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A week's worth of tweets, December 31-January 6, 2013

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A week's worth of tweets, December 31-January 6, 2013

Many prominent golf companies, players and PGA instructors regularly take to Twitter to talk about their equipment and other aspects of their game. Here is a round-up of some of the most interesting golf-related Twitter entries from the week of December 31-January 6, featuring Michelle Wie, Jhonattan Vegas, Carly Booth and more:

JANUARY 6
TaylorMade Golf Asia ‏

@TaylorMadeAsia   Introducing LETHAL. The only Tour ball worthy of being called TaylorMade. Learn more: //bit.ly/UlDYme  #LETHALBall pic.twitter.com/scSBLUgP

@TaylorMadeAsia   The R1 driver raises the bar on adjustability and provides a wide range of loft settings for 80% of golfers playing the wrong loft. #YOUR1

Jin Park
‏@jinpark79  Another Iliac shoot photo pic.twitter.com/sG2jeijn

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   Very interesting! RT @GolfSenseiPGA: Wedge fitting with a Top 20 ranked junior in NC - Dialing in the bounce angle! pic.twitter.com/BclyvfnV

Michelle Wie
@themichellewie   Working on my iron distance today with my trackman #qualitypractice #makeitcount //instagr.am/p/UJtr_IJ-jl/

Nike Golf
@nikegolf   “@themichellewie: Working on my iron distance w/my trackman #qualitypractice #makeitcount //instagr.am/p/UJtr_IJ-jl/ ” Practice makes perfect.

Titleist
@TitleistonTour   And they're off. @Titleist Brand Ambassador @JasonDufner opens the 2013 @PGATOUR season. #HyundaiTOC #913 driver pic.twitter.com/FeULUbY9

‏@TitleistonTour   @Titleist golf ball loyalist @RickieFowlerPGA rolls in first birdie of 2013 on second hole with new #Pro V1x. #1ballingolf

‏@TitleistonTour   @Titleist Brand Ambassador @webbsimpson1 playing new 2013 Pro V1x and all new @titleist 913 metals and AP2 irons. pic.twitter.com/RoQzmfp5

D.A. Points ‏
@DAPoints   Awesome!!RT @edwarm: @DAPoints I found the chipper! Let me know if you want to use it this season. pic.twitter.com/XpXTgWi3

Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf   W/S DUO has a High Visibility counterpart - introducing the DUO Yellow. Congrats @j_kalinowski for guessing right 1st!! pic.twitter.com/psBDwUrC

JANUARY 5
FootJoy ‏

@FootJoy   Lucky you! RT @steinerhhi: Please retweet for a player first time playing Harbour Town wearing the FJ @FootJoy #thebest pic.twitter.com/hF4XwEa9

@FootJoy   Thanks! @BoaClosure RT @Hudd4: New @FootJoy sports! Sweet kicks. BOA = amazing pic.twitter.com/04OJt4ln

Billy Horschel
@BillyHo_Golf   Hardest thing about packing for me is deciding which RLX shirts to take! Wish I could take them all. They all look good! #greatproblemtohave

True Linkswear
@TRUElinkswear   Solid call! Thx “@hendu2011: Starting the season with @TRUElinkswear and @kentwool playing @SpanishOaksGC #awesome pic.twitter.com/DRtc6rMe

Bobby Gates
@BobbyGatesGolf   New year, new gear, new travel bag.. Same Logo! #gigem @CallawayGolf #xhot #razrfitxtreme @sonyopenhawaii //lockerz.com/s/274834221

Mike Soroka ‏(Callaway Golf)
@phillymickster   Decisions, decisions!! #XHot or #RAZRFitXtreme?!?! #longestdriversingolf @ Duran Golf Club //instagr.am/p/UHVQChDcVE/

Michelle Wie ‏
@themichellewie   Just got my new @nikegolf covert fairway woods!! Loving how they feel off the ground and teed up! #makeitcou //instagr.am/p/UHOJ0tJ-gq/

Nike Golf Europe
@NikeGolfEU   That's a serious collection of duds. Love your style! “@smiffda1001: new year new gear #believeit pic.twitter.com/I8qSxqvi

Bernd Wiesberger
@BWiesberger   Wanna take a look into the Bag for the Seaon Opener in Durban next week..? Heads up, its @Titleist all the Way! pic.twitter.com/djKyHXA7

