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TaylorMade Unveil New RocketBladez Irons

Written by Senior Equipment Editor Jon Greathead on Tuesday 23 October 2012

After the runaway success of the RocketBallz franchise this year, TaylorMade are set to launch their new RocketBladez game-improver irons which have been designed to offer sensational distance by using an enhanced Speed Pocket behind the face. The introduction of the RocketBallz woods, and in particular the fairway wood and hybrid, in January last year sent a buzz through the golf...

Tommy Gainey In The Bag: McGladrey Classic Winning Clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 22 October 2012

Tommy Gainey fired an incredible 10-under-par final-round 60 to clinch his maiden PGA Tour title by one shot from David Toms at the McGladrey Classic. The American climbed 28 places on the final day to overhaul other big names including Jim Furyk, who shot a closing 69 to finish two back, and Davis Love III, whose 71 put him four-back. The 37-year-old...

Bioflow Offer Free Delivery Through September

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 7 September 2012

Bioflow are celebrating the inclusion of staff players Lee Westwood and Paul Lawrie in Jose Maria Olazabal’s European Ryder Cup team by offering free U.K. delivery on all Bioflow Sport products at www.bioflowsport.com throughout September. Both Westwood and Lawrie are big advocates of Bioflow and will be wearing their wristbands as they look to help the European team when they take on...

Brandt Snedeker In The Bag: Tour Championship Winning Clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 September 2012

Brandt Snedeker cruised to the Tour Championship title in Atlanta, and with it won the FedEx Cup and its $10m jackpot. The American had shared the overnight lead with Justin Rose, and had the Englishman won, the $10m bonus would have gone to the then FedEx Cup leader Rory McIlroy. But Snedeker held his nerve with a two-under-par 68, and Rose could only finish with a level-par 71. Rose had to...

In the bag: Richie Ramsay’s winning clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 September 2012

Richie Ramsay has claimed his second career European Tour victory after winning the Omega European Masters title at Crans-sur-Sierre in the Swiss Alps. The Scot followed up his third round 64 with a five-under-par 66 on Sunday which sees him move up to £605,000 in the race to Dubai. Driver: Taylormade R11S 9° Woods: Taylormade RBZ Tour 14.5° Hybrid: Taylormade RBZ...

Jumpers Showcase Photo Gallery

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 September 2012

As the first auburn leaves of Autumn litter our fairways, the thoughts of golf’s biggest clothing brands have turned away from bright coloured polo shirts and towards the new stylish range of jumpers. Whether you prefer plain or check, beige or black, the latest offerings in longsleeve knitwear have something for everyone. Follow our link to view a sample of 2012 jumpers, with models from Ashworth,...

Rory McIlroy In The Bag: BMW Championship Winning Clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 10 September 2012

Rory McIlroy claimed an astonishing third win in four starts after he shot a closing 67 to win the BMW Championship by two-shots from Lee Westwood. The Northern Irishman had started the final round in the penultimate group, playing with Westwood behind the final pairing of Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson. But he continued his fine form to storm through the...

Rory McIlroy In The Bag: Deutsche Bank Championship Winning Clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 4 September 2012

Rory McIlroy has won the Deutsche Bank Championship to bag his third PGA Tour title this year and strengthen his grip on the world number one ranking. The two-time Major winner closed with a four-under-par 67 to finish on 20-under at TPC Boston, with Louis Oosthuizen in second. Oosthuizen missed a 12ft birdie putt at the final hole to force a play-off, while...

TG Demo Day 2012 Photo Gallery

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 4 September 2012

Large crowds gathered at The Belfry over Bank Holiday Monday to see Long Drive sensation Joe Miller become the first British golfer to drive the iconic 300-yard Brabazon 10th hole with a putter during a bonanza day of golf at the 2012 TG Demo Day. With the Sky Sports cameras rolling and large groups of spectators watching on, the Callaway Ambassador used his Odyssey 2-ball...

