Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 9 September 2010
Nike staff player Richard Finch already has two European Tour titles to his name in the five years since he joined the Tour and the man from Hull is desperate for more. He made his breakthrough in 2007 at the New Zealand Open and then followed that up with victory at the Irish Open in 2008. He hasn’t found the winner’s circle...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 9 September 2010
In order to keep up with the growing demand for balls, Srixon will be opening a new production factory in Indonesia next year. The new plant will be Srixon’s third production facility and will join existing facilities in Cikampek and Japan. Over the last year, the company has seen impresisve growth in its golf ball business with a 15.3% increase in sales...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 9 September 2010
Thursday’s deal of the day from Onlinegolf gives you the chance to bag 24 premium Callaway Tour i(z) golf balls for a discounted price. Onlinegolf are offering two dozen Tour i(z) balls for just £50 – a massive saving on the RRP of £39.99 for a dozen. The Tour i(z) is a four-piece ball designed for low spin off the tee without...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 September 2010
Even game-improver golfers these days are demanding increased feel from their irons these days and that’s why Mizuno have come up with the new JPX-800 Pro set. The JPX-800 Pro is a grain flow forged iron, just like Mizuno’s better-player MP line, but it is also packed with forgiveness and distance-enhancing properties that all game-improvers are looking for. A CNC milled cavity...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 September 2010
When setting out to create the new JPX-800 iron, Mizuno steadfastly stuck to the mantra that forgiving didn’t have to mean big and ugly. Instead, they wanted to develop a game-improvement iron that would outperform everything else on the market not only in terms of performance, but in looks as well. The JPX-800 signals the end of the popular MX-line up of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 September 2010
When creating the new MP-53 iron, Mizuno’s engineers were charged with the task of developing the most forgiving and playable MP iron in the company’s history. They wanted the forgiveness of the MX-300 iron to be blended with the shot-making potential of the MP-52. Mizuno engineers decided that a Diamond Muscle design and a V-shaped milled pocket cavity would allow them...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 September 2010
Mizuno have announced the release of their gorgeous new MP-63 iron, designed for the better player. The iron is being launched to replace the hugely successful MP-62 iron, which has performed brilliantly on Tour – most notably in the hands of Luke Donald. And Donald has been pivotal in the development of the MP-63, which features a Diamond Muscle back to improve...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 7 September 2010
Wednesday’s deal of the day from online golf is another geared to making the most out of your practice sessions – a Mizuno practice ball bag. The Mizuno practice ball bag is ideal for taking down to the range for chipping and putting practice and allows you to take dozens of balls to iron out any weaknesses in your short game. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 7 September 2010
Titleist staff player Charley Hoffman produced an amazing run of back-nine birdies to win the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston, beating Geoff Ogilvy, Luke Donald and Jason Day back into a tie for second. The American shot a stunning 29 on the back nine for which his competitors had no answer and he eventually went on to win by five...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 6 September 2010
Tuesday’s deal of the day with Onlinegolf will help you become a better putter without leaving the comfort of your own home thanks to the Force 1 Golf Putting Mat. The mat features a realistic putting surface with a ball return chute as well as two “hazards” and a ramp to promote a positive putting stroke. The mat carries an RRP of £29.99...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 6 September 2010
He may be the elder statesman in Colin Montgomerie’s Ryder Cup team but Miguel Angel Jimenez has proven that he fully merits his place following victory in the Omega European Masters at Crans-Sur-Sierre. The Ping staff player held off the challenge of Ryder Cup team-mate Edoardo Molinari to give Monty a boost with two of his charges maintaining excellent recent form. It...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 September 2010
Cobra’s Baffler has been around since the mid-1970s and following the launch of the new Baffler Rail H it is still one of the best around. It has undergone a few changes since its inception and now features a four-way rail sole as well as nine-point face technology as seen in Cobra’s drivers for enhanced sweet spot. In TG’s recent hybrid test the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 3 September 2010
Forgan St Andrews have swooped to sign upcoming Scottish player Krystle Caithness. The 21-year-old from St Andrews, who was the runner-up in this year’s ABN-AMRO Ladies Open, will now play Forgan’s new Ltd Edition irons for the next two years. Simon Millington, chief executive of Forgan, said: “Krystle is a local girl and is also one of the brightest talents on the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 September 2010
Out of Callaway’s Diablo wood range released in 2009, the hybrid was probably the best received of the lot so the new Callaway Diablo Edge hybrid had a lot to live up to. Designed as a game-improver’s club, it offers a high degree of forgiveness and sizeable offset to help higher handicappers. But Callaway have also worked hard to keep the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 September 2010
There’s not many golfers who can say they’ve chalked up a victory in their debut season on the European Tour but Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal is one of those. The Titleist staff player won the prestigious Open de France in his debut year in 2008 and also recorded seven top-40 finishes. Ever bullish, the man from Barcelona even shrugs off comparisons with compatriot...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 1 September 2010
Wednesday’s deal of the day from online golf is perfect for those quick rounds after work or early morning – a Nike Skinny II bag. The lightweight bag is made of durable denier nailhead nylon and features a six-inch oval top, two-way divider and four easy access pockets. Onlinegolf usually sell the bag for £29.35 but today’s deal sees almost a third...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 31 August 2010
As finishes to tournaments go, Edoardo Molinari’s birdie, birdie, birdie finish to win at the Johnnie Walker Championship was a stunning achievement but when you consider that his Ryder Cup place was likely on the line it was even more special. Prior to the tournament the TaylorMade staff player knew that only a top-notch performance would give him a chance of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 31 August 2010
He may have broken Scottish hearts by pipping Martin Laird in a playoff at the Barclays but there can be no doubting the quality of Bridgestone player Matt Kuchar’s golf to take top spot in the FedEx cup standings. The American’s 7-iron to a couple of feet from the left-hand rough on the first playoff hole was sublime and it followed...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 31 August 2010
Tuesday’s deal of the day from online golf is for those of you who go through a few balls every round – a dozen Wilson Staff DNA Distance balls for less than £7. Online Golf usually sell the balls for £9.99 per dozen, which is still a saving on the RRP of £16.99, but for today they are offering the balls...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 27 August 2010
Penfold, one of the oldest names in golf-ball manufacture, is making a big return to the premium ball market with the launch of the new Dual iD ball. The ball is a four-piece design which has been constructed to offer low spin off the tee and high spin coupled with great feel with short irons and around the green. Each Penfold Dual...