With a name like Global Innovation Summit we’d expect something big. This technology and design-themed event was actually held by Nike, proving that the world of fitness and sporting goods continues to look to innovate! One of the big things to come out of this week’s even was the introduce of Nike Golf’s first high-speed cavity back technology in a driver that conforms to USGA and R&A Rules.
The result is the VR_S Covert, which offers three proprietary technology platforms including high speed cavity back, FlexLoft adjustability and NexCor face. This offers the promise to create unprecedented distance, control and forgiveness. The club will be ready to tee off in February, and we expect nothing covert about its launch or driving abilities.
Having an edge in golf is what the game is all about, but soon you might be able to wear that edge, or at least wear the new Sunice Edge collection of golf apparel, which promises a trimmer fit, sleek style and one packed with cool details.
If you can’t bring down the strokes in your game perhaps it is time to try a new method, or at least give Nike Golf’s Method technology a try on the green. The Nike Method Core Weighted putter is the newest edition to the Method-franchise and it utilizes fixed weights on the heels and sole of the putter to provide proper weighting by putter length.
Sometimes the simple things are what people tend not to see or think about. That is sort of the idea of the Nextbelt, a belt designed to hold up a golfer’s pants but which has no holes. The Go-In! Golf series belt instead provides golfers with minimum adjustment by providing the wearer an adjustment pattern of ¼ inch as opposed to pin/buckle at every inch. This allows for a better fitting belt, and while it might not take strokes off the game, it will reportedly make for a bet fit for those getting in the swing of things. 
Adidas has introduced a variety of new shoes this year – and now two different trends have apparently merged. Adidas has made inroads in the minimalist shoe category and has been active with a variety of golf shoes. Now the Puremotion golf shoes deliver that lightweight and minimal feel for the fairway. These shoes are waterproof and flexible, and come with a 90 day comfort guarantee.
Remember that scene in the film Goldfinger where James Bond switched golf balls with the villain on the course? Goldfinger cheated, but Bond switched the balls and in the end made his gold-loving nemesis look stupid. That’s because Goldfinger didn’t personalize his ball enough.
Many companies make golf clubs, but for Miura Golf it goes much further. The company has a passion for crafting quality golf clubs, using advanced forging and CNC techniques that can help players of all levels have a better game.
For golfers who don’t want to sacrifice style for performance, the new KM-007 could be just the thing for the green. The new Miura forged irons feature quality low-carbon steel that is forged into a raw shape and then CNC (computer-numeric controlled) milled to perfection. And the new putter even features the initials of company founder and chief designer Katsuhiro Miura. With that in mind we’d love to take a swing with it!
Adidas looks to go down the same path as Nike and it ends on the golf course. The shoe maker, known for lightweight and comfortable running shoes, has introduced a line of lightweight and comfortable golf shoes.
Sometimes you need some motivation to make par. Now golfers in California’s 921 established golf courses and 24 new golf facilities can track themselves among the pros with every stroke. VPAR Live Golf Scoring offers a real-time tournament experience. 
There are iPhone cases that can get wet and go deep underwater, and there are iPhone cases that can be used to mount the handset to handlebars of a bike. But now Rokform has a case that can help with your golf form.
When you’re not on the green, you can still be thinking about golf with GameBook, a social networking platform for golfers. The platform, which is available on the web as well as for Android and iPhone phones, lets you connect with your friends and other golfers, create challenges and tournaments, and keep score on your game. You can also see where you fall against others on the leaderboards.