Written by Simon Daddow, Equipment Editor on Monday 6 March 2017
Just when you thought laser rangefinders couldn’t get any more sophisticated, Bushnell unveils what it called its most advanced model ever. The £449 Pro X2 lets you switch between normal distance and slope-adjusted distances in a second. With Slope Technology on, you get distances adjusted for gradient to provide the most accurate number possible. It conforms to local rule 14-3/0.5 when...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 6 March 2017
Under Armour has launched its full footwear range for 2017, with four new styles joining the signature Spieth One shoes. The UA Tour Tips, which retail at £130, is designed to offer ‘premium Tour level’ and is currently being worn by Gary Woodland and Matthew Fitzpatrick. Like the Spieth One, the model incorporates UA Storm technology and is both breathable and waterproof.
Friday 3 March 2017
The world’s first computer-controlled putting green was one of our favourite techy product launches last year – and now it’s been upgraded. The Zen Green Stage has welcomed a new addition with PuttView, which has transformed it in to a product that has been taking recent golf shows by storm. The original Zen Green Stage was designed because tour putting coach Nick...
Monday 5 December 2016
The brief for the new M1 was simple. Bring together all the forgiveness and playability of the original M2 with the speed slot tech of the RSi into one model for golfers who prefer a more compact head. Sounds simple but game improvement tech and compact iron heads don’t ordinarily go hand in hand. TOP STORIES TaylorMade reveal new M1 woods TaylorMade reveal new...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 1 March 2017
PowaKaddy have announced they will be welcoming new upgrades for the PowaKaddy Freeway range in 2017 – most notably the FW3 and FW5 models. The PowaKaddy Freeway models became the first electric trolley range to reach half a million sales, and now the world’s most popular brand are giving their FW3, FW5 and FW7s new enhancements for the 2017 season. The...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 28 February 2017
Callaway have today revealed its new Sure Out Wedge, which has been created in collaboration with world-renowned golf instructor Hank Haney. Following on from the January release of their Mack Daddy Forged Wedges, the Sure Out Wedge crafts its own place in the market with recovery and greenside shots in mind. Haney worked closely with Callaway engineers to craft the easy-to-play...
Tuesday 28 February 2017
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Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 27 February 2017
Motocaddy have created its most technologically advanced electric trolley to date, becoming the first trolley brand to combine a GPS system and a smart phone app. The UK’s top-selling trolley brand are seeking to revolutionise the market with their S5 CONNECT trolley, which comes with a free app that aims to be used in place of a conventional GPS device. The...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 22 February 2017
New colours and designs have been added to PowaKaddy’s newest cart bag range for 2017, which will become available to consumers from March. Whether you’re looking for a waterproof bag or a cart bag that makes transportation easy, golf’s No.1 electric trolly brand has four products for their newest offering that keeps the golfer in mind. The Premium, Deluxe and Lite...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 22 February 2017
Lamkin Corporation have introduced their latest innovation in the form of their new Z5 grip, aimed to deliver maximum control, comfort and consistency with every swing. The Lamkin Z5 grip boasts 5 distinct zones, each delivering a specific function advantage which features FingerLock panels and a soft cord weave design. The high-performance Lamkin Z5 grips are made from a proprietary rubber...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 9 January 2017
Odyssey introduce their new range of O-Works putters for 2017. Odyssey can lay claim to having lead the way in putter innovation for the last 20+ years; think back to the legendary White Hot insert of the 1990’s that changed how golfers felt putters should feel. Odyssey O-Works gallery TOP STORIES Callaway reveal new 2017 GBB Epic and Epic Sub Zero drivers Callaway reveal new...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 23 January 2017
Srixon have unveiled their new 2017 Z-Star and Z-Star XV golf balls in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK – and are available in shops now. Srixon promise golfers more distance, more spin and more consistency in the wind from the fifth generation Z-Star and Z-Star XV and say that the Z-Star balls are already being used by numerous tour professionals. Hideki Matsuyama, ...
Written by Simon Daddow, Equipment Editor on Wednesday 15 February 2017
It a big year for new balls, with a raft of new ones recently launched promising more distance and more feel. Now Mizuno is joining the party with its new JPX-S, a soft-compression three-piece ball which is said to offering “balanced performance across a wider range of swing speeds plus increased initial ball speed for most golfers”. By softening the core, Mizuno’s...
Written by Simon Daddow, Equipment Editor on Wednesday 1 February 2017
If you need help getting your hands consistently in the right place on the club, Golf Pride’s latest grip is here to help. ALIGN Technology features a raised ridge that extends down the back of the grip so you can feel when your fingers are in the right place. It’s going to appear on the traditional MCC taper profile and MCC Plus4’s...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 30 January 2017
Jon Rahm claimed his first PGA Tour title after bagging two eagles on the back nine of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Last week at the CareerBuilder Challenge the Spaniard bagged a ton of new gear from TaylorMade, including driver, irons, wedges, putter and – crucially – a ball. He used his new Itsy Bitsy Spider putter on Sunday to...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 26 January 2017
They’ve been taking the US market by storm, and now Skechers have expanded their footprint in the UK market by launching an updated Go Golf shoe collection for 2017. The US No.2 footwear brand, which is endorsed by Matt Kuchar, Russell Knox and Colin Montgomerie, has taken inspiration from their market-leading running and lifestyle divisions by introducing six technology-enhanced golf shoes. Like its 2016 predecessor,...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 25 January 2017
Tiger Woods is finally off the equipment market after choosing TaylorMade as his new equipment provider. The multi-year deal will see the 14-time Major champion play with TaylorMade woods, irons and wedges for the foreseeable future. The exact length of contract was not disclosed, but TaylorMade CEO David Abeles did announce that Tiger will be putting the new woods in the bag...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 25 January 2017
Titleist have revealed the new 2017 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls for 2017. The Pro V1’s been part of golf since the year 2000. Every few years updates eek out a couple yards of distance, a touch more feel and extra spin. TOP STORIES TG’s biggest ever equipment trial Top 100 Golf Courses in Great Britain and Ireland But Titleist reckon the newest...
Written by Smon Daddow on Wednesday 25 January 2017
Ping reveal new Sigma G putters. Ping have had a serious rethink of their putter offering for 2017. And what they’ve come up with encompasses everything they’ve learnt about putter design over the years with plenty of new insert, groove and roll technology. TOP STORIES Ping reveal new i200 irons Ping reveal new new Glide 2.0 wedges A new aluminium face insert is teamed with milled...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 24 January 2017
Cobra is offering some great clubs in 2017, and the King PUR wedges are the latest offering. They feature a raw, unplated stainless steel finish for maximum spin, improved feel, versatility and precision around the greens, and will cost £89. ”Progressive Spin Technology” in three specific sole grinds designed cater for three very different types of wedge play and conditions. “We recognise...