Wireless Wednesday for 12/17/14: Sports Tech and Gadget Gifts
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 4:38PM Rick is home and getting ready for the holidays... and he's going with what he knows best and we are talking sports gadgets as holiday gifts this week...
Have a listen to "Wireless Wednesday"
First Rick and Mitch tackle the age old question... Do ZipBuds work and stay untangled?
Rick is testing a pair of ZipBuds, some unique earbuds that aren't supposed to tangle.
1. LifeStraw Portable Water filter
www.buylifestraw.com $20-$35
For hikers, bikers, campers, anyone that needs clean water
Simply place one end of the LifeStraw® tube into unfiltered water (a water bottle, river, or even a puddle) and suck clean water through the top of the straw. Follow the instructions provided for your first use.
2. Lamkin Golf Grips
Winter is the perfect time to change your golf grips.
Lamkin UTX models feature proprietary Tri-Layer Technology designed to optimize feel for enhanced shot-making and provide exceptional all-weather playability. The three functional layers include a foundation made of super tacky and soft ACE 3GEN material for enhanced comfort, a middle layer with a moisture-wicking fabric weave for traction and control in wet weather and a firm outer layer to limit torque and minimize shot dispersion. UTX grips ($8.99) are available in standard or midsize options in three distinct colors.
“When it comes to selecting equipment, professional golfers are among the most discerning athletes in the world, which is why our premium grips are trusted by so many of the game’s elite,” says Bob Lamkin, President and CEO of Lamkin Grips. “We offer a tremendous variety of models to suit the preferences of all players, each specifically designed to maximize on-course performance.”
Offering the widest assortment of performance-enhancing golf grips, Lamkin has been an industry leader for nearly 90 years. The company’s famed products are preferred by PGA Tour superstars Justin Rose, Keegan Bradley, Brandt Snedeker, the legendary Arnold Palmer and many others.
Lamkin grips are unrivaled in quality thanks to world-class engineering, premium materials and handcrafted, repeatable production techniques. Among the popular lines offered by the company are UTX, Crossline, R.E.L ACE and i-Line, among others.
More information: www.LamkinGrips.com
3. Golf Balls - Jack Nicklaus Golf Balls and Vice Golf
Have a golfer on your list? Golf balls really do make a good gift.
Jack Nicklaus Golf Balls - Our goal: to simplify golf ball selection. In today's world, most golfers don't know which ball is the right ball for them. With Nicklaus Black, Nicklaus Blue, and Nicklaus White, all you need to know is the tee you play from. We have created three cutting edge balls to maximize feel and distance for different levels of play:
Nicklaus White - For those who play from the forward tees
Nicklaus Blue - For those who play from the middle tees
Nicklaus Black - For those who play from the back tees
Vice Golf - quality personalized golf balls - makes a great gift.
www.vicegolf.com
4. Tecnifibre tennis racquets
Quality tennis racquets from a high tech sports manufacturer. Under the radar manufcturer of racquets and strings.
Great price points.
Tecnifibre is the official stringer of the French Open, a testament to their dedication to quality. Tecnifibre racquets feature a strong and lightweight material placed strategically in their racquets to increase stability, power, and comfort.
5. Mio Fuse
The newest from Mio. it's the Fuse. www.mioglobal.com
Sleek and simple in design, the MIO Fuse Heart Rate Training Band accurately measures your performance and optimizes your training. It reads EKG-accurate heart rate data without a cumbersome chest strap while you exercise and it tracks your steps, calories, distance, speed and pace. The Fuse also connects to popular fitness apps and sport devices to track your performance.
Built-in accelerometer captures steps, calories, distance and pace
Chronograph timer with “Touch” to start/stop
All Day Mode and Workout Mode
30-hour memory
Multi-colored LED indicates your customizable heart rate zones; use MIO GO fitness app to set up and customize your display
12-hour or 24-hour clock
Rechargeable LiPoly battery (charged by USB charger)
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Available in two sizes: S/M (red) and Large (aqua)
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