2010 Holiday Golf Gift Guide

Has the year really flown by this quickly? It seems like just yesterday MGM was previewing new equipment for the start of the 2010 golf season. I guess that's the price you pay for living in a climate that gives us five months of premium golf weather if we're lucky. Speaking of lucky, we can guarantee that if someone you love receives one or more of the below golf items for the holidays that you'll be loved even more. So without further adieu, GolfTrips.com is proud to present our 4th annual Holiday Gift Guide.

Callaway Golf X-24 Irons

As the #1 maker of irons for 13 consecutive years, Callaway Golf takes an enormous amount of pride when releasing a new set. The brand new X-24's are the seventh generation of their ultra-popular X-Series irons and take forgiveness and length to a new level. What you'll immediately notice this year is an updated stealth PVD finish that not only reduces glare, but will also set these sticks apart from the competition when displayed at your local golf shop. And with a consumer friendly $699.99 price tag it's a safe bet Callaway will have the number one irons in the industry a 14th straight year. For more information on all Callaway products, visit their website at www.callawaygolf.com

Laser Link Red Hot Range Finder

The buzz word in golf must be "Hot", as the fine folks at Laser Link have created a new "Red Hot" unit as their most recent release. Laser Link is based out of Madison, Wisconsin and is the epitome of a Midwestern golf company being an industry leader. No longer are the days where you need a reflector on the flag to measure distances, as the Red Hot Laser Link can focus on landmarks such as trees, bunkers, and water hazards up to 400 yards out. Also new to the Red Hot is a unique Vibrate Mode that allows you to receive your distances without disturbing golfers around you. For more information on the entire Laser Link line, visit their website at www.laserlinkgolf.com.

Tour Edge Exotics Trilogy Fairway Woods

Since their inaugural Exotics line debuted in 2004, Tour Edge has been on the cutting edge of innovation and performance. Their sixth generation Trilogy line now not only focuses on playability, but affordability as the collection retails for only $199.99 per club. The key technological breakthrough within the Trilogy line is their unique sole that features two outer rails and one inner rail that helps players hit perfect shots from any lie. The outer rails move more mass to the rear heel and toe, producing a higher moment of inertia (M.O.I) for enhanced stability on off-center hits. For more information on entire 2011 Exotics line, visit their website at www.exoticsgolf.com or www.touredge.com.

Mizuno MP-T 11 Wedges

Leave it to the forward-thinking design team at Mizuno to counteract the effects of the 2011 groove rule. Their answer to V-Grooves was to implement a new shaft that promotes higher spin rates and optimum trajectory. Hence, the True Temper DG Spinner Wedge Shaft was born and with it a new age of control and feel. Marry that with Mizuno's patented Quad Cut Groove Technology and you have the foundation of Mizuno's brand new MP-T 11 line of wedges. Nine teardrop-shaped wedges between the lofts of 50 and 64 degrees will be available in either a White Satin or Black Nickel finish starting September 7th. For more information on the entire MP- T 11 wedge line, visit www.mizuno.com.

Jack Nicklaus Dual Point ML3 Driver

There is one thing I know to be true about the golf industry - Jack Nicklaus' spotless reputation makes it impossible for him to create inferior golf equipment. Case in point, the Nicklaus Dual Point ML3 Driver is certainly worthy of a man who won 18 majors. But don't just believe MGM, believe an independent study done by Rank Mark. They tested over 30 drivers with 10-25 handicap golfers and found the ML3 as the third best club in the industry. The top two are in the $300 price point whereas the Nicklaus flagship driver sells at a tidy $199.99. Besides ladies flex, the ML3 is also available in R, S, and X-Stiff stock Fujikura shafts. For more information on the entire Nicklaus line, log on to www.nicklausgolf.com.

Fairway and Greene Apparel Line

Classic designs and classic colors are the mainstay of Fairway & Greene. Yet each year, they astound with new lines holding true to their core design values. New head designer Andy Bell, formerly of House of Carrington, has created a women's line that we all want in our closets. The Fall Collection has everything from F&G technical fabric to cashmere rounding out a complete wardrobe so you don't have to shop anywhere else. Coral Gable, the signature golf attire, is a full line of shirts, skirts, dresses and outerwear sporting the bold colors of strawberry and clover. The full catalog can be viewed at www.fairwayandgreen.com.

Adidas RXready Sunglasses

The GolfTrips.com staff used to think we couldn't purchase the same cool golf sunglasses our friends had because most of us needed prescription lenses. Then we were turned on to the adidas line of golf specific sunglasses. RXready is adidas eyewear's optical solution - making sure that even an athlete's visual impairment will no longer affect their handicap! adidas' 2011 golf line features seven golf-specific frames, including sunglasses designed by Natlie Glubis and Justin Rose. All RXready sunglasses have the ability to control extreme light fluctuation through their Light Stabilzing Technology (LST) which has been proven to reduce eye fatigue in bright sun situations. For more information on the entire line, visit www.adidas.com/eyewear.

PUMA Cell Fusion Golf Shoes

You recognize him before his name ever appears on screen - Rickie Fowler in full PUMA attire from his hat down to his shoes. . . And what a great pair of shoes he wears. The Cell Fusion men's golf shoe offers traction where you need it most. Melding together a combination of molded and replaceable Smart Quill spikes gives better stabilization throughout the golf swing. But don't take my word for it. "I like PUMA's new Cell Fusion because it looks great and the traction is hard to beat. This model of cell technology keeps it lightweight and comfortable. And on top of all that, it's gotta be waterproof," stated Rickie Fowler. http://golf.puma.com is your source for all things PUMA.