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...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 May 2012
Leading golf manufacturers have taken a big step in the bid to stamp out the trade of counterfeit golf clubs by having 175 websites shut down for selling fake goods. The U.S Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, which works as part of a global Golf Group to tackle counterfeiting, has won a court battle in Florida to close the 175 sites...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 2 May 2012
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Adams Golf, having been bought by TaylorMade-adidas Golf – but in between all of that they’ve been launching some great equipment as well. One of these is the new Adams Idea CB3 irons, which replace the CB2 set that performed so well in our comperehensive irons test in 2011. Earlier this year we travelled to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 May 2012
Cleveland have backed up the introduction of the 588 wedge with the launch of the new 588 forged iron. Aimed very much at the better player, golfers will be able to buy the new irons in either a Muscle Back or Cavity Back design – both have been engineered using 1025 carbon steel which enhances feel and feature Cleveland’s Tour Zip...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 7 May 2012
Rickie Fowler recorded his first win on the PGA Tour after seeing off the challenge of Rory McIlroy and DA Points in a play-off at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina. The trio finished tied on 14-under-par after 72 holes, but it took just one more trip down the 18th for Fowler to record his maiden victory in what was...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 May 2012
Golf has seen lots of innovations come and go through the years, but the lightweight nature of Cleveland’s new CG Black driver looks set to stay the course. TG Equipment Editor Dave Connor caught up with one of Cleveland’s tech gurus at the PGA Merchadise Show Demo Day in Orlando to find out a bit more about the design and innovation behind the CG Black. The club...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 May 2012
Cobra Golf has always delivered sensational drivers, and the new ZL Encore driver is no different. Packed full of innovation like Cobra’s E9 face technology and Adjustable Flight Technology, the ZL Encore offers impressive levels of forgiveness, distance and control off the tee. Cobra offer the ZL Encore in two colours – the distinctive all-white version, as used to brilliant-effect by Englishman...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 May 2012
As golfers, when we think about wedges, one company tends to spring to mind – and Cleveland’s new 588 Forged wedge should be right at the top of the shopping list for those in the market for a new one. Cleveland’s previous wedges, such as the CG12, CG14 and CG15, have all been cast, but the new 588 is precision forged...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 May 2012
Mizuno irons are amongst the best in the world, and the new MP-650 driver is delivering impressive performance in the woods category too. Aimed at the better player – golfers off a 12 handicap or less – the MP-650 offers distance, feel as well as an impressive degree of workability. Dave Connor spoke to Chuck Couch from Mizuno in Orlando about the new driver,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 14 May 2012
Matt Kuchar recorded his first victory since 2010 with a win at the Players Championship in Florida. The American used equipment from several manufacturers, including Bridgestone’s J40 driver, the J40 cavity back irons and the J40 wedges. The 33-year-old, who finished on 13-under-par – two shots clear of his nearest challengers – also used TaylorMade’s Burner fairway wood as well as Ping’s i15...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 May 2012
Direct Golf celebrated the grand opening of its latest store by hosting a multi-manufacturer demo day at Elmwood Golf Club, just a few miles from St Andrews. The likes of Mizuno, TaylorMade, Adams, John Letters, Callaway and Golfsmith were all represented at the demo day, with golfers taking full advantage of the 30 grass driving bays and six indoor ones at the Fife...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 21 May 2012
Cobra are renowned for producing easy-to-hit and high-launching utility clubs and the latest in the line is the new Baffler T-Rail. It is the latest update on a club first introduced in the mid-70s but also in the line for the first time is a fairway wood as well. It is the first to incorporate a multi-material design by using Tungsten...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 21 May 2012
Wilson Staff have two new irons sets in their range for 2012 – the FG Tour V2 and the Ci11. Both performed well in the comprehensive irons test featured in the current issue of Today’s Golfer magazine but earlier this year TG’s equipment editor David Connor travelled to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to find out a bit more about...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
PUMA Golf has launched its new FAAS Trac evoSPEED golf shoe, inspired by brand ambassador Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man. The new shoe, which will be worn by American Rickie Fowler at the forthcoming US Open, provides maximum flexibility and features ultra-lightweight materials that offer a level of waterproofing as well as breathability. The outsole combines moulded S2Quill spikes with replaceable ones,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 28 May 2012
Cleveland’s Mashie hybrid has gone down well since it was launched two years ago – and now Cleveland have updated it for 2012 with the addition of a fairway wood. The retro look has won praise from golfers but the addition of a railed sole is designed to make the Mashie more versatile in different conditions. To find out more we spoke...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 28 May 2012
Adams are famed for their hybrid clubs and although they produce plenty of game-improving clubs, they are best-known for better-player options such as the Idea Pro A12. The Pro A12 is favoured on Tour thanks to the compact styling and more penetrating trajectory. To find out a little more about the technology involved in the head we travelled to Orlando where...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
Pride Sports have launched an ingenius new invention designed to keep your car boot free from golf-accessory clutter – the Trunk Organiser. The organiser holds dedicated storage compartments for shoes, tees, balls, gloves and any other accessory you choose so you can quickly find them before a round and pack them away again afterwards. The double shoe compartment includes mesh panels to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
PowaKaddy will continue to support the next generation of top English golfers by supplying the country’s Under-18 squad with a new fleet of PK Sport. The electric trolley giant recently announced that it will continue in its role as “Official Trolley Supplier” to England Golf, and now every member of the Main and Boys squads have been equipped with a brand new...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 June 2012
Love them or loathe them, it would seem belly putters are here for the foreseeable future at least – but if you are thinking of giving one a go then watch this video from TaylorMade first. Even more than with a standard length putter, getting correctly fitted for a belly putter is vital and in the video below TaylorMade’s Tour players as...