‏@BWiesberger   Special request of Mr @tomcostello303 #scottycameron #gss pic.twitter.com/3IQ4U3sd
 
JANUARY 4
Carly Booth ‏

@CarlyBooth92  Love The New Nike Tour bag. #sweet Can't wait for this season to get going :) //lockerz.com/s/274614685

Callaway Golf ‏
@CallawayGolf   After bagging Callaway irons/driver in his breakthrough 2012 season, it's now official. Welcome to the team, @Coelsss. pic.twitter.com/yEbrUxpz

Sue Kim
@TheSueKim   Yay! New shoes :) thank you @TFJgolfgirl Love'em. #footjoy pic.twitter.com/El2YrqBd

Sligo Wear
@SLIGOWEAR   New @SLIGOWEAR design #13A Collection Iron Blue Harlow //instagr.am/p/UFHzJaCWja/

Jhonattan Vegas ‏
@JhonattanVegas   Totally love my new Nike Golf Bag. Well done boys Amo a mi nueva maleta Nike. Bien hecho caballeros. //instagr.am/p/UFAFFsoJjC/

@JhonattanVegas   Preparing the new bag for battle. Preparando la nueva maleta para la batalla. //instagr.am/p/UFCEiXIJlK/

Whitlam Golf ‏
@WhitlamGolfUSA   New inserts //instagr.am/p/UFHHcAikV3/

@WhitlamGolfUSA   Still a few gold Cherry Blossoms left! pic.twitter.com/spaA0AG7

Brendan Steele
@Brendan_Steele   New kicks from @FootJoy #sweet pic.twitter.com/TjXHKN5m

Titleist ‏
@Titleist   Nice! Play well #TeamTitleist RT @AWM9690: Come home to new irons and icons for the 2013 golf season! Thanks @Titleist pic.twitter.com/T8gMkY8W

James Lepp ‏
@jameslepp   How cool is this!? Can't wait to use it at the PGA Show. #saucerbox pic.twitter.com/sMruGUNy

@jameslepp   I'm thinking we...and you...could have some fun with this. #saucerbox pic.twitter.com/Fddacy0E

Charlie ‏Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour   #TourNotes for HToC -> Expecting @DJohnsonPGA and Johnson Wagner to have new R1 driver and RBladez Tour irons in the bag for first round.

@CharlieTour   John Huh tested new R1 driver and RBZ Stage 2 fwy at Kapalua. JJ Henry also testing R1 and appears he'll put in RBladez Tour irons in play.

@CharlieTour   RE: RBladez Tour irons -> we've seen everyone from MB guys (Sergio, Leonard) to MC guys (Sabbo, Wagner) benefitting from #ThisLittleThing

Francesco Molinari ‏
@F_Molinari   New putter in the bag, new bag itself and new fresh wedges to start the season.. #teamnike

@F_Molinari   Here are the new putter pictures pic.twitter.com/YV1gjLNJ

@F_Molinari   And another one pic.twitter.com/ZXgIkYaR

Vokey Wedges ‏
@VokeyWedges   We like your family. RT @dandistefano: New family of wedges for the season from titleist @VokeyWedges //instagr.am/p/UC1MXjnzUQ/

Lydia Hall ‏
@LydiasGolf   Looking forward to receiving my bag from @jstewartgolf pic.twitter.com/902Hfb0Q

Penfold Golf
@penfoldgolf   Penfolds Bisque long sleeved shirt the perfect combination of vintage detail with classic styling //ow.ly/guxbj

Beatriz Recari ‏
@BeatrizRecari   Trying out the new ProV 1 on the course! #numberoneballingolf pic.twitter.com/xGZtlU8v

TaylorMade Golf Europe ‏
@TaylorMadeTour   New adizero footwear - It's so light, it's like wearing nothing at all #adizero pic.twitter.com/nxp3xFcq

Nike Golf Europe ‏
@NikeGolfEU   Watney's VR Pro Combos take the stage today. They're hungry. pic.twitter.com/wqu9RlUc

Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf   Dialing in loft and lie of @SirDoubleL's new #XHOT Pro 3 wood today. Result: +5mph ball speed & -200rpm spin. pic.twitter.com/sOhwcPo0

JANUARY 3
Ben Crane

@bencranegolf   #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/WYKLelfj

TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf   Last year we gave better players 17 extra yards with RocketBallz. This year we're giving them 10 more. 17+10. That's RocketBallzier. #IER

