Fujikura Unveils New Speeder NX Gold for Effortless Speed and Stability
CARLSBAD, CA – Fujikura, the industry leader in premium golf shaft innovation, has announced the launch of the new Speeder NX Gold, the next evolution in its renowned Speeder NX series.
Designed for players who demand effortless speed without sacrificing stability and control, Speeder NX Gold blends cutting-edge materials and advanced design technologies to deliver smooth, consistent power – swing after swing.
Built around the pursuit of refined speed, Speeder NX Gold introduces the latest integration of Variable Torque Core and new Dual-Helix Technology. The result is a shaft that feels incredibly stable during transition while unleashing faster ball speeds and tighter dispersion, engineered for the modern golfer who swings with intent.
Advanced Technologies for Modern Speed
Variable Torque Core (VTC)
An innovative structure within the core of the shaft that refines torsional stiffness in specific regions to enhance stability and improve directional consistency. VTC optimizes torque where it matters most for smooth, confidence-driven control.
Dual-Helix Bias Technology (DHX)
A breakthrough multi-bias construction that incorporates a secondary bias layer at a non-traditional orientation. DHX encourages faster energy transfer through impact, promoting more ball speed while maintaining the Speeder’s renowned feel and responsiveness.
enso® — Data-Driven Innovation
Developed using Fujikura’s proprietary enso® 3D motion capture system, Speeder NX Gold is the product of real-time player analytics and iterative testing. enso® insights continue to drive Fujikura’s shaft engineering breakthroughs, including the evolution of both VTC and DHX technologies.
Available through select Fujikura partners and charter dealers, Speeder NX Gold will be offered in the following profiles: 50-R, 50-SR, 50-S, 60-SR, 60-S, 60-X, 70-S, 70-X.
Speeder NX Gold will be available from November 19, with a full distribution rollout across Fujikura’s authorized global network.
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Full Swing Launches Skill Strike, an AI-Powered, Skill-Based Gaming Platform For Golf Simulator Play
CARLSBAD, CA – Full Swing, the industry leader in pioneering sports technology, has launched Skill Strike, a first-of-its-kind, skill-based, closest-to-the-pin competition for golf simulator play that allows users to pay an entry fee and win money.
Skill Strike users are not competing against the pros or other amateurs as they would in a typical closest-to-the-pin contest. Rather, they are simply competing against themselves and their algorithm-derived expected shot outcome. This new paradigm is an important distinction from the standard closest-to-the-pin contest that will always favor more consistent players. Skill Strike instantly rewards players’ great shots based on their unique skill level, making every swing an opportunity to win.
Skill Strike is powered by Evenplay’s patented AI technology, developed specifically for Full Swing’s industry-leading simulator platform. The software uses real-time data capture and AI machine learning to tailor Skill Strike’s closest-to-the-pin gameplay to each user’s individual skill level. This learning is then deployed to create skill-based challenges – namely a unique target size and distance for each shot attempt – based on the user’s dynamic, real-time shotmaking abilities. A series of concentric circles surround the hole, with more money awarded for shots that hit the inner rings, less for those that do not, and none for those that miss the target entirely.
New players start with free practice shots that help the AI learn their unique swing profile while earning bonus play money to try the real experience risk-free. Once the system understands a player’s abilities, every challenge is perfectly calibrated to their skill level. This means a beginner hitting their best shot has the same chance to win as a scratch golfer hitting theirs. Challenges begin at just $3 per shot and scale up to $20 as players build confidence. Every swing is an opportunity to outperform your personal baseline and win up to 8x the challenge fee. Players who make a hole-in-one will collect a standalone prize depending on distance. It’s golf the way it should be: every player competes on equal footing, every great swing pays, and winning is about playing your best, not being the best.
“We built our AI specifically to solve a problem that’s plagued golf gaming forever: how do you make it fair and fun for everyone?,” said Bryan O’Reilly, co-founder and CEO of Evenplay. “Full Swing’s precision tracking data gives us the perfect foundation to create truly personalized challenges. When paired with their state-of-the-art simulator experience, every player gets a real shot at winning, regardless of their handicap.”
Added Fierro: “In recent weeks, we’ve given several of Full Swing’s commercial partners a sneak preview of the technology. All have been impressed by Skill Strike’s seamless integration into the simulator gameplay experience and believe it’s going to create a significant new revenue stream for their businesses, as it will increase the frequency of customer visits and also the time they spend onsite.”
The skill-based gaming platform will be available on Full Swing simulators in all U.S. states except Alaska, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire and Virginia.
Full Swing’s launch of Skill Strike’s closest-to-the-pin competition is just the beginning, with several enhancements to come. They include the ability to play against friends during a round of simulator golf and overlaying the closest-to-the-pin competition on iconic par-3 holes from around the world.
Visit Full Swing / Skill Strike HERE
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort Announces Winter Stay-and-Play Packages
FRIPP ISLAND, SC – Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort – the Lowcountry’s premier island destination for families and friends – invites its guests to experience an exceptional new Winter Golf Package ideal for golfers who love to play year-round, while enjoying the island’s unmatched scenic beauty and newly refreshed amenities.
Starting at $440 per person for stays booked from Dec. 1, 2025 through Feb. 28, 2026, guests can enjoy a two-night stay, three rounds of golf, and full access to all the resort offers.
“We’re excited to offer our winter golf packages because we know golfers don’t want to shelve their game when the temperature drops,” said Michelle Groves, Marketing Director at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort. “With our bespoke winter golf package, guests can work on their swing and enjoy rounds on both of our championship courses, with ocean views and marshland backdrops in every season.”
Ocean Point Golf Links, which recently celebrated the first anniversary of its multi-million dollar renovation by the Dye Designs Group (DDG) now features reshaped bunkers, new tee boxes, and added dunes that enhance both playability and aesthetics. The routing of the course takes advantage of the stunning coastline of the island, earning its recognition as a top five golf course in South Carolina by GolfPass.
Following a round at Ocean Point, unwind at the newly reimagined OP Bar & Grille, a Fripp Island favorite. The redesigned space features a sleek bar design, expanded seating and a new TV wall – making it the perfect place to relax after a round of golf or catch a game to watch with friends and family.
Ocean Creek Golf Club, designed by PGA Champion, Davis Love III and Paul Cowley, offers a scenic par-71 layout weaving through saltwater marshes and lagoons. With five sets of tees, including junior- friendly options, Ocean Creek offers playability for all levels of golf.
Nestled just outside historic Beaufort, S.C., the Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort sits within a gated island community featuring more than three miles of uninterrupted coastline, 32 beach access walkways, two 18-hole golf courses, a 62-slip marina and numerous outdoor activities from kayaking to horseback riding.
Additional recognition for the island includes being named a top three “U.S. Island for a Fun-Filled Escape” by USA Today, an “Amazing Island Getaway” by Southern Living, and being featured among the “Best South Carolina Beaches for avoiding Crowds” by Livability.
Visit Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort HERE
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