an immediate read on even the most severe slopes, teaching you where to hit the ball so that when you step out on the course for real, you'll be ready.
The Reigning Champ One For One Soccer Ball looks great, with a mostly black design that's far preferable to white-and-black affairs. Yet it's what happens after you buy it that makes it special. For every one you buy, the company donates another one to a community sports program somewhere in North America. As for the ball itself, it's a regulation size 5, with a traditional 32-panel design, and arrives in a mesh carrying bag.
Unless you have expensive pro-level hardware, you're probably not getting as much out of your pitching sessions as you could. The Strike Smart Baseball gives you access to a wide variety of stats using nothing more than some sensors tucked inside the ball. With a full-grain leather cover and the exact same size, weight, and number of stitches as an official MLB ball, it feels just like any other. But when you throw it, it collects metrics like speed, spin rate, location, and rotation axis, then uses all this to give you a 3D trajectory of each pitch. It charges wirelessly, connects over Bluetooth, and lasts up to 12 hours per charge, so your arm will wear out long before it does.
We know how important it is to wear a helmet while biking, but most are ugly, cumbersome, and uncomfortable. As a result, your helmet often gets left at home instead of keeping you protected. The folks at Thousand Bike Helmet have created a helmet you'll actually want to wear, featuring two sets of interior padding for a custom fit, a great looking rubberized matte finish, and eco-friendly leather fit straps with a magnetic lock. But what might be most impressive is the PopLock technology and their bike thief guarantee. When you leave your helmet behind, just pop the top and lock your helmet to your bike, and if it's stolen while locked, Thousand will replace it.
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Originally founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1912, the Northland Ski Manufacturing Company played a key role in the winter sport's rise to popularity in the U.S. Now you can own a pair of your own. Northland Skis may look old-school thanks to their traditional wood top sheet, but an exclusive Tri-wood core, combined with sheets of Kevlar, carbon fiber, triaxial weave fiberglass, and carefully-considered camber and sidecut give them modern performance. Made by hand in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Already known for their quality craftsmanship, Shinola recently branched out into the world of audio equipment with the release of the Runwell Turntable. The Runwell Turntable features a built-in phono preamplifier and a belt driven pulley, and every component and element were carefully sourced from manufacturers around the globe before being built at the brand new Shinola Audio factory in Detroit under the watchful eye of Alex Rosson, Director of Audio. They might be the new kid on the block, but the Runwell is already in the conversation with some of the best turntables on the market, and should make even hardcore audiophiles pay attention.
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Dedicated to one of the world's most advanced air rescue organizations in Switzerland, the Oris Altimeter Rega Limited Edition Watch is a one-of-a-kind timepiece. Rega uses a fleet of rescue helicopters and air ambulances and this watch is inspired by the needs of those pilots. It features an integrated mechanical barometric altimeter, air pressure and altitude displays, and a standout Rega logo at 9 o'clock on the dial. It comes with a stainless steel case that is coated in anti-reflective gray PVD, along with a gray fabric strap with red leather lining. The case back is embossed with a Rega helicopter and engraved with the limited edition number and only 1,414 pieces will be made.
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Tiger Woods is finally ready to make his return to professional golf. So is his signature shoe. The Nike TW '17 Golf Shoe won't be available to the public until next spring, but it'll be on Eldrick's feet this weekend. Developed over the last year and a half, the prototype takes into account how Tiger's swing has changed since surgery, employing a dual strap system to keep him (and you) stable and secure through each swing of every round.
Mixing elements of the company's Con Artist and Flight Attendant designs, the Burton Family Tree Skeleton Key Snowboard strikes an ideal balance of aggressiveness and versatility. The directional shape has an increased waist width that helps you carve the snow and camber for added speed, making at home on a variety of surfaces. The FSC Certified Super Fly II 700G core is joined by a recycled sintered WFO base Triax fiberglass, and the board is hand-shaped at Craig's in Vermont.
This year's baseball season is almost at a close, but no matter: you wouldn't want to log too many innings with an object as unique as the Killspencer Baseball Glove. True to the brand's style, it's made from black full-grain leather with black bullhide accents and black sheepskin interior lining. If you'd like to add a personal touch, you can get a custom monogram — up to eight characters — hand-stitched onto the thumb panel in contrasting white.
The result of a collaboration between artist Laith McGregor and architect Murray Barker, the Monolith Ping Pong Table is meant to become a permanent part of shared public areas. It comes in a set of three, and is built in Melbourne from a mix of concrete and stone aggregates, with varying finishes and copper inlays that will patina over time. Limited to just three sets, it's supplied with bead-blasted stainless steel nets.
