Equipment news

  • Walker Cup starlet to put Penta into play

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 September 2009

    TaylorMade have strengthened their stable of top quality players with the addition of Walker Cup player Sam Hutsby. The 20-year-old has turned professional and pledged his future to the brand – and will immediately put TaylorMade’s new Penta TP ball into play. The Englishman will also use the R9 driver and fairway wood, as well as the Tour preferred irons. Ian Watts, Director...

  • Set up to hit great golf shots with new mat aid

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009

    It’s virtually impossible have a good golf swing and low handicap if your set up isn’t spot on and there’s a new product on the market that’s specifically designed to help you get it right. The one metre square Home Bay Indoor mat from Real Play demonstrates a square club face, correct ball position, correct hand position, squared shoulders, squared feet and...

  • Perfect your chipping with unique new mat

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009

    The ability to scramble well and save shots is integral if you want to save shots and lower your handicap and a new mat from Real Play. The one metre square mat demonstrates the optimum set up for a short chip, pitch and flop shot, including the club face, ball position, hand position, correct distance from the ball, shoulder position, varying stances and ideal...

  • Nike launches new Crush ball

    Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 6 November 2009

    The new Nike Crush golf ball is designed to help you hit it longer and straighter, but with a touch of precision too. The two-piece balls aims to help a wide range of swing speeds – that’s everyone! – hit the ball further thanks to the use of a low compression core. It also uses an optimized cover design to reduce unwanted...

  • Woodworm Golf launches new Zoom Junior package set

    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...

  • Xmas gift idea: Blacktee diary makes golf a way of life

    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...

  • Revealed: Wilson D-FY irons with steel and graphite shafts!

    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...

  • CUMULUS POLO SHIRT ADDED TO PING COLLECTION

    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...

  • Video review: Srixon’s new hybrid for 2010

    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...

  • Pick your Fantasy League team NOW!

    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...

  • Tiger receives timely boost

    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...

  • Latest Putter Video Reviews

    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...

  • Latest Fairway Wood Video Reviews

    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...

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    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...

  • New Benross golf gear launched for 2010

    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...

  • Ogilvy Enjoys Dream FootJoy Debut

    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...

  • ADAMS UNVEIL NEW FAST 10 WOODS

    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...

  • Callaway unleash new Diablo Edge Woods

    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...

  • We want your Equipment Reviews!

    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...

  • PGA Merchandise Show Set To Impress

    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...

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