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  • IJP Design launches new Autumn/Winter 2012 collection

    Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 16 August 2012

    Ian Poulter’s British clothing label, IJP Design, have released exclusive shots of its new Autumn/Winter Collection. Their new range, which launches in September 2012, features a wide collection of golfing apparel that intertwines classic golfing styles with sophisticated designs and sharp tailoring. The designs (pictured right) focus on traditional golfing values whilst using technical fabrics to ensure the highest level of sporting performance. Four...

  • TG’s Demo Day Is Back!

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 August 2012

    The Today’s Golfer Demo Day is back in 2012, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s edition on August 27th at The Belfry will see 2010 RE/MAX Long Drive Champion Joe Miller giving out his long hitting tips, a two-hour clinic and Q&A with European Tour winner Graeme Storm, the chance to hit the latest...

  • Luke Donald Puts MP-64 Irons Straight Into His Bag

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 24 August 2012

    Luke Donald has put Mizuno’s new MP-64 irons into his bag this week in the first FedEx Cup Playoff event, The Barclays, at Bethpage Golf Club. The world number two tested the players muscle back iron on the range at the Barclays, and was so impressed by the data that he put them into play for round one. The new MP-64s have a very...

  • Cleveland and Srixon sponsor new Performance Centre at Buchanan Castle

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 24 August 2012

    Cleveland Golf and Srixon are have announced their partnership with the new Performance Centre at Buchanan Castle Golf Club, near Glasgow. The Performance Centre will be run by PGA Professional Keith Baxter, who recently became the first Scottish winner of the Cleveland Golf and Srixon Invitational Pro-Am, beating a field of 45 other PGA Professionals over 36 holes at Turnberry. Buchanan...

  • Bioflow Unveil New Sport Twin Wristband

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 24 August 2012

    Bioflow, one of the world’s leading suppliers of magnotherapy wrist products, have announced the launch of the Bioflow Sport Twin. The next generation of Bioflow Sport wristbands, the Sport Twin is designed to complement an active lifestyle, with a winning combination of patented magnet technology teamed with a durable silicone, non-tearable wristband that is water resistant. The Twin has been designed with a...

  • Video review: Nike VR Pro wedge

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 August 2012

    When the R&A changed the laws on what grooves are legal and illegal manufacturers had to go back to the drawing board on how to create wedges that offer forgiveness and spin.  This is what Nike came up with. The VR Pro features new X3X ‘high-frequency’ fully conforming grooves to provide better performance and more consistent distance control. There are more grooves, closer together and...

  • Video review: Ping Anser Forged Wedge

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 29 August 2012

    The Anser wedge is Ping’s first forged wedge, it is made from a soft 8620 steel, a thicker hitting area and hour-glass-shaped reinforced back cavity to provide solid feel and feedback. A machined face and grooves ensure maximum spin and control. A high-density tungsten toe weight is balanced by a longer hosel to optimize the CG position for penetrating, high-spin trajectories. They...

  • Video review: Ping Tour S Wedge

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 29 August 2012

    Ping’s Tour S wedge first appeared in the bag of Louis Oosthuizen at the 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews. He won it. Since then it has gone from strength to strength; Lee Westwood put it in the bag this year and in 2011 it even won the Gold Award in the coverted TG Wedge Test. Here’s what our gear gurus Jon and...

  • Nike Challenges the Elements with the Lunar Bandon Footwear

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 August 2012

    You’re having your round of the year when the heavens open; the last thing that you want to distract you is wet feet. But worry no more, Nike’s new Lunar Bandon shoes not only take care of a little drizzle, they also laugh in the face of fairway puddles and muddy, waterlogged paths. The Lunar Bandon’s have been designed for serious golfers who...

  • Cobra Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Baffler Hybrid Irons

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 1 September 2012

    Cobra Golf is celebrating its rich heritage by launching the all new Baffler Hybrid Irons and Baffler Hybrid Iron Combo sets ahead of the company’s 40th anniversary. The Baffler Hybrid Irons take key technology from Cobra’s iconic Baffler Hybrids to create an easy to hit iron that delivers maximum forgiveness, higher launch and improved distance. “Our Baffler products have helped make...

