Bay Area Golf Show

This year I attended  the Bay Area Golf Show  at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Many golfers attend the show  for the unbelievable prices offered at Golf Mart's clearance sale that features name-brand clubs and equipment. Everything you need to play: clubs, apparel, shoes, accessories, balls, and rain gear. Many attendees also participate in putting and long drive competitions. Overall this is a event that pretty much includes the scope of golf. 

Many golfers like to try different clubs before they make a investment in a set of clubs. In my opinion Taylormade Golf has to be the best choice when it comes to drivers and fairway woods. Part of the Bay Area Golf Show includes a demo area with different brands like Adams, Bobby Jones, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike, PING, TaylorMade and Titleist. Taylormade was truly a crowd favorite in the demo area. Everyone is trying to get their hands on Taylormade's new product the R11 driver. 

Throughout the show there is different presentations given, that vary from golf clubs to golf instruction. One of my favorite's every year is Ben Alexander's instructional presentation. He describes different common flaws by most golfers and presents solutions to improve those flaws. After his presentation, I was able to speak with Ben and catch up on old times. When I first started playing golf I went to Ben for some golf lessons at Poppy Hills Golf Course.  

Product Spotlight: 

There is many exhibitors at the show that vary from golf courses to product designers. This year I encountered a up and coming golf grip company. NO1 Grips is original from Japan but now seeking the American golf community. Their slogan is the "Power of Adhesion" and as a golfer I agree with that. Their golf grips are sticky and come in a firm or soft feel. For those that play golf, we know that a grip that feels good can help us be more confident during our golf swing. They currently have three different models and have a great selection of colors. At a price tag of fifteen dollars for each grip it can be a expensive investment to re-grip all of your clubs. The reason why I believe this grip stands out is because   on a rainy day you can simply wipe it down if it gets wet and it will regain its adhesiveness. Most regular grips when wet lose the feel and adhesiveness leading to less distance, accuracy, and touch. Also professional golfers like Y.E. Yang are using NO1 grips.