Based in Atlanta, GA - Rick Limpert is an award-winning writer, a best-selling author, and a featured sports travel writer.
Named the No. 1 Sports Technology writer in the U.S. on Oct 1, 2014.
Entries in Father's Day (17)
Rick's Appearance on 'The Golf and Travel Show' on 1470 WWNN 6/07/19

Always great to join Dan Shube on 1470 WWNN in Boca Raton/West Palm Beach on "The Golf and Travel Show"
I joined him on 6/7/19 to talk about some of my Father's Day picks for 2019!
I'm part of both parts 1 and 2. Starting at the 16:00 minute mark of Part 1
1. Callaway Apparel in Larger Sizes - Big & Tall Collection
www.callawayapparel.com
For golfers that have had traditionally a harder time getting good fitting and fashionable apparel.
Shirts, shorts, pants and vests
2. Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Bluetooth Speaker
www.studio.ultimateears.com
Now you can customize the look of your Bluetooth speaker
Ultimate Ears is introducing Ultimate Ears myBOOM 3, a customizable Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Bluetooth speaker as unique as you are, created through the all-new online myBOOM Studio portal available online and at select T-Mobile store locations.
myBOOM 3 features eight available colors for the speaker cap, icons and spine, eight colors for the hanging loop and 12 available high-performance fabric colorways, including seven exclusive to the myBOOM Studio. Additional customization allows you to engrave a message on the spine of each speaker, be that a name, date, message, quote or whatever it is that makes this speaker truly yours more personal, thanks to myBOOM studio.
3. Stamina Pro Patches
https://www.staminapro.com/buy-now/
12 or 24 to a pack!
Stamina Pro patches. All of the endorsers, Finau, Rose, Stricker, Champ etc. are also investors in the company.
The patches are drug free, odor free, and contain NO active ingredients.
The patches are water resistant so they can be worn while bathing, showering, swimming , wake boarding, and exercising.
Testimonial - Definitely hard to believe that this stuff does what they says it does.... But it 100% does. You can literally feel and see the inflammation go down in minutes. If you have want to recover faster and get rid of the aches and soreness - this product will blow you away.
*Easy to apply
4. EVO-The Smallest Global Travel Adapter - Available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Travel+Adapter&me=A2C77HK94N0D7U&ref=nb_sb_noss
This travel adapter Accepts Plugs from More than 150 Countries with US/EU/UK/AU european Plugs like Thailand, New Zealand, Israel, Italy, Rome, France, Spain, Canada, China, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Argentina, Peru, Korea, Asia, etc
The World's Smallest: This ultra-thin universal adapter can fit easily in a pocket, bag or backpack. Only 50g weight. Unique and complete design by compacting and combining. It can save your space and time most.
SAFETY PROTECTION - this International Travel Adapter built-In safety shutters protect users from the direct touch of the live parts on the socket outlet
Premium Performance: Dual-USB output with total current 5V/2.1A(Total 2.4A Max) and input with 100-240V enables you to charge two mobile devices simultaneously at high speed.It can really save your time.Itcan be applied in a range of devices, including: MP3 players, digital cameras,mobile phones, GPS, PDAs, travel speakers.
5. GolfBuddy aim W10
www.golfbuddyglobal.com
MOST ADVANCED SMART GOLF GPS WATCH
Price : $ 249.99
- 1.3” TFT-LCD full-color touch screen display
- Zoom in/out function
- In-depth hole view with dual arc distance readings
- Green Undulation (Where Available)
- Digital scorecard
- Up to 13 hours of battery life in Golf Mode
The aim W10 is GOLFBUDDY’s most advanced smart golf GPS watch with features that include a full-color touch screen display, green undulation and slope-adjusted distance readings to give the golfer better real-life views and more control around the course. Along with a 13-hour battery life in Golf Mode, convenient digital scorecard, and its new zoon in/out functions around the green, the aim W10 is hard to beat.
6. The Casusgrill $15 disposable grill
https://www.casusgrill.com/
Casusgrill the lightweight compostable grill made from bamboo and lava stone
Words such as “convenient,” “disposable,” and “single-use” aren’t usually associated with environmental stewardship. That’s changed with the introduction of a clever compostable contraption called CasusGrill.
