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  • PING Collection launch Spring/Summer range

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012

    PING Collection have announced the launch of their new Spring/Summer range for 2012, with new polo-shirts, trousers, outwear and accessories all available. In the Men’s collection, PING Collection designers have introduced six colour combinations including corn, cement, white, black, paprika and blue in their Sunshine series. The newly-created Desert Haze offers a more edgy design, while the final Fiesta range consists of...

  • SkyCaddie to offer free membership on SGXW GPS unit in March and April

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012

    GPS giant SkyCaddie are offering golfers who buy their new SGXW model a free membership, providing they purchase the model in March or April 2012. The Birdie membership, which usually retails at £29.95, gives golfers unlimited 12 month access to SkyCaddie’s advanced UK course maps, as well as year-long access to basic green information for SkyCaddie’s 30,000-strong course database. The SGXW, which...

  • Cleveland Classic Driver: video interview

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012

    Cleveland staff players Graeme McDowell and Keegan Bradley have already stuck the Cleveland Classic driver in the bag – so it would seem the club is the real deal. It has been designed to look like the traditional Persimmon drivers of yesteryear while also packing in all the technology of a modern clubhead. Both Bradley and McDowell have already professed their love...

  • Justin-Credible Rose wins with new TaylorMade RBZ fairway wood

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 12 March 2012

    TaylorMade staff player Justin Rose saw off the challenge of Bubba Watson and world number one Rory McIlroy to seal a fourth PGA Tour title at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Florida. The Englishman put TaylorMade’s exciting new RocketBallz fairway wood in the bag at Doral, as well as the brand’s new All-Terrain Versatility wedge. Rose started three shots off the pace on...

  • PowaKaddy launches new Freeway Digital trolley

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 13 March 2012

    PowaKaddy have launched their new Freeway Digital electric trolley, with a starting price of just £349.99, The original Freeway was one of the best-loved trolleys on the market, and the new version builds on that reputation. One of the most-notable features is the new soft-touch ambidextrous digital handle which has been fitted with a responsibe 9-speed control roller as well as a fully-integrated...

  • Scotty Cameron Select 2012 models launched

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 March 2012

    Scotty Cameron have confirmed the launch of their new Select family of putters for 2012 in a stunning Black Mist finish. The new putters come in a range of head shapes in the form of  five blade models Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2, Notchback, Newport 2.6), two mallets (GoLo, GoLo S), three mid lengths (Newport 2 Mid, GoLo Mid, GoLo S Mid),...

  • Mizuno irons help Donald back to No. 1 spot

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 19 March 2012

    Luke Donald returned to the top of the world rankings after winning a four-man play-off at the Transitions Tournament in Florida. The Englishman, who was using Mizuno’s MP-59 irons, finished on 13-under-par for 72 holes, along with Robert Garrigus, Sang-Moon Bae and Jim Furyk. Donald found the rough on the opening play-off hole, but a stunning 7-iron approach from 157-yards cleared the front bunker...

  • IJP Design launches new design with exclusive TG comp

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012

    It’s fair to say Ian Poulter always stands out on the fairways and his company IJP Design have now released their new designs for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. The new SS12 collection is the largest released to date by IJP Design with four distinct colour collections – each one featuring the ever-evolving Poulter Tartan that the Ryder Cup player is famed...

  • Sam Torrance to open two new Direct Golf UK stores

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012

    Direct Golf UK have announced the opening of two brand new stores in Scotland by Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance. The two new stores in Edinburgh and Dundee bring the total number of UK stores to 20 and both boast start-of-the-art Global Play golf simulators allowing golfers to test clubs in store before buying. The stores will be officially opened by Torrance...

  • TaylorMade to acquire Adams Golf

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012

    TaylorMade have announced an agreement to buy Adams Golf for a total of around $70 million. The deal will see Adams Golf, which was founded in 1987 by Barney Adams, wholly owned by the TaylorMade adidas Golf group and, according to TaylorMade, allow the company to target more golfers with its product. It is understood Adams Golf will continue to operate under...

