Monday 27 September 2010
Callaway has launched a new driver – the Diablo Octane Black. It’s one of a range of new products which will be breaking cover in the next few weeks – and which you will be able to see first here. It’s already in the bags of several tour players, while we hit the Diablo Octane during the summer and were impressed by...
Written by Ryder Cup 2010 on Friday 30 September 2011
Corey Pavin’s men are on a mission to win their first Ryder Cup on European soil since the Belfry in 1993 – and they each have a bag full of 14 clubs they are hoping to do it with. That’s 168 clubs in the bags of 12 players that they hope will beat (not literally) the European team into submission at...
Written by Ryder Cup 2010 on Friday 30 September 2011
Monty’s 12 brave soldiers will this week step into battle at Celtic Manor ready to wrestle the Ryder Cup from American hands – and they will do so with an assortment of weapons in their armoury. As some of the world’s top players, they each have an affiliation with a major manufacturer from TaylorMade to Titleist. Here we’ll take you through...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 29 September 2010
SkyGolf have announced that FedEx Cup winner Jim Furyk will continue in his advisory role with the company. The makers of the highly-impressive SkyCaddie series of rangefinders also have Furyk’s respected caddie Mike “Fluff” Cowan on-board too. American Furyk has signed a three-year extension with SkyGolf and he was quick to emphasise the player-caddie relationship. “Having Fluff by my side on the course...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 October 2010
For the past few years you’ll have grown accustomed to seeing the MD Golf brand at the business end of our tests – and that’s because they keep producing quality golf clubs like the NV Drew Galway putter. This is an Anser-style design with an impressive midnight black finish and is CNC milled from a solid block of carbon steel. It...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 October 2010
If it’s a bling putter you’re after then it doesn’t come any shinier than the TaylorMade Rossa Kia Ma Daytona putter. The Daytona is 100 per cent milled from 304 stainless steel and features a Titallium insert and AGSI+ technology to promote more forward spin. It also features changeable weights in the head so you can customise it to your preferences. But...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 1 October 2010
The USA Ryder Cup team has put ProQuip – who provided the waterproof suits for the European side – on standby after torrential rain in Wales. During the first suspension of play at Celtic Manor, USA Team Officials approached the Scottish waterproof giant. ProQuip’s Managing Director, Richard Head, who personally fitted all the European Team players for their rain suits, sourced a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 5 October 2010
In issue 274 of Today’s Golfer we brought you the exclusive first look at Mizuno’s new JPX-800 game improver iron – and now we’ve got our hands on a video of Luke Donald hitting them for the first time. The JPX-800 has been introduced to replace Mizuno’s long-running MX range and brings a host of new technologies from Japan. Donald, who has...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 7 October 2010
There aren’t many putter brands that are used on the world’s professional Tours without paying a player a single penny – but Rife are one of those. Their 2-bar Hybrid Mallet is a fine example of why Rife are taking the putting world by storm. It is designed to have the forgiveness of a mallet putter but in a more compact...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 7 October 2010
Ping have been producing fantastic putters since 1966 but few have been as eye-catching as the iN Series Wack-E model. It is one of the largest mallet-headed putters on the market today and can look a little strange at first sight. However, the design is not by accident – it has been created to spread weight around the perimeter of the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 8 October 2010
Ping Collection have launched the new Isotope Fleece top in preparation for the winter golfing months ahead. The functional fleece is water resistant, has thermal properties and is made from 100 % polyester fleece to ensure the warmth both on and off course. It is available in three contemporary colours: Black/Smoke, Hydro/Black and Plantane/Black and carries an RRP of £50. For more information...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 October 2010
One of the most exciting product launches of 2010 is Titleist’s new 910 D2 and 910 D3 drivers. The clubs represent the first ever adjustable-headed drivers in Titleist’s range and allow the golfer to adjust loft and lie independently of each other in 16 different positions. The adjustability is designed to allow you to fine-tune the club to promote a particular shot...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 13 October 2010
John Letters have unveiled the newest range in their line up – the T9+ drivers and fairway woods. The new range incorporates what John Letters call Feel Cell Technology and this is designed to improve feel and feedback. A rubber-like material in the back of the head dampens bad vibrations when the club is hit off centre so it still feels like...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 13 October 2010
John Letters have also introduced a T9+ hybrid and iron range to complement the new drivers and woods. And, like the woods, the hybrids and irons both feature the innovative Feel Cell Technology to improve feedback and feel, even on off-centre strikes. The irons feature a forged head but they are still aimed at providing a more forgiving golf club to game-improvement...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 October 2010
Func Factory, one of Sweden’s foremost golf clothing brands, has launched in the UK. The brand, which specialises in waterproof clothing, is being distributed exclusively in the UK by Masters Golf and is now available in around 140 stores nationwide. Func Factory was created by Ove Hogfeldt, the founder of Cross Sportswear and a former board member of innovative fabric manufacturer Gore. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 October 2010
Callaway Golf have added the new Hyperbolic SL shoe to their golf shoe line-up. The Hyperbolic SL is a performance-based shoe with a sporty look and features lightweight microfibre uppers, a low-profile stability outsole and a heel balance stability support system. Callaway say they also include something Gel Comfortech Wrap Technology and Xtra Width Technology Adjustable Fit System. This all sounds extremely complicated...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 October 2010
If putting is all about confidence in the way a putter looks and feels then the Snake Eyes Tour Platinum putter must be one of the best around. While Snake Eyes might not be the first name to spring to mind when it comes to putters, the traditional anser-style shape is extremely easy on the eye and the chrome finish is appealing. But...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 18 October 2010
The Belfry are offering free custom fitting sessions and lessons from their top-quality coaches at an open day this month. The PGA National Academy at the world-renowned venue, which has hosted the Ryder Cup on the Brabazon course on four separate occasions, is opening its doors to the public on Sunday October 24, 2010. As part of the day golfers can ascertain the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 October 2010
When it comes to putter design few companies have pushed the envelope more than Odyssey and now they’re doing it again with a new range of Backstryke putters. They’ve never been afraid of innovation and that includes pressing ahead with ideas that some golfers may think a little strange – such as the Backstryke where the hosel connects to the back...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 22 October 2010
Nike Golf have introduced their new Performance Carry bag for 2011 that enhances comfort and stability. The bag features a ventilated back pad which provides better cushioning in important areas. It also utilises Nike’s world-famous Air technology in the strap, which means the bag sits more comfortably on your shoulders. The Air Curved strap also helps to even out the load on...