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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Benefits of Camel Milk: Low Allergen Alternative to Dairy

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The benefits of camel milk for allergies autoimmune disease autism and diabetes

Several weeks ago my husband, baby and I were at a conference, and during one of the breaks, I noticed they had camel milk as one of the refreshments on hand (along with water, coffee, kombucha, and paleo snacks).

I was slightly taken aback, as I can count on one hand the number of actual camels I’ve seen in my lifetime (only at the zoo), and the thought of drinking camel milk had never crossed my mind before seeing the bottles they had at the refreshment stand that day.

So of course, I had to research it to find out about any potential health benefits. And what I found out is VERY interesting!

Camel milk is unique in its potential ability to help with allergies and autism, to mitigate autoimmune disease and diabetes and for heart and immune health. It has even been used around the world as a supplement to breastmilk!

Sound crazy?

I thought so too, but it turns out that the milk from a camel is an entirely different animal (pun intended) than milk from a cow or a goat.

Here’s why:

Cows, goats and other similar animals are hoofed animals. Camels have toes (only two, made of a single bone) and both their foot structure and the proteins in their milk are dramatically different than milk from hoofed animals.

To make things slightly more confusing, camels ruminate but are not considered ruminants. As unique as camels are, their milk is even more so.

What Makes Camel Milk Different?

I started researching this and was absolutely fascinated by the research on camel milk and how it is different from other types of milk.

Protein Structure

For one thing, camel milk does not contain the same proteins that people are often allergic to in cow’s milk. It does not contain A1 casein and lactoglobulin and is usually well tolerated by those with dairy allergies.

Gram for gram, it has about the same amount of protein and carbohydrates as regular cows milk, but impacts blood sugar differently.

Fat Content

This is one area where camel and cow milk differ greatly. Camels produce milk that is naturally low in fat (only 2-3%).

Also unlike cow milk, the fats produced by camels in their milk are completely homogenized naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids. This means that camel milk can be frozen and thawed without changing consistency. It also will not curdle or clot like cows milk.

Unique Properties

  • Camels produce a very unique milk that has some rare beneficial properties. For one thing, it is high in potent immunoglobulins, powerful immune-boosting substances. The immunoglobulins in camel milk are smaller than human immunoglobulins and can more easily pass into tissues in the body.
  • Researchers still don’t completely understand why, but these tiny immunoglobulins may be the reason for camel milk’s popularity in helping lessen problems like autoimmune disease, allergies and even autism.
  • This milk is also high in insulin, which improves its absorption and makes it suitable for diabetics.
  • Research has also found protective proteins in camel’s milk that may be antiviral, anti fungal and antibacterial.
  • Though it isn’t a spectacular source, it also contains much more iron and vitamin c than cow’s milk.

Similar to Human Breastmilk

Camel milk is nutritionally more similar to human breastmilk than to regular dairy milk. For this reason, it has been used around the world as a supplement or replacement for breast milk in cases when mom was unable to nurse or baby needed extra milk.

Better for the Environment

Consider the natural habitat of camels. They survive with relatively little water and plant life for long periods of time. For this reason, camels need much less grazing area and can produce milk with a lower environmental impact.

Long History of Use

While the idea of drinking milk from a camel may seem strange to those of us who grew up in the west, cultures around the world have consumed it for thousands of years.

Camels are important to various cultures, especially in the middle east, for their ability to survive and even travel long distances with very little water. Camels can thrive even in areas where horses and cows would have trouble surviving at all.

Benefits of Camel Milk

These unique properties of camels make their milk beneficial to humans in several ways. In researching, I was amazed at the initial studies and anecdotal reports from people who had seen near miraculous recoveries with camel milk.

Help for Diabetes

Studies show that camel’s milk may be very beneficial for those with diabetes. Unlike other milks, it shouldn’t cause a rise in blood sugar, but the benefits extend beyond that. In fact, some researchers are even using this milk to reduce the amount of insulin needed:

Camel milk has been shown, said the review’s senior author, Dr Uma S Dubey, of BITS Pilani’s Rajasthan campus, to be effective in reducing the level of glycosylated or glycated haemoglobin in the blood. This is haemoglobin to which glucose is attached, and is typically found at high levels in people with diabetes. Camel milk can therefore be used to reduce the dose of insulin that diabetes patients require.

