TAYLOR MADE INERGEL GOLF BALLS

Arguably the year's most important launch, as Taylor Made takes its massive reputation into unchartered territory with their debut ball. The stylish plastic sleeve sets the theme with the ball cover also sporting a novel waterproofing agent. And all for a simple reason. "We estimate that golf balls can lose as much as 6 yards in distance by being exposed to moisture - even from the damp atmosphere," explains Ryan Lauder, European Product Manager.

And, courtesy of a special polymer that makes up this multi-layer construction, Taylor Made claims to have cracked the time-honoured spin dilemma.

"We feel the Inergel offers the best of both worlds," continues Lauder. "Namely: low spin off the driver, where the ball cover recovers quickly from a square-on blow; but high spin from the downward strike of a short iron."

But will Taylor Made contract player Mark O'Meara be lured from his Strata ball with which he won two majors last season? Watch this space.

Price: £8 to 9.95 (sleeve of 3; Tour, Pro and Pro Distance options)
Contact: 01256 479797

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