You're not going to find them on the shelves of your local Dick's anytime soon, but if you pay attention this weekend, you just might see them on your TV. These special Adidas Yeezy Football Cleats will be on the feet of DeAndre Hopkins of the Houston Texans as they open the season against the Bears Sunday afternoon, while Broncos LB and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller wore a pair last night in a rematch against the Carolina Panthers. They're not duplicates, as Miller's were inspired by the 750, while Hopkins' Turtle Dove lows are based on the 350; no word on when they might go on sale to non-professionals.
"Drive for show, putt for dough" is more than just a tired cliché — a good day on the greens can lower your score dramatically, while a bad day can sabotage an otherwise solid round. The DT Smart Putting Training Aid is designed to help you have more of the former and less of the latter. Integrated into its stainless steel head is a surface level that will show you the slope of the green simply by setting it flat on the ground. Just adjust your stance based on the break, and hit. Over time you'll get better and better at reading greens, which will translate to lower scores and, if you're the betting type, maybe even some extra "dough" in your pockets.
You keep track of your health, your daily activity, and your finances on your phone. Why not your fishing excursions as well? The Anglr Fishing Tracker is a rod-mounted, Bluetooth-enabled box designed to do exactly that. Using a series of sensors, it automatically logs how many times you cast, where, when, and how many fish you catch, your reeling behaviors, cast direction, and fight time, so if you land the big one in an epic, multi-hour battle, you'll finally have the data to back it up.
Football season is upon us, which means everyone clamoring for NFL-approved gear. With the Wilson X Connected Football, your backyard ball can be better than the ones the pros use. It's laden with sensors to deliver metrics like velocity, distance traveled, spin rate (RPMs), spiral efficiency, and a composite score that gives you an at-a-glance read on each throw. The app also lets you play out real-life scenarios like last-minute drives by applying your scores to a game simulation featuring real NFL teams and players. And unlike most smart gadgets, this one doesn't need a charge, instead running for up to 200,000 throws before it becomes just another pigskin in your garage.
When you're a billionaire, if you can't find something that suits you, you build your own. Such is the case with PXG 0311 Irons. GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons, after failing to find clubs that pleased him, hired a group of top engineers to build him some — without care for the cost. The result is a tungsten-weighted, ultra-thin faced, TPE-filled club that looks like a blade, works the ball like a blade, yet flies like a game improvement iron, and is more forgiving than anything else on the market. Available in chrome or our preferred DLC-coated black.
Water is necessary for a productive workout. A foam roller can help your muscles relax. The Mobot Water Bottle & Roller takes care of both. Made from FDA-compliant stainless steel, it holds 40 oz. of water — enough to keep you going through a strenuous set — and is wrapped in patterned foam that's perfect for rolling over sore, tired, or tight muscles. Available in three colors.
In 2013, Mercedes held a golf cart design contest. The lead designer of high-end cart maker Garia saw it — and won. The result is the Garia Mercedes-Benz Style Golf Cart. This sleek course cruiser doesn't have the Tri-Star on its grille, but the Mercedes influence is undeniable. From the futuristic curves to the attention paid to the headlights, it's as much a car as it is a cart. There's a fridge underneath the seats to keep drinks cold, a Bluetooth sound system, and a touchscreen that shows everything from current battery life and speed to the layout of the course and your scorecard. Capable of hitting speeds of 19 mph with a range of nearly 50 miles, it's also road-legal, so depending on how close you live, it can get you not only around the course, but to and from it, as well. Hitting a fairway near you in 2017.
Swimmers spend a lot of time with their arms stretched out in front of them. So it's rather amazing that the Roka Maverick X Wetsuit is the world's first to be designed for arms-up use, freeing you from the restriction in the catch phase of your stroke. Described as the "fastest wetsuit ever built", the majority of it is crafted from nano-coated neoprene, while the forearms are made from Italian stretch woven textile to increase feel. The suit's buoyancy is designed to keep you in the optimal freestyle position, enhancing your technique and power while reducing drag. Finally, the independent neck panel helps to create a better seal while increasing comfort.
As long as you're okay with repeatedly punch the company's logos like they owe you money, the Everlast x Supreme Heavy Bag looks like a fashionable way to add some punch to your workouts. The bag itself weighs 70 lbs, and is clad in red leather, with a large Supreme logo on either side, Everlast marks above those, and the cheeky "Lights Out" script at the bottom.
It's important that your golf shoes are comfortable. Depending on your tastes, it's also important they look good. But arguably their most important function is to provide a rock-solid base for your swing. To help with this, the Nike Flyknit Elite Golf Shoe uses Articulated Integrated Traction technology, an all-new traction system with a series of ridges that help propel you through your swing while keeping your foot low to the ground. This revolutionary stability system is combined with a Lunarlon midsole for comfort, the first Flyknit upper ever developed specifically for golf, giving it a lock-down fit, and a mid-height collar to help prevent grass, dirt, or sand from getting inside your shoe. Available in two bold colorways.
