Written by David Connor, TG Equipment editor on Friday 7 January 2011
They say some like it hot – and it doesn’t come any hotter than Nike’s new VR Pro hybrid. Nike say they have designed the face of the new hybrid to be 21 per cent hotter than the previous model and that means it delivers faster ball speeds across more of the face. This is done with the introduction of a compression...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 7 January 2011
TaylorMade have announced the signing of American Jim Furyk, with the 16-time winner set to use a TaylorMade driver and Penta TP golf ball. Furyk will also wear adidas footwear, which he has been doing since 2006. “I’m thrilled to be joining the staff. From the innovation they continue to bring to golf equipment to the passion and expertise of their Tour...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 10 January 2011
US Open champion Graeme McDowell has defended his change of equipment after shooting a course record 62 with his new Srixon and Cleveland gear. The Northern Irishman had come under scrutiny after switching from Callaway following the best season of his career in 2010 but after a fine performance at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua he insists he has...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 18 January 2011
With the hype surrounding the launch of TaylorMade’s new R11 driver it could be easy to overlook the fact that they’ve also released the new Burner Superfast 2.0 driver as well. We mustn’t forget that the previous incarnation, the Burner Superfast, was a massive hit with TaylorMade’s stable of Tour players as well as with other players not even contracted to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 14 January 2011
Nike have unveiled their newest golf footwear offering – the Nike Zoom Advance shoe. The Nike Zoom Advance is designed to provide lateral stability throughout the swing with an innovative midfoot harness that extends from the midsole up through to the laces. The result, say Nike, is more power and control. The lightweight Nike Zoom Air in the heel has also been introduced...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 14 January 2011
It’s the hottest golf equipment story around at the moment and the excitement about the new TaylorMade R11 driver shows no signs of stopping. But it’s not just in clubhouses and on golf forums where discussions are raging – Tour players are talking about it too and we’ve got a hold of this video from TaylorMade showing what their staff players...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 14 January 2011
New Cobra woods always make us sit up and take note in the Today’s Golfer office and the new S3 fairway wood was no different. At first glance we couldn’t work out if this was aimed at the game improver or the better player so to find out TG’s gear team of Jonathan Greathead and David Connor took it to Oundle GC...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 14 January 2011
If we were betting men at Today’s Golfer then, judging by the looks of Cobra’s S3 irons, we would predict a very big year for them in 2011. The brand new irons feature a darker finish and a head profile that would seem to suit both better players and game improvers alike. But to find out if the irons played as good...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 21 January 2011
Callaway have launched the Razr X irons, their latest line of game improvement irons designed to help amateur golfers. The company say the Razr X irons are designed to deliver on three levels – distance, forgiveness and feel. They believe there is no point designing a club that will deliver on one of two of these levels if you have to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 January 2011
Nike Golf have introduced their new Zoom Advance shoe, a Tour-level product that offers a combination of sensational comfort and stability. The shoe features an innovative midfoot harness that provides superior lateral stability which results in more power and control through the swing. Golfers will also benefit from the Zoom Air unit which is located in the heel – this low profile...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 25 January 2011
Ping have released a new Karsten 1959 Series of putters comprising a modern take on some of the company’s most iconic designs. Famous designs such as the Anser, Zing, B60 and Craz-E have been upgraded using high-performance and modern manufacturing processes to give the benefits of a hi-tech putter with the looks of more traditional models. The putters feature an elastomer insert...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 26 January 2011
Wilson Golf have unveiled their latest putter creation – the Vizor. It features what Wilson have dubbed I-Lock technology which is designed to offer more consistency on the greens thanks to better alignment. The Vizor works using a cantilever alignment system which ensures the golfer’s eyes are positioned directly over the target line for the stroke – helping them to aim more...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 27 January 2011
FootJoy have unveiled their latest golf glove, the Spidr2, aimed at players who want all-round performance on the golf course. The brand, which boasts the No1 spot on the European Tour, say the Spidr2 glove delivers superior grip for optimum control, especially at high swing speeds. It also claims to cater for players of all skill levels, while optimising grip performance for nearly every...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 January 2011
TaylorMade may have been the first to manufacture a white-headed driver, but MD Golf have now followed suit with a white version of their Seve Icon driver. We spoke to MD Co-founder Michael Morton at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and he told us it was an indication of how they are looking to move with the times, and he...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 January 2011
Following on from the success of the sensational Z-Star and Z-Star X balls, Srixon have unveiled their new and improved models at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The new Z-Star is a three-piece ball that features a super-soft urethane cover which has been designed to deliver exceptional spin, even from the rough, but without sacrificing distance. In fact, the new...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Saturday 29 January 2011
John Letters is rolling out some impressive gear in 2011 and they’ve now re-introduced the famous Golden Goose series of putters which were incredibly popular back in the 1950s and 1960s. The series was first launched in 1946 but as you’d expect, the latest incarnations have been built with the latest technology in mind. They will feature the new Roll It...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 February 2011
Yonex used the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to unveil their new EZONE driver which comes in three different head sizes to accommodate golfers of all abilities. The largest-headed driver is the Type 450, then comes the 420 and then the 380, with the numbers relating to the cc dimensions. Each driver head is a pear-shape design which will utilise a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Sunday 30 January 2011
If you’re new to the game, the concept of a hybrid-iron set should appeal and with the game-improver in mind John Letters has unveiled their T8 Hybrid Iron set. Instead of offering traditionally harder-to-hit long irons, John Letters have replaced this with two muscular hybrids in the 3-iron and 4-iron slots. These feature a low centre of gravity which makes it...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 February 2011
Cobra’s new S3 Max driver has been introduced to give the maximum amount of help to golfers who need it off the tee. The driver features a large amount of offset and an alignment channel in the crown to promote a square takeaway and help square the face at impact, hopefully resulting in a straighter ball flight and fewer misses to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 February 2011
Cobra’s S3 Max fairway wood has been created for golfers who struggle to hit woods off the fairway. Many golfers struggle with enough confidence to hit a fairway wood off the deck but the offset and forgiving nature of the Cobra S3 Max is designed to alleviate that fear. TG’s gear team Jonathan Greathead and David Connor took the Cobra S3 Max...