Direct from Denmark, where it has won awards for design and simplicity, CasusGrill provides a simple, economical solution for anyone who wants to experience healthy cooking outdoors without the hassles of conventional grills.
Made from cardboard, bamboo, and lava stone, CasusGrill lights with a match and heats to 600°F within minutes – a perfect temperature for cooking meats, fish, and vegetables. It stays hot for an hour or more and is sized to cook enough food for four hungry adults.
Whether it is used to cook steak, burgers, seafood, poultry, or grilled vegetables, the grill imparts a flavor that will make a believer out of anyone. All it takes is one try and most people are amazed at how simple, safe, and easy it is. The compact, 2-pound package makes grilling simple anywhere, from scenic mountain overlooks to golf courses, city parks, or the backyard.
7. Mujjo - Tech accessories - Touchscreen gloves, cases, sleeves
www.mujjo.com
Great prices and coupon code #dad will give 15% off all products found on mujjo.com (valid from today through June 17th).
8. Necksmith
Between endless meetings, squinting at a laptop and sitting at a desk all day, work and school can be a big source of strain on the body. And taking the time to schedule and go to a chiropractor can be a pain in the neck—literally.
That’s where Necksmith can help. An FDA-approved neck pain relief brace pillow, Necksmith can help alleviate discomfort associated with stress, poor posture, pinched nerves, and other assorted aches and pains!
The Necksmith also makes for the perfect travel accessory for upcoming Summer trips your dad or grad may have. Visit www.thenecksmith.com for more information.
9. Ekster Wallets
www.ekster.com
Sure a wallet for Dad on Father's Day seems kind of lame, but not if it's an Ekster Wallet.
Trackable wallets.
Ekster®, is the world’s leading smart wallet brand.
Thanks to Dan!








Appearance with Sam and Greg Sunday Morning Show 6/10/18 92.9 The Game

Talking Father's Day tech gift items and some tennis with Sam Crenshaw and Greg Clarkson.
Have a listen:
1. Zoopa Phoenix HD Drone
$179
For the Dad that wants a high performance drone at a great price
– Zoopa™, a snakebyte® group brand specialising in drones and RC vehicles, announced today the shipping of the Phoenix HD, a new high-performance drone engineered in Germany and now shipping worldwide.
Featuring a truly impressive specification, the Phoenix HD has been designed to offer enthusiasts a rich feature set and the latest camera stabilisation technology, previously unheard of for a drone at this price point and setting a new standard for value.
The Phoenix HD features integrated 2-axis camera stabilization (gimbal) technology, capable of capturing silky-smooth images and HD video, delivering rich, vibrant truly professional videography even under difficult flying conditions. The Phoenix HD proves ideal for seasoned enthusiasts and those new to drone ownership, including features such as ‘auto-land’ and ‘auto take off’ which take the difficulty and stress out of complex manoeuvres while retaining all the fun of flight for the user. At a touch of a button, the Phoenix HD will hover in a fixed position (great for capturing that perfect shot) and even return to its original take off position when ordered!
In addition, the Phoenix HD allows users to link their drone directly to their iOS™ or Android™ smartphone, and view their photography in real time, sending images direct to their smartphone thanks to on board Wi-Fi video technology.
2. Cobra Irons - Smart Golf Clubs
www.cobragolf.com
Golf club manufacturers are expecting a big year in 2018, and one company, Cobra Golf, introduced the first ’smart’ set of clubs – the KING F8 AND F8+ line up featuring Cobra Connect Powered by Arccos. This is golf club engineering with next-level performance tracking. Your Cobra Connect clubs come standard with an Arccos sensor embedded in the grip end. This allows users to automatically track and analyze their performance with each club and across all game aspects. This is Cobra quality with Arccos technology collecting and disbursing that data golfers need and want at www.cobragolf.com.
