Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 11 October 2011
Nike Golf has launched their new Method Core Drone putter which will appeal to those golfers who like to use a mallet-headed wand on the greens. We’ve got the full story in the next issue of TG, which goes on sale on November 3, but for now we can tell you that it’s already earning rave reviews on Tour, with LPGA...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 14 October 2011
US PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley has extended his equipment deal with Cleveland/Srixon Golf. The 25-year-old, who saw off the challenge of Jason Dufner in one of the most dramatic final rounds in the tournament’s illustrious history in August, will continue to play Cleveland woods, irons, wedges and a Srixon ball. “We are extremely pleased that Keegan has chosen to remain a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 18 October 2011
Callaway’s X-Forged wedges were big on Tour and firm favourites with TG readers, but now the popular classic has been replaced with new Forged wedges that might just be even better. Callaway’s chief designer Roger Cleveland has created the new wedges in order to give golfers more confidence in attacking the pin. Cleveland has engineered the new clubs with 21 tightly-spaced grooves on...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 19 October 2011
PowaKaddy will offer customers a free set of Winter Wheels when they purchase a new PK Sport powered cart. The wheels, which normally retail at £64.99, have been designed to tackle even the toughest of conditions. The open tread in the winter wheel evenly distrubutes the load over a smaller surface area which avoids denting the ground. The small crown on the front and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 27 October 2011
Scotty Cameron has introduced their new California series line-up for 2011 which incorporates five stunning designs. There have been over 30 refinements to the range and the result is a new Del Mar, Fastback, Monterey, Monterey 1.5 and Sonoma. “My main objective for the new California designs was to take the visual flow to a new level,” said the Master Putter Designer himself. “When...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
Golfers are being offered the chance of a free 45-minute Titleist club-fitting session at the renowned National Fitting Centre at The Belfry for one day only. The Titleist Fitting Day will take place at The Belfry on 18 November from 12-6pm when Titleist Technicians will custom-fit golfers for 910 drivers, fairways and hybrids. “The Titleist Fitting Day gives members of the public a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
The innovative Clubstohire.com business, founded by former Ryder Cup player Paul McGinlay, has opened its seventh outlet with a new unit in Turkey. The scheme allows travelling golfers to do away with the increasing costs of taking clubs abroad with them and instead allows them to choose from a host of top manufacturers including TaylorMade, Callaway and Wilson Staff. They can then...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
Ping have relaunced their iconic Hoofer bag for 2012 in a range of new colours. The bag’s key features include a five-way top, with two full-length dividers, which enable easy withdrawal of clubs without shaft-tangle. There are also eight separate, convenient pockets, including a water-resistant and velour lined valuables pocket, a water bottle pouch, and a large, all-encompassing apparel and accessories pocket. The Hoofer,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 November 2011
Titleist have launched their newest Vokey wedge, the SM4 wedge, aimed at reclaiming some of the spin lost following the change of groove regulations in 2010. The new Vokey wedge, called the SM4 because it is the 4th generation of Spin Milled wedge, features a new configuration with 17 grooves on the face with each one precisely milled right to the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 18 November 2011
John Letters have peeled the wraps off their latest new driver – the Masters Model Tour driver in stunning black PVD finish. The Masters Model Tour Black driver features a plasma-welded Beta Titanium face for fast ball speeds and enhanced feel across more of the face while maintaining a minimalist look to ensure there are no distractions at address. It is aimed...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 November 2011
FootJoy have revealed a new upgraded version of their popular FJ Sport shoe for 2012. Designed for golfers who are looking for a more athletically-styled shoe, the FJ Sport features key technologies including full-grain leather uppers for breathability, support and comfort with tensile strength. FootJoy’s ProofGuard™ membrane technology provides also provides waterproof protection and breathability. Inside the show technology includes an athletic mesh...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
Cleveland have long been producing sensational wedges, and hot on the heels of the CG16 model is the new and improved 588 wedge. The original 588 wedge was first launched back in 1988, but that was a cast product and the big difference with the new model is that it is forged, which improves the overall feel. The new 588 also features...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
Adams Speedline range has been around for a while now and the latest driver incarnation in the form of the UL model is another impressive beast. The new Speedline 9088UL weighs in at just 290g, making it one of the more lightweight drivers available, but engineers have also balanced the weight throughout the entire length of the club for more accuracy...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 December 2011
PING test their clubs through a variety of means, and one of those includes the famous PING Man which is based in their impressive HQ in Scottsdale. PING Man, with the help of a few technicians, swings the golf club in a similar manner to that of a human golfer and a ball-flight system tracks the distance, spin and many other...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
PING clubs are firm favourites with professionals and amateurs all over the world, and for every PING putter that produces a win on Tour the company marks the triumph by making a gold-plated version of the model used by the player. We went to PING HQ in Arizona to take a look inside the famous Gold Putter Vault, and the video below...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 28 November 2011
Today we have an EXCLUSIVE competition for you: Win a sleeve of prototype Callaway Tour golf balls months before they go on sale to the general public. The new Tour ball, known only as HBT-1, is currently being tested by the likes of Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Alvaro Quiros but Callaway want your feedback too before they make any tweaks to the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 30 November 2011
John Letters has launched a new Silver Swan putter range for 2012, with two brand new models on offer as well a re-designed classic. The new SS7 and SS8 have been designed to offer great feel and responsive feedback, and have been crafted from 304 stainless steel and produced with a double CNC Milled face. The SS7 is ideal for those golfers after a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 December 2011
FootJoy’s BOA L4 Closure system has been around for a while now, but the manufacturer has updated it for 2012 and more shoes will now offer the feature. The Dial mechanism on the heel of the shoe is connected to the BOA lace system to ensure golfers get exceptional fit and comfort. The updated system is now even more precise than before,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 December 2011
It’s a good time of year to be buying new golf equipment because lots of manufacturers are launching their new clubs, and Nike’s VR-S irons will certainly tick a lot of boxes for game-improvers. The new irons feature Nike’s recently-developed NexCOR face technology that offers greater distance throughout the set. But it’s not just about yardage – the new VR-S clubs can...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 9 December 2011
Taking out a subscription to Today’s Golfer couldn’t be easier, and when you do you will be entitled to a stunning Benross Quad Escape club. Today’s Golfer magazine is the UK’s best-selling golf title, and is packed full of exclusive and informative equipment news, as well as some of the best tips and advice on how to improve your golf. It’s also...