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Hireko is proud to introduce 4 new Orlimar putters to their popular F-Series line up. With high MOI designs to ensure performance even on off-center shots, each model focuses on alignment and a consistent roll on the greens. Let's take a peak at each model.

Hireko recently expanded our popular Intech Two-Way Approach Chipper. Begin today and simplify your short game with this ambidextrous golf chipper. Designed for both left- and right-handed golfers. With a 34-degree loft and an easy-to-use design, it helps you chip it closer with ease. Now available in sleek new colorways—Chrome/White, Chrome/Pink, and Black Nickel.

Holiday season has challenges for golf shops who are trying to cater to the gift giver over the phone, internet or even in person. Often times, it is a surprise gift from a loved one, especially one who does not play golf themselves. Aside from apparel and accessories, a gift certificate might be the best solution for a custom fitting operation. But for the giver, it may be impersonal and would rather have that person open something that was under the tree. Following are a few tips to make the fitting experience, or lack thereof, successful.

When you purchase a titanium driver, stainless steel fairway wood or hybrid today, you expect that head to be black with an accent color on it. But that was not always the case. Prior to 2007, metal woods (drivers, fairway woods and hybrids) were all painted on the crown and leaving the face and sole natural silver. Today, low cost alloy clubs are still made that way.

What is a PVD Finish?

That lustrous black appearance mentioned is called a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating. This a process that involves the “deposition” or buildup of titanium carbon nitride under low vacuum conditions leaving a thin film of material onto the surface of the metal. The PVD coating provides not only a hard and wear-resistant layer on the surface, but a luxurious, non-glare finish too.

The Karma Big Softy 1.3 16” Long Putter Grip meets the needs of golfers who prefer mid-length putters. This extended length putter grip is sized between 15 and 17 inch putter grips commercially available to serve double duty for those with alternative putter preferences.

We are excited to announce the release of the softest grip in its Karma Grip product line. The new Karma Soft Trac golf grips are designed to offer golfers unparalleled comfort and control in every swing.  

My newest pet peeve (amongst many) is not being able to tell how far away from the hole I am on the golf course. Call me old fashioned or a fuddy-duddy, but I have played for 40 years and there have been colored stakes on the side of the fairway to denote 100 yards (red), 150 yards (white) and 200 yards (blue) to the center of the green.

One of the most popular reasons for using a 60 degree wedge is anytime you don't have a lot of green to work with. You can pull off those incredible shots that you see the pros do Sunday’s on TV. However, it takes some practice – something the average golfer might not have the time to do.

Hireko recently sold our last copy of the Modern Guide to Golf Club Fitting book. Instead of reprinting, we decided to make it available to our customers for free. This will help all our international customers who have asked for a digital version over the years.

This online book covers everything you want to know and more about custom golf club fitting

For any clubmaker, one important step is good recordkeeping. It is simple, takes little time and it should become a habit for every club you build.  Why is this so important? Well, think about what would happen if your customer lost, broke, or had a golf club(s) stolen?  Chances are you would have to have that customer come back or ship their clubs to you to be able to duplicate. However, if you have kept good notes, then you become the hero and can have their club ready and not have to have them inconvenienced.