Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 22 December 2011
Wilson Staff have announced the signing of starlet Stiggy Hodgson, as the youngster starts his 2012 campaign on the Challenge Tour. The 21-year-old, who has been using Wilson clubs since he was 10, begins his first year as a professional with the Wilson Staff FG Tour V2 irons in the bag. “Stiggy has been in the public eye since his junior days,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 21 December 2011
In the Today’s Golfer office we can all remember our reaction when TaylorMade first told us about the name of their new Rocketballz wood range. As you might expect, it raised more than a few eyebrows. Now, it’s not all that often we get a look behind the scenes at the first time Tour pros get their hands on new clubs...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 21 December 2011
Golfers in the North East will now be able to get their hands on more great deals from Direct Golf, with the company announcing a new retail outlet at Ingleby Barwick. Direct Golf has enjoyed a record financial year in 2011, and the new store near Stockton-on-Tees joins other new store additions that opened earlier this year in Dundee and Edinburgh. “We are...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 20 December 2011
Kenny Perry has opted to switch equipment manufacturers and has signed to Adams Golf. After just one test session with Adams Speedline driver, the American found an additional 20 yards of distance and that was seemingly-enough for the 14-time PGA Tour winner to pen a multi-year contract with the company. He will also compete in next year’s Champions Tour too. “Adams Golf’s...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 19 December 2011
Ian Poulter bagged his second win of the year to end in style with victory at the JB Were Masters at Victoria GC in Australia. The win propelled Poulter back into the top 20 in the world and seen him add to the Volvo World Matchplay title he won in May. Victory sets him up well for 2012, particularly with the Ryder...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 19 December 2011
Lee Westwood won for the second time in two weeks with victory at the Thailand Golf Championship and hailed it as probably the best golf he has played in his career. The Englishman jumped back up to No2 in the world rankings with the win, which kicked off with a sensational 12-under-par 60 on the opening day. He followed that up with...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 19 December 2011
John Letters have launched a new addition to their wedge line-up for 2012 in the shape of the impressively-styled TP-S wedges. Designed with feedback from former Ryder Cup player and captain Sam Torrance, the wedges have been engineered to appeal to those golfers who prefer a more traditional shape at address. The TP-S wedges have also been engineered with the majority of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 12 December 2011
TaylorMade are just about to unveil their new R11S driver and fairway wood, as well as introduce a brand new RocketBallz range of clubs. We can’t tell you everything just yet, but what we can tell you is that the new R11S driver is more innovative than last year and the new RocketBallz (RBZ) range will have golfers genuinely excited about potential performance...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 12 December 2011
Before the first ball was hit all the attention was focussed on Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy and their tussle over the Race to Dubai – but Alvaro Quiros obviously had other matters on his mind. The Spaniard, who kicked off his season in style with victory in Dubai in January, completed the double as he overpowered the lengthy Earth Course...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 December 2011
At Today’s Golfer we’re always on the lookout for top quality clubs but equally we like to keep an eye on the bottom line and we reckon that for less than £200 the new Nike VR-S is going to be one of the best value drivers on the market in 2012. TheNike VR-S driver has been introduced to replace the Nike...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 December 2011
Nike’s new VR-S irons are designed to give the maximum amount of forgiveness and playability to higher-handicap golfers but as usual with Nike they have also placed huge importance on the aesthetic value. They have been introduced to replace the SQ Machspeed irons which offered excellent forgiveness but didn’t have the aesthetic appeal that other irons on the market had. The VR-S...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 December 2011
Golf these days is a game of extremes with golfers and manufacturers prepared to go to any length to improve performance – and the new Nike Method Core Drone is a fine example of that. If you are a traditionalist it’s likely you’re not going to be a fan of the Method Core Drone but if it is holed putts you are after...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 9 December 2011
Taking out a subscription to Today’s Golfer couldn’t be easier, and when you do you will be entitled to a stunning Benross Quad Escape club. Today’s Golfer magazine is the UK’s best-selling golf title, and is packed full of exclusive and informative equipment news, as well as some of the best tips and advice on how to improve your golf. It’s also...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 8 December 2011
Nike have released details of their brand new range of VR-S woods due out in 2012. The VR-S woods, which stands for Victory Red Speed, will replace the SQ Machspeed line for next year. Gone are the square headshapes designed to maximise forgiveness and in their place comes sleeker, more aesthetically-pleasing designs. However, Nike say these are no less forgiving than the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 8 December 2011
If you are a fan of the new Ping G20 range of clubs you can now wear it on your sleeve thanks to a G20-inspired polo shirt from Ping Collection. The shirts come in three designs featuring charcoal, graphite, white and inferno red, as well as the G20 logo on the sleeve, to mirror the colour scheme on the hardware launched earlier...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 December 2011
Rory McIlroy’s win in Hong Kong not only gave him his second of the year but also teed up a thrilling climax to the Race to Dubai with the Northern Irishman moving within striking distance of Luke Donald. McIlroy holed his bunker shot at the 72nd hole to seal a two-stroke victory over Frenchman Gregory Havret and his ball-striking throughout the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 December 2011
Love him or loathe him, he gets people talking about the game and Tiger Woods winning at the Chevron Challenge has created a real buzz ahead of the 2012 season. There have obviously been a few changes in his swing and in his own mind as he won for the first time since 2009 but there have also been a few...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 December 2011
PING test their clubs through a variety of means, and one of those includes the famous PING Man which is based in their impressive HQ in Scottsdale. PING Man, with the help of a few technicians, swings the golf club in a similar manner to that of a human golfer and a ball-flight system tracks the distance, spin and many other...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 December 2011
It’s a good time of year to be buying new golf equipment because lots of manufacturers are launching their new clubs, and Nike’s VR-S irons will certainly tick a lot of boxes for game-improvers. The new irons feature Nike’s recently-developed NexCOR face technology that offers greater distance throughout the set. But it’s not just about yardage – the new VR-S clubs can...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 December 2011
FootJoy’s BOA L4 Closure system has been around for a while now, but the manufacturer has updated it for 2012 and more shoes will now offer the feature. The Dial mechanism on the heel of the shoe is connected to the BOA lace system to ensure golfers get exceptional fit and comfort. The updated system is now even more precise than before,...