The same review article, published in the Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, entitled Therapeutic Potential of Camel Milk, by researchers from India’s Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, notes that there are also much lower rates of diabetes in areas where camel milk is a staple.

Another 2005 study out of India looked at camel dairy and its effects on Type 1 diabetes. This study found that regular consumption of camel milk reduced the amount of insulin needed and improved long-term blood sugar control.

Immune Boost

Camel’s milk contains many of the same immune-protecting substances as human milk. It can be an effective supplement to breastmilk for this reason.

It contains high levels of immunoglobulin A and beneficial enzymes like lysozyme and lactoperoxidase, which are helpful to the body in fighting infection.

Alleviate Allergies

Perhaps the most notable potential benefit of this unique milk is its effect in those with allergies.

Not only is it considered a good dairy alternative for allergic individuals, but there is some research indicating that it may actually help reverse allergies.

Surprised? I was too:

As I mentioned, this milk lacks A1 casein and lactoglobulin present in cow’s milk that often cause allergic reactions. There have also been studies showing that camel milk may even reduce allergies due to its immune benefits.

In fact, one 2005 study in the Journal of the Israel Medical Association investigated the effects of camel milk on children with severe allergies who didn’t respond to other treatments. Researchers had these children consume camel milk under the care of their medical team. They observed the results, which were even more astounding than expected.

Amazingly, all of the children recovered from their allergies according to the reports in the study. Additional study is needed, but the researchers in that study claimed that camel milk was more effective than medical treatments in those particular cases with no observed side effects.

This shows a tremendous potential as a hope for those struggling with life threatening allergies.

Heart and Blood Health

The monounsaturated fats (especially oleic acid) present in camel milk give it some of the same benefits as olive oil. It also contains A2 beta casein, which is different than the A1 casein found in most dairy milk. (A2 casein is present in goat milk as well, which is why some people who cannot handle cow dairy can handle goat based products.)

The A2 beta casein in camel milk may be partially responsible for the heart and immune protective effects. From Live Science:

A1 beta casein is broken down into an opioid-like peptide called beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7). BCM-7 has been shown to suppress the immune system, cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and contribute to arterial plague formation, according to Lori Chong, a registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. . “It has been implicated in the development of Type 1 diabetes — probably related to its immune suppression and role in GI tract inflammation.”

Other research indicates that the unique fatty acid profile in milk from camels is more beneficial to the heart and to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Autism Connection

There is a great deal of anecdotal evidence and stories from people who have used camel dairy in cases of autism.

This article delves into the potential ways that camel dairy products may help against autism. In short, some researchers believe that autism is similar to autoimmune disease in that the body attacks its own healthy cells.

Whatever the cause, there are many anecdotal accounts of recovery and entire online groups dedicated to its use.

“Dr. Jodie Dashore, a mom and doctor, heard about the milk from Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, a highly regarded neurobiologist who treated her son Brian’s autism. In 2011, when Brian started consuming camel milk, his motor tics initially became three or four times worse—a “healing crisis,” Dashore says, as the milk killed off harmful bacteria. But after two weeks, they started to drop off. The milk also seemed to clear up a host of Brian’s other maladies, from hives to mobility difficulties, caused by an autoimmune disorder (most autism patients have other simultaneous ailments according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). It also eased Brian’s digestive pains and helped him gain weight, common issues in autistic children.

Other reports are equally amazing. A 2005 study in the International Journal of Human Development watched autistic patients who started consuming camel dairy instead of cow dairy and found:

  • A 4-year old girl noticed a complete disappearance of autism symptoms in 40 days
  • A 15-year old boy noticed recovery after only a month
  • Multiple other patients were noticeably better after only two weeks

Of course, much more research is needed to understand the way that camel dairy products may help with autism, but the initial evidence is definitely encouraging.

