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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 June 2011
Over the years TG readers have grown to love Ping’s uncompromising, uncomplicated drivers and according to the 2011 drivers test, the latest incarnation, the Ping K15, is no different. Designed to cure a slice, the K15 is set up with more weight in the heel but despite that it has been created so that any level of golfer can use it. Our...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 3 June 2011
We know that for lots of you TG readers golf is all about trying out new equipment, playing great courses and getting helpful tips. So we’ve teamed up with The Belfry to offer just that! On the August Bank Holiday, we will be at the four-time Ryder Cup venue near Birmingham along with fitting experts from eight of the biggest manufacturers to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 6 June 2011
Following on from the successful launch of the Corza Ghost putter last year, TaylorMade have introduced the new Ghost Spider flatstick. The new Ghost Spider follows in the footsteps of the Corza model, as it features a white head but it also boasts the same high MOI characteristics that the original Monza Spider had. “Fans of the Monza Spider, of which there...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
World-renowned golf instructor Hank Haney has signed up to be an ambassador with TaylorMade and insisted that innovation in equipment is the biggest factor in growing the game worldwide. The company moved to sign Haney, a former coach of Tiger Woods, after his contract ran out with rivals Nike and see the partnership as an ideal way to promote the brand...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
Italian golfer Francesco Molinari will show his allegiance to Inter Milan at this week’s BMW Italian Open by donning Nike golf apparel complete with the Nerazzurri’s branding. The new outfit has been launched by Nike to celebrate its sponsorship and support of football clubs throughout Europe. Molinari, who will wear the outfit on one of the opening two days at Royal Park in Turin, said; “I...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 13 June 2011
Motocaddy has launched a new service that allows golfers to personalise their electric trolley for the very first time. MyCaddy is a brand new online system that permits golfers to make their trolley totally unique by selecting a trolley model, frame colour, wheels, battery option, cart bag and personalisation text – and it couldn’t be easier! Golfers wishing to buy a new...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 17 June 2011
Benross have launched the follow up to their existing Seniors range in the form of the new Gold Legend clubs, designed specifically for the older golfer. By engineering a new dual crown in the head, Benross tech wizards have been able to position the centre of gravity even further back which means a higher ball launch and improved distance too. There’s also...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 17 June 2011
PING have launched a brand new app which has been designed to identify the player’s stroke type and impact angle in order to help the golfer improve his putting. The iPING app also measures the tempo of the putting stroke, and after a series of putts the clever software records the consistency in each area before establishing a Putting Handicap which reduces...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 17 June 2011
Bushnell have launched a new Hybrid product that combines the best of a laser rangefinder and a GPS system. The new system uses laser rangefinder technology that is accurate to within one yard, but the Hybrid also comes with 20,000 courses already pre-loaded. The GPS part of the system means golfers can get distances to the front, middle and back of the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 18 June 2011
TaylorMade know that no Tour player would ever consider putting their Burner Superlaunch irons in the bag but they also know that not every golfer is a Tour pro. The Burner Superlaunch irons feature a large clubhead designed for high handicap amateur players who need help getting the ball in the air and keeping it on the short stuff. The large cavity...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 18 June 2011
When you think about Cleveland golf you may instantly think about wedges, but it’s not all about the short game, they make some great irons as well. The Cleveland CG16 irons are aimed at the game improver with a large amount of forgiveness, a high launch and fast ball speeds off the face. They went head to head with the other game...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 18 June 2011
Adams have been making a real name for themselves in recent years in the driver and hybrid market but in the Adams Idea Pro Black CB1 irons they’re making waves in the iron department as well. They are designed for the better player who likes a thin topline, thin sole and a high degree of workability. But they had stiff competition in...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 23 June 2011
GPS giant Shotmiser have introduced two new models which have been designed to appeal to the gadget-loving golfer. The new G700 is aimed at the higher end of the market, priced at £319.99, but there is a more cost-effective unit in the shape of the new G500 Lite. Both units share lots of the same technology and innovation, including a highly-visible touchscreen...