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  • Video Revew: PING Rapture V2

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010

    PING’s G15 and i15 drivers have been widely acclaimed, but it’s worth remembering that the Rapture V2 is still out and about. And what’s more, it’s still performing brilliantly! PING engineers have combined titanium with external weight pads to create a lower-spinning high launch driver that also delivers in the forgiveness stakes, thanks in no small part to the high MOI. Our equipment...

  • Video Review: Better Player Driver Buying Guide

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010

    If you’re a better player, this latest video from TG’s Equipment team might be exactly what you’re after, especially if you’re looking to buy a driver. Our dynamic duo have come up with a few pointers for you to consider when buying a better-player driver. Things like head-shape, workability and shaft are all things to think about, as are price and custom-fitting. There...

  • Video Review: Callaway Diablo Edge Driver

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 13 May 2010

    Callaway have been at the forefront of technological advances in golf equipment for years now, and their new Diablo Edge driver for 2010 is no different. In our recent TG Test, the panel of four rated it highly enough for the Diablo Edge to land a Silver award, with our guys noting the forgiveness of the new big dog and in...

  • Video Review: Cleveland Launcher DST

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 13 May 2010

    Cleveland are perhaps best known for making superb wedges, and their new CG15 certainly continues to enhance the fine reputation, but their latest driver is also making waves. The new Launcher DST, which retails at £229, features Cleveland’s Ultralite Sub 300g Technology which actually makes it 25g lighter than standard drivers, and this helps to generate greater clubhead speed and greater distance. For...

  • Video Review: Game Improver Driver Buying Guide

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010

    Buying a driver is one of the most exciting purchases a golfer can make – and we want to help to make your buying-decision better for you. We’ve produced a short video with some helpful hints and tips with regards to what to look for when you’re looking to buy a new driver and, in particular, a “game-improver” driver. Our Equipment Team...

  • Video review: PING G15 driver

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 8 May 2010

    The cracking PING G15 driver came top of the pile in our drivers test in the current issue of Today’s Golfer magazine – which is no mean feat considering the competition it was up against. Great length off the tee, forgiveness and a terrific feel from the face all convinced our panel of testers to vote this best on test. In the...

  • Video Review: Mizuno MX-700 Driver

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010

    Mizuno have a well-deserved reputation for making stunning irons, but the MX-700 woods are something to shout about too. In this latest TG video, our gear team have a dabble with Mizuno’s MX-700 driver and tell you what the fuss is all about. The Hot Metal driver features a new rolled plasma-welded face which not only gives great distance off the tee,...

  • Video review: Ping i15 driver

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 8 May 2010

    It’s big, it’s black – it’s PING’s new i15 driver! This is the first driver PING have engineered specifically for the better player with a centre of gravity slightly higher and closer to the face for a more penetrating ball flight. But, being a PING driver it is forgiving enough to be of use in even the most erratic of amateurs...

  • Video Review: TaylorMade R9 460

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010

    TaylorMade drivers are massively popular on Tour, as well as with the masses, and the innovative R9 driver really was a class act. But saying that, it was a slightly smaller-headed driver compared to lots of the others out there, so with that in mind TaylorMade launched a larger, more forgiving version designed to help a wider range of players. The R9 460,...

  • Video Review: TaylorMade R9 SuperTri

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010

    The launch of TaylorMade’s R9 SuperTri was eagerly-anticipated and the club certainly doesn’t disappoint. With it’s knock-out looks and gorgeous black finish, it really does look the part behind the ball and oozes class even if it is going to set you back £349. In terms of technology, the R9 SuperTri is loaded with clever bits of kit, such as Flight Control...

  • What Gear focus: brand new Wilson Shockwave driver

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 May 2010

    Wilson Staff’s new light-weight Shockwave driver features in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf. New for 2010, the Shockwave is designed to maximise the clubhead speed of even the slowest-swinging amateur golfers. Weighing in at just 265g, the Shockwave is 10 per cent lighter than other light-weight drivers and 25g less than the Wilson Smooth. The biggest weight saving...

  • What Gear Focus: New Adams Speedline FAST 10 woods

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 13 May 2010

    Adams new Speedline FAST 10 driver and fairway woods are part of our great new What Gear Online section of the website, in association with onlinegolf.co.uk. The driver, as the name suggests, has been designed to help the golfer obtain greater clubhead speed in order to get more distance. Adams have done this by reducing the drag of the clubhead through...

  • What Gear Focus: TaylorMade Rossa Spider Vicino

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010

    TaylorMade are renowned for making brilliant golf equipment and while they may be best known for their array of gorgeous drivers, their putters are a class act too. The new TaylorMade Rossa Spider Vicino is part of our innovative What Gear Online section of the website, in association with onlinegolf.co.uk. TaylorMade engineered the Vicino so that golfers could get the true roll...

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    2010 TG Awards

    Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 4 November 2010

    There have been some amazing products launched this year – and we want you to tell us which ones you love in our annual TG Awards – get voting now! This year we want you to have your say on all aspects of the game from the best clubs to the best travel destinations and courses. We even want to know...

  • Poulter wins with white driver

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 23 November 2010

    Cobra staff player Ian Poulter secured his second win of the season at the Hong Kong Open and eagle-eyed gear enthusiasts will have noticed he did it with a white driver. The Englishman was using Cobra’s new Limited Edition White ZL driver – which is a white version of the ZL driver he has been using to great effect since this...

  • Louis Oostuizen re-signs with Ping

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 29 November 2010

    Open champion Louis Oosthuizen has signed an extended contract with manufacturers Ping. The South African has played Ping equipment since he turned professional and used it to great effect as he won the Open Championship by seven strokes at St Andrews in July. His opening round 7-under 65 was the lowest opening round by a winner in the history of The Open...

  • Molinari powers to victory with Nike Golf equipment

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 9 November 2010

    Nike staffer Francesco Molinari showed nerves of steel to hold off world number one Lee Westwood in the final round of the HSBC Champions event in Shanghai. The Italian, who made his Ryder Cup debut in this year’s victory against the United States at Celtic Manor, finished with a one shot advantage over Westwood with a final total of 19-under-par. As well as...

  • NEC Golf Show to showcase new Nike equipment

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 5 November 2010

    Golfers looking to get their hands on Nike’s brand new equipment for 2011 – including Nike SQ Machspeed Black driver and the Nike VR range of irons – can be among the first in the country to test them out at the NEC Golf Show in Birmingham. Nike will be one of the main exhibitors at the show and the Midlands...

  • PING celebrate sensational year

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 November 2010

    PING are celebrating a stellar year after Lee Westwood’s successful assault on the World Number One spot capped a sensational 12 months for the family-owned firm. In addition to Westwood’s considerable achievement, it should be remembered that Open Championship winner Louis Oosthuizen is a PING staff player as well. There have also been victories by several other PING players, including Miguel Angel...

  • Titleist 910 driver powers Scott to victory

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 16 November 2010

    Adam Scott romped to victory at the Barclays Singapore Open at the weekend, with Titleist’s new 910 driver in the bag. The 910 F3 driver features Titleist’s revolutionary independent loft and lie adjustability system and Scott’s win was the 11th victory for the 910 series. Scott, who finished on 17-under-par, was also using the Pro V1 golf ball, the 910 Fd Protoype fairway, 909H...

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