Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 19 October 2011
Nike have launched a special new limited edition VR Pro Forged driver for 2012 aimed at skilled golfers looking for feel and workability. The driver features a 430cc pear-shaped head to suit the eye of the better player and Nike staff players Paul Casey and Anthony Kim have already put it into play. It also features a four-piece forged construction where the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 10 October 2011
ProQuip will once again provide the weatherwear to the European Ryder Cup team next year after playing a key role in the win at Celtic Manor in 2010. The company will exclusively design the outerwear outfits for Jose Maria Olazabal’s team at Medinah, after being involved in many previous events with the European team. Last year the rainsuits worn by either team...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 24 October 2011
Sergio Garcia’s putting has long been his achilles heel in an otherwise perfect golfing package – but his TaylorMade Marinello Ghost putter (see right) behaved itself impeccably as he strolled to an 11-shot victory at the Castello Masters. The Spaniard finished the week first in greens in regulation with 87.5 per cent of greens hit, which is not unheard of for someone...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 31 October 2011
While international players were winning all over the world, it was up to a Spaniard to reign in Spain with Sergio Garcia’s second stunning victory in as many weeks. Garcia’s ball-striking prowess was there for all to see as he conquered Valderrama but again it was his putting that was most impressive as he continued his hot streak with the short...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 20 October 2011
Golf fashion brand SubSeventy have launched a new range of autumn trousers in a multitude of styles. The UK-based brand has introduced 11 limited edition individual designs for late 2011, with a modern take on a traditional design, including classic pinstripes, stylish contrasting stripe, trendy checks and more, in black, blue, grey and brown. The trousers, priced at £54.99, are manufactured from a new...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 13 October 2011
Last month, we showed you the new Titleist AP1 and AP2 irons, and now the brand has unveiled two new blade models – the 712 MB and 712 CB – that have been engineered to suit the needs of pure ball strikers. The 712 MB and CB models follow on from the impressive 710 irons that launched back in 2009, and...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 17 October 2011
Tom Lewis’ superb performance on Sunday at the Portugal Masters not only earned him his first professional victory, it also gave the new Ping G20 driver its first win on the European Tour. Lewis turned professional straight after GB&I’s superb Walker Cup win over the US and immediately signed on the dotted line with Ping, whose clubs he has played throughout...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 September 2011
Callaway’s brand new Razr XF irons have been launched to give higher handicappers access to a forged iron without compromising on the forgiveness or playability they need from the club. They feature a forged 1025 carbon steel body and frame combined with a stronger 455 Carpenter steel face for the combination of feel, forgiveness and power and Callaway are confident this will...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 September 2011
This marketing video below from Go Kart promoting their new automatic electric trolley made us giggle. The trolley brand have just released a new trolley which features an automatic handle meaning the trolley will move at the same speed you do on the course – and therefore there is no need for knobs or buttons on the handle. European Tour player Benn Barham...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 September 2011
The equipment Bill Haas used to win the PGA Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup would cost you less than £2,000 to buy in your local pro shop – but it has just won him £7.4m. The 29-year-old Titleist player beat fellow American Hunter Mahan in a playoff at East Lakes GC in Atlanta to win the Tour Championship and thanks to other players...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 27 September 2011
With the old-style driving iron a thing of the past Mizuno have come up with a new long-iron replacement for off the tee in the form of the JPX Fli-Hi. It has been designed specifically as what Mizuno call a DLR (direct-long-iron replacement) but unlike traditional driving irons this is effective for use off the fairway as well as the tee...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 20 September 2011
Last year, Mizuno claimed their JPX-800 irons were the most forgiving they had ever made and in our tests this proved true but one significant piece of feedback was that they still featured a relatively compact head, which maybe didn’t inspire enough confidence in higher handicappers. Therefore Mizuno have decided to go all out this year with the JPX-800 HD iron to produce...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 September 2011
Mizuno have unveiled a new JPX wedge range to complement their existing range of JPX-800 irons. The company say consistency of set progression from irons is an important aspect of getting the right club set up and that’s why they’ve launched the JPX line to sit alongside existing wedge ranges the MP T-11 and the MP R-12. The JPX wedges feature a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 September 2011
Mizuno’s latest range of wedges,the JPX Series, are aimed at mid to high handicap golfers who want an easier transition from their short irons to their wedges. They feature a small cavity and a larger head to bring them more in line with larger game-improvement irons we see in modern golf bags. There has been a lot of careful thought and design...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 20 September 2011
Two years ago the launch of the MP-58 iron was a significant one for Mizuno because it represented the first MP iron with a multi-material design in the form of a Titanium insert in the rear of the head. Now, the new MP-59 iron has carried on that mantle and Mizuno have sought to evolve the design to further enhance performance without...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 September 2011
It’s safe to say that Mizuno are best known for their stunning bladed irons and therefore the new MP-69 irons were hotly anticipated this year. They have been designed with more “helpful” trajectories in the longer irons but these are still very much for the skilled player who places feel and workability above all else. You can get the lowdown on the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 September 2011
For a company like Mizuno, who place so much emphasis on iron feel and feedback, it’s hardly surpising they are also extremely proud of their wedge line up. The latest addition to this is the new MP R-12 wedge, which is slightly larger and more rounded than the T-11, which stays in the range. Like their MP irons, the wedges are grain flow forged...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 September 2011
Mizuno have anounced the return of their R-series wedge line-up with the launch of the new the MP R12. It has been designed to offer greater versatility and to appeal to more golfers than the current MP T-11 wedge because it features a larger head profile and a more rounded head as opposed to the tear drop shape of the T-11.
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 September 2011
Powakaddy have announced that they are cutting the price of the popular Freeway model of electric trolley by £80 in a limited period offer. The Freeway, which Powakaddy say is the world’s best-selling electric trolley model, is now available for £299 until October 31, 2011 or until stocks last. It comes with an 18-hole lead acid battery and comprises the features the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 19 September 2011
While Justin Rose was chipping in for birdies on his way to winning the BMW Championship at Cog Hill, golf fashionistas might have been noticing the new footwear he was sporting. The new shoes are the adiSTREET from adidas and feature spikeless traction technology so they can be worn on the course, in the bar or on the street. Rose trusted the...