Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Wednesday 7 May 2008
Powakaddy have just shown us their latest golf bags, including a new sparkly white Powakaddy Deluxe PU Cart along with a brand new Powakaddy Tour Cart model. Both Powakaddy bags have been designed specifically, (but not only!) for use on electric/pull golf trollies or golf buggies. Both also feature a PowaKaddy key lock system, securing the base of the golf bag to the special...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 7 May 2008
HILL BILLY EXPANDS GOLF TROLLEY RANGE WITH STYLISH NEW PUSH TROLLEY Top golf trolley manufacturer Hill Billy has announced it is to expand into the push golf trolley market with the new Hill Billy Tracker golf trolley. According to the people behind the golf trolley the all-new Hill Billy Tracker is an ultra light weight alternative to a motorised trolley. The robust and...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Wednesday 7 May 2008
GEL Golf have joined forces with top sports biomechanist and putting coach Dr Paul Hurrion to design an impressive new range of putters. The new GEL Paul Hurrion signature putter range incorporates the groove and insert technology of the standard GEL Groove Putter range along with 10 years of research and development by Hurrion into the art and science of putting. Hurrion’s biomechanical analysis...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 7 May 2008
Bag Boy Debuts T-1000 Travel Cover for Security-Conscious Golfers Traveling golfers wanting the ultimate in security and protection for their golf equipment now have a stylish option in golf travel covers — the all-new Bag Boy T-1000. The Bag Boy Company has introduced the T-1000 golf travel cover designed exclusively with ‘internal only’ storage compartments which deliver extra protection...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Friday 2 May 2008
Golfers planning to play at any Marriott Hotel golf resort will soon be able to hire top quality TaylorMade golf club sets thanks to an agreement reached this week. TaylorMade will supply hire sets of TaylorMade golf clubs to all Marriott UK golf destinations and will include Adidas golf shoes and golf clothing. Commenting on the relationship Stephen Follett, Director of Golf...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 2 May 2008
Evolve Golf is to launch a new version of its Tour-favourite Epoch Golf Tee. The new golf tee will combine a slimmer shaft and new lengths for easier insertion into the ground with an enhanced construction that is up to 10 times more durable than wooden tees. And in independent test the US-based company’s tee added distance to tee shots of all kinds: • The epoch™...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 1 May 2008
Following Boo Weekley’s successful defence of the Verizon Heritage in South Carolina, Cleveland Golf are giving away a HiBore XLS hybrid when you buy a HiBore XLS Driver and Fairway Wood. American Weekley finished with a final-round 71 to cruise to victory by three strokes, with Aaron Baddeley and Anthony Kim in a tie for second. And the opportunity to stick a Cleveland Golf...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 30 April 2008
After a highly successful debut year in 2007, FootJoy have launched a new style of AQL shoes for the forthcoming season. The lightweight performance waterproof shoe is available in a range of funky new colour combinations, with the “white smooth leather with rust waxy saddle” style being one of the most popular in the pre-booked order list. European Marketing Manager Richard Fryer...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Monday 28 April 2008
It has got to be one of the most irritating things in golf; you get half way into your round and your motorised electric golf trolley packs up. Like a plum, you’d forgetten to charge the electric golf trolley battery the night before and, instead of carrying your golf bag, you thought you’d take a risk and see how much juice you had...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 25 April 2008
US-based golf club makers Golfworks are to launch the new Golfworks KE4 V irons. Following in the footsteps of the incredibly successful original Golfworks KE4 and Golfworks KE4 Tour irons, the KE4 V weight adjustable irons add the element of “Vibration control” to the KE4 line of irons. “By adding the polymer insert in the cavity, we improved the feel forgiveness...
Written by Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 April 2008
Thinking of changing your golf driver this year? If so you can’t afford to miss our annual Driver test. Our team of golf equipment experts and testers have been busy testing every 2008 driver over the past two weeks and to whet your appetite for the full Today’s Golfer magazine test, out April 30th in the UK, we’ve compiled this golf...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 April 2008
Kasco is to launch a new range of putters in 2008 called the Kasco Silver Wing putters. The new flagship range of Kasco Silver Wing putters will be made up of four putters made of 100% CNC milled aluminium for a soft feel. The CNC milled grooves on the Kasco putters’ faces also create the perfect amount of top spin on the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jon Greathead on Tuesday 22 April 2008
Stewart Golf have never made bad electric trolleys, but their latest innovation has pushed the boundaries even further. The new F1 Lithium trolley is unveiled today and promises to put even the highly successful X3R machine in the shade. While some manufacturers make the odd tweak here and there to their trolleys, Stewart Golf have made some big changes to the beast that...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 18 April 2008
Looking for exclusive custom made golf clubs? Then look no further than the new Chikara V.2 wedges. The small golf equipment company was statrted by master clubmaker Carlton Masui in 1986 and make golf clubs for some of the most savvy golf equipment buyers in the world. 2008 sees its new Chikara V.2 wedges come to market and we’ve got some images of...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 April 2008
Just in case you missed it in Today’s Golfer issue 241 or you just want to check it out again, here are the best new game improvement irons for 2008 that are really going to lower your scores… Click on the equipment names or images to read our reviews. Ping G10 Irons TaylorMade Tour Burner irons MacGregor MT OS irons Kasco K2K irons Wilson Staff Ci7 irons Masters...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 April 2008
Just in case you missed it in Today’s Golfer issue 241 or you just want to check it out again, here are the best new better player irons for 2008 that are really going to lower your scores… Click on the equipment names or images to read our reviews. TaylorMade TP Forged irons Titleist ZB Forged irons Mizuno MP-67 irons MacGregor MT Pro irons Srixon i701 Irons Orka...
Written by Equipment Editor on Monday 14 April 2008
The new VS-Tee Pro Spring has some very unique features hiding behind its conventional looks. Most notably is its ability to Rotate at full 360°, within the urethane head you will notice a spring mechanism which is attached to the base, this combination gives the new VS-Pro Spring smooth contact less resistance, but with amazing strength. Located down the shaft are...
Written by Equipment Editor on Monday 7 April 2008
Fed up of regulation lace-up golf shoes? Danish shoemaker ECCO have launched a new line of golf pumps that benefit from velcro instead! The ECCO Casual Cool Velcro Hydromax range has been constructed from a combination of ultra-soft leather uppers as well as an innovative velcro strap, and funky Aussie Tour Pro Aaron Baddeley will be one of the many making good...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 7 April 2008
Leading golf equipment manufacturer PING has announced the launch of the stylish and innovative SF6 Trolley Bag for both the male and female golfer ahead of the summer golfing season. With over 40 years experience in the golf equipment industry, PING’s approach to designing golf bags is a mirror image of the way it engineers golf clubs, focusing on quality, performance...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Thursday 3 April 2008
Star Wars and golf isn’t a mix you would expect to be reading about but in true merchandise champion style the mega-hit movie series has started producing Star Wars golf bags, Star Wars ball markers and Star Wars head covers. The Star Wars golf bags come in Stormtrooper White and Darth Vader Black and are about to go on sale now...