Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 25 July 2011
Alex Noren saw off a fierce challenge from the elements on Sunday to win the Nordea Masters in Sweden. The 29-year-old used the latest technology from equipment giant Callaway as he carded a course record 63 on Saturday, before keeping his wits about him on the final day in the extremenly windy conditions at Bro Hof Slott. The Swede used Callaway’s new...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 23 July 2011
Hybrid irons sets are a relatively new phenomenon but they have made such an impact that one, the Adams Tech V3 set, has now won the super-game improver category in our 2011 irons test. Our mid and high handicap testers admitted they wouldn’t have considered using a hybrid set before the test but the performance of the V3 Tech clubs quickly...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 27 July 2011
The huge product launch of the summer is PING’s new G20 range, and you can test the new kit first at The Belfry. PING have chosen to stage a demo day at the four-time Ryder Cup venue on August 11, where punters will be able to try the brilliant new equipment a full two weeks before they go on general sale...
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Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 3 August 2011
Win a money-can’t-buy prize with Today’s Golfer and Nike Golf. We have teamed up to offer a stunning prize – a one-on-one putting lesson with Masters champion Charl Schwartzel. The 27-year-old South African battled to an epic win at Augusta in April this year and it was largely thanks to his nerveless putting that he managed to lift the crown. Now he can...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 5 August 2011
When the Ping G15 hybrid was launched two years ago it represented a brand new design concept for Ping in the rescue club market and since then it has spawned both the K15 and G20 hybrids. The new G20 hybrid takes this initial concept from the G15 and improves on it in a number of aspects according to Ping. Feedback from...
Written by Today's Golfer on Monday 8 August 2011
PowakKaddy is offering anyone who buys one of thier Sport or Freeway trolleys TWO free gifts. The special promotion starts next Monday (August 15) and runs until Spetember 12. It means that anyone purchasing a new trolley can choose two accessories for their trolley from a menu of four items. The items are a PowaKaddy travel cover rrp ££24.99), an umbrella holder...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 9 August 2011
Adam Scott looked rock-solid from tee to green with his Titleist equipment as he romped to victory at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio. There was much talk pre and post-tournament about new caddie Steve Williams who was on the Australian’s bag, but there was no doubting who the star of the show was inside the ropes, as Scott posted a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 9 August 2011
TaylorMade have added three more models to their impressive series of Ghost putters, all of which feature a distinctive white head. The new Raylor putters also feature a black rail alignment system, which has been designed to give more golfers more confidence over the ball. The range consists of a new blade (DA-12), a mid-mallet (FO-72) and a mallet (Co-72), and they all benefit from...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 11 August 2011
Our TG Tests have often highlighted MD Golf equipment as consistently good performers, and now we’ve teamed up with the Northern Irish firm to offer Today’s Golfer subscribers a free MD Seve wedge (worth £59.99) when they sign up. For just £27 (six months) or £54 (12 months) subscribers will receive a magazine through their letterbox every four weeks, packed with the latest equipment...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 15 August 2011
Keegan Bradley had a bag full of Cleveland products as he saw off the challenge of fellow American Jason Dufner to win the US PGA Championship after a three-hole play-off in Atlanta. Bradley, who was ranked 108th in the world at the start of the tournament, used a Cleveland Launcher Ultralite TL310 with a Miyazaki Kusala shaft and a Launcher FL Fairway wood too. Bradley’s...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 17 August 2011
There’s still time for TG readers to book their free place on our biggest ever Demo Day at The Belfry which will take place on the forthcoming Bank Holiday Monday, August 29. We’ve teamed up with the venue that has hosted four Ryder Cups in the West Midlands to give you the opportunity to sample the latest equipment from TaylorMade, PING,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 19 August 2011
Titleist engineers have been busy getting their new prototype Vokey Design SM4 wedges ready for their army of Tour players to test next week at The Barclays. Tour testing or “validation” as Titleist call it, is a big part of their process as they take design concepts from the drawing board, into Tour players hands and then eventually onto the shelves...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 22 August 2011
Nike staffer Oliver Fisher kept his composure to finish the job and win his maiden European Tour title after a thrilling final round at the Czech Open. The 22-year-old, who had endured a poor start to the season, used his arsenal of Nike Golf equipment to brilliant effect as he saw off the challenge of Mikael Lundberg. It was also the first...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 August 2011
PING’s fabulous G20 range may well have been the talk of the industry over the last couple of months, but their sensational Tour-S wedges shouldn’t be forgotten. The product, which was used brilliantly by Louis Oosthuizen on his way to Open Championship glory in 2010, will appeal to a wide range of golfers looking for control, feel and spin around the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 August 2011
Nike’s original Dunk made its debut back in 1985 as a basketball shoe, and now the golf division of the world-famous brand has brought it to golf in the form of the new Dunk NG shoe. Nike Golf staff stars Anthony Kim and Michelle Wie will be wearing the shoes on their respective Tours in the coming weeks, and you will get...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 August 2011
TaylorMade’s sensational R11 and Burner SuperFast 2.0 products have rightly grabbed many headlines this year, but their wedge line-up is equally impressive. We tested the TP wedge recently, which features the xFT innovation that allows golfers the opportunity to change the face of the wedge once the grooves have worn down, rather than having to replace the entire club. By using the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 August 2011
Cleveland Golf make some of the very best wedges out there, and the CG15 is another great example of a sensational product. The laser-milled face offers more precise and consistent surface roughness, and this maximises spin from a wide variety of lies. We tested it for a recent issue of TG and it performed well, finishing in one of the bronze award...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 26 August 2011
Golfers have long been aware of the quality of FootJoy’s shoes and gloves, and now they will get the opportunity to test out their new range of Thermal Base Layers. The product has been added to FootJoy’s Performance Apparel collection, and has been designed to provide golfers with the highest-level of on-course protection against inclement weather. The new Thermal Base Layer range incorporates...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Sunday 28 August 2011
Electric trolley giant PowaKaddy has announced that it will again sponsor this year’s English Champion Club tournament, as it continues to support the growth of the game. Scarcroft Golf Club will play host to the event on September 3-4, which sees the Team Champions from each county in England compete to become the National Club champions, with PowaKaddy agreeing to supply...