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I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost

If you haven’t seen the new TaylorMade Rossa Ghost Putter ($160) all over the PGA Tour this summer it’s not surprising. It’s designed, after all, not to draw your attention. Justin Rose has already won twice with it (and nearly a third time), and I easily counted a dozen pros at St. Andrews sporting some [...]

Morning Rise

A morning shower can resurrect your soul, even after the longest of nights. So it’s fitting that Axe would name a body wash Phoenix. With an earthy bouquet of wood and fruit, Axe Phoenix Body Wash ($6)) is a scent for the everyman. The scent doesn’t overplay its hand but gives passer-byes something to remember [...]

He was TW before there was a TW

After eight Major Championships and nearly a ninth last year, Tom Watson’s credentials as one of the all time great golfers are without question. So it should come as little surprise that when he offers to share a career full of insights with the rest of us, it garners attention. So, we sat down and [...]

A Revisit

When we were first introduced to ShirtsMyWay more than a year ago, we walked away happy with our shirts, but some of our readers emailed with complaints about the first run of product. Nearly a year and a half later, we’ve revisited ShirtsMyWay and are pleased to report that the kinks have been worked out. [...]

Warmth Secrets Abound

Anyone who spends a lot of time outside inevitably runs into a situation where there simply isn’t enough clothing to stay warm. Perhaps, the weather warrants a little more coverage during the first few hours of a morning hike, when a storm gales while sailing, or simply after the sun sets at a football game. [...]

We Take on a Pete Dye Course

Every golfer has their wish list of destination courses. Pebble Beach and Pinehurst No. 2 sit atop mine. I have a new addition, Pound Ridge. The course has been receiving a lot of fanfare as one of the best courses you can play and best new courses period, so we decided to take the short [...]

Ball Point Eye Gel

Looking good in your forties and fifties takes preparation in your twenties and thirties. If you want great skin in your prime, or thereafter, starting early is key. Fortunately, there are some innovative, low-cost option for men’s mugs. Nivea For Men Q10 Revitalizing Eye Roller ($9), is one of them. A unique, cooling roller ball [...]

Give a Second Thought to Your First Layer

The Second Skin Collection ($36) from Tommy John represents a step forward in the underlying thought of the undershirt market. How often have you had your undershirt come untucked beneath your shirt? Not only is it uncomfortable, but it causes ballooning. If you’re taking the trouble and expense of assembling a great wardrobe, then skimping [...]

Bringing Cross Training to Your Elliptical

As fitness routines have evolved, gym equipment have adapted. Octane Fitness has taken the great workout from an elliptical trainer and blended in the added benefits of cross training. The Q47 Elliptical ($4,095) features Octane’s signature Workout Boosters and the ingenious CROSS CiRCUIT+ strength-training program. To do this, Octane Fitness utilizes Powerbands and stationary side [...]

Authentic Tastes, Homemade Touch

After reviewing the Sodstream Genesis, we got a lot of reader feedback wanting to know more about flavor options. So we hit up Sodastream,and discovered there are quite a few that range from the expected: cola, cherry cola, ginger ale and root-beer, to the not so anticipated: cream soda, orange mango and peach tea. There’s [...]

Striped Style

Blending the fit of athletic-wares and current modern styling ought to be a simple process. Yet, men don’t really have a wide variety of options that fit the athletic man, are fashion forward, and of course feel good. So, in our searchings, we tried out Number:Lab’s Striped Ringer Polo ($101) and am starting to believe [...]

Reusable Warmth

While an additional heat source may not be on your mind as we approach the first official day of summer, it’s never too soon to start planning for outdoor fall and winter activities. Wonder Warmers are a solid solution for instant, portable, and reusable warmers. We tried them out and found them to be perfect [...]

Antioxidants Does A Face Good

With the summer sun beating down upon us, men need a little more help protecting their skin. No, this isn’t a plea for sunscreen because you already know the benefits of SPF but taking sun protection one step further, naturally. Grooming house Kiehl’s has enlisted the help of Açaí berries to create an antioxidant-rich facial [...]

Clamp Down on Wallet Bulk

It’s a polarizing topic. Wallet or money clip? I count myself as part of the former, but as a group, the Gear Patrol Crew is fairly divided. So when Money Clamp came knocking at our door we were excited to renew the age-old debate. Weapon of choice: the Milan ($80).

Don't be Fooled by Fruity Ingredients or Names. It's Dude Worthy

We here at Gear Patrol like soap as much as the next guy. That doesn’t mean we’ll simply put any soap product lying around our bathroom all over us though. This is our skin we’re talking about here, and knowing what you’re exposing it to is critical. Sadly we know many men just settle on [...]