Tour Issue Clubs
Another fun avenue of the tour club world are the prototype models. Recently, TaylorMade and Callaway have introduced heads to Tour players that may never be readily available for the general public. These include the lofts only available to tour players based on tour demand like the Qi 10 8.0, Qi 10 4 and 6 wood. Or they can be an entirely different club altogether like the Taylormade Qi10 Version 2 driver. Which is a tour only model that several of the top players in the world are currently using. Some other examples are the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver, Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini, Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T Fairway, and several others. In a similar vein, Fujikura has introduced heavier weights in their Ventus line of shafts that are not available to the general public. Depending on demand from the retail market, these clubs and shafts may or may not make sense for the manufacturer to bring to retail.
Stealth Plus HL
As you can see, both heads are showing 15*. However, note the absence of a line between the 3 and 15* on the club on the right-hand side of the photo. This is how to distinguish the Stealth Plus HL version..
Tour Only Options
On this picture, the actual loft of the head on the right is 16.4*, vs. 15.4* for the standard Tour head. This 3HL Plus head is only available on tour and through tour dealers like The Peoples Clubs.
In order to create that nth degree of performance, Tour and Tour Issue equipment can help elevate a player’s bag to the next level. Whether it is a perfectly spec’d driver or fairway wood, the confidence-inspiring finish on a set of irons, the proper grind on a set of wedges, or a putter that is built to the perfect look for a player’s eye, having the best-of-the-best equipment can help put a golfer over the top.
Prototype Clubs
As you can see, tour clubs have changed in look and identifying factors over time. What has remained however is the ability to dial in clubs to an even greater degree at the highest level. While more difficult to obtain, similar clubs are able to be purchased through companies that have relationship with Tour contacts, etc. It is important to know and trust your source as many of these clubs have been known to be counterfeited over the years. The Peoples Clubs and Tour Stock Putters are a go-to source for authentic, rare tour clubs.