Autoimmune Disease Help

As mentioned, there are researchers that believe that autism is similar to autoimmune disease. This connection may also be why some people have seen improvement from autoimmunity with camel milk.

It is generally understood that autoimmune disease is a scenario in which the immune system mistakenly attacks part of the body, thinking that healthy cells are foreign or harmful antigens. Conventional treatments for autoimmune disease often include immune-suppressing drugs that have substantial side effects.

Camel dairy, on the other hand, contains those potent but tiny immunoglobulins that may penetrate cells and help improve the immune system while targeting only harmful antigens.

In fact, Dr. Reuven Yagil, an Israeli physiology professor who is considered an expert on Camel milk and its benefits, explains that in his years of research he has seen patients control or even reverse autoimmune disease with camel milk.

On a personal note, this was how I found research on the benefits of camel milk and I am personally testing it for my own Hashimotos (I’ll update with results).

Risks and Dangers of Camel Milk?

Often, something that seems too good to be true really is. In this case, I’m yet to find the downside. As I said, more research is needed, but I couldn’t find any downsides of drinking this unusual milk.

In fact, I didn’t find any cases of allergic reactions or harmful side effects. In my limited personal testing I haven’t noticed any negative effects, even though I often react to regular dairy.

The one downside, unfortunately, is the price. As you may imagine, camel dairies are not very popular in this part of the world, and limited access means higher cost.

Where to Get Camel Milk

You won’t find camel milk on the dairy aisle of a regular grocery store. Some health food stores are starting to carry it, but it can be difficult to find a good source.

Since this milk is not from a hoofed animal, it isn’t regulated by the same laws, and it is available online and can be shipped in many places.

The best (and least expensive) source I’ve found for camel milk is the Desert Farms brand that is available for shipping anywhere in the continental US. In fact, after researching camel milk and where to purchase it, I negotiated a 15% discount from them (code: MAMACAMEL) and am personally testing this for my own autoimmune disease. A friend is also testing for her child with severe allergies.

Camel Milk: Bottom Line

This “new” milk to us in the western world has been used for thousands of years in other parts of the world. Camels are unique animals and even more unique milk that may have benefits for diabetics, autistic patients, those with autoimmune disease and in immune health.

I was also unable to find any negative side effects of camel milk (other than the price) and am willing to become my own guinea pig to test its benefits (or lack thereof).

Your turn! Have you ever heard of camel milk? Grossed out or intrigued?

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W|A|M RANKINGS: PGA Championship Edition

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The final Major of the season provides another opportunity to put the Woodstock Analytics Machine to the test.

Before we get to this week's predictions, let's take a look at how our predictions fared last time around.

W|A|M vs. The Open

For the Open Championship, the WAM ("The Machine") highlighted five players who could leave Royal Troon with the title of Champion Golfer of the Year. All five of those players made the cut, and Henrik Stenson (The Machine's #5) won the tournament. Phil Mickelson, who finished a strong second at Troon, was #10 in the WAM Rankings.

Let's take a look at how the WAM Rankings compared to the full list of Top 10 finishers at The Open Championship.

Here are some additional WAM highlights from the Open Championship:

  • Predicted 71 of the 81 players to make the cut
  • Had the player ranked within ten places of where they finished on the leaderboard 33 times (ex. Lee Westwood was T43 at Troon and was 49 on our list)
  • Only 1 player from WAM’s Top 10 missed the cut (former Open Champ Louis Oosthuizen)

That's a solid showing for sure, so we're turning the machine loose for this week’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol.

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About Our Analytics

The algorithm is structured the same way as last time, but as we mentioned ahead of The Open, the machine does adapt to the location of the tournament (among other variables). Here's a brief rundown of how The Machine arrives at its rankings.

  • Stats Ranking - First we consider the obvious stuff. We generate a rating based on Strokes Gained Putting, Driving Distance, Sand Save Percentage and several other PGA Tour statistics.
  • Past Play - While the stats are important, trends show that a golfer is more likely to play well when he's in good form. We also consider whether or not the course suits a given player’s style and eye. This ranking is based on past performances from similar courses.
    *For example, Congressional - the venue of the 2011 U.S. Open - is similar to Baltusrol because of the penalizing fairway bunkering that is able to be avoided with sheer length. Any player who can carry the ball 300 plus yards will find the driving area to be slightly wider.
  • Proprietary Analytics - The final part of the algorithm is entirely proprietary. It's the secret that brings this all together, and sorry, we're not sharing.

