The GolfWRX team is live from this year’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The “Show Stoppers” segment will highlight our favorite clubs, gear, and training aids at the show.

At the PGA Merchandise Show, golf companies show off their latest equipment on Tuesday at the PGA Demo Day at Orange County National, and at the PGA Show inside the Orange County Convention Center on Wednesday through Friday. Follow along as we bring you inside the ropes of this year’s events.

Lamkin UTx Golf Grips

Lamkin’s new UTx grips are made from three functional layers. The foundation is a vibration-dampening layer of ACE 3GEN, the middle layer is a moisture-wicking fabric weave and the outer layer is firmer to reduce torque.

The grips are responsive and tacky, and the moisture-wicking fabric does a great job of curbing slickness. They’re available now for $8.99 each in a variety of colors.

Click here to see photos of more new grips from the PGA Merchandise Show.

Oban Kiyoshi “Tour Limited” and Kiyoshi Gold

Oban’s Tour Limited shaft is made from exotic four-axis material from butt-to-tip. The construction also includes 46-ton pre-preg material, making it the most expensive shaft the company has ever manufactured. The bend profile is closest to Oban’s Kiyoshi Black, the company says. It’s available in March are will sell for about $465.

The Kiyoshi Gold is produced using MultiPlex Design Technology to effectively combine a firm butt section and a responsive mid and tip section. It offers a slightly higher launch and spin than the Kiyoshi Purple shaft, making it a good fit for today’s lower-spinning driver heads. It’s available now and sells for around $400.

Click here to see more shafts we spotted at the 2014 PGA Merchandise Show.

SNAG Golf

SNAG (Starting New At Golf) is a fun system of learning development that professionals can use to teach youth golfers and senior players alike. Golfer hit velcro tennis balls to velcro targets with plastic clubs that have oversized club heads. The “Coaching Kit” comes equipped with clubs, targets, training tools, balls, launch pads and an equipment carrier that are designed for 8-to-48-year-old learners.

Over 10,000 schools and 5,000 golf courses utilize SNAG as a training system and entertainment for their learners. The basic “Player Pak” is available in retail for $109, and additional products can be purchased.

Sunfish Golf Headcovers

Sunfish Golf Headcovers are hand-knit from natural New Zealand wool that have a simple design, various color options and a matching pom on top. Covers are offered for all fairway woods, hybrids and 460c-or-less driver heads.

All color options are available in three sizes, and custom logo embroidery is offered in each. Driver covers are sold for $29.993, and fairway wood/hybrid covers are sold for $24.99 each.

The GolfBoard

The GolfBoard is an innovative way to transport golf clubs around the course that compares more to skateboarding, surfing or snowboarding than driving a cart. Combining extreme sports with the world of golf is not only fun, but functional, the company says.

Speed is controlled with a wireless electric remote, while the golfer controls the steering. Golf Board’s dimensions are 50-inches long, 20-inches wide and 10-inches tall, which allows it to easily fit into the trunk of your car. The cart has 4-wheel drive and posi-traction, and is supported by tires that measure 3.5-inches wide and 9-inches stall. A 48-volt lithium battery pack is built into the bottom of the board, and can be recharged in 1.5 hours.

Tour Striker Smart Ball

Insert the Tour Striker “Smart Ball” between your forearms and swing. The device encourages golfers to keep their arms and body working together. It also easily inflates and deflates to allow it to be packed in a golf bag.

Lastly, golfers can optionally attach it to a brace so the ball doesn’t fall to the ground if it were to be release it during the swing. Price and availability is yet to be announced.

TaylorMade 2014 Tour Preferred Wedges

It’s been two years since TaylorMade released a new wedge, but now what we know what they were working on. The 2014 Tour Preferred wedges might be the company’s best-looking wedges to date.

The 304 stainless steel wedges have a raw finish, and a micro-milled face texture that creates more friction at impact for enhanced spin around the greens. They’re available in TaylorMade’s standard sole in lofts of 50 and 52 degrees, but the 54, 56, 58 and 60-degree wedges give golfers a choice of two different soles. Golfers can opt for either the standard sole or the ATV sole, which is substantially narrower than the original ATV sole design for more versatility.

They’re available April 15 for $129 each with KBS Tour’s Tour-V shafts. Click here to see photos of TaylorMade’s new equipment at the PGA Merchandise Show. 

Scotty Cameron 2014 “Select” and GoLo Putters

Scotty Cameron’s new Select putters are what the putter maker calls “a refresh, not a re-do.” The line includes the usual Newport, Newport 2 and Newport 2.5 models, which Cameron said received small tweaks for 2014. But the mallets in the line are a departure from what Cameron putter fans are used to, with aluminum sole plates that project through their flanges to create a crosshairs-like alignment aid.

According to Cameron, the anodized-aluminum sole plates used in the Squareback, Fastback, GoLo 7, GoLo S5 and GoLo 3 save approximately 30 grams of weight from their designs. That weight was used to thicken the faces and cavities of the putters, improving sound and feel.

The putters will be available on April 18 for $349. Click here to see more photos of the new putters. 

TaylorMade 2014 Tour Preferred Golf Balls

TaylorMade’s new Tour Preferred golf balls include a 4-piece “Tour Preferred” and 5-piece “Tour Preferred X.” According to TaylorMade, the Tour Preferred X is similar to last year’s “Lethal” ball, but it feels softer and spins more around the greens.

The Tour Preferred has a similar feel to the Tour Preferred X, but it is designed to offer more spin on long- and mid-iron shots. They’re available now for $46.99 per dozen.

Click here to see photos of TaylorMade’s new equipment at the PGA Merchandise Show.