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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 8 September 2012
With Method putter technology having proven itself at tour level with two major championship wins, the Nike Method Core Drone putter is now available to help you lower your golf score too. It features soft polymer and milled steel grooves that give a faster, more controlled forward roll at impact eliminating backspin and problems like skidding and hopping. Here’s what our Equipment Editors...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 10 September 2012
The new Nike Method Concept Putter has the unusual appearance of a blade putter but with the technical performance of a mallet. It features a simple and clear alignment aid to make setting up your putt a breeze and with a blade look which, after closer inspection, can be seen to be a large mallet with all the stability that...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 7 September 2012
Number one selling two piece ball manufacturer Srixon have announced the launch of the new and improved Soft Feel, Distance and Lady Soft Feel golf balls. The new Soft Feel will be available in white and yellow and will feature a newly improved Energetic Growth core. This core, combined with an advanced aerodynamic 324 dimple pattern, will give...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 10 September 2012
Peter Hanson clinched victory at the KLM Open by holing a monster eagle putt on the 72nd hole using TaylorMade’s new Spider S Prototype putter. The Swede began the day two shots behind the overnight leaders, but by the 16th he was at the top of the leaderboard and his impressive effort on the final green saw him take the win...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 13 September 2012
One of golf’s leading clothing manufacturers, Ping, have launched a range of clothing for the winter season, built through extensive technological research dedicated to finding, and subsequently forming, the best performing winter collection the company has ever made. The series includes a mix of waterproofs, polo-shirts, base-layers, trousers and knitwear all engineered for the winter season. While technology is at the forefront of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 13 September 2012
John Letters have lauicned an innovative new stand bag to its product line-up for 2012/2013. The new John Letters Torrance Stand Bag has an eight-way mesh aero top that makes accessing your clubs easier than ever. It also features 10 pockets, which allow you to have a separate pocket for all of your accessories for maximum organisation. Some of these pockets include...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 14 September 2012
The MPT-106 is a mid-mallet putter designed for players with an arcing stroke. It has a forged head and is finished with a beautiful brushed satin effect. Our gear editors love it and awarded it the Bronze Award on our putters test, here’s what they had to say…...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 September 2012
Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano picked up his sixth European Tour victory after he won the Italian Open by two shots from Garth Mulroy. The 31-year-old had a bogey free final round of 64 – eight-under-par – while South African Mulroy will rue the 6th and 17th, where he picked up bogeys. Fernandez-Castano said: “It felt like match play out there and I’m delighted to...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Sunday 16 September 2012
For years, the Idea hybrids have led the industry with cutting-edge designs and innovation. The newest generation continues this legacy with the addition of the breakthrough Velocity Slot Technology that makes the Idea A12 OS superior in forgiveness and distance. Compared to the standard A12 miodel, the OS is more forgiving, designed for game improvers. The perimeter weighting provides...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 15 September 2012
Building on their Tour success, Adams Golf have aimed the new A12 hybrid at the mid-handicapper who seeks forgiveness and a higher ball flight – but without the overly large and off-putting clubhead. It features a velocity slot in the sole and the crown, which is designed to increase ball speeds across more of the face, bringing them closer to the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 12 September 2012
Cobra recently launched the new Baffler Hybrid Irons and Baffler Hybrid Iron Combo sets ahead of the company’s 40th anniversary. Now they’ve created a video to explain why they think the new clubs are some of the brand’s best ever. The Baffler Hybrid Irons take key technology from Cobra’s iconic Baffler Hybrids that include a railed sole that reduces turf drag, providing for an easier launch from all...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 September 2012
John Letters of Scotland, the equipment brand with 94 years of clubmaking history, is enjoying its most successful period on tour since its golden days in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The resurgence is led by over 135 products being put in play on the Seniors Tour, new staff editions such as Paul Wesselingh and the return to form of John Letters’ players Sam...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 September 2012
Adidas Golf, a brand of the TaylorMade-adidas Golf company, have announced they have been selected as an official licensee for the 2012, 2014 and 2018 Ryder Cups. The apparel will make up an exclusive collection that will feature the Ryder Cup logo. The collection will be made available at selected retailers across Europe, in addition to the merchandise tents at the 2014 and...