If you happen to've ever dreamed of sinking a putt like Blissful Gilmore, now's your likelihood — slap shot and all.
To rejoice the upcoming launch of Blissful Gilmore 2, Callaway's Odyssey Golf is giving followers what they've been ready practically three a long time for: a real-life model of Blissful's signature hockey stick putter. Sure, the identical one Adam Sandler's character used to out-putt Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) and win the Tour Championship within the 1996 golf comedy basic is lastly hitting shops — however solely in restricted portions.
Blissful Gilmore 2, which arrives on Netflix July 25, brings Sandler again because the lovable, rage-prone hockey participant turned unlikely golf hero.
Whereas plot particulars are nonetheless underneath wraps, the sequel is anticipated to reunite acquainted faces — together with McDonald's Shooter McGavin — and dive into a brand new technology of golf chaos. It's Sandler's first correct sequel to certainly one of his authentic comedies, and expectations are excessive amongst followers who grew up quoting “It's all within the hips.”
In a nod to the unique movie's legacy, Odyssey's updated hockey stick putter may also seem within the film — and it's constructed for followers who wish to swing like Blissful. Coming in at 44 inches with a 57° lie angle and a hefty 21-inch grip, this putter's specs lean extra driver than quick sport. It's designed that will help you channel Blissful's signature slap-shot placing method, even when it's not technically allowed in match play (Callaway confirms it's non-conforming underneath the official Guidelines of Golf).
Nonetheless, that most likely received't cease followers from displaying it off — particularly because it's filled with options like Odyssey's largest-ever White Sizzling insert, additional heel/toe inserts for really feel, and a customized tube sock headcover embroidered with “Blissful Gilmore” and the basic quote: “Simply faucet it in.”
And since one throwback wasn't sufficient, Callaway can be launching a limited-edition field of Chrome Tour golf balls, that includes iconic quotes and hockey-themed designs straight from the movie — together with “It's all within the hips” and “Simply faucet it in.”
“We're thrilled to deliver probably the most iconic golf film props into the actual world,” mentioned Callaway VP of International Advertising Nick McInally, in accordance with Golf.com. “And to do it in tandem with the discharge of Blissful Gilmore 2 makes it all of the extra particular.”
Odyssey's Hockey Stick Putter launches Friday, July 25, alongside Blissful Gilmore 2‘s debut on Netflix, for $499.99. The limited-edition golf balls drop earlier, on Friday, July 11, for $49.99, whereas provides final.
