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...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 February 2011
Tour Edge have unveiled their new CB4 Tour driver that incorporates a classic shape with a deeper face, which will appeal to the better player. The new CB4 features an all-titanium head that uses an ultra thin crown and cup-face to lower the centre of gravity but at the same time keeps the spin-rate low, meaning more distance even in the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 February 2011
The new Cleveland Launcher FL fairway wood is all about weight – or to be more precise, the lack of it. Cleveland say the Launcher FL is around 30g lighter than most other fairway woods on the market, which equates to a swing speed increase of around 3mph and a distaince gain of 7-10 yards. This is thanks to a lightweight 43g...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 February 2011
With 31 out of 132 players using the new R11 driver at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, it’s safe to say TaylorMade are enjoying what is officially their debut week with the new product on Tour. In fact, there were another 23 players in the field who were also using TaylorMade drivers with some of these opting to put the new Burner...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 February 2011
Direct Golf UK have announced the opening of an impressive new store in Farnborough, which boasts a state-of-the-art Global Play golf simulator. The new simulator allows golfers to trial all of the latest equipment in store before buying, as well as benefit from Direct Golf’s brilliant custom-fitting service. The store, which officially opened last weekend, boasts an indoor putting green, specialist clothing...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 February 2011
Wilson Staff have recently launched the new Wilson DXi driver, which they say is their most technologically-advanced driver to date. To get some initial first impressions of the driver TG’s senior equipment editor Jonathan Greathead was joined at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando by Golf World editor Chris Jones. Watch the video below for some very brief first thoughts on the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 February 2011
Wilson Staff FG Tour irons have already been a big hit on Tour in the hands of Padraig Harrington and Ricky Barnes – but they are designed for amateur players to use as well. The wedges will feature in our comprehensive 2011 wedges test later this year but to get some first impressions on them TG’s senior equipment editor Jonathan Greathead...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 12 February 2011
The new Mizuno JPX-800 is Mizuno’s attempt to improve on their superb MX-700 offering and that is no mean task. The MX-700 was a massive favourite with us at TG so to find out how they plan on improving on this with the JPX-800 senior equipment editor Jonathan Greathead travelled to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to speak with Mizuno’s...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 14 February 2011
Alvaro Quiros recently switched to Callaway’s new RAZR Hawk driver and his results have been sensational, culminating in a win at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The powerful Spaniard held his nerve to close out the win with a one-shot victory over Dane Anders Hansen and South African James Kingston as he carded a final round 68 to record a four-round...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 February 2011
Callaway has unveiled their new RAZR Hawk driver and after two wins in as many weeks it’s a hot-start to life on Tour for the new wood. Thomas Bjorn used the new driver when he won in Qatar, and then another Callaway staffer Alvaro Qurios held his nerve to win the Dubai Desert Classic at the weekend. The new RAZR Hawk driver...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 February 2011
Nike Golf has unveiled a new premium 20XI ball franchise that features a revolutionary new resin core. Golf balls have been manufactured with a conventional rubber core in the past, but Nike’s new resin material in the 20XI range is faster and lighter which means the ball can produce more distance and the golfer can retain more control. “I have never been more excited about...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 20 February 2011
FootJoy have once again recorded strong sales figures in the UK golf shoe market, outselling its nearest competitor by almost four times. The brand accounted for 56.3 per cent of all golf shoes sold in the UK in 2010 according to the most recent Golf Datatech UK retail audit. The audit also revealed that the top four selling golf shoe models in the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 21 February 2011
After another highly-successful year in 2010, ECCO have unveiled their new BIOM shoe for the new campaign. The BIOM, which will be worn by US Open champion Graeme McDowell, is a ground-breaking product that follows the foot’s natural system for absorbing impact. This means the golfer is more stable at impact which ensures better balance during all phases of the swing. The shoe...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 February 2011
Stewart Golf has expanded its empire with the launch of the new Z1 Push trolley, their first non-powered machine. The Z1 has been designed with simplicity in mind and this, combined with brilliant engineering, makes it one of the most impressive trolleys in this category. It can be set up in seconds and, with a weight of just 6kg, it’s easy to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 23 February 2011
PING are well-known for making stunning drivers, woods, irons and putters but they also make sensational bags, with the new DLX offering ticking all the boxes. It features all the “bells and whistles” that you’d expect from a top-end cartbag, but with the added quality that Tour players enjoy. The bag may be loaded with pockets and features, but it weights in...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
Yonex have always produced top quality gear and their latest forged irons are no exception. The new EZONE Forged Type PB irons have been designed for the slightly better player who wants all the usual feel from a forged iron combined with forgiveness that a cavity back offers. Senior Equipment Editor Jon Greathead flew to Orlando in January to take a look...