Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 30 April 2011
There’s no more beautiful sight in golf than a perfectly crafted bladed iron and TaylorMade have sought to create exactly that with the new TPMB iron. It has been designed to suit the eye of the elite player with a thin topline, thin sole and short blade length and TaylorMade ambassador Nick Faldo was pivotal in the design of the irons. TaylorMade...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 May 2011
Trying to fill in a soggy scorecard after an unexpected shower of rain isn’t much fun, but now golfers can change that with a new luxury scorecard holder from Heather and Links. The range consists of products made from Italian calf leather, traditional bridle and an even softer buffalo calf, complete with linings from coloured lizard and snakeskin, as well as...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 May 2011
Powered trolley giant Motocaddy has joined other major manufacturers by backing the British Golf Industry Association’s new Grow Golf campaign. The scheme has been designed to get a wider range of people into golf in the UK, regardless of age, geographic location or social background. Motocaddy join the likes of Callaway, PING, TaylorMade and Acushnet in supporting the initiative by paying an...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 6 May 2011
Performance-apparel specialists Under Armour have launched a new compression top, designed specifically to help reduce back ache, one of golf’s most common ailments. The Stability compression top uses strategic stabilisers that are built into the fabric of the shirt to support the lower back, and these panels also help to promote better posture through all stages of the swing. Under Armour’s head...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 6 May 2011
Cleveland Golf is offering amateur golfers up and down the land the chance to have their clubs custom-fitted and built on the same day, just like the world’s best Tour professionals. This new service, which will take the regular demo day to a new level, will allow club golfers to have their new clubs fitted exactly to their specifications with an...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 May 2011
Two-time Open Champion Padraig Harrington will unveil a new bunker on Prince’s Himalayas course on June 1, in memory of the great Gene Sarazen who won the Claret Jug at the Kent venue in 1932. Sarazen famously used a self-invented sand wedge on his way to victory at that tournament, and that original hickory-shafted club will be held by Irishman Harrington...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 13 May 2011
Irishman Paul McGinley has extended his deal with TaylorMade-adidas, and will now be wearing Ashworth apparel too. McGinley has competed three times in the Ryder Cup, including 2002 when he holed the winning putt at The Belfry. The current European Ryder Cup vice-captain said: “I have always thought that TaylorMade are innovators in the golf industry and the number one company in golf and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...