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   Fueled by a new RocketSteel face and improved Speed Pocket, RBZ Stage 2 fairways up to 10 yards longer than RBZ #IER pic.twitter.com/nVSZsIFU

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   Key to RBZ Stage 2 is high-strength TaylorMade RocketSteel supplied by Carpenter, which creates a thinner and faster-flexing face #IER

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   What sets this year’s RBZ Stage 2 lineup apart from previous lines is playability and ease of launch. Learn more: //bit.ly/UaKphl  #IER

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   RBZ Stage 2 fairways and Rescues are available in a tunable “Tour” version featuring new Loft Sleeve technology. #IER pic.twitter.com/NxEcOBKi

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   Introducing the new R1 driver. See the game like never before. Make it #YOUR1. Available 2/1. //bit.ly/X0KNvN  pic.twitter.com/hai38vem

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   R1’s three adjustability technologies allow it to tune 168 different ways to specifically fit a player’s swing. #YOUR1 pic.twitter.com/mL2I77lW

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   R1 offers seven face-angle settings to help you get the precise, confidence-building look at address. Learn why: //bit.ly/X0KNvN  #YOUR1

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   The R1 driver raises the bar on adjustability and provides a wide range of loft settings for 80% of golfers playing the wrong loft. #YOUR1

‏‏@TaylorMadeGolf   Introducing LETHAL. The only Tour ball worthy of being called TaylorMade. Learn more: //bit.ly/UlDYme  #LETHALBall pic.twitter.com/36YVueEJ

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   #LethalBall is designed to further maximize distance, extend the second stage of flight, and control spin and aerodynamics into the wind.

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   [ZOOM] #LethalBall advanced 322-dimple design helps set it apart from previous TaylorMade Tour balls. //instagr.am/p/UCPl7wyO03/  #TaylorMade13

‏@TaylorMadeGolf   TM Staffer @JustinRose99 insisted on playing Lethal under a prototype name “Project 5” after just one day of testing last fall #LethalBall

Nike Golf
@nikegolf   Watney's VR Pro Combos take the stage tomorrow. They're hungry. pic.twitter.com/LHbVeBga

‏@nikegolf   Do. Work. Son. Stanley's wedges are always on call. #TeamNike pic.twitter.com/OKoRQ3tR

Nike Golf Europe ‏
@NikeGolfEU   Newest members of #TeamNike sporting the newest Swoosh gear. Nothing like swag for @kylestanleygolf & Nick Watney pic.twitter.com/54dTGUXR

G/Fore ‏
@gfore   What's your #NewYears #Resolution? Adding some custom colour to your game. #2013 #YearofGFORE //fb.me/F35Lw6es

Whitlam Golf ‏
@WhitlamGolfUSA   Copper Devon coming soon! pic.twitter.com/UFBvzDGT

Titleist
@Titleist   Looks right at home on that bag! RT @kmcgee303: Awesome new bag tag. Thanks #TeamTitleist ! pic.twitter.com/cKBh97ZS

Penfold Golf
@penfoldgolf   4 piece composition of Penfold black heart is designed to encourage optimum performance for golfers of all abilities //ow.ly/guv4J

‏@penfoldgolf   Great to keep warm in, Penfold’s Albatross is a soft and comfortable sweater with a unique thick knit design //ow.ly/gus93

Chris Kirk
@Chris_Kirk_  Get ready for the longest 3 wood in golf! #XHot #dropbombs //twitpic.com/bs9bn9

Callaway Golf ‏
@CallawayGolf   Outrageous ball speed. Explosive distance. Introducing the all new X Hot driver: //bit.ly/VEwif8  pic.twitter.com/L0dagiXh

@CallawayGolf   Modern Warbird Sole & Forged Speed Frame Face Cup aim to deliver the hottest, most versatile fairway woods in golf. //bit.ly/ZgINnA

@CallawayGolf   And finally, introducing what our Tour Pros & industry insiders have been buzzing about - X Hot & X Hot Pro fairways: pic.twitter.com/OM9y0Yuq

Andres Gonzales
@Andres_Gonzales   Callaway just launched the X-HOT line today. I tried the driver and 3-wood and they are instantly in the bag. #xhotgoesfar

