In this practice session, Tiger hits and chats alongside his longtime friend and practice partner Rob McNamara. The two discuss numerous aspects of how Tiger plays – from the minute adjustments he makes to work the ball in every direction to why he often hits a “slap-slicer” off the tee.
Woods, who finished with a one-over 72, said he experienced back spasms late in his round that may have factored in to the shank seen ’round the world.
Golf Digest equipment editor E. Michael Johnson had the opportunity to ask Woods about his ball-testing process, how he mimics tournament conditions when practising at his home in Florida and where amateurs are missing the mark with their ball choice. Here’s what Woods had to say.
Bridgestone’s latest version of its Tour B line of golf balls offers four versions: the X, XS, RX and RXS. Each uses what the company refers to as “Reactiv X”, which combines impact modifiers the company refers to as “Reactiv iQ” with a denser mid-layer to alter the performance attributes of each ball.
Several Twitter accounts report that TaylorMade – Woods’ equipment sponsor – is moving towards launching a new lifestyle brand reportedly labelled Sunday Red.
1.png.rend.hgtvcom.616.308.suffix/1708032433632.png)
Australian Golf Digest