Top 5 for the PGA Championship

We've plugged in the numbers for the field into the machine. Based on its calculations, here are the golfers most likely to win the 2016 PGA Championship:

Jason Day

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The defending PGA Champion and current World #1 would is nearly a no-brainer even without WAM’s expertise. Above and beyond that, the Australian’s putting stats and monster carry numbers make him the favorite. His average finish of 13th in Majors this year adds further credibility to an already impressive resume. Day would love to beat his peers in the final major of the year to retain both his Wanamaker Trophy and his #1 Official World Golf Ranking.

Adam Scott

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Scott sits only a spot away from where he sat for WAM’s ranking at Troon, and after a 43rd place finish at the Open the Aussie will look to rebound. Fortunately for Scott, his ball striking numbers from 175-225 yards are the best on tour. Baltusrol will test the player’s long iron game, and if the former major champion gets in contention he has the past experience to manage the pressure.

Charl Schwartzel

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The former Masters champion seems to have fallen off a lot of golf fans’ radars, but Schwartzel has shown promise as of late. He ranks in the Top 5 of our Stats Ranking thanks to high finishes in Proximity to the Hole from 175-225 yards, Driving Distance, and Strokes Gained on Approach. A recent string of good play combined with above average finishes in the Majors in 2016 make Schwartzel a solid contender.

Matt Kuchar

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Kuchar made some big numbers at Troon that hurt his chance at hoisting the Claret Jug. Because of his tee times during the tournament, he also saw the worst weather Scotland had to offer. The weather in New Jersey looks more promising, so look for Kuchar to be there come Sunday. He did just record a T-9 finish at the RBC Canadian Open, and the warm temperatures expected at Baltusrol could help his below-average driving distance just enough to push him to the top.

Rory McIlroy

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The decimation of the field that was Congressional (the course WAM rates as most similar to Baltusrol) in 2011 could very well repeat itself this week. The Irish phenom sits fourth in our Stats Ranking thanks to his large carry distance and his obscene birdie conversion rate from 175-200 yards. On a golf course where WAM calculates those stats to be the most important, McIlroy is sure to be dangerous. With five top 5’s in his last seven starts, McIlroy is showing the form needed to return to his Major winning ways.

Dark Horse Picks

Our dark horses are players that the Machine predicts will over-perform relative to his Official World Golf Ranking. Here are the Top 3 choices.

Jim Furyk

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The now 46 year-old is a former major champion that has had his share of Major Championship heartbreak over the last five years. On a long tight course lined with bunkers, a player like Furyk who has good numbers scrambling from greenside bunkers, top numbers on tour in Proximity to the Hole from fairway bunkers, and an above average Birdie Conversion Percentage from 175-200 yards is likely to shine. He is also coming off a 13th place finish in Canada last weekend, so his game is in good-enough shape to factor.

Kevin Na

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The second short hitter to make the list Na actually ranks 10th on Tour in Average Finish in the first three Majors of the year. While Baltusrol’s lower course is not similar to the other three Major venues, the pressures of Major Championship golf are the same everywhere, so his past success should mean only positive things. Na’s only red flags are in Driving Distance (which is fine as long as he hits it straight and plays well from 175-225 yards) and his Sand Save Percentage. Fortunately he ranks 9th on Tour in Strokes Gained on Approach, and is above average in all stats from 175-225 yards. Look for the fidgety Na to conquer his tick and contend come Sunday afternoon.

Tyrrell Hatton

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Coming off a 5th place finish at Troon and a solo 2nd the week before at the Scottish Open, the Englishmen is undoubtedly in form. A below average Sand Save Percentage is really his only drawback. His T7 at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship - the European Tour’s flagship event - shows Hatton can play a course similar to Baltusrol.

