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...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 23 June 2011
Tour Edge have launched the new CB4 Tour range of woods, which is the next generation of Exotics clubs designed to suit the better player. The CB4 Tour driver and fairway woods have been engineered to give better players the workability they crave, but without sacrificing lots in terms of forgiveness. Tour Edge used a new titanium head construction which the American...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 23 June 2011
Getting into golf can be an expensive business, but if you are looking to get into the greatest game on the planet budget-brand Palm Springs might be a good starting point. And now they’ve added to their range with the new series of Visa woods which will satisfy the golfing beginner without casuing them too many issues with the bank manager. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 24 June 2011
In today’s trying economic times golfers are certainly not immune to the tightening of belts – but that’s where MD Golf have stepped in and made a name for themselves. With good components, good designs and even better prices, MD have made a name for themselves as a real alternative to paying top dollar for your golf equipment. The MD Superstrong ST irons...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 24 June 2011
In 2011 Adams have not only become more of a presence in the UK, they’ve been performing extremely well in our equipment tests. The Adams Idea Tech A4R have carried on that trend with a creditable placing in our comprehensive 2011 irons test in the game improver category. The set features a hybrid in place of the long irons and cavity-backed mid and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 24 June 2011
Golfers will now be able to personalise their DryJoys Tour shoes after FootJoy added the line to their MyJoys franchise. The DryJoys Tour model was introduced earlier this year, and now golfers can add different colours, styles, national flags and initials to their new shoes. “We’ve seen a significant increase in the level of interest for the MyJoys programme amongst many of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 24 June 2011
In the hands of some of the best players in the world Callaway’s Razr X-forged irons have real Tour pedigree – but that didn’t guarantee them a place among the upper echelons of our comprehensive 2011 irons test. What did guarantee them a place in the top five was the combination of feel, workability and an element of forgiveness, even in...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 27 June 2011
After shooting four rounds in the 60s, Titleist star Pablo Larrazabal claimed his second Tour title with victory at the BMW International Open. The Spaniard saw off compatriot Sergio Garica, as the former Ryder Cup star three-putted on the fifth additional play-off hole after both players had finished on 16-under-par in Germany. On his way to victory, Larrazabal used a Titleist 910D2 driver, 910...