3. AnySharpUSA Sharpeners
www.anysharpusa.com
AnySharpUSA.com line of sharpeners, including Knife Sharpeners, Smart Scissors, Pocket Knife Sharpener, Mini Chopper, Graters and there is even a sharpener for Dad with a green thumb , in the Multi-Tool Sharpener.
Check out the "World's Best" Knife Sharpener for $22, as it offers Dad the choice of colors to match his unique style, including Citrus Zest, Cream, Metal, Orange Zest, Pink Cream, Pistachio Cream, Racing Green, Royal Blue and Royal Red. For those that like to spend time in the kitchen, AnySharp also offers a Pro CHEF Sharpener for $30 that is recommended by Chef Jamie Oliver as a must-have and available in sleek colors of Brass, Copper and Wolf.
The Outdoor Dad will appreciate the Outdoors Knife Sharpener with Firestick ($24.99) - professional knife sharpener for any pocket knife or tactical knife with integrated firestick and striker to help light a fire or the Multi-Tool Sharpener ($18.00) a two-in-one sharpener that allows for rejuvenating almost any knife or tool, including gardening tools!
4. Lucky Tackle Box - Fishing subscription box
www.LuckyTackleBox.com
Lucky Tackle Box is the No. 1 fishing subscription box in America, where you can sign Dad up and receive a monthly package full of the hottest lures, tackle and products in the sport fishing industry. The perfect Dad gift as the Lucky Tackle Box ships once a month, with each box packed all the necessary fishing goodies an angler might need.
LTB has 10 different boxes for species ranging from Bass to Walleye, Trout to Fly Fishing and they start at $15.99 per month.
And we finish up with some tennis and BB&T Atlanta Open talk.
Tickets and packages going fast, but still available at www.bbtatlantaopen.com








Joining Dan Shube on 'The Golf and Travel Show' 6/1/18 on 1470am Boca Raton Talking Fathers Day Gifts

Always a pleasure to join host, Dan Shube on "The Golf and Travel Show." It airs on 1470 am in West Palm.Boca Raton. We talk some of my picks for Father's Day on 6/1/18.
Link: I am on at about the 15 minute mark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfL80Go_ecM
We discuss:
1. Cobra Irons - Smart Golf Clubs
www.cobragolf.com
Golf club manufacturers are expecting a big year in 2018, and one company, Cobra Golf, introduced the first ’smart’ set of clubs – the KING F8 AND F8+ line up featuring Cobra Connect Powered by Arccos. This is golf club engineering with next-level performance tracking. Your Cobra Connect clubs come standard with an Arccos sensor embedded in the grip end. This allows users to automatically track and analyze their performance with each club and across all game aspects. This is Cobra quality with Arccos technology collecting and disbursing that data golfers need and want at www.cobragolf.com.
2. GoGolf GPS
www.gogolfgps.com
You have the clubs, now it's time to get around the course with the help of an $89 device. I've tried a lot of these, but this works best. The GoGolf GPS should be your new golf partner! It is unlike other range finders, as it audibly/verbally announces the distance to the center of the green and can even call out the distance of your last shot, at the touch of a button. This Bluetooth unit connects directly to the innovative GoGolf GPS app on your smartphone, so you never have to worry about taking out your phone while you're in the fairway or stuck in the rough. With access to all the information needed for more than 30,000 global golf courses, you will always know your distance to the pin. For just $89.95
3. Wallaroo Hat Company
www.wallaroohats.com
Serious sun protection with Wallaroo hats as they go far and beyond fashion-forward style — they are all specially designed around sun protection, in an effort to help eliminate the health threats of solar UV exposure. Also, with a Wallaroo hat you’re guaranteed long lasting and innovative protection and a secure fit thanks to an interior strap. Hats for men, women and they pack and fold easily for travel. Prices start around $30.
4. Etymotic's mk5 Isolator Earphones - Unassuming noise cancelling earphones
www.etymotic.com
If Dad needs a break from life's outside noise, Etymotic’s mk5 Isolator Earphones are a great idea. The newest addition to the company’s high-fidelity Isolator earphone series, an extension of its original 6i earphones features Etymotic’s renowned sound quality and the Isolator Earphones are a great choice for today’s active lifestyles. They tune out ambient noise, so every detail in the music can be heard. These low-profile, in-ear earphones fit comfortably under hats and helmets and are ideal for commuting, travel and sporting activities. At just $64.95.
