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JOOLA’s HC-40 was announced as the official ball of DUPR; a ball page belongs in the issue because clubs feel consistency before they feel branding.

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Food and drink can extend a club experience, but they should not quietly become the only way to belong.

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Testing open-graded friction courses and micro-sloped acrylics that shed rainwater in minutes.

Equipment Lab2 min read

Field report and municipal analysis on Jericho Sailing Centre in Metro Vancouver.

Equipment Lab2 min read

Testing polyurethane dry-feel overgrips, chalk resins, and wrist sweatbands during 4-hour Florida summer sessions.

Equipment Lab2 min read

Why standard outdoor balls crack below 40°F on Chicago asphalt.

Equipment Lab2 min read

Field report on Chicago R&D Field Desk in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).

Equipment Lab2 min read

Field report on Montrose Beach Courts in Chicago, Illinois (Chicagoland).

Equipment Lab2 min read

Field report on Phoenix R&D Desk in Phoenix, Arizona (Greater Phoenix).

Equipment Lab2 min read

Ceiling baffles and wall panels in converted warehouses.

Equipment Lab2 min read

Field report on Austin Materials Lab in Austin, Texas (Travis County).