Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 27 July 2011
The huge product launch of the summer is PING’s new G20 range, and you can test the new kit first at The Belfry. PING have chosen to stage a demo day at the four-time Ryder Cup venue on August 11, where punters will be able to try the brilliant new equipment a full two weeks before they go on general sale...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 27 July 2011
PING have launched their highly-anticipated G20 range, and we’ve got the inside track on the new driver, fairway wood, hybrid and irons. The company has also unveiled a brand new range of Anser putters, as well as a new Anser wedge and a high MOI Sydney putter. We’ve got the full story in the magazine, which goes on sale on August 11,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 25 July 2011
Alex Noren saw off a fierce challenge from the elements on Sunday to win the Nordea Masters in Sweden. The 29-year-old used the latest technology from equipment giant Callaway as he carded a course record 63 on Saturday, before keeping his wits about him on the final day in the extremenly windy conditions at Bro Hof Slott. The Swede used Callaway’s new...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 23 July 2011
Hybrid irons sets are a relatively new phenomenon but they have made such an impact that one, the Adams Tech V3 set, has now won the super-game improver category in our 2011 irons test. Our mid and high handicap testers admitted they wouldn’t have considered using a hybrid set before the test but the performance of the V3 Tech clubs quickly...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 23 July 2011
Perhaps the hardest thing to do when designing a game-improver iron is to package it in a good-looking head but according to our test team that’s exactly what Callaway have managed to do with their Razr X Tour irons. They feature a compact head profile that will appeal to better players and enough forgiveness for game-improving golfers to enjoy. Our team...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 23 July 2011
What Luke Donald doesn’t know about good iron play generally isn’t worth knowing so if you’re in the market for a new set of player’s irons it would be worth taking a look at the Mizuno MP-63 irons, which the Englishman helped design. The MP-63 irons are the follow up to Mizuno’s legendary MP-62s which have propelled Donald to No1 in...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 22 July 2011
adidas have unveiled their latest design in golf-shoe technology – the Tour 360 ATV golf shoe. The ATV is said to utilise innovative forefoot flexibility and zonal traction elements to deliver a greater level of grip, comfort and stability throughout the swing. This essentially means the shoe is more flexible than before and therefore offers better traction on a range of surfaces, lies...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 22 July 2011
GPS experts Snooper have moved into the luxury electric golf trolley market with the launch of the new Mondial. The trolley features a polished stainless steel construction, which weighs in at only 9kg. It also features a powerful high-tech drive system which is only 42mm in diameter and entirely concealed in the rear axle casing. It comes with a 36-hole lithium-ion battery...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 22 July 2011
If you fancy trying out the latest craze for a white driver but don’t want to spend too much money doing so then budget golf brand Palm Springs might have the answer. The company have just launched their new line of white E2i woods aimed at the beginner and the improving golfer. The E21 Titanium matrix driver features a white, non-glare crown...
Written by The Open 2011 on Wednesday 20 July 2011
New Open champion Darren Clarke picked up a handy little bonus in addition to the Claret Jug after winning at Royal St Georges – a £2m cheque from clothing sponsors Dunlop. The Northern Irishman, and world-number two Lee Westwood, had been on a no-win-no-pay deal with the sporting company which meant neither wouldn’t receive a penny until they won a Major Championship. With...
Written by The Open 2011 on Sunday 17 July 2011
Darren Clarke used his arsenal of TaylorMade equipment to the best possible effect as he clinched the 140th Open Championship at Royal St George’s in Sandwich. The Northern Irishman produced the ultimate professional display in Kent, and the iconic TaylorMade R11 driver was part of the weaponry that delivered the goods. In addition to the distinctive white-headed driver, Clarke also used an R9...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 15 July 2011
TaylorMade produced the equipment story of the year when they launched the new white R11 and Burner SuperFast drivers, but their 2011 irons are equally worthy of a ringing endorsement. The TPMB irons are very much aimed at the better player who is looking for high levels of workability, a thin topline and outstanding looks at address. TaylorMade used a six-step forging process...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 15 July 2011
PING have always produced excellent irons, and the K15 is yet another example of the manufacturer getting it spot on. These chunky irons won’t win many prizes when it comes to workability, but for forgiveness and ease of use, they’re up there with anything else in the super game-improver category. PING engineers used a titanium face and welded it to the body of...
Written by The Open 2011 on Thursday 14 July 2011
Scarves, wooly hats and the occasional rescue club tweak – it’s all in an Open Championship week for TaylorMade’s Tour Manager Sean Brady, as we found out when we spoke to him on the brand’s swanky white Tour van. “Our American friends don’t often come with any cold weather gear, so there’s lots of requests for sweaters, waterproofs and scarves. Yeah,...
Written by The Open 2011 on Thursday 14 July 2011
Callaway’s Tour stars have made some alterations to their equipment for this week’s Open Championship, in order to combat the tricky conditions that await them at Royal St George’s in Kent. With the players’ driving abilities likely to be tested to the full, multiple-Major winner Phil Mickelson has added an X-Tour hybrid (18 degrees) to his bag which will hopefully guarantee...
Written by The Open 2011 on Wednesday 13 July 2011
TaylorMade’s top Tour players were on fine form ahead of this week’s Open Championship when they came together for an evening that combined golf and darts with some friendly banter. Six teams of two players were challenged to hit various scores on a giant dart board from a distance of 50m, and the two sides with the highest scores went through to a play-off. And it...
Written by The Open 2011 on Tuesday 12 July 2011
Reigning US PGA champion Martin Kaymer says he feels well-prepared ahead of this week’s Open Championship at Royal St George’s. The classy German, who told us he felt he should have won on his last outing at the French Open earlier this month, also felt a week off in between that event and this week’s flagship tournament was good preparation. TaylorMade staffer...
Written by The Open 2011 on Tuesday 12 July 2011
Defending Open champion Louis Oosthuizen is confident in his ability to tackle Royal St George’s this week, especially if the wind blows as it did last year at St Andrews. The South African produced an impeccable display in the wind and rain-swept Home of Golf 12 months ago, and he believes his shot-making ability will stand him in good stead this...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 July 2011
Better player irons have moved on considerably from the days when all good players played pure bladed clubs, and the Cobra S3 Pro irons are a terrific example of this. In essence they are the amalgamation of two previous Cobra sets, the Pro CB and the Pro MB and this allows good players to enjoy all the feel and workability of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 July 2011
In recent years Cobra have been one of the leading brands when it comes to transcending the better-player and game-improver categories and the new S3 irons have carried on that mantle. Aimed at the game improver, the S3 irons feature game-enhancing properties such as progressive offset and cavities but the head profile is one that even some better players could find...