  • ECCO Extend ‘Natural Motion’ BIOM Golf Range

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 August 2012

    Ecco have announced the extension of their Biom range, with the new Biom GTX. The original range offered shoes that follow the foot’s natural system for absorbing impact to enhance stability while strengthening muscles in the feet and lower legs and the new GTX adds Gore-Tex protection and new colours to the range’s arsenal.    The Biom range were  designed using...

  • Ecco Launch 2012 Women’s Golf Collection

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 August 2012

    Renowned shoe makers Ecco have announced their 2012 women’s collection, highlighted by the Casual Cool model in a wide range of fresh designs and fun colors. The handcrafted shoe is designed and constructed using the Scandinavian principle that form must follow function. This foot-first approach to shoemaking merges with the company’s use of direct-injection technology to ensure unrivaled durability, flexibility,...

  • FootJoy Launch New GTxtreme Glove

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 1 October 2012

    FootJoy have launched the GTxtreme that they claim redefines the concept of superior grip, fit and durability in the golf glove market. Designed to maximize grip and durability in all playing conditions, this performance infused glove has been precision constructed from advanced materials to provide both male and female golfers with the maximum benefit to take out on to the...

  • Video review: Callaway Razr X Forged Better Player Irons

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 September 2012

    The Callaway Razr X Irons fall in the better player category. This category more than any other, will come down to personal preference of the testers but during our irons test this was the one iron that seemed to combine everything our team was looking for in an iron designed for competent golfers. The Razr X Forged won high praise in all...

  • Video review: Cleveland 588 Forged Wedge

    Tuesday 4 September 2012

    Cleveland’s 588 Forged wedge maintains the popular, tour-proven shape of its predecessor with a series of technological breakthroughs to provide even more performance. Every wedge is Precision Forged from 1025 carbon steel for incredibly soft, solid feel. The  Tour Zip Grooves are also laser milled to maximize spin in accordance with USGA regulations.  The Tour Concept Wedge steel shaft, co-developed and engineered by Cleveland Golf...

  • Video Review: Ping Anser 2 Milled Putter

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 5 September 2012

    Ping’s Anser Milled putters continue the company’s history with fabulous better player putters. The new models feature slight variations to the top lines, heel-toe length and toe radius to suit more style preferences. The subtle milling lines on the heel and toe ballasts prevent glare, and the Ansers’ elegant satin nickel finish is visually appealing. The seven models feature various hosel designs...

  • Softspikes Launch Cyclone Cleats

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 5 September 2012

    Softspikes, the world’s best-selling golf cleat brand, have announced the launch of the new Cyclone cleat that offers an advanced rotational design. The exciting new cleats will also be accompanied by the adjustable Black Widow Tour box kits, as well as the original Black Widow box kits and Pulsar models for the company’s 2012/2013 range. Headlining the range is the new Cyclone model that has...

  • Video Review: Dave Hicks Vibe Series 001 Putter

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 September 2012

    Though not that well known, Dave Hicks has in fact been designing putters for more than 10 years. Hicks himself believes his background in military and aerospace engineering has given him an edge when it comes to putter technology, and some of the biggest names in golf have placed their faith in his products. Certainly, the Vibe Series #1 made a...

  • Titleist Launch New 913 D2 and D3 Drivers

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 September 2012

    After months of on-tour testing, including a major win in the hands of Rory McIlroy at the U.S. PGA Championship, Titleist’s 913 drivers are finally available to the public. At first glance the 913 D2 and D3 don’t look drastically different from the 910 models, but in its first week on Tour in July around 50 per cent of Titleist staff...

  • ProQuip European Ryder Cup suits heading to Medinah

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 September 2012

    More than 400 ProQuip rainsuits, waterproof tops and trousers destined for the European Ryder Cup team are winging their way to Medinah Country Club ahead of the showpiece event in Chicago. With Captain Jose Maria Olazabal naming Ian Poulter and Nicolas Colsaerts as his two picks last week, ProQuip were then able to put the finishing touches on the outfits that...

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