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  • Justin Rose Opens TaylorMade Performance Lab In Turkey

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 10 October 2012

    World number five Justin Rose officially opened a new TaylorMade Performance Lab at Carya in Turkey this week. The Lab allows golfers to have quality one-on-one time with a fitting specialist as they conduct a thorough evaluation of the player’s set-up, swing and impact dynamics. The results help to improve golfer’s swing faults and fit the right specification clubs.  Critical to the Lab is the MAT-T system,...

  • 3BaysGSA Golf App Set To Revolutionise Instruction

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012

    The Mustard Concept, a technology go to market company, has announced the UK release of the 3BaysGSA; a device that fits into the butt of your grip and instantly transfers all your swing details to your smart phone or tablet. Small enough to be attached to the end of any golf club, this new device uses the cutting edge technology...

  • ProQuip launches new Wind 360 playing top

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 11 October 2012

    With autumnal and wintry weather just around the corner, ProQuip have announced the launch of their new Wind 360 playing top. The four-way stretch fabric has been designed to be lightweight, highly-breathable and offer maximum playability in the toughtest of conditions. The fabric is also water-repellent so getting caught in a shower isn’t the end of the world, and the anti-crease technology...

  • Pinnacle Introduce New Bling Golf Balls In Four Colours

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 12 October 2012

    Pinnacle have launched their new colourful Bling golf balls that aim to combine style and substance. Golfers will have the chance to stand out from the crowd by teeing up a brighter and bolder ball, choosing from four different High Optix colours – orange, yellow, pink and violet. The new balls will also feature a large, high-velocity, soft compression core; a soft, ionomer cover blend and...

  • Video Review: Benross Quad Speed Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 12 October 2012

    ​Designed to be an easier to hit alternative to long irons, the Benross Quad Speed hybrid delivers extreme playability. The wide body and split dual crown exaggerate a lower and deeper centre of gravity enabling golfers to flight shots off any lie. A higher launching “Rainbow Shaped” flight means increased hang time and maximum carry distance. A steeper decent into greens, increases control...

  • Video Review: Cleveland Mashie Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 13 October 2012

    The first thing to say about Cleveland’s Mashie, their 2011 hybrid, is that it features a very retro look. The raw finish has been designed to look rugged at address, in order to encourage a variety of shots from different lies. Cleveland say it is one of the most forgiving hybrids currently on the market, with a low and deep...

  • Video Review: John Letters T9+ Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Sunday 14 October 2012

    The John Letters T9+ Hybrid uses a powerful Maraging steel face and come with discretional weighting and a ‘feel cell’ sole for monumental all round performance. It was one of the smaller clubheads on test and  won praise, as did the T9+’s all-round versatility. But it did lack a bit of distance, while pro James noted that the shaft was a...

  • Shane Lowry In The Bag: The Portugal Masters Winning Clubs

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012

    Shane Lowry claimed his second European Tour title, and his first as pro, after a dramatic final round in the Portugal Masters. The Irishman started the day four behind Austrian Bernd Wiesberger but dragged himself into contention with a final-round 66 that include an eagle at the par-4 11th after he holed oput from the fairway. The 25-year-old’s last victory came...

  • Video Review: MD Superstrong ST2 Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012

    The new ST2 hybrid is a versatile and forgiving bridge between woods and irons. This ST2 has the weight positioned towards the back of the head resulting in a high ball flight and soft landing shots, while the hollow head offers a spring like effect off the face and this results in greater ball speed and increased distance. It also done reasonably...

  • Video Review: Taylormade Rescue 11 Hybrid

    Wednesday 17 October 2012

    TaylorMade rescue clubs have a great tradition and the Rescue that is part of the R11 range looks like a winner too. The new technology of the deeper face – that makes it easier to get the ball airborne – combines with the traditional, compact head design that takes its inspiration from the original and famous Rescue Mid hybrid clubs. The TaylorMade Rescue 11 Hybrid...

  • Video Review: Ping G20 Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012

    Ping’s woods are often the go club for golfers on the lookout for new equipment, and the G20s will be right up there on their Christmas wishlist. Designed for game improvers, the G20’s offset hosel design helps create a high launch and a low spin rate that improves your accuracy, while the large, internal weight provides forgiveness and distance. It’s appealing to the eye,...

  • Rose Wins Using New Prototype TaylorMade Ball

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012

    Justin Rose claimed the first victory for TaylorMade’s new prototype ball, the Project 5, at the Turkish World Golf Finals last week. The new prototype premium ball got off to a dream start in the hands on the world number five and while TG currently knows no further details, expect another exciting TaylorMade product to hit the shelves some time in 2013. Rose...

  • Titleist Pro V1 prototype golf balls

    Titleist In Seventh Heaven

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012

    Swede Jonas Blixt claimed his maiden PGA Tour title in a week that ended with seven tour wins for the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. Blixt followed his third place finish at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open last week with his first PGA Tour victory at the Frys.com Open, thanks to a final round three-under par 68. Elsewhere, wins were landed...

  • Peter Hanson Launches TaylorMade Ghost Spider S

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012

    Ryder Cup star Peter Hanson has officially launched the new TaylorMade Ghost Spider S putter. The Swede was on hand at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to showcase the new flatstick that he used to clinch victory at the KLM Open in September, when he holed a monster eagle putt on the 72nd hole to win by two shots from Pablo Larrazabal and Richie...

  • Puma Launch New Women’s Footwear For 2013

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012

    Puma Golf has announced its new, stylish 2013 footwear collection for women, with models hitting pro shops between November 2012 and February 2013. With three collections to choose from—Pro, Sport and Lifestyle— all lady golfers will be able to find a shoe to fit their specific needs. The Royal Tee model has molded S2QuillTec spikes in each shoe, combined with replaceable S2Quill spikes to provide...

  • Puma Announce New Clyde Shoe For 2013

    Tuesday 16 October 2012

    Puma Golf have released pictures of their new shoe for 2013 – the Clyde – that takes its inspiration from Puma’s iconic shoes from the 1970s. Designed for golfers young and old, the golf version combines style and technology for a shoe that delivers the ultimate in performance and is made to be worn on and off the greens. Originally designed as a basketball...

  • Video Review: Callaway Razr X HL Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 18 October 2012

    Callaway’s Razr X won our winter TG Hybrids Test, but how would the HL version compare? It 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 of gravity has been positioned low and deep in the head, which results in a high, powerful ball flight. On our October TG...

  • Video Review: Cobra AMP Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012

    The Cobra AMP hybrid has a deeper and more compact face design that utilizes high strength steel to promote a penetrating ball flight for greater distance. It also features Adjustable Flight Technology that allows you to fine tune it to match your game.  On our 2012 test the sleek looks were liked by all. It also scored highly in all subjective...

  • Video Review: Nike VR_S Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Sunday 21 October 2012

    The Nike VR_S is the fastest, longest hybrid Nike have ever produced and it outperforms all others by combining two big advantages – it launches easier and flies farther. The VR_S hybrid uses powerful ‘NexCOR’ face technology, a super-slippery aerodynamic head and a state-of-the-art Fubuki graphite shaft in the relentless pursuit of speed and distance. Nike’s amazing ‘NexCOR’ technology features in the...

  • Video Review: Ping i20 Hybrid

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 20 October 2012

    The Ping i20 hybrids feature a small, compact head shape that is neutral and sets up square for easy alignment. Perimeter weighting ensures a high MOI while more surface area low on the clubface adds forgiveness. A low-deep CG helps launch the ball from tight lies or heavy grass with optimal trajectory to stop the ball on the green and workability...

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