Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 2 November 2012
The Ping i20 is ideal for low to mid handicap golfers, made from stainless steel and able to launch the ball with a penetrating flight. It has a neutral head rotation to promote square impact and a traditional head design that makes for confident, simplified aiming. Command of the golf club face allows you to control trajectory and the low-deep CG creates the ideal conditions for...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Sunday 4 November 2012
When TaylorMade announced the launch of their new RocketBallz range last winter, the claims of 17 yards sounded very ambitious and unlikely. But after landing our TG Gold Award, we can confrim that the proof is most definitely in this pudding. The secret lies in the Speed Pocket that sits behind the face – it boosts COR and ball speed for...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 5 November 2012
The Ping G20 follows on from a long line of TG award winners, and this model didn’t disappoint, claiming the Silver Award in our October 2012 fairways test. It was very unlucky to miss out on top spot in what was a hugely-competitive category, after ticking pretty much every box and impressing our team with its ease of use. David insisted that...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 7 November 2012
Mizuno’s newest wedge model has the unenviable task of building on the success of the MP T-1 and the MP R-12, both of which are in Luke Donald’s bag. The T-4 has replaced the T-1 and features many of the same characteristics, along with a straighter leading edge than the R-12 and compact teardrop shape. But there are some noticeable differences between...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 6 November 2012
In the Mizuno MP-64 irons, the Japanese manufacturers have stepped away from packing as much forgiveness into the head as possible and have zoned in on feel and feedback. That’s not to say they’ve shut the door on forgiveness – there is still a shallow cavity in the head to offer some perimeter weighting. However, the real secret comes in...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012
Mizuno’s MP irons are simply brilliant if you’re a better player. But if you don’t practise as much as you should and want a bit more forgiveness to help your game, then the new JPX-825 Pro and 825 models are well worth considering. In terms of aesthetics, the more compact Pro model looks neat at address, but still offer a reassuring level...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012
Mizuno’s irons have long been heralded as the stand-out product in the company’s equipment arsenal – but their latest woods look set to become a serious rival in that respect. The new JPX825 woods have replaced the JPX800 series which have been in the line-up for the past two years – and while the older model delivered the goods in terms of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Sunday 4 November 2012
Ian Poulter secured his first win of the year with a closing round of 65 at the HSBC WGC Champions event in Shenzhen, China. The 36-year-old produced eight birdies in his first 15 holes to overturn a four shot deficit. Overnight leaders Lee Westwood and Louis Oosthuizen could only manage rounds of level par, leaving Poulter to win by two and move-up to world...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Nike Golf have introduced their marquee product for 2013, the VR_S Covert driver, featuring an innovative cavity back head and FlexLoft adjustability system. Cavity back designs have long been used in irons to help forgiveness and optimise launch conditions, but Nike says this is the first time such technology has been used in a driver. The cavity in the 460cc head, visible...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Following the impressive unveiling of the new VR_S Covert driver, Nike Golf have now revealed the accompanying fairway woods and hybrids. Both feature the new cavity back design that the driver boasts, which has allowed more weight to be repositioned in the heel and toe areas in order to promote more forgiveness through a higher MOI. And like the driver, they benefit...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 6 November 2012
PING Collection have released the perfect Christmas package, offering golfers a colour co-ordinated, bespoke set compromising of polo-shirt and jumper, packaged and framed in a beautifully designed branded box, with a sleek magnetic opening. The first, entitled Medlock, features an attractive colour combination of smoke marl in the jumper and burnt orange in the polo. The sweater, custom made for the winter season, is structured from...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Game-improver irons have, historically, been sizeable units – but now Nike might have just helped to change things with the launch of their new VR_S Covert irons. The cavity back design remains, but it’s the look at address that is the most impressive thing in terms of aesthetics about the new irons. The topline isn’t overly thick, and even the longer...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 12 November 2012
19-year-old Matteo Manassero made an eagle at the third play-off hole against Louis Ooshuizen to win the Barclays Singapore Open and become the only teenager to ever win three European Tour titles. The duo finished the rain affected 72 holes tied on 13-under and parred the first play-off hole, before the South African horse-shoed a four-footer for the title on...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 9 November 2012
Cobra Golf and Seinfeld star John O’Hurley have released the first video (below) in a three part series about Cobra’s famous Baffler. The first video features O’Hurley discussing some of Mankind’s Greatest Achievements, ultimately presenting the Cobra Baffler as the mother of all great achievements. “Cobra is certainly bringing something new and fresh to the industry with this campaign,” commented O’Hurley. “They’ve been known for producing...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 12 November 2012
PGA Tour rookie Charlie Beljan defied doctors’ advice to cling on to his maiden win at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic and incredibly keep his 2013 PGA Tour card. The American was hospitalised after complaining of shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate during his second-round 64, and told pgatour.com: “I thought I literally had a chance to die.” Doctor’s...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 12 November 2012
Stewart Golf have released two new videos showcasing two of their most popular winter products, the W3 waterproof stand bag and the Universal Rain Cover. Made from a lightweight Nylon material with waterproof coating as well as taped seams and waterproof zips, the W3 stand bag is designed to handle wet British winters with ease. Other features include a matching rainhood; the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 12 November 2012
Danish shoes manufacturer ECCO have introduced its 2013 women’s collection, featuring looks and technologies designed to help serious and casual golfers maximize performance on the course and elevate their style in all situations. The Golf Street Life is one of the most striking golf shoe ever produced. Available in regular and bootie models, it showcases supremely elegant leathers with patent and glitter highlights taken directly from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 12 November 2012
Footwear giants ECCO have announced their shoe line up for 2013, and it includes the new Tour Hybrid model that fuses classical styling with modern spikeless soles. The Tour Hybrid is built atop the award-winning ECCO Street EDTS (ECCO Dynamic Traction System) outsole that also features in the hugely successfully BIOM Hybrid and Golf Street models. This boasts a patented configuration...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 13 November 2012
After the ambitious launches of Nike’s Covert driver and TaylorMade’s RocketBladez irons, Callaway knew they would have to come up with something big to draw attention to their new product due to be launched this week and we think they have succeeded. Their Twitter based brainchild, ‘Tweet To Unleash’ focuses on the hashtag #LongestDriverinGolf, and with each fan tweet that mentions it,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 14 November 2012
After days of revolutionary Twitter marketing, Callaway have finally introduced their new RAZR Fit Xtreme driver, the longest fully adjustable driver the company has ever measured. The RAZR Fit Xtreme will debut new technologies that advance overall performance and promote distance gains over its predecessor, the award-winning RAZR Fit driver. Headlining these innovations is a powerful new Speed Frame Face Technology that optimises stiffness and...