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...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Sunday 31 January 2010
Bridgestone have unveiled two new premium balls for 2010 in the form of the Tour B330-RX and the Tour B33O-RXS. The new Tour B330-RX benefits froms a core that is 7% softer than previous models which helps to reduce unwanted excess spin, leading to more accurate shots. The softer core is also easily compressed which helps the golfer to get those...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 11 February 2010
After consulting closely with the likes of Phil Mickelson, putter giants Odyssey have unveiled their new Black Series Tour Design range of milled flatsticks. The range, milled from 1025 carbon steel for super-soft feel, features updated head-shapes which have been designed to offer better players optimised performance. The new putters feature Advanced Roll Technology which helps to deliver a precise response and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 11 February 2010
Tour Edge is a big deal out in the United States – and they are looking to do more distribution this year in the UK and Europe. We met Tour Edge equipment guru Jay Hubbard at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in January and he talked us through some of their new key products for 2010. In this particular clip, Jay...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 11 February 2010
At the back end of last year we brought you the first look at the PING G15 driver – the first UK magazine to do so. A month later we followed it up by taking a look at PING’s new i15 driver. But what are the differences? The G15 is essentially a little more forgiving and a little easier to hit, while...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 17 February 2010
Leading golf cleat and tee brand Softspikes have entered the golf grip market with the launch of BLACK WIDOW grips. The new BLACK WIDOW Grips line was created to meet the demands of players at all levels and offers five models, each one featuring bold colours and myriad performance features. • Tour Silk – Tour Silk features a Softspikes inspired horizontal “S” traction pattern...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 17 February 2010
Premium golf clothing brand Oxford Golf has unveiled its 2010 line-up – including 15 golf shirts. Worn on Tour by Major champion David Toms, the new collection features classic designs made from the very latest high tech and eco-friendly fabrics and also comprises luxury knitwear and a choice of smart trousers and shorts. The range is spearheaded by the environmentally-friendly Castlebar golf...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 19 February 2010
Former American Ryder Cup star Fred Couples staved off the challenge of a tough field to win his maiden Champions Tour victory at the Ace Group Classic in Florida. And Couples was helped on his way to victory by ECCO’s new Casual Cool II GTX shoes which have recently launched here in the UK. The Casual Cool benefit from a unique combination of street-inspired...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Saturday 20 February 2010
ECCO have been churning out cracking shoes for years now – and there’s some pretty impressive new DAPS available for women this season. The all new “Classic Hydromax” represents the ideal combination of performance and style, featuring a direct-injected midsole with a real lether welt and embedded metal icon. The Classic Hydromax also features a dual-density outsole that ensures stability and traction throughout...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 February 2010
In association with It was a hot, sunny day just after the Open Championship last year. And the Equipment Team were ordered into a meeting with TG Editor-in-chief Andy Calton to discuss What Gear 2010. “We need something different, radical and better for next year’s supplement,” challenged the boss. “We need to find a way of getting all of the good stuff,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 March 2010
TaylorMade Golf have introduced eight new models of golf bags for the 2010 season, all of which have been significantly improved on previous offerings. One key new developments is the Fast Action Snap Technology cases which clip on the bag and offer quick and accessible storage for the likes of rangefinders, GPS systems and other valuables without sigting through pockets of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 March 2010
Motocaddy are well-known for producing some of the most reliable electric trolleys in the golf industry, but to add further peace-of-mind they’ve extended the warranty by a further year. The move to two-year warranties incorporates the new-look S3 Digital and S1 Digital models, as well as the S1 Lite push trolley. “This is a big step for us and indicates the faith we...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 March 2010
Getting a warm, water-repellent golf sweater isn’t always an easy task, but now ProQuip might well have solved the problem with their new knitwear range. The new clothing utilises a special water-repellent finish that results in light rain beading off the surface and is believed to be the first to be manufactured using 100% British lambswool – and not only that,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 7 March 2010
They might be making a big play in the golf ball market at the moment but Bridgestone don’t just do golf balls – or tyres! They’ve got a brand new line up of impressive-looking clubs for 2010 from drivers through to wedges. This list includes the J38 460 driver, J38 fairway wood, J38 cavity back and dual pocket cavity irons and J38...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 9 March 2010
Following on from the controversy surrounding the use of Ping’s EYE2 wedge and irons on Tour, the manufacturer has waived its rights to prevent the clubs from being outlawed. The law regarding wedge grooves changed at the start of the year, but a loophole in the legistlation allowed for Ping’s EYE2 wedge (made before April 1990) to be legal in competition and several players,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 11 March 2010
Spring is defintely on the way and with that in mind PING Collection has announced the launch of their new Kinetic trousers. The new strides feature a classic yarn-dyed check design that is enhanced by fabric that is quick drying, lightweight, crease-resistant and features moisture movement properties for the ultimate in on course comfort. The PING Collection Kinetic trousers also feature contrast colour...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 15 March 2010
Ernie Els heaped praise on his Callaway equipment as he recorded his first victory since 2008 after a final round of 66 at the WGC-CA Championship. The South African finished four shots ahead of fellow South African Charl Schwartzel at Doral, ending with an impressive 72-hole total of 18-under-par. “First of all, my equipment is good,” said the 40-year-old who was particularly...