One of the best things about the game of golf is the cocktail waitresses its traditions, and that includes old-school equipment. MacKenzie Walker Golf Bags ($675-$735) are a great, if expensive, example. Handcrafted in Portland using the best full grain leather, components, stainless steel, and brass hardware available, these walking... [More]

Find yourself spending a lot of time in the tall stuff? Be sure you're equipped with a proper ball-removal tool (sounds horrific) like these Adams Idea Hybrid Golf Clubs ($120-$200). Available in three models — the Pro Black for skilled players, the a7 for average players, and the a7OS for... [More]

The Winter Olympics might be over, but hockey season is still in full swing, so protect your noggin from pucks, bumps, and the hardened fists of opposing enforcers with the Easton S19 Z-Shock Hockey Helmet ($170). Made using a patented manufacturing process that combines polycarbonate micro-shells with Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)... [More]

Sporting a design that references the 1950 World Cup match versus England — who we'll be facing again on June 12th as part of Group C play — the Nike U.S. Soccer 2010 World Cup Jersey ($70) lets you get in the G-G-GOAAAL mood a bit early. In addition to... [More]

Expanding on the company's tour-ready series of Prestige racquets, the Head Youtek Prestige Pro ($200-$225) is at your command. The Pro is based around d3o, a "smart material" that changes its properties — including stiffness — based on that particular shot, and also features a stiffer frame with Teflon grommets,... [More]

If you find yourself in the enviable position of having copious amounts of fresh powder and enough time to go enjoy it, check out the Ride Slackcountry Snowboard ($700). Designed to keep you gliding in even the heaviest of snow, the Slacksountry features a HighRize rocker and specific sidecut for... [More]

When TaylorMade's R9 460 driver debuted, a lot of people were left wondering why the company's breakthrough Movable Weight Technology didn't appear on the gargantuan club — as it turns out, the company couldn't cut enough weight out of the 460cc head to allow both its MWT and Flight Control... [More]

What better way to celebrate the kickoff of the NFL Playoffs this weekend than with a game of pigskin with the boys? Leatherhead Footballs ($100-$120) can enhance that experience by offering handmade touches that no mass-produced ball can match, such as a slightly smaller-than-official size for enhanced grip, a vintage... [More]

Based on NB's original MT580 sneaker, the New Balance 686 Snow Boot ($300) is an advanced snowboard boot with the fit of a sneaker. Features include the BOA Focus lacing system, a full-grain leather upper, Recco advanced avalance resuce technology, the Rollbar stability posting system, an Abzorb cushioned foam footbed,... [More]

Offering personalized online fitness tracking and electronic helper gadgets to bridge the real world/online gap, the Adidas miCoach system ($70-$140) is like a more advanced Nike+ system. Simply plug in your fitness goals at the MiCoach website, and sync up either the MiCoach Pacer — which offers an audio feedback... [More]

Like real metal drivers did in golf, the Brodmann Blades ($100) are set to turn the world of table tennis on its ear. By moving the front and back of the paddle away from each other and removing the grip altogether, the Blades are able to offer a glove-like fit,... [More]

If you're looking for some snowboarding boots with some non-spaceman style, check out the Head Louis Boot ($300). Two models are available — the standard Louis and the Louis Boa Focus with a more technical lacing system — and feature Head's Pro Lite Liner, Explorer Sole, and Sherpa Strap.... [More]

Now that the soccer gods have thrown the U.S. team a bone, it's time to get excited about next summer. Start practicing your celebrations early with the Adidas Jabulani Ball ($150), the official match ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Built with only eight thermally bonded 3-D panels, the... [More]

Because you're really no better in the slush than you are in the sun, pick up a pair of Nike's All Weather Golf Gloves ($24/pair). They'll help you keep ahold of your clubs no matter what the conditions thanks to synthetic microfiber palms that thrive in bad weather.... [More]

Whether you're climbing an actual mountainside or a slick indoor wall in the city, Five Ten Coyote Rock Shoes ($90) have you covered. These low-cut climbers feature a slip-lasted design, ultra-sticky Stealth C4 rubber outsoles for maximum grip and durability, full-wrap rands and deep heel cups for added traction, and... [More]