Video review: Callaway Forged Wedge

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 September 2012

Wedge expert Roger Cleveland has been designing for Callaway since 1996. His latest creation is the Callaway Forged wedge and our test team thought he had hit the nail on the head perfectly with the design, scoring a perfect five out of five from all six testers for versatility, and eventually taking our Gold Award. The Tour CC Grooves help promote ideal...

Mizuno Unveil D201 Ball With ‘Intelligent’ Spin

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 22 February 2013

Mizuno have unveiled a new game-improver ball with what they are calling a revolutionary ‘intelligent’ core. The new D201 will sit alongside Mizuno’s other new ball, the tour ready MP-S. The versatile, all round D201 will use a ‘Cavity Cross Core’ that helps to reduce driver backspin, without impacting on your short game feel and spin. The Cross Core’s unique energy harnessing design and secure cover bonding also converts clubhead...

Video: How Titleist Make A Pro V1

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 19 February 2013

Alongside the recent launch of their new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, Titleist have released a behind the scenes video that details what goes into the making of the world’s best-selling ball. In the video below you’ll see what life is like inside the Titleist production factory, including how the staff weigh and x-ray each golf ball to make...

Videos: The 2013 PGA Merchandise Show In Orlando

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 6 February 2013

During his recent trip to America, our intrepid Features Writer Kit Alexander spent a day at the driving range under the sunny Orlando skies sampling the best the incredible 2013 PGA Merchandise Show had to offer. At this giant circular range, every manufacturer had a stall with their products on, and so our man had a very busy day. Below are a selection of...

Cobra-Puma Announce Signing Of Jesper Parnevik

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 11 January 2013

Cobra-Puma Golf has unveiled the signing of five-time PGA Tour winner Jesper Parnevik who will endorse their apparel and golf equipment The stylsih Swede – who has also won five times on the European Tour – will play the AMP CELL driver and fairway woods, the AMP Forged irons and Trusty Rusty wedges. “Cobra Puma Golf and Jesper Parnevik are a perfect match,” said Bob...

PING Launch New G25 Range

Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 2 January 2013

PING has taken the next step on the road to engineering perfection with the launch of the new G25 range of woods and irons. After 18 months of success with the G20 series, the new and improved G25 range has been designed to appeal to a wide range of golfers, from game-improvers through to the world’s best players – in fact,...

Rory McIlroy Officially Signs For Nike Golf

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013

Nike Golf have finally officially announced that Rory McIlroy has signed a multi-year agreement with them. While the fee wasn’t confirmed, it has been reported that the deal is worth around £156 million over 10 years, or over £40,000 per day. The world number one will use the clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories when he makes his Nike debut this week at...

TaylorMade-adidas Launch New Gear For 2013

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 3 January 2013

TaylorMade’s winter launches always generate lots of interest and 2013 will be no different. The equipment giants have released two new adjustable drivers with revolutionary crown graphics to help you hit it straighter and longer more often. They have also upgraded their famous RBZ fairway with the RBZ Stage II, that they claim goes 10 yards longer. In their words, 17 +...

Ernie Els In The Bag: BMW International Open Winning Clubs

Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 June 2013

Ernie Els birdied the last hole to seal a one-shot victory at the BMW International Open in Munich. The 43-year-old finished with a 69, which included four birdies and a bogey, for a final total of 18-under-par. Dane Thomas Bjorn, who had Billy Foster on his bag, also fired a 69 to finish runner-up on 17-under. South African Els, who won last year’s Open, began the...

Cobra add colour with new BiO CELL range

Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 14 November 2013

The new Cobra BiO CELL family for 2014 includes two drivers, woods, hybrids and a cavity-back iron, all in the funky colours the brand is famous for. But there’s plenty of substance amid the style. Topping things off is an all-new BiO CELL driver, which features a 460cc head and 0.5 inch longer shaft than the more compact, lower-spinning BiO CELL+ ...

Callaway reveals X2 Hot range

Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 12 November 2013

Callaway Golf has announced the launch of a full new line of distanced-focused woods and irons for 2014. The X2 Hot line includes drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons – each with a Standard and Pro version – and have been developed to be longer, faster and more forgiving for a broad range of golfers. Available 17 January, 2014. “With the X2 Hot...