Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 January 2012
Robert Karlsson has signed a new deal with Adams Golf, and will play a full bag of their equipment in 2012. The Swede, who has won 11 times on the European Tour, has also played in two Ryder Cups. “We are extremely excited to add a player of Robert’s caliber to our tour staff,” said Chip Brewer, President and CEO of Adams...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 9 January 2012
Louis Oosthuizen has won his first event of 2012 after defending his Africa Open title with a brilliant 27-under-par total. The South African has now finished in the top 10 in each of his last six starts meaning he is one of the form players heading into the big early season events in the Race to Dubai. Here are the clubs he...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 6 January 2012
TaylorMade have unveiled their new Penta TP5 and Penta TP3 golf balls, ahead of the new golfing season. Two years ago they launched the first five-piece golf ball, and now they’ve made some key improvements to their new model, as well as introducing a three-piece Penta TP3. “The Penta TP5 was created for our Tour pros, yet it’s a great ball for...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 January 2012
Following years of development, TaylorMade are launching their innovative All-Terrain Versatility wedge, which has been designed to feature various degrees of bounce on the different parts of the sole. The wedge has been created to give golfers more options with their short game, and the specially-designed sole helps players of all abilities to do this. “You won’t find a bounce number etched anywhere into...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 January 2012
Following on from the launch of the RocketBallz woods and irons, TaylorMade have launched their new range of RocketBallz golf balls. The new three-piece balls have been designed to offer exceptional distance but with good short game performance. The impressive distance gains from the ball is thanks to TaylorMade’s REACT Core technology and SPEEDMANTLE innovation. “The new RocketBallz golf ball is for the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 January 2012
Going back to work in January isn’t always a lot of fun, but the good news is that there are some amazing new equipment launches happening at the minute, with the likes of TaylorMade, PING and Cobra already unleashing exciting fresh products for 2012. TaylorMade shocked the golfing world at the start of 2011 when they launched their new white-headed woods,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 30 December 2011
Cleveland impressed us last year with their Ultralite Series of drivers, but now they’ve gone one (well five) better than before with the launch of their new CG Black driver. At just 265g, the club is the lightest driver ever to be produced and knocks 5g off last year’s XL270 ultralite. The head has been resigned to be more aerodynamic and, according...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 December 2011
Danish shoemakers ECCO have never been afraid to put out cutting edge designs, but their new Biom Hybrid shoe will have even the most forward-thinking golfer impressed by the latest innovation. These new shoes have been designed without traditional cleats or spikes, but instead feature 100 moulded traction bars on the sole which gives golfers the grip they need throughout all...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 December 2011
Adams are well-known for their aerodynamic range of drivers, and now they’ve engineered one that features all of the benefits of a low-drag head with adjustability. The new Speedline Fast 12 Low Spin driver sits alongside Fast 12 model, but offers extensive adjustability in a discreet hosel design. Golfers can adjust the loft and face angle, as well as the lie and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 December 2011
Adams have launched their new Speedline Fast 12 fairway woods that utilise an enhanced version of their Velocity Slot Technology. The original VST featured in the company’s Fast 11 fairway woods, and the update actually uses a slot within a slot on both the crown and sole of the club for even more ball speed and forgiveness. “By placing a slot within...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 December 2011
Adams have launched the latest Speedline driver model in the shape of the new Fast 12, which has been designed with enhanced aerodynamics for more distance. By using a new Airfoil Design, Adams engineers have been able to produce a new 460cc club that generates 14% less drag, 3mph more clubhead speed and a 10% increase in the forgiveness stakes. The “trip...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
A good fairway wood is a key part of any golf bag. They should be almost as long as a driver off the tee and as easy to hit as a hybrid off the deck. In 2011 we’ve seen a raft of excellent fairway woods hitting the market including the Ping G20, TaylorMade R11, Callaway Razr Hawk, Cobra S3 and Cleveland...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
If we’re honest, the driver is the club we all get most excited about. There’s nothing better than standing on the tee and bombing one long and high down the middle of the fairway. There’s no doubt 2011 has been a vintage year for new drivers with TaylorMade dominating the market with the new white-headed drivers the R11 and Burner Superfast...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
The short stick may be the most important in your bag and it is also likely to be the most personal. It doesn’t matter if it costs £3 or £300, if it helps you hole more putts then it’s a winner. But the choice out there is vast – from sleek blade putters to large-headed mallets and everything in between. And...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
Not so long ago you’d have been met with a puzzled stare if you asked a golfer what a hybrid was but now almost everybody has at least one in their bag. Every club manufacturer has a minimum of one hybrid in their range and a few stand-outs of 2011 include the Nike VR Pro, TaylorMade Rescue 11, Callaway Razr Hawk...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
A set of irons can make up more than 50 per cent of your golf bag so choosing the right ones for you is vitally important. Throughout the course of the year TG’s gear team Jonathan Greathead and David Connor will test dozens of different sets, particularly during our annual irons test where as many as 60 sets will go head to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
It may be a cliche but that doesn’t make it any less true – the ball is the only piece of equipment you use for every single shot during the course of a round. That makes it a vital piece of kit and if you think every ball out there performs the same (well, it’s round and has dimples) then you...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 26 December 2011
So often the forgotten portion of the golf bag tagged onto the end of the irons, wedges can be overlooked when it comes to buying new gear. But with iron lofts getting stronger, specialist wedges are now a distinct part of the bag and as important as any other if you are wanting to score well. This year has been a strong...
Written by Harriet Linton, TG Web Producer on Sunday 25 December 2011
Golfers keen to avoid the washing up on Christmas Day can find the perfect festive distraction and have the chance to win a state-of-the-art powered trolley with GoKart’s annual Christmas quiz. The yuletide teaser returns for its third outing and this year visitors to www.gokart.co.uk will be able to tackle 18 cryptic clues laid out around Santa’s golf course. It’s not only...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 23 December 2011
PING are well known for their sensational clubs, but their new range of 4 Series carry bags will certainly get the thumbs up too. The four-way top and two full-length dividers help to ensure club shafts don’t get too tangled up in the bag, while the six pockets are not only spacious and useful, they are also easy to access. The 4...