5. HONOUR™ Essentials Skin and Shave Products
www.honouressentials.com
HONOUR™ Essentials is a collection of skin, shave products who’s secret ingredient is Costa Rican coffee oil that is sustainably sourced and elegantly and ethically made for the discerning man. The rich coffee is also sold to complete the morning experience. Created by brothers and business partners, Jerad and Matt Poling, HONOUR’s “transformative ritual” is centered around the richly derived benefits of the coffee bean and maximized in two primary ways:
First, as a defining ingredient in a three-step skincare process—WAKE Exfoliating Rinse, PREP Shave Well Cream and TEND Revitalizing Moisturizer.
Second, as deliciously roasted BREW coffee. Pure to form, all products are free of parabens, sulfates, and other harmful chemicals.
It's a quality product, with sustainability being a common theme throughout the entire brand. The heirloom-quality Keep Good canister is comprised of eco-friendly materials like reclaimed aluminum and Refills consist of pressed sugar cane pulp, so one can live in the modern world without damaging the planet. The coffee beans utilized in all HONOUR products are grown, handpicked, and sorted on family-owned farmland rooted in the lush mountainous hills of Costa Rica. Also, 1% of gross revenues go to organizations that protect the environment. Get Dad something he wouldn't get for himself.
6. The Edge Desk
$399 at www.theedgedesk.com
We know that “sitting disease” leads to metabolic syndrome and diabetes. And we also know, based on numerous scientific research studies, that sitting disease leads to an increased risk of cancer. In fact, according to Mayo Clinic, you can extend your life expectancy by two years just by cutting out three hours of television viewing time per day.
Launched on Kickstarter this year, The Edge Desk is the first desk-chair and easel all in one. Forget hours of assembly and hundreds of parts to manage, The Edge comes fully assembled right out of the box. Set up takes less than a minute and the ergonomic design provides for the most comfortable, productive work experience you’ve ever had. The patent-pending kneeling desk puts your back in a comfort first position removing pressure so work is fun!
The Edge Desk is the first kneeling desk ever created and is thought of as the “Most comfortable desk for productivity”! Kneeling desks improve posture, reduce lumbar pressure and lower back pain while increasing blood circulation
7. AnySharpUSA Sharpeners
www.anysharpusa.com
AnySharpUSA.com line of sharpeners, including Knife Sharpeners, Smart Scissors, Pocket Knife Sharpener, Mini Chopper, Graters and there is even a sharpener for Dad with a green thumb , in the Multi-Tool Sharpener.
Check out the "World's Best" Knife Sharpener for $22, as it offers Dad the choice of colors to match his unique style, including Citrus Zest, Cream, Metal, Orange Zest, Pink Cream, Pistachio Cream, Racing Green, Royal Blue and Royal Red. For those that like to spend time in the kitchen, AnySharp also offers a Pro CHEF Sharpener for $30 that is recommended by Chef Jamie Oliver as a must-have and available in sleek colors of Brass, Copper and Wolf.
The Outdoor Dad will appreciate the Outdoors Knife Sharpener with Firestick ($24.99) - professional knife sharpener for any pocket knife or tactical knife with integrated firestick and striker to help light a fire or the Multi-Tool Sharpener ($18.00) a two-in-one sharpener that allows for rejuvenating almost any knife or tool, including gardening tools!
8. Original Penguin Golf Apparel
www.originalpenguin.com
Remember the iconic Penguin on shirts, shorts and more... it's back.
It's no longer Munsingwear, reintroducing the Original Penguin
Conventional is boring, but tradition is timeless. Channel the classic style of Original Penguin's past with a modern twist in the Earl™ Polo, which features contrast tipping on the placket, sleeve cuffs and collar on a solid-colored base. This short sleeve polo stands out amongst a sea of polos. Be an original in this men's polo at the office or at your buddies on Friday night.
Happy Father's Day!







