New Srixon irons, TaylorMade Black ZT putters, Vokey wedges and more.

I’m not sure whether golf was discussed around the first Thanksgiving dinner in Plymouth, Massachusetts, back in 1621, but the word on the street is the English people who arrived on the shores of North America were known for their sweet short game, and the Native Americans were said to be awesome off the tee.

If there is a golf equipment theme to Thanksgiving this year, it has to be ‘black.’ Yes, Srixon just released its first game-improvement irons, the ZXiR and ZXiR HL, and they're finished in shiny chrome, but TaylorMade just dropped some Spider ZT Black putters for golfers who want the benefits of a zero-torque putter and the brand’s Pure Roll insert, but who prefer no visual distractions and a dark finish. Meanwhile, Titleist just released a very special dark-finished wedge, the limited-edition Vokey Design 64-degree T Grind. It’s not a club for the faint of heart, but from a short-sided position or an extremely tight lie, it can help skilled players get the leading edge under the ball while maximizing height and spin.

And then there is Black Friday, a day when golfers can get some of the best deals of the year on everything from electronic gadgets to footwear, apparel and accessories. Golfweek’s Tech Gift Guide is loaded with stuff like laser rangefinders, Bluetooth speakers and wearables, while the Black Friday Gift Guide has great stuff from brands like Callaway, FootJoy, Stitch and TaylorMade.

We’ve all got things to be thankful for this season, so enjoy the turkey, watch The Skins Game and some football and Happy Thanksgiving.