Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 16 April 2009
Eaton Corporation, manufacturers of Golf Pride® grips, the world’s No. 1 grip announced today that according to authoritative Darrell Survey results, the majority of players in the 2009 Masters Golf Tournament depended on Golf Pride® grips to play their best. More than 80 percent of the players in the field (77 of 96) used Golf Pride grips to compete in...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 16 April 2009
April 14, 2009; Phoenix Arizona: PING pro Angel Cabrera relied on 14 PING® clubs, including a recently released Tour-W® TS (Thin Sole) 60° wedge, while winning The Masters in a two-hole playoff at the famed Augusta National Golf Club. For the 39-year-old native of Argentina, it was his second major win in less than two years. In 2007, Cabrera captured...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 21 April 2009
ProStance, the must-have tool for any golfer wanting to improve their game, is set to revolutionise the way golf is taught. Still relatively new to the market, ProStance has been the result of three years of research and development with professionals and amateurs alike. In fact, its the professional game who cannot get hold of the product fast enough. Over 70...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 23 April 2009
To coincide with the announcement of the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of South Africa this summer, Premier Licensing, the number one supplier of licensed golf accessories in Europe, has launched a range of official British and Irish Lions golf accessories. Available now at all leading golf retailers, the comprehensive consists of everything any golfing Lions fan...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 23 April 2009
Today’s Golfer has teamed up with AffordableGolf.co.uk to give EVERY reader a FREE Wilson Dry glove. The new Wilson glove, worth £7.99, uses Microfibre technology for soft feel and enhanced durability. It has a synthetic palm patch and uses DuPoint lycra that increases comfort and removes moisture – and it is FREE* to you! Established 12 years ago, Affordable Golf is one of...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 8 May 2009
Glenmuir have added two new shirts to its Coolmax Performance range in the shape of the Performance Elite and the Performance Team. Both feature Glenmuir’s impressive Coolmax Active Performance system which moves perspiration away from the body to the outer surface of the shirt. This technology was also present in the European team’s Ryder Cup shirts last year. And for those of you...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 7 May 2009
When it comes to getting a gift for your old man for Father’s Day, most of you will understand there’s more tat out there than on Del Boy’s market stall! But Titleist might just have the answer in the form of personalised golf balls – the golf ball giants are offering siblings the chance to customise the products with a special Father’s Day message...
Written by TG Features Writer on Sunday 10 May 2009
Leading golf apparel brand Glenmuir are branching out with their new MacWet Gloves, designed to provide ultimate grip in all conditions, especially the wet. The gloves come in pairs and use Aquatec material, which boasts unbeatable moisture-wicking properties that enhances grip performance and delivers outstanding comfort and feel. MacWet Winter Gloves are available in sizes from Ladies Small to Men’s XL, with an easy to...
Written by TG Editor on Monday 11 May 2009
Todays’s Golfer is looking for a Senior Equipment Editor. If you love golf and you love golf equipment this could be the perfect job for you. The UK’s best-selling golf magazine needs a senior member of staff to test all the latest and greatest golf equipment. The successful applicant will be a good player, ooze authority and passion when talking about golf gear...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 11 May 2009
The controversial John Daly has had somewhat of a resurgence in recent weeks and he’s certainly been wearing some celebratory trousers. The big American finished tied 31st in Spain last week and shot a closing 66 on Sunday for a share of 2nd at the Italian Open. This resurgence in form has coincided with Daly losing 60lbs and donning some flashy new...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 18 May 2009
FootJoy have been making cracking shoes for a fair few years now – in fact, they’ve been making the world-renowned DryJoys for 20! And to celebrate this impressive landmark, FootJoy have announced that special Anniversary Edition DryJoys will be available in three retro, wing tip styles. The high performance waterproof leather shoe will feature the ECL Leather System and Tri-density TPU...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 18 May 2009
Just when we thought ECCO’s awesome Hydromax shoe couldn’t get much better, those Danish wizards have gone and fine tuned it. A fusion of traditional style and modern technology, the Classic Hydromax has been redesigned and showcases ECCO’s new Four Dots logo concept which is part of the consistent design that runs throughout the 2009 collection. The innovative Classic Hydromax benefits from hardwearing...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment on Monday 18 May 2009
ECCO has announced the release of its new women’s Casual Pitch Velcro Hydromax as part of its stylish 2009 collection. The shoe has been upgraded from last year’s popular release with sleeker design lines, slimmer mid-sole profile, asymmetrical strap-fastening system and superior leathers. Advanced technology is in use throughout the shoe including an innovative, hardwearing TPU outsole, ECCO’s Hydromax waterproof treatment and superior...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 22 May 2009
It’s never been easier to buy the best golf gear at the cheapest prices than with TG Compare & Buy. Here are the most popular items currently on TG Compare & Buy… Drivers 1. Callaway Big Bertha 2. Wilson Staff Spine 3. Callaway FT-i Irons 1. Cleveland CG Gold 2. Nike SasQuatch SUMO 3. Wilson Di7 Putters 1. Odyssey White Hot XG 2. Odyssey...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Tuesday 26 May 2009
Champ has launched a new line of Online ball markers designed to help golfers line their putts up more efficiently. The Online markers have been specifically created with an alignment line on the top to make it easier for golfers to line up putts. The markers have already been approved for use by the R&A and USGA and mean golfers no longer...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 2 June 2009
Picture the scene. You’ve just nailed that well-deserved post-round pint and you’re heading out to your motor to tootle home – only for your clubs to have been robbed by some light-fingered lout. Utter disaster. But now a new device is helping to put this awful scenario well and truly to bed – this is the new Pro Defender Series alarm which has been...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 3 June 2009
We know that lots of you are big fans of Motocaddy and if you’ve got one of their award-winning trolleys you may well want to match up your golfing accesories with their latest umbrella. The new S-Series Dual Canopy Auto-Open umbrella has been designed to withstand winds of up to 50mph but, like with Motocaddy trolleys, technology doesn’t come to the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 8 June 2009
The latest ball-marking aid has landed – in the form of Softspikes new ball alignment tool! It’s the first such tool that lets the golfer mark both sides of the ball – the spring mechanism holds the ball and enables golfers to mark each side without having to re-position the tool. There is also a new putter squareness line which has been developed to enable golfers...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 12 June 2009
This is the latest driver to come out of the Callaway stable – the Callaway Diablo is getting plenty of Tour action too, with the likes of Rocco Mediate putting it into play! The Diablo is all about power, and the Edge Technology helps golfers to square the clubhead at impact, especially when they’re giving it the “full monty” off the...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
Leading shaft manufacturer Nippon has unveiled the newest shafts in its collection, designed specially for wedges. The Nippon N.S PRO WV shafts are designed to create a slightly lower launch angle with the short clubs but impart more spin on the ball allowing greater control. The shafts are aimed at all level of golfers from tour professionals to weekend players and come...