Equipment
Lamkin unveils new ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grips
Lamkin has launched two new additions to their new ST (Smooth Tack) family—the ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate, as well as adding Calibrate Technology to their Sonar line.
New for 2020, Lamkin is introducing Calibrate Technology to their ST family, and the ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grip features the most prominent reminder spine of any grip ever produced by the brand which bids to help optimize hand placement, club face awareness, control and feel.

The latest additions to the ST family, the ST+2 Hybrid and ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate grip feature the brand’s new “Smooth Tack” material—a special formulation of the company’s Genesis Material, which contains a smooth, tacky surface and increased durability
On both new models, each grip incorporates two distinct zones. The upper of each grip features an infused cord designed to provide enhanced traction for the anchoring hand, while the tacky lower section aims to provide control and stability to the guiding hand. The midsized-plus profile (plus 2) has a reduced taper designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of players.

In addition to the ST family, Lamkin will also be adding Calibrate Technology to its Sonar family with the Sonar+ Wrap Calibrate and Sonar+ Tour Calibrate.
The Sonar+ Wrap Calibrate is the first wrap grip to incorporate reminder technology. In addition to Calibrate Technology, the grip features the brand’s Genesis Material and Fingerprint Technology – designed to add a consistent micro-texture surface pattern for slip-resistant control and omni-directional traction.

The Sonar+ Tour Calibrate also includes Lamkin’s Genesis Material and Fingerprint Technology and is aimed at golfers with higher swing speeds, and features a plus-size taper shape.

Speaking on the new additions, Bob Lamkin, CEO of Lamkin Grips stated
“2020 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in our 95-year history, as we’re introducing breakthroughs both in material and design innovation. Genesis Material has been a complete gamechanger for us and the addition of Smooth Tack further exemplifies how the materials used in a golf grip can be engineered to impact performance, confidence and the lifespan of the product.
“With Calibrate we saw an opportunity to vastly improve the reminder / ribbed grip category, and it is without doubt a substantial advancement over what is currently on the market not only in performance but also in ease of installation.”
The new additions will be available at retail and LamkinGrips.com nationwide beginning February 2020.
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

MT
Jan 19, 2020 at 1:11 am
Reminder technology? Grips 20 years ago and longer were available with ribs on the underside.
They kind of lost favor and coming back with a new marketing tactic.
Dave Meyers
Jan 15, 2020 at 6:21 pm
The two tone grips don’t look right. The UTx from a couple years back was best looking and performing grips ever. Back to the drawing board Lamkin.
Matt A
Jan 15, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Dear Lamkin, Please offer more than Black, Gray and funky green/yellow
DB
Jan 15, 2020 at 1:21 pm
These look great. I have switched over to all Lamkin. Great durability and reasonable prices.