  • Molinari launches Nike Golf’s Lunar Challenge

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012

    Golfers at Silvermere in Surrey got the shock of their lives on Saturday morning when they were greeted by two-time European Tour winner Franesco Molinari ahead of Nike Golf’s Lunar Challenge. The Ryder Cup star was part of Nike Golf’s team offering players the opportunity to swap their current shoes for a new pair of Lunar Control ones. Those who accepted the challenge were asked...

  • Stewart Golf launches new W3 Waterproof Stand Bag

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 April 2012

    Following on from the success of their first W1 waterproof standbag, Stewart Golf has launched their new W3 model that offers an even greater level of performance. Stewart Golf confirmed its ability to move into areas outside of powered golf trolleys with their first standbag, and the new model looks set to further enhance their reputation. The new model features waterproof zips...

  • PING unveil new limited edition pink G20 Bubba Watson drivers

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 April 2012

    Following Bubba Watson’s stunning win at Augusta, PING have announced they will sell 5000 limited-edition all-pink G20 drivers, as used by the new Masters champion – with 5% of the proceeds going to charity. Watson started using the pink-headed version of the G20 earlier this year in an attempt to raise money for good causes – for every drive the American...

  • Nike Golf powers Swede Pettersson to RBC Heritage win

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 April 2012

    Carl Pettersson won his first PGA Tour event since 2010 at this weekend’s RBC Heritage, and was helped on his way by a new Method prototype belly putter. The 34-year-old finished on 14-under-par, five shots clear of former Masters winner Zach Johnson. Pettersson’s display on the greens on Saturday was impressive – he made five birdies in a row on the front nine,...

  • ECCO extends Street shoe range with Lizzard model

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 April 2012

    ECCO Golf have announced the launch of the new Luxe Lizzard shoe, an extension of the hugely-popular Golf Street collection. The new product features uppers that combine smooth and reptile printed full-grain cowhide, as well as an additional second skin lining which has been produced from the world’s softest leather. The Lizzard features 100 moulded traction bars on the sole, which have been shown...

  • FootJoy unveil new golf-specific sock

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 April 2012

    Can a sock really improve your golf? FootJoy insist it can and have released their new FJ Merino Tour sock that claims to do just that. The sock has been engineered specifically for golf, targeting the areas of the feet that receive the highest impact and delivering premium support and cushioning. Constructed using fine Merino Wool, the sock has been anatomically designed...

  • Ping launch adjustable length Nome belly putter

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 April 2012

    Ping have unveiled their new Nome putter in an innovative adjustable length belly version. The launch means that Ping are the first major manufacturer to release a putter with an adjustable length shaft, which allows golfers to adjust the length by up to nine inches from 37.5″ to 46.5″. It is adjusted by using a simple tool that threads into a locking...

  • Bioflow celebrate following Westwood victory

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 24 April 2012

    Bioflow are celebrating after Lee Westwood defended his Indonesian Masters title in Jakarta wearing one of the company’s celebrated magnetic wrist bands. The Bioflow Sport wristband features the company’s patented “Central Reverse Polarity” magnotherapy technology, and this multi-directional magnetic force is thought to improve blood flow, encourage healing and cell regeneration. Despite the gruelling conditions, and the fact the former World Number...

  • Compete in Nike Golf’s VR_S Speed Trials and win the chance to take on former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 23 April 2012

    Nike Golf are offering 18 lucky punters the chance to play with 2011 Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel when they sign up for the VR_S Speed Trials. At participating stores across the UK and Europe, golfers can compete in the campaign which invites them to compare the distance of their current driver, fairway wood and hybrid with the same clubs from the Nike VR_S...

  • Titleist staffers enjoy double-winning weekend

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 30 April 2012

    Jason Dufner and Bernd Wiesberger enjoyed maiden Tour victories this weekend, both using an impressive arsenal of Titleist equipment. American Dufner saw off the challenge of South African Ernie Els in a playoff at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, while Austrian Wiesberger won by five shots at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. Dufner used Titleist’s 910D2 driver, 910F fairway wood, AP2...

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