Doing a little speed rope is a great addition to any workout routine, but the design of traditional rops can end up draining the "speed" out of the equation. The Rogue Bearing Speed Rope ($22) overcomes this limitation by using four cartridge ball bearings per rope to allow for unmatched speed, while the coated cable adds speed, and the six-inch rotating handles make sure you can find a grip to fit your form. [Scouted by Adam]
Get that ZZ Top look while speeding down the slopes with the Beardski ($35). Available in a variety of styles, each of these insulated ski masks features a foot-long synthetic beard attached to the front, as well as neoprene lining and woven thermal fleece to keep warm — in case the beard wasn't doing a good enough job already.
Remember the eye-covering helmet Luke wore in Star Wars to help hone his skills? Nike's Sparq Vapor Strobe Eyewear ($300) is kinda like that. Using the same technology as the active shutter glasses of some 3D TV sets, these shades boast lenses that switch between clear and blocked, helping you to anticipate what's coming before you even see it. Your game will thank you.
It's no accident Nike's new putter is as sexy as a sports car. The company's designers say they were inspired by the notion of sleek concept vehicles when creating the Nike Method Concept Putter ($200-$230). With the appearance of a blade but the stability and roll of a mallet, the putter aims to give you a "smoother stroke and a truer roll with far less skid" thanks to the use of a lightweight aluminum face and a high-mass stainless steel body.
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.
If your golf game is good enough that knowing the distance between yourself and the hole could mean the difference between bogey and birdie, then perhaps you could use the Garmin Approach ($300). This handheld GPS device comes preloaded with information for over 25,000 courses worldwide, including layup arcs, a 2.6-inch touchscreen for easy zooming and navigation, the ability to keep track of your stats, and an internal rechargeable battery that'll last for a whole weekend of play. Next stop: Q-School.
Did you somehow miss out on the incredible Puma Chalk Ping Pong Table? Well, here's some good news: Aruliden is once again teaming with the cat company on the Puma Blackout Ping Pong Table ($1,900). Made-to-order, the striking table features angular black ash wood legs, a matte black laminate surface with a white powder-coated metal frame, and a steel mesh net. Also included in the package are two paddles and a set of balls, but unfortunately no private lessons.
If you do a lot of cycling — especially in high-traffic areas — you no doubt know how important it is to keep your eyes off your fancy phone and on the road. The Hiod One ($TBA) is designed to let you do exactly that. Powered by Bluetooth, the One connects to your phone to make and receive calls, and also lets you talk directly to your other One-toting cycling pals up to 400 meters apart, using a super-simple handlebar-mounted control unit with an OLED display and a armband-mounted, water-resistant voice unit. All the advantages of Bluetooth, none of the dorky headsets.
Named for the incredible performance of the original prototype — "it's like a rocket" — these TaylorMade RocketBallz Fairway Woods & Rescues ($180-$330) are ready to help you out with game-changing length and reliability. They merge a high-strength 455 steel face plate with a cast body to deliver a slightly deeper face and further-forward center of gravity than traditional designs, promoting a higher launch angle and lower spin-rate. TaylorMade says the 3-Wood they sent is at least 17 yards longer than last year's Burner model. We're praying it really does add the extra yardage to our game. We could use it. Expect to see the whole RocketBallz line pretty much everywhere on tour next season.
Make your league worth the effort this season by awarding The Throwback Fantasy Football Trophy ($330) to the lucky bastard who wins. Sporting a couch-tested physique, wearing shorts, socks, house slippers, and a leather helmet, and striking a Heisman pose with a remote in one hand and several beers cradled with the other, this solid cast urethane figure features a bronze finish and sits atop an oak base that's as solid as the winner's backup running back. Order before November 30th and get 15% off with code UNCRATE. Get 10% off until Christmas with the same code.
"Click-clank, click-clank." Such is the sound of the golf course, whether you're manning up and carrying your clubs or taking advantage of your local course's lax drinking-and-driving rules behind the wheel of a cart. The OGIO Chamber Bag ($260) features the company's new Silencer club protection system, which uses 14 individual compartments with teeth-like openings that center and gently hold the club shaft, keeping them from banging together like so many pots and pans. Less "click-clank," more "chug-chug-cheer."
Art meets gaming in the Tom Burr Ping Pong Table ($45,000). Created by the well-known artist and limited to just 10 examples, this unique and insanely priced table is sculpted out of black rubber — making it quite durable while adding a bit of bounce to your balls — and features clean, solid lines that help make it as pleasing to the observer as it is to the player. In addition Neiman Marcus will donate $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for each one sold, so at least some of that cash will be going to a good cause.
Forget LeBron's pre-game chalk toss — if you really want to increase your grip on the ball and the floor, you want Mission Power Grip & Court Grip ($10-$15). Power Grip — made for your hands — uses "liquid chalk technology" to provide excellent dry grip that lasts the whole game, while the Dwayne Wade-endorsed Court Grip brings similar stickiness to the bottom of your sneaks.