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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 30 April 2012
Clubstohire.com has opened new stores in Lisbon and the Isle of Man airports, bringing the total number of outlets across European golf destinations to nine. The innovative scheme, which is run by Ryder Cup star Paul McGinley, allows golfers to hire clubs at the airport on arrival rather than pay excessive airline charges to take their own clubs with them. They include the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 30 April 2012
Phil Archer has signed a new deal with John Letters Golf, citing the “first class” equipment as one of the key factors in his decision to remain with the manufacturer. The 40-year-old is currently leading the European Challenge Tour Order of Merit after securing victory at the Pacific Rubiales Colombia Classic, using his Master Model irons. “I’m delighted to have re-signed with...