Equipment news

  • Adidas introduces new adiPURE Z shoe

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 February 2011

    Adidas Golf have launched their new shoe for this season, with the adiPURE Z combining traditional looks with outstanding performance. The shoes are made from premium hand-finished leather and provide fantastic levels of comfort as well as the sort of durability you’d expect from a top-quality product. In terms of technology, the new adiPURE Z feature adidas’s THiNTech low-profile technology that brings...

  • Yonex EZONE driver: Video Review

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 February 2011

    Yonex are set to launch their new EZONE driver, that has been designed with extensive input from teen-sensation Ryo Ishikawa. The Japanese starlet, who fired a 12-under-par round of 58 at The Crowns event last year, has worked with engineers on the product that he hopes will give him additional yardage off the tee as he looks to progress his career...

  • Yonex EZONE wedge: Video Review

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 February 2011

    Yonex’s Cyberstar wedge has been around for a while now so we are delighted to see a new offering in the form of the EZONE wedge. The new scoring clubs look absolutely sensational and have been designed to make getting up and down considerably easier. Forged in Japan, the new EZONE wedge offers super soft feel and a Tour-grind sole that makes...

  • Motocaddy launches new lightweight cart bag

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 February 2011

    Motocaddy has added to their range of bags and accessories by introducing the new lightweight Club Series cart bag. The new offering is actually a lighter-weight version of the brand’s Pro-Series bag that was voted the best cart bag by TG Readers in our annual Awards feature. It tips the scales at just 3.1kg and features an exclusive anti-twist base design that keeps...

  • Odyssey unveils new D.A.R.T putters

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011

    Odyssey have launched their new D.A.R.T range of putters that have been designed to make alignment even easier. D.A.R.T, which stands for Direction and Realignment Technology, utilises a dart-like pattern on top of the putterhead which makes it easier to line up the putt to the target correctly, based on the brain’s ability to complete images that the eye doesn’t at...

  • Stewart Golf launches new X7 Lithium cart

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 March 2011

    Stewart Golf have always been known for producing sensational powered golf carts and now they’ve embraced lithium technology with their new X7 Lithium product. Until now, the magnificent machines that flew out of the Gloucestershire factory door used a lead acid battery but now the engineers have developed a genuine 12V lithium offering that makes the trolley lighter and perform better. If...

  • Srixon launches new Z-Star woods

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011

    Srixon have launched their new Z-Star woods to accompany their sensational Z-Star balls that are massively popular on Tour. The new driver features the STAR Fitting System which allows golfers to adjust the face angle and the internal weighting of the clubhead. The STAR innovation stands for Speed, Trajectory, Alignment and Responsiveness and there are a total of 84 possible configurations per...

  • Tour stars and brand demos at the Belfry

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 March 2011

    The likes of Danny Willett and Richard Finch will be offering expert tips at The Belfry this weekend, while nine manufacturers will also be on hand to showcase their brand new gear for 2011. Golfers can receive expert free instruction at the Open Day which will run from 9am through to 3pm this Saturday, March 5 and in addition to Willett and...

  • Marbas produce Clubhouse Collection for Augusta National

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011

    Italian golf brand Marbas has added to its range by designing and producing the “Clubhouse Collection” shirts for Augusta National, home of the US Masters. The company, well-known for producing fine quality shirts, has also expanded its embroidery service for leading golf resorts with a new “In Stock” service that enables retailers to order crested Marbas Golf shirts from their collections. “Marbas...

  • Yonex Ezone Forged iron: First hit

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011

    Japanese golf brand Yonex have created a new Ezone Forged iron that is aimed for the better player who still wants an element of forgiveness. Representatives from Today’s Golfer and sister publication Golf World flew out to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to see the launch of the exciting new product. Their Ezone PB features a mid-sized head design that offers more forgiveness...

  • Yonex Ezone Composite iron: First hit

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 4 March 2011

    If you’re desperate to get some more distance from your irons, Yonex’s new Ezone Composite irons might be just spot on for you. Engineers have developed the new product to be longer than their previous Yonex irons, with the new Composite irons up to eight yards longer, according to the manufacturer. The low centre of gravity has resulted in an expanded sweetspot...

  • Golfers get a helping hand from Tour stars at The Belfry

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 8 March 2011

    Golfers of all abilities and ages took the opportunity at the weekend to learn from the world’s best players, as The Belfry hosted a highly-anticipated Open Day. Tour stars such as Danny Willett, David Lynn, Gary Boyd and Richard Finch were on hand at the four-time Ryder Cup venue to give expert opinion and coaching clinics to the assembled masses. In addition to free tuition, attendees...

  • Total UK petrol stations sign up to Rewards4Golf

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 8 March 2011

    Golfers can now earn free golf equipment for every pound they spend at the petrol pumps after Total UK petrol stations signed up to the Rewards4Golf scheme. Under the scheme, R4G members will get one point for every pound they spend at any one of 800 Total UK petrol stations – which may help to soften the blow of spiralling oil...

  • FootJoy ahead of the game in gloves market

    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...

  • ECCO builds on Casual Cool success

    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...

  • Cleveland CG16 iron: Tech Video

    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...

  • Cleveland CG16 Wedge: Tech video

    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...

  • New golf shoe drying device from Pingi

    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...

  • Big name brands sign up for the National Golf Show

    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...

  • John Letters unveils new Masters Model iron

    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...

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