New clubs arrive at TSG’s office locations in the U.S & Japan daily and yesterday the new Fourteen UT-409 landed at our doorstep. We first announced the new 409 utility back in march when we first caught sight of it at the Tokyo Golf Show. With the Official U.S and Japanese release we decided to give you the skinny on what appears to be a very game challenger in the utility/hybrid scene.
The UT-409 is a 2010 year product model and is geared to match the skill set of a wide range of players, I know your thinking every brand says that about their products that it will work for the pro & the hack but we feel that fourteen is accurate on that statement. Here’s what I mean, it’s got a very square face which suites the better player, it’s semi compact which also fits the good golfers game while on the other side its extremely easy to hit and I think its due to the semi shallow face and its body slope on the crown.
Fourteen’s COO Marcy Kamoda had this to say about the new utility wood:
This highly accurate hybrid not only is easy to get the ball airborne from any lie but maintains optimal spin. The head is also carefully offset according to the loft and is easy to align. Its sole has been engineered to be highly functional from any lie. This club is the perfect replacement for long and middle irons. It provides exceptional distance control and forgiveness.
“Typically we design Fourteen Golf products specifically for the professional but this utility wood performs for the average golfer as well as the professional.”
The UT-409 Utility Wood will start shipping into retail in January and suggested retail is $241.99.
Fourteen Golf in Japan established itself in 1981 as a premier golf equipment design company. The highly successful venture developed exclusive designs for Titleist, Yamaha, Srixon (formerly Dunlop Japan), Wilson, PRGR, and many more. The original team was credited with developing the first hybrid iron and the highly popular “Citation” cavity iron by Power Bilt which was one of the most popular irons of the 1980s. In the year 2000, the business transitioned into branded design and manufacturing company.
The name “Fourteen” is based on the fundamental rule of golf which states that the player can carry up to 14 golf clubs in their bag. Fourteen Golf strives to produce the best 14 clubs ever. Fourteen Golf aims to achieve the ultimate in club characteristics which allow golfers to hit shots they didn’t think possible. These clubs bring out the strength in a player. Like their “feather” moniker which represent the best scores in golf; a birdie, eagle, and albatross, these clubs will bring out the best scores for any golfer, professional or amateur.
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