Some golfers are easy to shop for at the holidays. Others are more difficult.
Unfortunately for me, the one thing I want — a better golf game — isn’t something you can throw in an online cart. But while my overall game has several holes (my putting has improved!), there’s one clear area I need to focus on for my game to take a leap: wedge play.
If you put me anywhere inside 100 yards, it’s an abject disaster, which isn’t helpful when you’re trying to lower your scores. Two things, I think, can help me here (other than more time at the range), and that’s what I want for this holiday season.
The first is a set of Vokey SM11 wedges. My current wedge arsenal is a little long in the tooth, and GOLF’s Jake Morrow perfectly outlined why the Vokeys are the top-selling wedge this year. The Vokey family has 27 combinations of loft, bounce and grind, and when you add in its WedgeWorks program, you get special tour-popular designs and limited-edition offerings. I need to find the ideal grind and bounce option for my game, but one of the best things about Vokey wedges is that no matter your grind and bounce preference, you get ideal launch conditions. Since we’re updating the bag, I might as well go with the custom jet black wedges — why not?
Titleist Vokey SM11 Jet Black Custom Wedge
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Now, new wedges by themselves won’t stop me from being terrified when I stand over a 90-yard shot.
So, I’d like to pair this gift with TheStack + Stack Radar Bundle so I have an on-the-go speed-training tool that gives me access to Stack Wedging, which will help me dial in my distances from 140 yards and in. My biggest issue with my wedge game (and there are many) is my distance control. I often find myself flying past the flag or coming up 10 yards short. I’d like to start hitting my wedges hole high more often and I think Stack Wedging might be able to give me a hand.
TheStack + Stack Radar Bundle
Save over 15% when you combine TheStack + Stack Radar with our most popular bundle. Enjoy personalized speed training with TheStack, gamified wedge practice with Stack Wedging, Tour-caliber insights with Stack Putting, and 60+ instructional videos in the Learning Library – along with our Bluetooth-enabled Stack Radar, which sends your speed data directly to TheStack App for seamless training Stack Radar is a great multi-purpose launch monitor that packs into your golf bag easily, making it perfect for speed training with TheStack, Stack Wedge practice on the range or indoors, and measuring your speeds on the course. TheStack App – Speed Training, Wedging, and Putting Rated 4.9 with over 5,500+ Reviews on the App Store Includes 1-Year Membership to TheStack App Now on iOS, Android (Beta), and Chrome Web (Beta) Adaptive speed training formulated by Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Guided workout timer for reps, sets, and rest intervals Custom speed metrics to track your gains Bluetooth Connectivity to integration devices. Hands-free data entry using voice entry technology for non-integrated devices Membership includes Bundled access to Stack Putting (iOS), Stack Wedging (iOS), and the Learning Library (All Platforms) Train and track up to twenty local (i.e. family) users under one login. App works with Family Sharing so the entire family can train easily on separate devices Connect to any other Stacker using Share Codes Are you a Coach? Learn about our Coaches License TheStack Hardware 5 milled Stack weights enable 30 weight combinations between 0g and 300g Dual-purpose weight case / phone stand Precisely engineered training club – Adult (41.5″). For Junior sizing, see Fitting Juniors Stack training requires a speed device that can measure swings without ball contact. This bundle includes our own Stack Radar. View all compatible devices here. Stack Radar Measures Swing Speed and Ball Speed. Calculates an estimated Carry Distance and Smash Factor. Can capture swing speed without ball contact Powers Stack Wedging (iOS), our newest gamified practice feature. Enjoy Seriously Fun wedge practice indoors or outdoors and get accurate feedback regardless of range ball quality or practice environment conditions. Pairs with TheStack App via Bluetooth to enable advanced features. Adjust for temperature and altitude while fine-tuning ball speed and launch angle for the most accurate feedback Set speed trigger threshold at 25, 35, 45, or 55 mph to avoid false triggers from fast backswings Includes a stylized carry case to protect the screen while stored (available exclusively for purchases from our website) Platform Availability iOS: Access TheStack App from the App Store when your order arrives. Requires iOS 15.0 or newer. Access Speed, Wedging, Putting, and the Learning Library. Android & Web (Beta): Install TheStack App from the Google Play Store or access it on Chrome Web when your order arrives. Access Speed + Learning Library today; Wedging + Putting coming in a future update. See our FAQ pages for questions about membership access.
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Who knows — maybe I’ll even gain a few yards off the tee with TheStack’s speed training system.
I won’t get a lower handicap for the holidays, but I’m hopeful that, with these two gifts, I can start scoring a little better.
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