The Top 50

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A Shift To The Center: Cleveland RTX-3 Wedges

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On the list of things that give golfers a nervous stomach, picking the right wedge is up there with adjusting the weights on an M1 and telling the wife you’re planning to golf both Saturday and Sunday.

Are you a digger, a picker, a driver or a plucker? Do you need a K grind, M Grind, or an S grind? A Mack Daddy or a PMP? And what kind sorcery is needed to figure out your bounce combinations?

Cleveland is trying to simplify your decision.

Fighting for Its Share

Within the wedge market, Titleist's Vokey brand is a strong number one, while Cleveland and Callaway are currently fighting for second. Callaway leads in dollars despite the fact Cleveland sells more units (a good chunk of Cleveland's wedge sales are for less than $100 a pop). The brand itself has been in decline since its HiBore heyday, and the purchase by Dunlop Sports (parent of Srixon) for a relative song in late 2007 has done little to stem the tide.

Last season Dunlop transformed Cleveland into a short game putter-and-wedge specialty brand. The efficacy of the change is open for debate (the exclusive short game focus is reportedly being reconsidered), but Cleveland remains a force in wedges.

With this week’s announcement of the new-for-2017 RTX-3 wedge series, Cleveland is hoping to be front and center for something other than just LeBron’s victory parade and the RNC.

RTX-3: Gravity, Grinds & Grooves

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The new RTX-3 (Cleveland is dropping the 588 branding) brings three new evolutions/innovations to the party, all with the goal of helping you get the ball closer to the hole.

They are, in no particular order:

  • Feel Balancing Technology
  • New V-Sole grinds
  • A new Rotex face

Feel Balancing Technology

Feel Balancing Technology is Cleveland-speak for moving the center of gravity away from the heel and more towards the center of the clubface.

“We did a lot of player impact testing,” says Pat Ripp, Senior Research Engineer for Cleveland/Srixon. “We found players impact the ball more towards to toe as you go up in handicap. We wanted to shift the weight, the sweet spot, closer to where golfers actually hit the ball while still creating a traditional looking wedge.”

Moving a wedge’s center of gravity away from the heel and towards to the center of the clubface isn’t a new idea (Edel has been talking about it for years), but it is new for Cleveland.

To affect that change, Cleveland shortened the hosel by 10 millimeters which saved 7 grams. A mini-cavity inside the hosel saves 2 more grams. 9 grams doesn't sound like much, but it’s enough to slide the CG about 6 millimeters closer to the center of the face.

Cleveland’s technical bulletin shows that the CG of Cleveland's previous generation (2015) RTX 2.0 is closer to the heel than any of the major wedge players. The new RTX-3 CG, however, is significantly closer to center; closer than both Vokey and Callaway.

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Moving the CG closer to the center does what you’d think: improved feel with higher ball speeds on center hits compared to traditional heel-biased CG wedges, and about 6% less ball speed loss on toe hits, according to Cleveland. Traditional wedges perform better on heel impact, as you’d expect, but only slightly.

Sole Men

Also new in the RTX-3 is Cleveland’s redesigned V Sole. The V Sole and its variations aren’t particularly revolutionary, but the RTX-3 version has most definitely evolved from its predecessor in terms of both sole thickness, angles and bounce.

“A lot of tour testing went into designing these specific soles,” says Ripp. “From the geometry of the V to the leading edge and trailing edge grinds and all the transition stuff – we had an awful lot of tour validation.”

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Cleveland’s 3 Dot bounce system remains: 1 Dot for low bounce, 2 for medium and 3 for high. What’s new is Cleveland has narrowed all three sole grinds compared to RTX 2.0, and has moved the peak of the V in relation to the leading edge in each of the 3 bounce offerings. Ripp says the new configurations improve turf interaction while reducing club head speed loss through impact.

“You want bounce so you don’t get yourself stuck in the dirt," says Ripp. "But how much? Is your swing steep or shallow? What about shaft lean? Are you compressing the ball with  hands ahead of the ball and removing bounce at impact? You’ll need more bounce to get that club in and out of the turf. If you release the club early and kind of pick the ball, you’re adding bounce, you might be a 1 Dot player and don't need much trailing edge bounce."

