Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 13 November 2009
Woodworm Golf has launched the new Zoom Junior package sets aimed at youngsters starting out in the world of golf. The set includes an 18° fairway wood for easy hitting off the tee, a 24° utility club, two over-size perimeter-weighted irons in 7 and 9 iron loft and an easy-to-line putter. It also comes with a bright junior stand bag and the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 November 2009
Blacktee’s new journal for 2010 could be the ideal Christmas present for any keen golfer. As well as being a diary with which to organise a busy lifestyle, the journal also incorporates golf tips, with high-quality photography, rules and etiquette advice and a game-tracker to monitor improvement. In short, golf will never be far from the mind of whoever owns the diary. Creator...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 November 2009
At Today’s Golfer we love bringing you a top scoop and it doesn’t come much better than revealing Wilson’s new D-FY irons – the first irons in the world with a half steel, half graphite shaft! You might be thinking that this is nothing more than a marketing gimmick but Wilson say there’s a good reason for this unusual design. The steel...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 December 2009
With winter very much here, PING Collection have launched their stunning new Cumulus long-sleeved polo-shirt. The PING Collection Cumulus has been manufactured from a quick-drying fabric and also features dry-fibre moisture movement properties. The Cumulus is available in either Pale Stone, Earth or Black and will retail at £36. INFORMATION: For more details on the PING Collection Cumulus, or any other PING Collection equipment...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Srixon have recently launched their new hybrid for 2010 to complement the full range of Z-TX clubs. We know Srixon are now a major player in the golf ball market with some truly excellent products so we were keen to get our hands on their new clubs. The hybrid has been designed with input from Srixon’s range of staff players and is...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 16 December 2009
There are only a few hours until the first Fantasy League event so make sure all your golfers are playing at this week’s South African Open. The deadline to pick or change your team is 5am on Thursday 17 December so time is running out to make any tweaks. There are a whole host of fantastic prizes up for grabs from a...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 21 December 2009
There’s some good news for Tiger Woods…at last! TAG Heuer confirmed today that it will continue its relationship with the world no. 1, but will respect his desire of privacy by modifying his role in the coming months’ marketing programmes. Tiger Woods became a TAG Heuer brand ambassador in 2002. The relationship between the leader in prestigious sports watches and chronographs...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
Every golfers needs a short stick. In fact, it is the club you will use more than any other in your bag so it is important to get the right one. Blade, mallet, short or long there are a host of options out there and choosing one can be a bit of a minefield. If you have your eye on a...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
They’re smaller than drivers but bigger than hybrids – fairway woods can be a difficult club to get right in your bag. But choose the right one and it’ll be a vital part of your golfing armoury whether you’re using it as a driver replacement off the tee or to attack those par 5’s in two. Before you part with your...
Monday 28 December 2009
There’s still time to sign up for Today’s Golfer’s FREE Winter Fantasy League game and win prizes worth over £10,000! The first event of the game starts on Thursday January 7, so you need to register and pick your team of golfing superstars right now! The SBS Championship tees the PGA Tour season off in Hawaii with a top-class field assembling for...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 4 January 2010
Regular readers of Today’s Golfer magazine will know that we like Benross golf equipment. It’s good quality and it doesn’t break the bank – definitely a winning combination. That’s why we’re delighted to bring you news of lots of brand spanking new Benross clubs for 2010 – including new drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, iron sets and wedges. So if you’re on the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 11 January 2010
A little less than a week after confirming his switch to footwear giants FootJoy, Geoff Ogilvy stormed to victory at the SBS Championship in Hawaii. The Australian shot a final-round 67 to finish at an impressive 22-under-par at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, one shot clear of South African Rory Sabbatini. Wearing the FJ ICON shoes, Ogilvy fired seven birdies in his...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 11 January 2010
After a year that saw staff player Tom Watson nearly upset the odds at the Open Championship, Adams Golf have unveiled their new woods for 2010. The Speedline FAST 10 driver has been designed to increase clubhead speed, resulting in up to 15 more yards in carry distance, while the fairway woods feature customizable precision milled sole plates for greater distance out...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Sunday 17 January 2010
Callaway Golf have released the latest addition to their 2010 equipment catalogue in the form of the Diablo Edge driver and fairway woods. The driver has been engineered using a four-piece titanium construction with improved aerodynamics making it easier for golfers to generate faster swing speeds which translates to greater yardage off the tee. There is also a Tour version of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 18 January 2010
Right, hopefully we’ve seen the back of the snow and we can all get back out onto the golf course to try out that lovely new gear that Santa brought us! We want you to tell us about your golf equipment – what you’re using, how you’re getting on with it, what you like, what you don’t like etc! And for...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 26 January 2010
Spring – it’s not quite close enough to touch, but it’s not a million miles away either. And with the beginning of this fantastic season comes the prospect of more golf as the weather in Britain improves. And for you, it may be time to consider a new driver, set of irons or putter ahead of the new season. But...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 28 January 2010
Srixon have unveiled the latest addition to their family of balls in the form of the new TRISPEED at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. We will be bringing you much more information on the new product in a forthcoming edition of TG, but what we can say is that this new offering is a three-piece ball which has been designed...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 29 January 2010
The SkyCaddie SG5 was a pretty impressive product and it did fantastically in our recent GPS test in the magazine – but the next generation of system has well and truly landed with the arrival of the SGX. Unveiled for the first time at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, the SkyCaddie SGX is one of the most innovative bits of kit...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 1 February 2010
Bridgestone may be renowned for making great balls, but they’ve also recently launched the new J38 Black Oxide wedge. The impressive new scoring club features Variable Bounce Technology – VBT. This means the sole is created with less bounce on the heel and toe of the wedge, which allows the golfer more versatility in terms of opening or closing the face. The...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Saturday 30 January 2010
We mentioned that we saw these at the PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day, and now we’ve got a little bit more topline info for you on Odyssey’s new BACKSTRYKE putters. Although not officially shipping until April of this year, TG was given the lowdown on a truly innovative product. Essentially, the shaft of the putter is positioned towards the back of the...