Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 January 2012
Titleist have launched four new models of golf ball for the 2012 season, each designed to suit different skills levels and personal preferences. In addition to a new NXT Tour ball and NXT Tour S model, Titleist have also unveiled the Velocity ball and the DT SoLo. The NXT Tour first launched in 2001, but there have been many improvements since. The latest...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 January 2012
Winning Major Championships may be the ultimate goal for long-hitting Bubba Watson, but the American has also pledged to try and raise $1million for charities this year. As part of the “Bubba and Friends Drive it to a Million” initiative, Watson’s equipment sponsor PING will donate $300 to the cause for the first 300 drives that he launches over 300 yards in 2012.
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 January 2012
The annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is where the great and the good of the golf industry meet every year to show off their new equipment for the coming season – and Today’s Golfer are here to bring you the latest news and reviews of what will be hitting the stores this year. First up is the demo day where...
Written by Jon Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 27 January 2012
Callaway’s RAZR X won our most recent TG Hybrids Test towards the back end of last year, and now a new game-improver rescue club is about to hit the market. The new RAZR X HL hybrids feature a Zero Roll design that helps to increase distance from all lies, but also helps to generate a gentler landing on the green. The centre...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 27 January 2012
Titleist’s reputation for producing equipment for the avid golfer is well-deserved, and their better-player irons are certainly impressive. As well as the new AP2, AP1 and MB irons, the new CB irons are everything a serious golfer could want from a club. The irons, which launched in November last year, feature a small cavity with an inner cavity muscle behind the impact...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 27 January 2012
Callaway may well have built its reputation on award-winning woods in the early days, but in the 21st century their irons are top notch too. As well as clubs suited to better players, Callaway manufacture sticks for those new to the game and game-improvers that are looking for distance, forgiveness and easy launching properties. The new RAZR X HL irons are very...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 February 2012
Following on from their successful layering clothing system, FootJoy has announced the launch of a new line of apparel which consists of polo shirts, trousers and knitwear in a variety of vibrant styles. There are four colour collections in the new Performance Apparel range; Cape (Navy/Ocean/Yellow/White), Savannah (Black/Red/White), Valley (Purple/Charcoal/Grey/White) and finally Shore (Navy/Khaki/Coral/White). As well as authentic fit polo shirts, FootJoy has ensured...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 February 2012
Scotty Cameron’s new line of California Series putters have been launched with a brand new Sea Mist finish to replace the honey dip finish on the previous line. The new range features five models – Del Mar, Fastback, Monterey, Monterey 1.5, and Sonoma, that are characterised by blade and mid-mallet style heads with five different neck styles. The California putters also feature deeper,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 February 2012
When it comes to better players, Titleist are one of the biggest names in the game and the Titleist 712 MB irons are aimed squarely at skilled golfers. The MBs are popular on Tour with Titleist’s army of players who demand the ultimate in shot-shaping ability and feel from their irons. So when it came to updating the MBs from the 710...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 6 February 2012
A week on from his capitulation at the Farmers’ Insurance Open, Titleist staffer Kyle Stanley secured his maiden PGA Tour title with victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 24-year-old fired an impressive 6-under-par final round to finish on 15-under-par, a shot clear of fellow American Ben Crane. Overnight leader Spencer Levin suffered a nightmare Sunday though, finishing on 13-under after a disappointing...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012
Apparel giant Galvin Green has launched a brand new website that incorporates colour-coordinated multi-layer graphics, product videos and a golfer’s guide on gearing up to tackle the most fierce of weather conditions. The website (www.galvingreen.com) has launched in conjunction with the brand’s new Spring/Summer Collection, and Galvin’s Multi-Layer concept is fully explained in a new specialised section online. European Tour players Jamie Donaldon and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012
Repairing pitchmarks is something all conscientious golfers should do, and with Champ’s new Quick Flix repair tool there really is no excuse for not doing a great job. The innovative new pitchmark repairer is the lightest ever produced by Champ and, unlike some others, is barely noticeable in your pocket thanks to the fold-away prongs – no more unwanted prods on...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 9 February 2012
For the stylish guy who likes to look good on and off the golfing green, IJP Design is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Ian Poulter’s unique brand fuses functionality and fashion, and this collection is no exception. Wives and girlfriends can choose from a wide variety of styles and colours of trousers and shirts, priced from £40-£100, so their husbands...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 17 February 2012
Golf Pride, the market leader in golf grips, have announced the launch of a new MultiCompound Whiteout grip. Golf Pride have added a new white material to the upper hand area of the grip, but have maintained the feel that made the MultiCompound a worldwide favourite. The high performance rubber provides comfort for the lower hand, while the BCT cord gives improved traction in...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 24 February 2012
John Letters have updated their renowned Master Model blade for the 21st century – almost 60 years after the originals were used to win the Open Championship. Fred Daly famously used the original model to win the 1947 Open and they were widely used by Tour pros throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s. Now John Letters have revamped them for 2012 with...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 24 February 2012
Ping have released the new Moon-Lite II bag, which is even lighter than their original Moon pencil bag. The 2012 Moon-Lite II includes a three-way top with extended nose for optimal balance, and an adjustable standing strap which reduces the need to bend down to pick up the bag. Additionally, this strap folds back down when it’s not in use so...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 24 February 2012
Black Widow have announced the addition of three new golf grips to the range for 2012 – the Tour Silk White in Midsize and the WM1 Black Midsize and Standard. All three new grips feature Black Widow’s Web Traction Technology where the anti-slip arrangement maximises the surface area for fingertip, joint and hand contact points, resulting in more friction with less grip pressure...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 March 2012
Golfers who like to use different coloured golf balls will be delighted to hear that Srixon are launching their stunning AD333 ball in a new yellow colour option. The two-piece ball has been the UK’s best-seller in that equipment category over the last five years and the new yellow option will be available at the same price as the white ball – £26.99. Srixon created a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 March 2012
Galvin Green has launched its most extensive ever range of apparel with the arrival of the new 2012 Collection. With more than 300 lines in the series, golfers of all tastes will be able to find something that suits them regardless of their shape or size. Galvin is expanding its hugely-successful WINDSTOPPER range that offers the serious golfer a lightweight, ultra-thin garment...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 2 March 2012
Following staff player Hunter Mahan’s stunning win at the WGC-Accenture World Match Play last week, PING have unveiled the Nome putter which the American used on his way to victory. The mallet-style wand, which should hit these shores in April, has been precision milled from high-grade aluminium and features tungsten weighting in the sole which optimises the centre of gravity and...