Written by Simon Daddow, Equipment Editor on Monday 21 March 2016
What’s your wedge set-up? Have you got one or more in the bag, and are their lofts gapped properly so you’ve got consistent distances between them? If you’ve only got one wedge, and you don’t know what loft it is, you’re hurting your game. We believe that three wedges are ideal, with four-degree gaps in the loft. So if you’re standard...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 17 March 2016
Callaway have announced the introduction of a limited edition extension to its specialist hardware range, with a St Patrick’s Day launch of the MD3 Milled Lucky Clover Wedges, created by master-craftsman, Roger Cleveland. Sporting a laser-etched four-leaf Lucky Clover and developed following extensive input from Tour players, these limited MD3 Milled Wedges – available in 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60° lofts – employ...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 17 March 2016
Tour players are always searching for the perfect launch or trajectory conditions to suit their own game, which sometimes clubs off-the-rack can’t quite deliver. So brands make special one-off’s, like Phil Mickelson’s second driver at The Masters or his “Frankenwood” fairway or the hybrid he used to slice through the rough at a US Open. Usually you the consumer don’t...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 11 March 2016
Welcome to another edition of TG’s Top Deals, our weekly round-up of the best golf gear deals going. We think we’ve excelled ourselves this week, with a brand new Cleveland wedge for under £50, a Callaway Big Bertha for £90, and a bargain pair of shoes that are good enough for a TG writer and US Open champion. Enjoy. Cleveland 588...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 1 March 2016
Motocaddy say their award-winning S1 has become the world’s favourite electric golf trolley since its introduction in 2006. The new 2016 model incorporates a number of new improvements, including a soft-touch ergonomic handle, low-profile quick release wheels, a streamlined battery tray and the brands exclusive super-fast Quickfold mechanism. Added to these features are nine speed settings, a battery indicator, whisper-quiet motor, adjustable...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 1 March 2016
Luxury British trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf have anounced details of what they call the world’s most compact folding remote controlled trolley. The F1-S is aimed squarely at those golfers who desire the freedom of a well balanced, remote control machine on the golf course, but have limited storage space in their car or at home. The design of the F1-S Remote...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 25 February 2016
Ping took the design of their apparel back in house last year, in a bid to closer align its values and ethos to their award winning hardware. To show their commitment to the casue they’ve just announced their 2016 apparel ambassasdors which include the re-signing of the 2010 Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen. Others to join the team are 2015 European Solheim...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 24 February 2016
In last week’s top value golf deals, we brought you a Callaway Big Bertha Alpha for £129.99, an Odyssey Versa putter for £69, a Callaway bag for £39.99 and a dozen Srixon AD333 for just £14.39. If you missed those deals, you can check them out here. We’re not ones to rest on our money-saving laurels, so we’ve scoured the internet...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 23 February 2016
Buying golf shoes is normally fairly simple. Find a pair you like, check they’re not too expensive, get the size that fits and you’re done. You’re normally choosing from the usual candidates: FootJoy, Ecco, Adidas, Nike Skechers, Puma, Callaway and Stubart. But what about Samsung? They might not be the first name you think of when buying new golf shoes, but maybe...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 22 February 2016
Feature laden modern stand bags can weigh a ton, especially if you get caught out in a heavy down pour. So Titleist have come up with the idea of producing a simple, waterproof stand bag that’s big enough to house all your golfing kit but won’t weigh you down on the back nine. The 4UP is not launching until March 1st...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 19 February 2016
Golf manufacturers release new equipment on what feels like an almost daily basis, each time promising more distance, increased spin, greater control, higher flight, enhanced feel, better job security, a boost to your virility, the elixir of eternal youth, and anything else they can think of. They have to do this, of course, to encourage you to buy the new things.
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 19 February 2016
SkyCaddie’s new top-of-the-range Linx GT GPS watch, brings together game-tracking technology with GPS accuracy, giving you what they call a “best of everything” solution. The core function of the Linx GT is acting as a standalone GPS watch. It features Skycaddie’s TrueGound Course Maps to give dynamic distances from wherever your ball lies to the front, centre and back of every...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 19 February 2016
Nike are constantly challenging the status quo in golf. Where three piece suits and brogues were once the on-course norm Nike are keen for golfing attire to evolve with what they call “progressive” apparel. So to make sure you’re as individual on the course as off it they’ve come up with a whole new range of polo shirts, Flyknit ankle boots and...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 19 February 2016
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the best value golf equipment deals the internet has to offer. This week, we’ve got a top-notch Callaway driver for less than £130, a super-light golf bag for under £40, a putter that will help you hole more for £69.99, and a dozen quality balls that work out at not much more than £1...
Written by Today's Golfer on Friday 19 February 2016
The King’s are designed to improve feel and performance on the shots that really count say Cobra. So what’s new? Well there’s a new muscle shape, a progressive groove design, variable face roughness and three sole grind configurations, to provide golfers with superior feel, increased spin consistency and personalisation for different swing types. “We’ve worked on these new wedges for nearly two...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 18 February 2016
PowaKaddy’s award-winning Freeway trolley range has under gone a major revamp for 2016. The popular FW3, FW5, FW7S and FW7S EBS models have all been re-designed and boast striking new wheels, fresh trims and, in the case of the flagship FW7S, several never-before-seen performance features geared towards the avid golfer. All three models boast a bespoke engineered low-profile PowaFrame chassis...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 18 February 2016
Jordan Spieth has strengthened his endorsement deal with grip manufacturer SuperStroke by adding their new S-Tech grips to his armoury. The two-time Major winner won a remarkable $22m in prize money last season using SuperStroke’s Flatso 1.0 putter grip and now has a full set of SuperStroke grips across his driver, fairway, hybrid, irons and wedges. “I’m excited to be using the new S-Tech...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 15 February 2016
Demand for shoes that look as good off the golf course as they do on it is growing at a pace. FootJoy reckon they’ve cracked the perfect blend of off course style with oncourse performance with their new premium VersaLuxe offering. The classy new spikeless VersaLuxe is created from the finest luxurious calfskin leather, its waterproof and is available...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 11 February 2016
XXIO might not be that well known in the UK as they’re predominantly a Japanese brand and they cost a small fortune. But putting aside the cost they’ve made some quality high performance equipment since first being introduced in 2000. The new XXIO 9 driver features dual speed technologies which they reckon have the ability to wring extra distance from your...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 11 February 2016
We’ve scoured the internet for this week’s best deals on golf clubs and other equipment. Everything is brand new – we don’t want you living with someone else’s scuff marks – but some of it may not be the latest release. Don’t worry: none ot it is more than a year or two old, so it’s not like we’re suggesting...