Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 March 2009
The latest addition to golf’s centre of excellence family has opened in Maidenhead, with Srixon and Cleveland putting themselves well and truly on the map in the south of England. The centre, conveniently located just off the M25 and within 20 minutes of Heathrow airport, is situated at Maidenhead Golf Centre and offers a full range of hardware from both manufacturers...
Written by Kit Alexander on Monday 16 March 2009
If you have back pain following a round or you just want to get a few extra tards off the tee the Mobiliser could be the answer to your prayers. The Mobiliser is a portable spinal mobilisation unit that you lie on to improve the coordination and flexibility of the spine. The new bit of kit has already been used and recommended...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 23 March 2009
1959 saw several notable birthdays – for a start, Steve McFadden who plays Eastenders hardman Phil Mitchell was born, as was Simon Cowell and Bryan Adams. But if you’re a golfer, then another birth will impress you more than this wonderful triumvirate, in the shape of PING. Yep, 50 years ago today, Karsten Solheim filed the application for his first putter...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 24 March 2009
PrideSports, manufacturer of Softspikes cleats, the number 1 Cleat brand on Tour, has once again challenged conventional thinking with the launch of the Softspikes ClubGrip, the first-ever golf “grip wrap” to enter the market. Designed to provide superior tack, more comfort, and greater absorbency than traditional grips, the new Softspikes ClubGrip allows golfers to enhance their grips for a fraction of...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 27 March 2009
Taking its inspiration from the latest street fashion trends, renowned Danish shoe manufacturer, ECCO has launched a new athletically styled, velco strapped shoe, Casual Cool II Velcro Hydromax. This extremely functional golf shoe showcases the new Four Dots logo concept which is a part of the consistent design handwriting that runs throughout ECCO’s all new 2009 collection. Upgrading a ‘winning style’ from...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 27 March 2009
Leading Danish shoemaker, ECCO has announced the launch of the new sporty and contemporary women’s Casual Pitch GTX golf shoe. Showcasing the new Four Dots logo concept which is a part of the consistent design handwriting that runs throughout ECCO’s all new 2009 collection; the Casual Pitch GTX is ideally suited for the confident female golfer who likes to make an...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 April 2009
If you ever wondered what went on inside the magic world of a manufacturer’s Tour truck, then now is your chance to find out! Callaway Golf will be bringing their 28-tonne monster to three different venues in April to offer golfers a unique insight into life as a Tour player – in the same way a Touring Pro will be fitted and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipmemt Editor on Wednesday 8 April 2009
Ping have been making top quality clubs since Adam was a lad, but you may not be aware that there are some pretty hip-happening rags from Ping Collection too – and the latest Gold Collection is no exception! This refined, urban style, inspired by the champions Gold Putter vault at Ping HQ in Phoenix, has been designed for the passionate player who wants to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 9 April 2009
You’ve heard of adjustable clubs, but what about adjustable golf spikes? Yep, Softspikes have now launched the first ever “self-adjusting” golf cleat. The Black Widow Tour enables golfers to customise their cleats according to swing, balance and weight distribution without compromising on traction and comfort. Highlighted by eight traction elements, including four flexible legs that provide great grip on any surface, the cleat...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 14 April 2009
The vast majority of you will have seen Angel Cabrera strutt his stuff en route to the Green Jacket on Sunday evening at Augusta – but what exactly was he strutting in? The amiable Argentine was one of the whopping 52% in the Augusta field wearing FootJoy shoes, with Cabrera opting for the ultra-cool FootJoy Classics. As a result of Cabrera’s victory, the 39-year-old rocketed...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 15 April 2009
European Tour pro Sam Little will be wearing Pringle’s latest clothing collection in 2009. The Englishman joins the likes of Nick Faldo, Arnold Palmer, Tony Jacklin and Colin Montgomerie who’ve all worn Pringle in the past. He recorded a pair of top ten finishes in 2008 at the Bank Austria Golf Open and the Inteco Russian Open Golf Championship. The new spring/summer range...
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...