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...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 12 June 2009
You may be aware that FootJoy are the number one shoe brand in golf – but did you know they also dominate the glove market too? The most recent Golf Datatech UK retail audit reveals that FootJoy dominated the volume brand share with a whopping 43.9% which was over six times greater than its closest rival. And FootJoy also came out on...
Written by TG equipment writer on Monday 15 June 2009
If retro pompom head covers sound like your idea of the ideal golf bag fashion accessory and you like to support your favourite footy team on the fairways then read on. Premier Licensing has launched a new range of official Premier League retro pompom head covers featuring all the top teams from the Premiership as well as a few of the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 15 June 2009
This is Wilson’s new Smooth driver – it’s one of the more classical-looking big sticks on the market and for £230 you could do a lot worse! According to the manufacturer, the Smooth benefits from a massive sweetspot as well as the unique internal weight positioning – weight is moved further back in the head as loft increases in order to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 15 June 2009
Brian Gay secured his place at this week’s US Open with victory at the St Jude Classic in Memphis – and did so wearing FootJoy Classics. The victory in Tennessee was the American’s second of the season and he has now moved into fourth place on the FedEx Cup standings ahead of the second Major of the year at Bethpage Black...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 17 June 2009
There are lots of solid, lower price point drivers out there at the minute, and this is one of the latest to hit the fairways – the Forgan IWD. At just £99.99, the IWD (which stands for Internal Weight Distribution) is cracking value, and Forgan say that the 460cc head gives more forgiveness, accuracy and distance. So we went to see how we...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 17 June 2009
True Temper has announced the release of its brand new Project X driver and hybrid shafts to amateur golfers, after proving popular as prototypes with tour players. To many, Project X will sound like an evil plan hatched by a villain with designs on world domination from his lair in a hollowed-out volcano, but golf fans will know it as one...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 June 2009
Lucas Glover provided the ultimate shock at Bethpage on Monday as he held his nerve to win his first ever Major Championship. But this might also come as quite a startling revelation to many of you – Adams Idea hybrids were the number one hybrid at the US Open. In fact, more than 27% of all hybrids played were Idea Hybrids, including...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 July 2009
Last week was a good one for Rife putters with the brand claiming a win and a tie for second on the Champions Tour. Lonnie Nielson fired a sublime final round of 63 on his way to victory at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, with Rife putter users Fred Funk and Ronnie Black coming in equal runners-up spot. Making use of the famous Roll...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 July 2009
Who? What? OK, so Forgan might not be the most well-known brand out there, but for clubs at a lower price point than many they look like representing great value. The Forgan F3 hybrid irons are, well, just that. A set of hybrids that replace every iron in your bag! Sounds crazier than a national ID card scheme doesn’t it, but we...