Father's Day Gift Guide for 2013

SwingTIP Golf Swing Analyzer ($129)

As your dad draws closer to retirement and the realization he doesn't want to spend it at home watching the clock turn in circles, he's going to want to start living like every other retiree and hit the links. If he's a little rusty or his game is flat out toast, a little aid from the SwingTIP will fix his slice into a nice looking Senior PGA Tour-esque drive.

The award-winning tech trainer delivers interactive and visual results for golf swings, good or bad, to the computer or mobile device of your choice to help move towards a stronger, straighter and consistent style of swing with its Bluetooth 3-D sensor attached to the club shaft while conducting its analysis. Before you know it, dad will be on the Senior Tour, waving to the camera and wearing green blazers. That, or he'll grow obsessed with it and never come home again out of sheer frustration, but SwingTIP is known to deliver results, even if it's pure honesty about his unrepairable swing.

THE 4 Elements of the PERFECT SHAVE[TM] with Ocean Kelp ($115)

Trust us, once you or your father use these products from The Art of Shaving, you'll never go back to shaving with anything else. It is designed to offer a close and comfortable shave along with a clean, light and fresh aroma. Through the combination of ocean kelp and a blend of Light aromatic essential oils, The Art of Shaving has created a pre-shave gel, shaving cream, and after-shave lotion with formulations that leave the skin invigorated, clean and hydrated post shaving. 

iGo Power Trip 4700 ($60)

The next time your weekly conversation with your dad ends abruptly, he won't be able to lie and say his phone died if you get him the iGo Power Trip. This little sleek wonder is a portable battery that conveniently charges your smartphone or MP3 player. With up to three full charges before needing to recharge, your dad's going to need a better excuse for not wanting to talk to you from now on.

If you like this idea, you can also check out external iPhone battery cases, which look like iPhone cases but have a built-in dock that lasts for nearly two full charges.

Philips AirFloss ($90)

Flossing is the absolute worst. None of us like to do it. That's why the AirFloss is a perfect Father's Day gift. It makes flossing less tedious and even a littler fun. With just a push of the button, the AirFloss sends a burst of water and air through the crevices between your teeth knocking out any food, plaque, and/bacteria. It only takes 60 seconds tops which means you'll actually be more likely to floss regularly.

Nike+ FuelBand ($149)

Staying fit so you can grow old and watch the teenagers take over the world with their social networks is really what life is all about, and that's why men are urged, especially in their later years, to stay active and healthy. The Nike+ FuelBand is the new wave in fitness technology to track all-day activity, whether walking, running or napping in between soaps.

The band tracks your progress and helps you set and meet your goals on a daily routine. All the information stored is sent to your wireless phone, which you can then show to your wife and doctor before telling them to lay off on the nagging.

iHome Bluetooth iOS Portable Speaker ($60)

If your pops is having a hard time rocking out to The Eagles on his 8-track player, you can always hook him up with a convenient portable iHome speaker, little in size but big in its boom boom sound.

The rechargeable speaker allows dad to bust out his favorite jams anywhere, anytime. Its Bluetooth setup allows for a wireless connection too, so as long as you've got the tunes, the music can play all day. Before long, you can move him up to turntables and have him DJ your best friend's wedding with a backwards hat and some gold chains.

Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Noir ($65)

Inspired by the intensity of warm summer nights, this new scent by Lacoste would be a welcome addition to any man's arsenal. It features a patented new time release technology which encapsulates the fragrance materials and reactivates them when it comes into contact with moisture on skin. Perfectly suited to the mood of the new fragrance, this Intensity Enhancer Technology ensures that the whole fragrance character is released more intensely over a longer period of time. So, sweat away. Lacoste has got you covered.

Nintendo Wii U (starting at $299)

For the kid in all of us men, along with fathers who want an excuse to avoid business and work on their virtual bowling average, the new Wii U might be the perfect diversion.

Nintendo's latest innovation is said to be the new face of the future for video games. Where the new Xbox and Playstations might give dad a coronary from the intense interaction involved, the Wii U is more of a joyful, jolly gaming system, perfect for shooting some virtual hoops and having a little archery contest without accidentally taking out the neighbor's dog. The standard Wii U is a handheld device with stylus and 8GB of storage. Get this for dad and he'll never beg you to go on another failed fishing expedition.

Magellan SmartGPS ($229)

If you've got a father who still stops at gas stations for directions, it might be time to move out of the Chevy Chase "Vacation" days and get him a good GPS. The Magellan SmartGPS is a top-of-the-line device, which can be mounted easily in the car and delivers much more than simple directions.

For the nearest gas stations with the lowest prices, safety features and social networking options that allow you to integrate your smartphone with your travel, like finding a good spot to eat close-by using Yelp and getting traffic reports before hopping on the crowded freeway. This device could singlehandedly end your father's road rage and about 90 percent of your family's anger issues.

Beats by Dre Wireless ($279)

Does your daddy like to get down, or is he simply playing his music too loud for you to handle? Well, now you know what he put up with for 18 years, but you can rectify your predicament with a nice pair of headphones.

Not only will your dad get his music with the best sound quality, but he'll be a baller too, which is what you've always wanted for him and your family. Blowing Bose headsets out of the water lately, Beats by Dre are the wireless headphones without the annoying cord choking us as we bump down the block. It's got the premium, static-free sound we all need, and no amount of oldies classics will change that.

Lattissima Plus from Nespresso ($400)

Men love coffee. Men need coffee. But we hate if it's a pain to make. Nespresso has taken care of that for us. With one little touch of a button, the machine does all the work for you no matter the style of brew you're hoping for. It includes a tank specifically for the milk where you can adjust the amount of foam you want in your glass with the click of a dial and then you can detach the tank to put straight into the fridge when you're done.

The lattes and cappuccinos you end up making with this machine will make visits to the coffee shop completely unnecessary.

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Crosley Record Player/Portable USB Turntable (starting at $129)

If you want to take dad back into his golden years, you can move him into the recently very advanced work of modern record players, starting with Crosley portable turntables.

Now all that talk about how great things used to be back in the day is null and void, as he can spin all of his oldies collection on this built-in speaker turntable, which he can pack up like a suitcase and carry to the neighbor's cookout. Then all he'll need is an Instagram account and he'll feel like he's back in the '70s in no time with all those trippy filters.

Facial Fuel "Heavy Lifting" ($40)

This is a cool one, because Kiehl's has partnered with Marvel Custom Solutions to introduce its newest men's product. For the young dads out there who want to stay looking young, or for the older ones who are young at heart, Facial Fuel "Heavy Lifting" is a firming, lifting, anti-wrinkle moisturizer for men. And while supplies last, every purchase comes with a Limited Edition Captain America comic book. Who knew skincare could be so fun?