Equipment news

  • Golfers to get Tour staff treatment with Vokey wedges

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 13 May 2011

    Titleist Tour stars such as Rory McIlroy and Matteo Manassero benefit from fully-customised Vokey wedges, and now golfers up and down the land can get the same treatment after the introduction of Vokey Wedgeworks Exclusives. This full customisation programme offers golfers exclusive wedge designs, special grinds and custom finishes with a full personalisation service. Golfes can now get either the Tour Van...

  • FootJoy extends partnership with National Teams

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 13 May 2011

    FootJoy have announced that they will continue to supply apparel and shoes for English Golf Union’s national squads. The number one shoe and glove brand will kit the players out in FJ ICON MyJoys shoes, as well as premium FJ Performance Light Rain Jacket and Light Rain trousers. “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with the English Golf Union and lend...

  • PowaKaddy to continue support of England squad

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 May 2011

    PowaKaddy has confirmed it will continue to supply the England squad with new PK Sport electric trolleys, which have been recently launched to the consumer. The squad was presented with their all-white England trolleys, emblazoned with the EGU English rose logo at the Lytham Trophy that was eventually won by national player Tom Senior, who conquered the tricky conditions. The new PK...

  • Hi-Tec set to launch new affordable golf shoe

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 May 2011

    This autumn will see HI-TEC introduce their new V-Lite Splash golf shoe, which will be easy on the bank balance but tough on water. The new product has been labelled “the lightest, cleated waterproof golf shoe in the world” due to its innovative design. And at £35.00, it looks like a really good value-for-money product. The shoe has been produced from a one-piece, injection-moulded...

  • GolfBuddy launches new World model

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 May 2011

    GolfBuddy have launched their new World GPS system, which will sit aside the current World Platinum model. The World is slightly smaller than the Platinum model, but retains lots of the same features including a 40,000 course memory, TFT touch screen, TouchPoint instant distance measurement as well as a Touch ‘n’ Move flag option. Where the models differ is that the new...

  • Adams Speedline F11: drivers test 2011 video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 22 May 2011

    The Adams Speedline driver family has been a top choice of many long driver competitors in recent years and the new Speedline F11 driver has been designed to carry on the distance baton. It has been designed with a super streamline shape to move through the air quicker and ultimately mean faster ball speeds and more distance. But how would it fare against...

  • Cobra ZL: drivers test 2011 video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment editor on Sunday 22 May 2011

    There’s no doubt Cobra’s ZL driver has been performing sensationally well in the hands of Cobra staff player Ian Poulter – but how would it rank when compared with 30 of the best drivers on the market today? The Cobra ZL driver went head-to-head with the best drivers money can buy in the comprehensive Today’s Golfer drivers test for 2011. Our panel...

  • Titleist and Footjoy sale agreed

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 May 2011

    A deal has been agreed which will see renowned golf brands Titleist and Footjoy come under new ownership. Fortune Brands Inc, which owns the Acushnet Golf Company comprising Titleist and Footjoy, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Acushnet to a group led by Fila Korea, Ltd., the owner of the Fila brand globally, and Mirae Asset...

  • Nike VR Pro: drivers test 2011 video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 22 May 2011

    It has already bagged its first Major title in the hands of Charl Schwartzel at the Masters but how would the Nike VR Pro driver fare in the hands of TG’s test team? We assembled a four-strong team of varying abilities to test the best drivers on the market in our comprehensive 2011 drivers test. Our panel were big fans of the...

  • Stephen Gallacher’s home practice range

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 May 2011

    European Tour star Stephen Gallacher has fulfilled every golfer’s dream by turning his home into his very own practice range. The Scot has installed a Rotanet practice net from Huxley Golf in his house and also turned his garden into a putting green by laying down an all-weather Huxley putting green. Gallacher said: “It took less than two minutes to get the...

  • The Extra 20 Yards generation two is launched

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 May 2011

    The Extra 20 Yards have launched a new version of their revolutionary golf fitness and training aid after a successful launch of the first product. The device, which promises to add 20 yards to your drives by building up the powerful muscles around your core, sold out within just nine months of going to market and the developers have now launched a...

  • Mizuno MP630: 2011 drivers test review video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 May 2011

    When you think of Mizuno there’s no doubt you instantly think about great irons but in our 2011 drivers test our panel of golfers agreed that the Mizuno MP630 driver is a real beast of a club. Aimed specifically at the better player, our team were impressed by the workability and the neat and compact head shape of the MP630. However, they...

  • Softspikes launch new Black Widow accessory range

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 27 May 2011

    Softspikes have launched a whole new range of Black Widow accessories to complement their renowned golf shoe cleats. The range, which features branded umbrellas, ball retrievers, poker chip ball markers and towels. Featuring three high-performance and eye-catching designs, the Black Widow umbrellas include a 68” double-canopy wind-resistant version, a traditional 62” Single canopy featuring a Black Widow Fusion handle and a more...

  • Callaway Diablo Octane Black: 2011 drivers test video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 27 May 2011

    This year has been a big one for Callaway in terms of their new drivers but while the Razr Hawk may have grabbed all the headlines on Tour, the Callaway Diablo Octane Black is also winning many admirers. Among those admirers is our four-strong test team in our 2011 drivers test where the Diablo Octane Black was voted among the best...

  • Snake Eyes 685T: 2011 drivers test video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 27 May 2011

    They may not be the first brand name that immediately springs to mind when you are in the market for some new golf clubs but Snake Eyes make some excellent equipment, including the new Snake Eyes 685T driver. Our testing panel rated this in the top 10 of drivers on the market today and gave it an overall score of 4...

  • Oakley Fast Jacket golf sunglasses launched

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 1 June 2011

    Oakley have launched the revolutionary new Fast Jacket golf sunglasses, which feature interchangeable lenses. The glasses, which are worn by Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy, feature Oakley’s new Switchlock technology which allows the golfer to easily replace the lenses in the frame depending on conditions. Fast Jacket has been engineered by Oakley to ensure a perfect Three-Point Fit so the frame makes contact...

  • Under Armour launch new range of performance mouthwear

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 1 June 2011

    Under Armour have released a new piece of equipment designed to help lower your scores on the golf course – a mouthpiece. The product is designed to fit onto your lower jaw inside your mouth and prevent you clenching your teeth, which experts say leads to muscle tightening and stress. Under Armour say that when you train and compete, including swinging a...

  • TaylorMade Burner Superfast 2.0: 2011 drivers test video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 June 2011

    When it comes to pure power and distance off the tee the TaylorMade Burner Superfast 2.0 driver has been designed to be the ultimate weapon. They say it has been designed with the “Bomber” in mind as opposed to the R11, which features extreme levels of adjustability. It is the lightest driver TaylorMade have ever produced and features a more streamlined shape than...

  • Cobra launch new white ZL driver

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 3 June 2011

    Cobra have launched a new white version of their ZL driver, with the club currently being used by Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter. The driver will be fitted with a premium all-white Aldila RIP shaft, and will also feature Cobra’s E9 face technology that is also in the black-headed original version of the ZL. The face technology means golfers still achieve great...

  • Nike Machspeed Black: 2011 drivers test review video

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 June 2011

    The talk this year may have been mostly about white drivers but with the Nike Machspeed Black, Nike decided to go the opposite way. The all-black clubhead won admirers in our 2011 drivers test and the club had the performance to match as well. It has been designed with aerodynamics and forgiveness in mind as well as with high launch and low...

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