Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 5 March 2008
MacGregor has unveiled an entire new range for 2008 with the Macgregor MT irons stamp, including these awesome looking MacGregor MT Irons. The MacGregor MT line includes new irons, wedges and a hybrid but it is the irons that have really caught the eye of the Todays Golfer equipment team. The new MacGregor MT irons have been tested by man and machine...
Written by Staff Writer on Wednesday 5 March 2008
With the average set of irons costing £400 or more, TG staff had a crack at making their own. Watch the video below to see how these cheap-as-chips alternatives performed, and how their manufacture compared to the real thing… To read more about the home-made irons test check out Today’s Golfer Magazine issue 241…...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 4 March 2008
The TaylorMade TP forged irons have really caught the eye and are one of the most exciting new golf clubs for 2008. With gorgeous asthetics and a really solid feel the TaylorMade TP Forged irons are going to win an army of fans this year and we’re the first to give them to the experts to see how the new TaylorMade...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 3 March 2008
The new Cobra Pro CB and Cobra MB irons have been crafted for the advanced player to deliver superior feel and workability combined with some forgiveness. With a forged cavity back, shorter hosel and lower centre of gravity, these Cobra Pro CB and Cobra MB irons have been engineered for a high golf ball flight, while the rounded sole camber improves turf...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 3 March 2008
TaylorMade has high hopes for its latest game improvement golf irons – the TaylorMade Tour Burner irons. The new TaylorMade irons have already won praise from many field testers for their forgiving nature and great feel. Todaysgolfer.co.uk is the first to test the new TaylorMade Tour Burner irons so we took them to the Belfry’s hi-tech golf club fitting and testing...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 1 March 2008
You’ve read our exclusive on the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max Rescue and here we test out its claims for the first time. Our world exclusive first hit of the new golf club by Senior Equipment editor Sean Ramsdale gives you a taste of what you can expect from a golf club its makers believe is as easy to hit as a seven iron yet...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 29 February 2008
Golfers struggling to get their golf swing on the right plane will be interested in this new golf swing aid – the Dream Swing. The Dream Swing is a training device that enables golfers of all standards to engrain a repeatable on plane and on path golf swing. The makers say they realise that there are many training aids that offer this in...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 29 February 2008
Adidas Golf has unveiled its 2008 spring/summer line of golf clothing. The new golf clothing features innovative technology developed to improve comfort, improve motion and improve performance, so that the golfer who uses them can focus better, swing better and play better golf. New to the Adidas Golf clothing range this season is a key Adidas technology called TechFit PowerWeb, developed to provide vital...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 29 February 2008
YES! Golf’s new Valerie putter has claimed its first Tour victory in the hands of Korean ladies star Jeong Jang. Using YES! Golf’s Valerie putter, rolled in twenty birdies during the 3-day event to finish 15-under-par and just one shot behind the winner, edging out Lindsey Wright of England by one stroke and two places ahead of the intimidating Annika Sorenstam. Jang...
Written by Equipment Editor on Friday 29 February 2008
Nicklaus Golf has launched its new golf equipment range for 2008 headed up by these – the Nicklaus Golf Polarity MTR Irons. The new golf irons feature a new Polarity technology which helps distribute weight equally, providing stability and extra balance. Clay Long designed the new Nicklaus Golf Polarity MTR Irons for the Nicklaus Golf Equipment Premium Collection. He explained: “Extreme weight distribution...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 26 February 2008
It seems an unusual fit but actor Luke Wilson has become a golf apparel designer! One of Hollywood’s top golfers, Wilson is best known for his recent roles in films such as 3.10 To Yuma and Blades of Glory. Luke, who recently was named in the top 40 Hollywood golfers by magazine Golf Digest, has teamed up with Swedish golfer Johan Edfors...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Tuesday 26 February 2008
Proquip release a new wave, ‘body-con’ style waterproof with fusion fabric technology The Hydratech features new wave, body-configured style with fusion fabric technology. A sharp-cut rain suit with clean, narrow lines and deluxe styling detail configures to the golfer’s body, for an athletic, fitted, standout look. Its modern edge, technical design and structure features fusion technology, combining ProQuip’s award-winning Silk Touch,...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Monday 25 February 2008
We recently brought you the first news on Cobra’s cracking new and improved 2008 iron models. Now we can exclusively bring you the very first hits of the revised King Cobra FP irons. During the season between March and July you will be able to experience these great clubs yourself on Cobra’s biggest ever demo tour at over 400 golf clubs. Visit...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 22 February 2008
Brit Tour legend Nick Faldo has signed on the dotted line for TaylorMade Adidas Golf! In a shock move that will be seen as a huge coup for the TaylorMade brand the Major winner has revealed he will be working on golf equipment product innovation, testing marketing and player evalution for the firm. “Nick Faldo is one of the game’s true champions, and we’re excited...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Friday 22 February 2008
Renowned putter company Yes! have made a break from their flatstick tradition to design some cracking new wedges. We’ve just received some samples of the Yes! “Bill” wedge model at TG towers and are really impressed with the quality and style. We now want to test the really important stuff…performance, feel and spin! Yes! Golf MD for UK & Ireland Peter Allison comments...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 22 February 2008
Titleist has really shaken the world of golf equipment with news of its new Titleist AP1 and Titleist AP2 golf irons. We first revealed the sexy new irons last month and since then several of Tour pros have stuck them in their Tour bags. We wanted to see how the new Titleist irons fared and so TG took them to the Belfry’s...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 20 February 2008
Stylish new high performance product signals new era for leading electronic trolley brand The new Hill Billy Terrain marks a new era for the electric trolley brand famed for its reliability, quality engineering, value for money and after sales service. The new product offering remains true to these key qualities that have established Hill Billy as a major brand over the...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Tuesday 19 February 2008
Nicklaus Golf has just released news of a brand new putter for 2008. They reckon that their innovative new Nicklaus Brass Ring putter delivers a number of key benefits. Firstly, enhanced stability is delivered through the entire putting stroke, due to extreme peripheral weighting and a high moment of inertia (resistance to twisting). The result is straighter putts and more consistent distance. ...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 18 February 2008
Greg Norman claim their Fine Stripe Polo shirts are the most indestructable shirt in golf and put an end to bobbly material, shapeless shirts and curly collars! The ultimate Greg Norman Fine Stripe Polo is reckoned to deliver the new generation of golf gear and offers a soft twist cotton polo with a luxurious high lustre that looks superb – but also...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 15 February 2008
This is the first hit of the new TaylorMade r7 CGB Max Limited driver, TaylorMade call this club a ‘tour van in a box’. There will be a limited number coming into the UK with two parts to the ‘tour van in a box’ which are an adjustable weight driver head and 3 shafts. The TaylorMade r7 CGB Max Limited driver club will cost £649, but we...