Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 8 March 2011
Callaway have long been known for their expertise in designing game-improvement irons to help high handicap golfers and the new Razr X irons are expected to carry on this mantle. We’ve already brought you initial details of the new irons and they will be going head to head with the best the game-improvement market has to offer in our comprehensive irons test...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 7 March 2011
If you are one of these golfers who regularly complains at the price of golf clubs we urge you to take a look at this video of the Nike Method putter being constructed. These days construction of a putter is far from as simple as just grinding a shape from a lump of metal or pouring metal into a cast. We’ve managed...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 7 March 2011
Rory Sabbatini held off the challenge of YE Yang to win the Honda Classic by a shot and the South African was using some of TaylorMade’s newest equipment at the event. In addition to the new R11 driver, Sabbatini also used the distinctive white Burner SuperFast 2.0 fairway wood. TaylorMade’s new TP MC irons were in his bag too, as were the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011
If you’re desperate to get some more distance from your irons, Yonex’s new Ezone Composite irons might be just spot on for you. Engineers have developed the new product to be longer than their previous Yonex irons, with the new Composite irons up to eight yards longer, according to the manufacturer. The low centre of gravity has resulted in an expanded sweetspot...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011
Japanese golf brand Yonex have created a new Ezone Forged iron that is aimed for the better player who still wants an element of forgiveness. Representatives from Today’s Golfer and sister publication Golf World flew out to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to see the launch of the exciting new product. Their Ezone PB features a mid-sized head design that offers more forgiveness...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011
Italian golf brand Marbas has added to its range by designing and producing the “Clubhouse Collection” shirts for Augusta National, home of the US Masters. The company, well-known for producing fine quality shirts, has also expanded its embroidery service for leading golf resorts with a new “In Stock” service that enables retailers to order crested Marbas Golf shirts from their collections. “Marbas...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011
Srixon have launched their new Z-Star woods to accompany their sensational Z-Star balls that are massively popular on Tour. The new driver features the STAR Fitting System which allows golfers to adjust the face angle and the internal weighting of the clubhead. The STAR innovation stands for Speed, Trajectory, Alignment and Responsiveness and there are a total of 84 possible configurations per...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 March 2011
The likes of Danny Willett and Richard Finch will be offering expert tips at The Belfry this weekend, while nine manufacturers will also be on hand to showcase their brand new gear for 2011. Golfers can receive expert free instruction at the Open Day which will run from 9am through to 3pm this Saturday, March 5 and in addition to Willett and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 March 2011
Stewart Golf have always been known for producing sensational powered golf carts and now they’ve embraced lithium technology with their new X7 Lithium product. Until now, the magnificent machines that flew out of the Gloucestershire factory door used a lead acid battery but now the engineers have developed a genuine 12V lithium offering that makes the trolley lighter and perform better. If...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011
Odyssey have launched their new D.A.R.T range of putters that have been designed to make alignment even easier. D.A.R.T, which stands for Direction and Realignment Technology, utilises a dart-like pattern on top of the putterhead which makes it easier to line up the putt to the target correctly, based on the brain’s ability to complete images that the eye doesn’t at...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 28 February 2011
Luke Donald cemented his position as arguably the best short-game player in the world with a terrific display at the Accenture World Matchplay in Arizona, beating Martin Kaymer in the final. The Mizuno man ended the German’s hopes on the 16th with a 3&2 victory, meaning none of Donald’s matches over the week reached the 18th and he was never behind...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 February 2011
Motocaddy has added to their range of bags and accessories by introducing the new lightweight Club Series cart bag. The new offering is actually a lighter-weight version of the brand’s Pro-Series bag that was voted the best cart bag by TG Readers in our annual Awards feature. It tips the scales at just 3.1kg and features an exclusive anti-twist base design that keeps...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 February 2011
Yonex’s Cyberstar wedge has been around for a while now so we are delighted to see a new offering in the form of the EZONE wedge. The new scoring clubs look absolutely sensational and have been designed to make getting up and down considerably easier. Forged in Japan, the new EZONE wedge offers super soft feel and a Tour-grind sole that makes...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 February 2011
Yonex are set to launch their new EZONE driver, that has been designed with extensive input from teen-sensation Ryo Ishikawa. The Japanese starlet, who fired a 12-under-par round of 58 at The Crowns event last year, has worked with engineers on the product that he hopes will give him additional yardage off the tee as he looks to progress his career...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
Adidas Golf have launched their new shoe for this season, with the adiPURE Z combining traditional looks with outstanding performance. The shoes are made from premium hand-finished leather and provide fantastic levels of comfort as well as the sort of durability you’d expect from a top-quality product. In terms of technology, the new adiPURE Z feature adidas’s THiNTech low-profile technology that brings...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
Yonex have always produced top quality gear and their latest forged irons are no exception. The new EZONE Forged Type PB irons have been designed for the slightly better player who wants all the usual feel from a forged iron combined with forgiveness that a cavity back offers. Senior Equipment Editor Jon Greathead flew to Orlando in January to take a look...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 23 February 2011
PING are well-known for making stunning drivers, woods, irons and putters but they also make sensational bags, with the new DLX offering ticking all the boxes. It features all the “bells and whistles” that you’d expect from a top-end cartbag, but with the added quality that Tour players enjoy. The bag may be loaded with pockets and features, but it weights in...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 February 2011
Stewart Golf has expanded its empire with the launch of the new Z1 Push trolley, their first non-powered machine. The Z1 has been designed with simplicity in mind and this, combined with brilliant engineering, makes it one of the most impressive trolleys in this category. It can be set up in seconds and, with a weight of just 6kg, it’s easy to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 21 February 2011
After another highly-successful year in 2010, ECCO have unveiled their new BIOM shoe for the new campaign. The BIOM, which will be worn by US Open champion Graeme McDowell, is a ground-breaking product that follows the foot’s natural system for absorbing impact. This means the golfer is more stable at impact which ensures better balance during all phases of the swing. The shoe...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 20 February 2011
FootJoy have once again recorded strong sales figures in the UK golf shoe market, outselling its nearest competitor by almost four times. The brand accounted for 56.3 per cent of all golf shoes sold in the UK in 2010 according to the most recent Golf Datatech UK retail audit. The audit also revealed that the top four selling golf shoe models in the...