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ECCO Golf Shoes www.eccousa.com (800) 886.3226 

By far and away the hottest shoe on the market, ECCO’s 2006 golf collection furthers the company’s evolution as maker of the most comfortable, technologically-advanced and fashionable shoes. ECCO is endorsed by PGA Tour young gun Aaron Baddeley, European Tour legend Colin Montgomerie, and LPGA Hall of Famer Juli Inkster. He likes: Eleven models in 31 color combinations designed and engineered for men. She likes: Eight models in 33 color combinations that are on the cutting-edge of women’s fashion.  

Graphite Design International Golf Club Shafts www.gdintl.com (888) 707.6132    

Graphite Design's popular, high-performance, graphite and multi-material golf club shafts are widely used on the PGA TOUR and were in the bags of 39 Tour winners worldwide in 2004, including the Masters and PGA Championship victors. GDI's focus is to achieve optimal distance and accuracy for players of all skill levels. In addition to TOUR professionals, everyday golfers using GDI shafts experience game improvement in the form of superior accuracy, distance, balance, control, trajectory and impact feedback. For 2005, GDI has introduced its revolutionary Tour AD shaft line – the most popular shaft on the Japan PGA TOUR for over two years -- in the U.S., and recently unveiled its new-look, high-performance YS+ line. He likes: The extra distance and accuracy GDI shafts provide off the tee. She likes: GDI’s new TOUR AD Hybrid Series shafts – perfect for her new set up hybrid woods and irons.  

Heavy Putter www.heavyputter.com (888) PUTTER4    It ain’t heavy – it’s my ticket to the PGA Tour.

That’s a line Troy Matteson could have uttered as he relied on his Heavy Putter — which weighs 90 percent more than conventional putters while achieving a balance point that is 75% higher for more control — to load up on achievements during the Nationwide TOUR’s 2005 season, including two victories, the No. 1 spot on the money list and an automatic PGA TOUR card for 2006. The Heavy Putter sports a scientifically engineered weighting system, a la Taylor Made’s R7 series driver, and features a 250-gram weight in the shaft. The result? Less hands and truer rolling putts. Heavy Putter recently tested as the most accurate flat stick on the market in independent tests with a putting robot. He likes: Heavy, manly feel and masculine look. She likes: The diverse, six-model line with plenty-o-putter to choose from.  

Lija by Linda Hipp www.lijastyle.com (604) 270-6060  

The latest offering from Vancouver, Canada-based designer Linda Hipp, Lija (pronounced lee-zha) is golf’s most fashion-forward, upscale women’s apparel line. For the past eight years, Hipp has designed uniquely universal wear made for all aspects of an active woman’s lifestyle, especially golf. Using the highest quality materials, Lija allows creative, independent women to look feminine and feel comfortable on- and off-course. The fastest growing brand in women’s golf, Lija’s Spring 2006 Collection features 170 pieces fun, attractive and trend-setting pieces and is found in more than 750 discerning retailers in North America, including Marshall Fields and Nordstrom.  He likes: Scoring big points with a purchase from Lija. She likes: The entire line, which looks as good on the course as off it.    

PeakVision Sports Performance Eyewear

www.PeakVisionSports.com   (888) 856-3419  

Future is so bright, you’ve gotta check out PeakVison Sports new line of eyewear for golfers. The company’s patented “Dual-Zone” technology enhances course contours and green undulations and can lead to marked game-improvement. All PeakVison Sport specs are made with revolutionary NXT materials that eliminate the distortion caused by typical polycarbonate-constructed lenses. Worn by PGA TOUR pros Scott McCarron, Billy Andrade and by rebel golf commentator David Feherty. He likes: The game improvement potential and wearing what the pros wear. She likes: The stylish frames and industry-leading durability.  

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