Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 26 March 2020
Putter toe hang can be the defining factor in whether a putter suits your stroke or hinders it. Here’s how to decide whether face-balanced, slight or heavy toe hang models best suit you. Getting the right putter model to suit your individual stroke is absolutely crucial if you’re to optimise your putting potential. Make the wrong decision and there’s a real...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 10 August 2020
If you’ve bought a set of TaylorMade irons or driver over the last decade it’s highly likely Tomo Bystedt has been involved in their design. Tomo Bystedt has been the Director of Product Creation for both metalwoods and irons at TaylorMade but what equipment does he choose for his own bag? In the first of a new series we thought it...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 27 March 2020
In the market for a PowaKaddy golf trolley? Here’s everything you need to know about their electric and push trolley range to help you decide which suits your needs and budget. Anyone who has bought an electric golf trolley over the last decade can’t fail to have considered a PowaKaddy or Motocaddy. Last year, in Britain at least, the pair accounted for...
Written by Advertising Feature on Tuesday 21 July 2020
Sponsored Content The world is driven by technology – and so is golf. If you really want to play your best and shoot lower scores, Garmin have a device to help you achieve it Improve your tee shots Improving your technique is one thing – but it counts for nothing if you don’t have an effective plan for the shot. Focus on these...
Written by Advertising Feature on Monday 20 July 2020
Sponsored Content Thinking about investing in a new device? Here are five ways the technology can really help your game. GPS, range finders and shot tracking tech has stormed golf over the last few years, and now it’s pretty rare to play in a four-ball where somebody hasn’t got at least one of them. But with so many options available,...
Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 20 June 2019
Should you buy second hand golf clubs? The pros and cons of used equipment Just like buying a used car, second hand golf gear needs a bit of thought and research if you’re to come away with clubs capable of helping your game. Here’s seven things to help you make the right decision. Related: Best Used Golf Clubs 2020 Go and see Golfbidder It’s not...
Tuesday 26 February 2019
From Golf Pride to Lamkin and Superstroke, the top 10 golf grips on the market Golf pride Tour Velvet 360 – from £6 www.golfpride.com | Weight: 50g (Tour Velvet standard is 45g) | Colours: Black | Sizes: Standard (Tour Velvet is available in Standard, Midsize, Jumbo and Junior) Our verdict: The most popular grip in golf and favoured by more tour players than any...
Written by Tony Jacklin on Monday 29 June 2020
Former Open and US Open champion Tony Jacklin has his say on the state of the game. I’m not coming at this as a gnarled old pro dreaming of days of yore, and none of this is sour grapes or anything like that. I’ve just got the best interests of the game at heart and I’m concerned about the direction golf...
Monday 22 June 2020
We put the key golf grip questions to Golf Pride’s expert, Craig Watson How often should I change my golf grips? We recommend that if you play at least once a week, get your grips changed once a year. The compound in the rubber soon breaks down with the sweat in your hands and the weather conditions. Does golf grip size matter? If the...
Tuesday 10 December 2019
This is the year hybrid irons come of age. For the first time, three major brands are targeting serious growth, from what’s only ever been a stagnant product category. In the past it’s only been mid-market brands shouting about their extra forgiveness, but 2020 sees Cleveland, Wilson and Cobra attacking the category head-on with new launches aimed at making the game...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 26 November 2019
Nine equipment fixes to help you get the most out of your game Struggling on the course with your driver? Can’t seem to create a consistent putting stroke? It might be time to upgrade what’s in your golf bag. As part of our Fast Fixes series, TG’s Equipment Expert Simon Daddow talks you through nine simple and effect ways you could change...
Thursday 28 November 2019
So you’ve decided to take up golf but don’t know what you need? From golf clubs to bags and the apparel you need to get – we’ve got you covered. Golf Clubs When you’re just taking up golf, you really don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds of brand new equipment. You don’t even need a full set of clubs. Related: Best Drivers...
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Do you really need an adjustable driver? Cleveland say many golfers don’t, so we put their new Launcher driver to the test Every top driver launched by the major brands over the last few years has had built-in adjustability, in the form of a hosel adaptor that lets you change loft, lie and face angle, or movable weights to influence launch...
Thursday 29 August 2019
Toptracer: Behind the incredible technology on Tour, at majors, and driving ranges around the UK If you’ve watched any golf on TV this year you’ll almost certainly be familiar with Toptracer, the tracking technology which has revolutionised both our TV and driving range experience. The technology, which traces ball flights and displays data (including carry distance and launch angle) in graphics on...
Friday 8 November 2019
For many golfers forged irons are the pinnacle of the game, up there on an aspirational pedestal as the hallmark of a decent ball striker. Forged models have grown massively in popularity over the last five years and thanks to this renaissance there are now more of them on sale than ever before. The best options don’t just cover off the needs...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 27 May 2020
The 10 rules of buying used golf clubs Buying used golf clubs can be a fantastic way to get excellent kit for a fraction of the normal price. But, just like buying a use car, second hand golf clubs require some thought and research if you want to avoid buying a dud. Here are 10 top tips you should consider when...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 20 May 2020
Pencil bags have seen a real rise in popularity lately, and part of the change is down to brands realising golfers might actually want to use a tiny lightweight bag every time they play, rather than just as an infrequent alternative to a more substantial carry or trolley bag. TG Equipment Editor Simon Daddow loves his mini stand bag, so with...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 20 May 2020
Wilson are going from strength to strength at the moment, thanks to a consistent stream of top quality products and tour pro validation. We speak to the men behind the new designs. The two men leading R&D operations for Wilson golf clubs and balls – Jon Pegande and Frank Simonutti – have more than 50 years of experience with the brand...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 7 April 2020
The best driver ever What is the best driver ever? The original Callaway Big Bertha? The TaylorMade R7? Perhaps the Titleist 975D? Something else? We wanted to end the debate and answer that question once and for all. We asked for your nominations for the best driver ever and used them to create a shortlist of the 16 contenders: – Nike Covert – TaylorMade SLDR –...
Thursday 9 May 2019
Best Player Irons 2019: We bring you the best irons of 2019 – tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and for us there were five stand out performers, Mizuno MP-18 SC, Srixon Z 785, Callaway Apex Pro 19, Ping i210 and the...