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Whoever thinks that Golf is still a game of traditional tools and traditional rules hasn’t been around for the few years. Evidence of this? Just read on… [from Edwin Watts Golf] The Path To Better Putting The DiXX Putter is a computerized training system filled with the latest technologies that can identify impact position and [...]

Don’t call it a speedboat, but could you imagine yourself on the lake being pulled by this? It’s doubtful that the boat even has a tow-rope latch but it sure would be an experience, so long as it didn’t rip your arms off. There’s really not much further way to explain this thing other than [...]

Here at Gear Patrol we enjoy a good scotch/whisky and among those one of our favorites is the acclaimed Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Well the ante on scotch has risen as Johnnie Walker has introduced the Johnnie Walker Blue Label King George V Edition. From the Press Release: Renowned distillers John Walker & Sons have [...]

MOTOPEBL is the essence of mobile sophistication and stylish simplicity. Hold it in your palm and you’ll understand its mysterious pull. Enjoy both form and function, with complete imaging, video capture and playback, and voice recognition features.Design at its most breathtakingly simple, the MOTOPEBL™ reshapes the way you view mobile communication. No hard edges. No [...]

[from Autoblog] This morning, Ford announced that the mighty King of the Road Shelby GT500KR will be making a return in the spring of 2008 — just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original. Only 1,000 of these special Mustangs will be built, and they will definitely be the fastest ones yet! [...]

The HX 56 gives Tour-proven performance with softer feel and more greenside control. New Sub-HEX design creates more consistency and tour-type trajectory. [from Golf Galaxy] Soft, Thin Urethane Cover: The cover’s softness provides delicate feel and increased spin around the greens, while its thinness leads to high speed and low spin off the driver to [...]

Inspired by high-performance, multi-layer golf ball technology, the White Hot XG insert takes two materials with different properties and combines them to take the level of feedback, feel and distance control to an all-new high. Elastomer core material is soft for enhanced feel, and highly resilient to get the ball rolling Thin outer striking surface [...]

Dark, cold and seriously sinister. This is the club for the evil geniuses among you. Featuring four Moveable Weight Technology ports, TaylorMade Mens r7 SuperQuad Driver can be set up in one of 120 ways with a variety of four weighted inserts. Now you can spend your nights tweaking your ultimate weapon for the downfall [...]

This truck is big. And by big we mean big. If you’ve seen the recent commercial released by Ford then you know just how big I mean. It’s an F-450 for godssake, not just any ol’ plain jane F-250. Forget fuel prices and conspicuous consumption-big trucks aren’t going away. In fact, Ford’s 2008 Super Duty [...]

One weekend, one shoe. Whether you’re hitting the trails or river kayaking this sporty shoe will fit comfortably into your life. Nubuck and mesh upper with an adjustable webbing system. Cushioned footbed with anti-bacterial sockliner. Pull strap at heel. Synthetic lining. Rugged rubber outsole offers lightweight, long-lasting wear. Cost: $88.95 @ Zappos.com

The TTi supplants the XTi as Leatherman’s top-of-the-line multitool. Not only is the TTi .10 ounces lighter than the XTi, but it also packs an S30V stainless steel knife that delivers an optimal combination of edge retention, flexibility, and hardness. This is an upgrade from the XTi’s 154CM steel knife, which previously was the highest [...]

The Herman Mill Leaf lamp offers maximum lighting options with minimal mass in an intriguing, organic form and with controls that invite human connection. The proprietary technology also addresses the most vexing problems in existing LED solutions–light intensity and heat build-up. Leaf is designed to give the user a full spectrum of choices to express [...]

Experience true luxury in road cycling with the royal S-Works Roubaix Dura-Ace. Specialized’s amazing S-Works FACT 10r carbon frameset combines awesome speed and unmatched comfort for the best ride of your life. Its Specialized Zertz vibration-damping elastomer inserts make riding incredibly comfortable on any road. Plus, the S-Works carbon crankset is incredibly stiff for unbeatable [...]

The world’s smallest digital music player, the 1GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion.You know what they say about good things and small packages. But when something 1.62 inches long [...]

Features Omega’s Co-Axial Movement. Orange Aluminum Rotating Bezel, Black Dial with bold Luminous hands (Broad Arrow) & hour markers, Date window Displayed at the 3 o’clock position, slightly domed Sapphire Crystal. Helium Escapement Valve located on the edge of the case at the 10 o’clock position. Of course we here at Gear Patrol can’t help [...]