Odyssey Golf ‏
@odysseygolf   Game changing alignment technology is here. Introducing the #Versa by Odyssey: //bit.ly/ZXnAQT  pic.twitter.com/jXR7lM90

adidas Golf ‏
@adidasGolf   Introducing adizero. Golf Historians. Please Note Date and Time. Be one of the first to own at: //bit.ly/YXDwMT  pic.twitter.com/Eu5KuJXh

JANUARY 2
Odyssey Golf ‏

@odysseygolf  .@TwoGlovesGolf is back in action with his Backstryke Blade this week in Hawaii. Good luck, T2G! #HTOC pic.twitter.com/QoLA597j

Fujikura Composites ‏
@FujikuraOnTour   New toys for the PGA Tour players next week in Hawaii pic.twitter.com/PQgaGfvs

True Linkswear ‏
@TRUElinkswear   RyMo with his new gear at the range getting ready for Kapalua - Bit soggy out. //fb.me/1P6ytxsPt

Charlie Tour (TaylorMade) ‏
@CharlieTour   Newest @TaylorMadeGolf Tour Staffer John Huh's R1 Staff bag ready to roll this morning at Kapalua #HTOC #TaylorMade13 pic.twitter.com/yGO2ScpC

@CharlieTour   Johnson Wagner, who continued his new testing R1 driver on the range this morning. "That thing's money." #TaylorMade13

Jane Spicer ‏
@DaphnesCovers   I never know what I'll find in my office. This made me smile @bubbawatson. pic.twitter.com/qmALjzLb

Callaway Golf ‏
@CallawayGolf   Fully healthy and ready to roll with the Callaway crew. Welcome to the team, @GaryWoodland. pic.twitter.com/yJAN2Kzb

Simon Wilson ‏
@pgatourshaftrep   Here's my number...... pic.twitter.com/sDbGONH5

FootJoy Canada ‏
@FootJoyCA   Coming soon!!! pic.twitter.com/ZfOx1lVR

Billy Horschel ‏
@BillyHo_Golf   Just finished unpacking boxes filled with my RLX Spring gear! Lots of cool colors in the shirts! Going to be stylin' #RLX #Sharp #1apparel

Ping Golf ‏
@PingTour   We've revolutionized the putter. Again. Introducing #ScottsdaleTR putters featuring variable-depth grooves: //ow.ly/gtRVs

@PingTour   It's here! We are pleased to officially introduce the #G25 series //bit.ly/UklqD0  //yfrog.com/obmyxbwaj

Ping Tour Europe
@PINGTourEurope   Introducing #ScottsdaleTR putters, featuring adjustable-length shafts and variable-depth grooves: //ow.ly/gtRVs

Valentine Derrey ‏
@Val_Derrey   Love my new wedges @PingTour !!! pic.twitter.com/RM2Wla0y

Penfold Golf ‏
@penfoldgolf   The cornerstone of the Penfold collection and is inspired by AE Penfold himself is the James Cap //ow.ly/gtx5i

Rickie Fowler
@RickieFowlerPGA   Fresh new @cobragolf bag to start the year #AMPcell //instagr.am/p/UAEbQTwuxb/

Keegan Bradley
@Keegan_Bradley   Old school @TommyHilfiger pic of @davidtomsgolf. pic.twitter.com/IbEJWE5T

JANUARY 1
Ian Poulter ‏

@IanJamesPoulter   Quick re-grip of my ZL driver now packing my clubs for probably their last last tournament before I put some new irons and woods into play.

@IanJamesPoulter   My Old irons or shall I say Ryder Cup irons will be put in the Ryder Cup bag and go into my trophy cabinet. They need a rest. Duty was done.

@IanJamesPoulter   Moving clubs into new @Cobragolf bag. pic.twitter.com/P9piL36o

@IanJamesPoulter   Plenty of toys to get used to in 6 weeks off after Maui. pic.twitter.com/rf7WwrUg

Callaway Golf ‏
@CallawayGolf   New toy for @TwoGlovesGolf this week in Hawaii. //instagr.am/p/T9irAul7P2/

Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep   Tour Pure The other G Mc pounding his PX 6.5 pic.twitter.com/kwui6T6V

Chris Kirk ‏
@Chris_Kirk_  Getting all packed up and ready to hit the road. #BringIt //twitpic.com/brmpy5

@Chris_Kirk_  "@AngryYankee1 @Chris_Kirk_ You hitting their new X Forged irons? If so, impressions?" I am, best irons I have hit in a long time!