Here’s a rundown of the new V Sole Grinds:

  • V-LG is low bounce for tight, firm conditions and golfers with a shallow Angle of Attack.
  • V-MG is mid bounce, with the V-transition in the middle of the sole for maximum versatility.
  • V-FG is a full sole with a little trailing edge relief, but for soft, wet conditions and golfers with a steep AoA.

 

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“Bounce is your friend,” says Brian Schelke, Senior Golf Club Product Manager for Cleveland/Srixon, “but only to the extent that you’re not sacrificing versatility. Anyone can blindly add bounce to a wedge and it’ll get through the turf quicker. But when you try to open it up and hit different shots? That's when performance completely goes away.”

Sifting through the matrix of FG’s, LG’s and MG’s can be overwhelming, but Cleveland says its Golf Wedge Analyzer can help. Co-designed with Swingbyte, the Wedge Analyzer helps fitters get golfers into the right stuff right away, even if they’re hitting off a mat.

“It’s hard to tell how steep you are and what sole you’ll need in those conditions,” says Schelke. “You can’t see turf interaction, you can’t see a divot, so it’s really a shot in the dark. The Wedge Analyzer measures attack angle, shaft lean at impact and some other delivery metrics. Based on all the testing we’ve done it’ll fit you into a 1, 2 or 3 Dot for each wedge in your bag.”

Spin City

When the USGA changed groove rules several years ago, it was to put limits on spin. The unintended (or perhaps intended) consequence for manufacturers was that it created a significant roadblock to any breakthrough spin technology.

So what’s an OEM to do? Well, for starters, Cleveland is making the RTX-3’s Zip Grooves a wee bit deeper and a wee bit narrower for a little more bite, especially from the rough.

Cleveland Rotex 3.0 Wedge grooves

“There are a few different parameters you can play around with within the rules,” says Ripp. “One of the main ones is edge deviation – the relationship between your radius and wall angle. We think we’ve maxed that out – but for this generation we’ve narrowed the width slightly to get a few extra grooves on the face to generate a little more spin when it’s wet, or when you’re in the rough.”

You’ll also notice more aggressive, 2-pass micro-milling on the RTX-3 face that’s actually loft specific. The milling on the lower-lofted wedges is oriented toward the leading edge for better friction on full shots. The higher lofted wedges have different milling, oriented toward the toe.

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“We call that our ‘frown-faced’ milling pattern," says Ripp. "It helps when you open up the clubface on higher lofted wedges and swing across the ball. You’re still getting directional friction, creating a little extra spin.”

Nights In Black Satin

The RTX-3 is available in the traditional Tour Satin finish, along with Black Satin and a new Tour Raw. With black satin, the first question anyone has is about durability. Cleveland isn’t saying how or why – it’s a secret – but they do claim that even after 50 bunker shots the sole will still look almost brand new.

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Tour Raw is just that, a completely raw non-finish. The brownish-bronze color is the way it looks right after heat treatment. It's then dipped in oil and wrapped in plastic for retail, ready to rust when you put it into play.

The new RTX-3 wedges will be available in lofts ranging from 46 to 64 degrees, in Tour Satin, Black Satin and Tour Raw. The 46 through 52 are available in the V-MG (or 2 dot) bounce only, as are the 62- and 64-degree models. The 54 through 60 are available in all three bounce configurations.

The True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge flex shaft is standard, as is the Cleveland Blue Cap grip by Lamkin.

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The RTX-3 also comes in a cavity back version (larger head, more forgiving), in Tour Satin only. Lofts range from 46 to 60 degrees, with the 46 through 52 available only in the V-MG (2 dot) bounce. The 54 through 60 are available in all three bounces.

Standard shafts include the DG Wedge flex and Cleveland’s Rotex Precision Graphite shaft in Wedge flex.

The cavity back wedge is also available for ladies, 48 through 60 degrees with the Women’s Action Ultralite 50 wedge flex shaft standard.

The RTX-3 line are priced at $129.99 and will be in stores September 16th.



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