Father's Day Gift Guide: Equipment for Dad

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Thinking of buying some of the latest clubs for your father this year? We're here to help.
Gifts for Dad: Gadgets | Apparel | Miscellaneous

1. TaylorMade Tour Burner driver
Suggested Retail Price: $399.00
Manufacturer Specs: Company website
TaylorMade has started to dominate the driver market on the PGA TOUR in recent years, and their latest club, the TaylorMade Tour Burner, is a 2008 update to their highly-successful rebranding of the famous Burner name. Sergio Garcia won the 2008 PLAYERS using the new Burner, but you don't have to be a low handicapper to take advantage of the new club. TaylorMade offers a 10.5 loft with a regular RE*AX SuperFast 60 by Fujikura shaft if your father needs help generating some clubhead speed.

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2. Nickent 4DX Evolver Interchangable driver
Suggested Retail Price: $399.00
Manufacturer Specs: Company website
Nickent is starting to make a name for itself on the professional tours -- a large number of players on the Nationwide Tour playing their equipment. The company has expanded from hybrids into the competitive driver market, and they rolled out a new driver with an interchangeable shaft for 2008. Nickent offers several shaft options for the driver, so if Dad doesn't like the shaft, he can change it in mere minutes.

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3. Titleist Bob Vokey Spin Milled wedges
Suggested Retail Price: $109.00
Manufacturer Specs: Company website
If your dad plays a lot of golf, chances are his wedges need to be replaced more than any other club. Wedges are used more than other clubs, and newer wedges perform considerably better. Even if he doesn't need a new wedge now, he will in due time. The Spin Milled series by Bob Vokey has a large PGA TOUR presence, and Vokey designs his wedges with a classic look that every golfer appreciates.

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4. Cobra UFI irons
Suggested Retail Price: $899.00 (steel)
Manufacturer Specs: Company website
New for 2008, the UFI stands for "Ultimate Forgiveness Irons." These irons were built with strong lofts, which means your father will see increased distance and forgiveness with these sticks. A Metal Matrix Face Insert provides softness in the face, and the company offers the set in both graphite and steel.

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5. TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Putter
Suggested Retail Price: $199.00
Manufacturer Specs: Company website
This putter has taken the PGA TOUR by storm in 2008. Its unique design and belly-putter availability were showcased at the FBR Open, when J.B. Holmes won with it. The twin weights in the back are adjustable if your father wants a different feel in his putter, and the company offers 33, 34 and 35-inch models. It is also easily transformed into belly length.

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6. Adams a3OS Hybrid Irons
Suggested Retail Price: $599.00
Manufacturer Specs: Company website
Adams received a lot of attention during the offseason when they signed PGA TOUR winners Aaron Baddeley and Rory Sabbatini to play their clubs. Their newest set, the A3, comes with hybrids to replace hard-to-hit long irons. The company uses a hollow-back-to-cavity-back transition to ease the gap between clubs.

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