Charlie Tour (TaylorMade) ‏
@CharlieTour   This is what the "Tour truck" looks like for two weeks in Hawaii. So. Much. New. Gear. #TaylorMade13 //instagr.am/p/T9PkzkBC4b/

@CharlieTour   Good news, @DJohnsonPGA. I don't think you'll run out of gloves in Maui. Them some big ol' mitts. #HTOC #TaylorMade13 pic.twitter.com/oUcwq0e8

TaylorMade Golf ‏
@TaylorMadeGolf   New year. New lids. A sneak peek inside the locker room at Kapalua today as players gear up for @PGATOUR season. #HTOC //instagr.am/p/T9OOnySO4g/

Zach Johnson ‏
@ZachJohnsonPGA   3 new @VokeyWedges @Titleist for the 2013! New stamps. Will, Wyatt, and Abby Jane! I think it's a 90yd Wyatt? //lockerz.com/s/273842695

Nike Golf
@nikegolf   Nothin like swag. @kylestanleygolf & Nick Watney sporting the newest swoosh gear. #TeamNike //twitpic.com/brn7h4

‏@nikegolf   Stanley's crushing red. “@jonathanrwall: He said he picked up about 5 or 6 mph ball speed with the new VR_S Covert driver.”

‏@nikegolf   Swingin Covert for the cameras. @kylestanleygolf crushin drives today at Kapalua. #TeamNike //twitpic.com/broijw

‏@nikegolf   New year, new Method. Nick Watney sinkin putts with his Method on the greens at Kapalua. #TeamNike //twitpic.com/brnz22

Titleist
@Titleist   Looking good! Here's to more fairways & greens in 2013. #TeamTitleist RT @its_BDUB35: #TeamTitleist #913 pic.twitter.com/L6VEUODW

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   Happy New Year Z! RT “@ZachJohnsonPGA: 3 new @VokeyWedges for the 2013! New stamps. Will, Wyatt, and Abby Jane! //lockerz.com/s/273842695

Sligo Wear
@SLIGOWEAR   New @SLIGOWEAR #13A vibe belt. //instagr.am/p/T9C0lGCWkM/

Penfold Golf ‏
@penfoldgolf   ♦♥ Each Penfold Dual id gold ball box contains 12 balls in boxes of three //ow.ly/grHV4  ♣♠

True Linkswear
@TRUElinkswear   The 2013 TRUE linkswear Men's Golf Footwear line has launched - check it out! Yes, we have made our shoes even... //fb.me/zv0rGIX3

‏@TRUElinkswear   The 2013 TRUE linkswear Women's Golf Footwear line has launched too - Some new TRUEs for the ladies! The new TRUE... //fb.me/1eFIB0Fd6

DECEMBER 31
Vokey Wedges ‏

@VokeyWedges   In 2012, Vokey wedges were the most trusted wedge on global professional Tours. 115 global wins, 25 PGA Tour wins, 2 major championships.

Ben Crane
@bencranegolf   2012 coming to a close. Getting my clubs dialed for the 2013 @PGATOUR season. It's gonna be a big one! pic.twitter.com/0ufCnKUo

Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour   Want to see what @Charliebeljan 's bag looks like this week for Hyundai at #Kapalua? #1wood #588 #CLASSIC #DroppinBombs pic.twitter.com/eS7a7P1M

Natalie Gulbis ‏
@natalie_gulbis   Stacy Lewis and out playing golf with our carry bags //twitpic.com/br9fvg

Callaway Golf ‏
@CallawayGolf   New year brings big changes & fresh faces to our @PGATOUR Staff. Stay tuned for announcements over the next 10 days. pic.twitter.com/9kEHb0I0

Stuart Appleby ‏
@StuartAppleby   Santa was a bit late but this came to the door today... pic.twitter.com/vAHLXtFP

Wilson Golf ‏
@WilsonGolf   The D-100 family is giving you the shaft. (That's a good thing). #TheRightLight @truetempergolf @MatrixShafts

Penfold Golf ‏
@penfoldgolf   Have you tried our Blackheart 4 piece golfballs //ow.ly/grDDX  exceptional launch distance off the tee

Nike Golf Europe ‏
@NikeGolfEU   New year. New lineup. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/OfTreBXI

@NikeGolfEU   So are we #believeit "@NikeGolferStrad: Pretty pumped for the new club  pic.twitter.com/NbFxbXYE