Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 July 2012
There is no doubt that Wilson Staff are better known for their heritage in irons than they are for their drivers but in 2012 they have a new product they believe will change that – the Wilson Staff DXi Superlight driver. At just 269g it is the lightest driver they have ever produced and they hope it will catapult them into...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 July 2012
Zach Johnson sealed his second PGA Tour victory of 2012 with a playoff win against Troy Matteson in the John Deere Classic. The former Masters champion, who lives just an hour away and is on the board of the John Deere Classic, tapped in for birdie on the second playoff hole to wrestle the title from Matteson after both finished on...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 16 June 2012
First came the launch of the famous pink Bubba Watson driver after his Masters win – and now you can get a hold of his pink FootJoy shoes as well. FootJoy have added a total of 10 new styles to their customisable MyJoys programme – including the eye-catching white and pink FJ Icon New Wave design worn by Watson at Augusta in...
Written by US Open 2012 on Thursday 7 June 2012
Ian Poulter has designed a limited edition headcover as he attempts to break his Major Championship duck at the US Open later this month. As well as competing on Tour as one of the world’s best golfers, the Englishman also runs his own fashion label, IJP Design, and has decided to design a special putter cover for each of the Majors...
Written by US Open 2012 on Thursday 7 June 2012
World number three Lee Westwood looks to have changed equipment ahead of the US Open at The Olympic Club next week by switching to the new Ping i20 irons and the Ping Nome putter. It is only the third time in his professional career that Westwood has changed his irons, having used his Ping i10s since 2007 and the Ping Zing...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 June 2012
Cobra Puma Golf have collaborated with Italian supercar giants Ferrari to launch an exclusive premium golf range. The new collection features a top-of-the-range driver – featuring the famous Ferrari red – as well as a host of clothing and accessories. The driver is the real headline grabber as Cobra Puma technicians worked with aerodynamics experts at Ferrari’s R&D department to create a more effient head...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 June 2012
Leading American brand Adams Golf has been bought by TaylorMade-adidas Golf in a £46m deal. The acquisition to bring two of the biggest names in golf club manufacture was finalised today after the announcement of an initial agreement back in March. It means that the brand, which also owns Yes! putters, will join TaylorMade, adidas and Ashworth under the TMaG banner but will continue...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 27 June 2012
After signing Rickie Fowler at the beginning of the year it was always likely that orange would play a role in Cobra’s new AMP products – but not many people could have been expecting an almost entirely orange version. The special edition Orange AMP driver supplements the original AMP driver launched in January. It will only be released in limited quantities but it features...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 June 2012
Lee Westwood won the Nordea Masters for a third time on Saturday, just days after putting PING’s i20 irons and Nome putter in the bag. The Englishman finished on 19-under-par at the fabulous Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Stockholm, five shots clear of compatriot Ross Fisher. Westwood has admitted to having problems with his putting in the past, but the switch to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 March 2012
Cleveland are offering a free short-game lesson with every new Forged 588 wedge sold at participating retailers in the UK. The company relaunched the legendary 588 wedge as a new forged version last year, 24 years after it was originally released. Since its launch it has claimed 26 Major Championships and more than 300 Tour wins – and now Cleveland want more golfers...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 5 March 2012
Titleist staffer Rory McIlroy became the second youngest golfer ever to rise to World No. 1 after a stunning victory at The Honda Classic. The 22-year-old held off the challenge of Tiger Woods, despite the American shooting an eight-under-par 62 in Florida – his lowest ever final round score in a PGA Tour event. McIlroy’s driving was impressive, and he used Titleist’s 910D2...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 March 2012
Michael Hoey carried on the golden period for Northern Irish golf with his fourth European Tour title and his second this season, at the Trophée Hassan II in Morocco. The Titleist man secured the fourth victory in just his 151st European Tour start and the win means he has now emerged victorious three times in his last 25 European Tour events. Here...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012
Last year the TaylorMade R11 driver took the golfing world by storm with it’s three levels of adjustability and, of course the white crown, but this year TaylorMade say they’ve trumped it with the R11S. It features even greater adjustability and a larger, 460cc head, for more forgiveness and many Tour pros, including Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Darren Clarke and Luke...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 March 2012
At Today’s Golfer you will always hear us going on about the importance of custom-fitting and one reader did exactly that with his new set of Ping i20s at the company’s HQ in Gainsborough. But Stuart Smith was able to go one step further and watch as his clubs were built immediately after the fitting – and he even got to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 March 2012
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to post a winning PGA Tour bag from Tiger Woods – 924 days to be exact – but it would seem the great man is back on form with a stunning five-shot victory at the Bay Hill Invitational. Woods led by one shot from Graeme McDowell going into the final round and for the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
Callaway have launched a revolutionary new system which allows golfers to personalise their driver from thousands of different combinations. The new uDesign feature is the first time customisation has been available on such a scale and means customers buying a Callaway Razr Fit driver can choose from a number of different colour options as well as a vartiety of grip and shaft...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 7 May 2012
Francesco Molinari fired a stunning final round 65 to secure his third European Tour title with victory at the Open de Espana in Seville. Overnight leader Simon Dyson started well on Sunday with two birdies in the opening two holes, but the Englishman slumped to a disappointing 76 after dropping shots at the fifth, seventh, eighth, 13th, 15th and 17th. While Dyson...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
So far the most hyped product of 2012 has been the TaylorMade RocketBallz fairway wood – but this time it seems to have lived up to its billing following success on Tour and in pro shops up and down the land. Earlier this year we spoke with TaylorMade about their hot new product at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando –...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 2 May 2012
There’s been a lot of hype about the TaylorMade R11s driver but the RocketBallz big dog has been making waves in stores and on Tours across the world as well. Luke Donald, the current on-off world No1 has even put one in his bag, and from an amateur point of view it offers adjustability from TaylorMade at a price point less than...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 1 October 2012
Ian Poulter won four out of his four matches, including a massive win during Saturday’s fourballs with Rory McIlroy, that saw him close with five birdies. He didn’t disappoint on Sunday either. Taking a 1up lead to the 18th against Webb Simpson, the Englishman fired his approach, from the trees, to 10 feet to win his match and keep the...