Tip to Toe

 
 

You need a strong foundation to be a good golfer. The right tools — and the right shoes — can either make or break your game. Thankfully, this fall brings in a slew of shiny new drivers and irons to take a swing with, as well as shoes to give you lift while achieving a traditionally desired look.

For the golfer seeking la crème de la crème, the XXIO Prime Royal Irons (photo courtesy Dunlop Sports Americas) come in customizable prices ranging from $349.99 to $2,799.99 on us.dunlop- sports.com. The gilded, lightweight swing they provide is certainly something to be coveted. Distance and ball height you’ll find are improved, in comparison to heavier counterparts. State-of-the-art meets work-of-art in these irons; we bet even Midas himself would take a swing.

In August, the FootJoy x Harris Tweed 2023 collaboration arrived, launching a limited-edition footwear range celebrating heritage, tradition, and the finest craftsmanship. Available in Hoylake Wilcox and Hoylake Field editions, the Hoylake Green cloth shines again as a near reinvented version of an old classic. While pretty to look at, the multi-tone VersaTrax+ outsoles assure they are engineer-designed for optimum performance. With traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, you will get off on the right foot when stepping out on the green. Available for $260 and $240 at footjoy.com, respectively, each pair comes with a one-of-a-kind bag using the same coveted emerald cloth as the shoes.

While we may be trying to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, we’re trying to increase it in our drivers, such as seen in TaylorMade’s sleek Stealth 2. More patented Carbonwood inside means that there is more forgiveness — yes, thanks to the increase of carbon. Speed and coveted inverted cone tech also guarantees that the ball doesn’t bounce off-center. Sound like a breeze? The Stealth 2 driver can be yours for approximately $599.99 at taylormadegolf.com

 
 
Elvire Duval