Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 March 2011
FootJoy enjoyed another impressive 12 months in 2010, with the latest Golf Datatech UK figures revealing they topped the count for gloves with a brand share of 47.4%. But it’s not just one glove that is doing the job for FootJoy – in fact, the three best-selling products in the UK come from their portfolio, with the WeatherSof remaining the top...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 March 2011
ECCO Golf have expanded their range of Casual Cool II Hydromax shoes by introducing new styles for the forthcoming season. The Casual Cool II, a favourite with TG Staffers and readers, features luxurious handcrafted leather uppers with additional rubber detailing for enhanced resistance to the elements. There are three new colourways for the 2011 season, with white/red/black, black/silver/white and bison/fire/black options all available. ECCO’s own HydroMax...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 March 2011
Cleveland’s CG7 Black Pearl irons romped to first place in last year’s irons test, so we were desperate to get the inside track on the new CG16 product. We headed out to the PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day in glorious Orlando to speak to Scott Carlyle from Cleveland Golf about the new irons. They’ve been designed to be lighter and longer than...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 March 2011
Cleveland’s wedges are legendary in the world of golf and their latest CG16 product looks like it’s going to continue this fine tradition. With the new groove rules in place for manufacturers, Cleveland engineers started to make improvements on the face. The result was the Laser Milled process which makes the surface of the wedge rougher, and that helps to generate more...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 March 2011
Pingi have launched a brand new device that could see wet, sweaty and smelly golf shoes become a thing of the past. Using Pingi’s silicon gel technology found in it’s domestic dehumidifier products, the Shoe Dry is designed to dry your shoes from the inside out without the use of heat. Golfers simply insert the Shoe Dry into the shoes after a round and leave...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 March 2011
A host of big name brands will be showcasing their new equipment for 2011 at the National Golf Show in Birmingham next month and offering golfers the chance to hit the new clubs and be custom fitted on the massive indoor driving range. Nike, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Wilson, Yonex, Titleist, Cobra and Benross will be among the brands showcasing their newest clubs...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 18 March 2011
John Letters have released their latest irons in the form of the Masters Model – a modern recreation of the set Fred Daly used to win the 1947 Open Championship. The John Letters brand is undergoing something of a resurgence back to the upper echelons of the game after a few years in the wilderness and the Masters Model irons are...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 March 2011
A new launch monitor is set to bring golf club custom fitting to more golfers in the UK after being released on these shores for the first time. Foresight Sports have brought the GC2 ball flight monitor to the UK after a hugely successful launch in the United States where it is said to have revolutionised club fitting and teaching because...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 March 2011
Cobra staff player Ian Poulter has added fuel to rumours the company are preparing to bring out a new line of putters by revealing he has been testing a Cobra prototype model. The Englishman posted pictures of the prototype model on his popular Twitter page (@IanJamesPoulter) and even a video showing himself practicing with it. Most golf gear enthusiasts have been expecting...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 25 March 2011
Nike know there are some golfers out there who turn their nose up at modern-day hybrids because they look too much like a fairway wood than an iron – and that’s why they’ve developed the VR Pro hybrid. Nike’s engineers have designed the VR Pro hybrid with a straighter leading edge to make the transition from long iron to hybrid easier...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 25 March 2011
Never Compromise have unveiled their new Gambler Series putters for 2011. The new premium putters are forged from 303 stainless steel and during the forging the metal is compressed and shaped to refine the grain structure to improve the physical properties of the material and, ultimately, the feel of the putter. The result is a very soft metal for great feel on...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 1 April 2011
Today Callaway invites golfers to be a part of the company’s biggest and most exciting consumer promotion ever that culminates in 100 customers winning exclusive Supercar Track Days, 10 finalists experiencing the wonders of Automobili Lamborghini HQ in Italy and the incredible opportunity for one grand prize winner to receive the ultimate test drive… a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 for...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 3 April 2011
You probably don’t think a great deal about golf shoes when you put them on to go out for a round – other than how they look – but with modern shoes just as much R&D goes into developing them as the latest driver. Nike are able to call on all their experience from creating footwear in a variety of other...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 7 April 2011
Wilson Staff have unveiled their brand new Tour truck, which will serve their stable of players on the European Tour, including three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington. The 18-ton Mercedes Tour truck is nearly twice the size of the previous model at over 11 metres long and houses all the latest club-making technology and custom-fit facilities. But it’s not just Harrington and co...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 April 2011
Scottish golf brand John Letters is continuing its revival after announcing the opening of a new showroom and workshop in St Andrews. In the middle of the last century John Letters was known as one of the finest equipment manufacturers in golf with golfing luminaries such as Fred Daly, Dai Rees, Lee Trevino, Bernard Gallacher, Sam Torrance and Gary Player playing the brand. Now...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 April 2011
Electric trolley brand Powakaddy have unveiled their new line up of golf cart bags for 2011. The new range has been designed specifically, but not exclusively, for use on Powakaddy’s range of trolleys and features the innovative key lock system to securely fasten it to the key plate of all PowaKaddy electric carts, minimising movement throughout the course of play. The new range features: Deluxe IV...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 11 April 2011
Nike have updated their bladed irons for 2011 in the form of the VR Pro blades. The irons are designed for the pure ball striker and feature a traditional flatback blade design. However, each iron has been specifically shaped to perfectly position the centre of gravity at a precise point to ensure consistent trajectories throughout the set from the long to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 April 2011
Shaft specialists Aldila have launched their latest model in the form of the new RIP Beta shaft. The product is the latest addition to the popular RIP Series and features the company’s Reverse Interlaminar Placement technology that features lower torque and increased tip stability for for control. The new white Beta joins the Alpha and Gamma shafts and will be easier...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 April 2011
Tour legend Fred Couples will continue to compete in ECCO’s Golf Street shoes that first took the golfing world by storm at the 2010 US Masters. The 51-year-old led after the first round at Augusta last year wearing the shoes and in difficult conditions, it was noted that he wasn’t wearing socks, preferring the feel of the Golf Street shoes on...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 19 April 2011
ECCO have launched their new Comfort Classic shoe and have revealed that US Open champion Graeme McDowell will be competing in them this year. The new shoe features ECCO’s famous Hydromax leather that ensures the shoes remain soft and breathable while keeping feet dry in a wide-range of conditions. McDowell will be joined by several other ECCO Tour players in wearing the...