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...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 1 February 2016
Adam Sheldon’s a name you probably don’t recognise but he’s english, he’s written over 20 patents for golf equipment and he’s also Cleveland Golf’s Global Brand Manager. Oh and he’s the brains behind the new TFI 2135 Putters. Cleveland reckon all golfers have different putting strokes and address positions, which makes setting up perfectly over the ball every time nearly impossible.
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 6 October 2015
JPX EZ Iron Mizuno say the new JPX EZ is a “point and shoot” iron thats matches distance with feel. They reckon its engineered to be the best feeling iron in its class and is designed to deliver launch monitor busting ball speeds. A 360deg dual pocket design inside the cavity creates a “cavity frame” which pushes mass to the corners...
Written by Simon Daddow, Equipment Editor on Wednesday 3 February 2016
With all the hype surrounding ‘fat’ putter grips – largely because one is used by a certain Jordan Spieth – it’s easy to forget that the world’s biggest grip brand also dominates the putter grip counts on tour. By miles… Golf Pride even makes Tiger’s putter grips, blacking out the ‘Ping’ on the side so it doesn’t detract his eyes. There’s...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 3 February 2016
We all know that trying to keep up with the latest and greatest golf equipment can be expensive. With drivers costing upwards of £400, a set of irons setting you back over £1,000, and certain putters costing more than a brand new Audi A3, at times it can seem like golf is a rich man’s game. It’s little wonder the...
Wednesday 3 February 2016
We’ve teamed up with Puma to deck out one lucky TG reader with a full Rickie Fowler out fit for 2016. Puma are kings when it comes to creating funky apparel, shoes and bags that are adored by the younger generation. And they’ve kindly agreed to deck our winner out with a full kit from their Spring/Summer collection. Our winner will walk...
Tuesday 2 February 2016
Mizuno’s European Tour Workshop travels 25,000 miles a year getting to each event on Tour. On board it’s kitted out with 1000’s of shafts, grips and of course the brands famous forged irons, drivers, fairways, hybrids and wedges. The truck cost over £400,000 to build, its got a 12litre engine and a 1000 litre fuel tank plus there’s Sky TV...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 6 October 2015
Mizuno reckon previous moveable weight drivers have been difficult to hit because the mass taken up creating the ports, weights and tracks raises the cg and moves it closer to the clubface. Their solution is the JPX EZ which has a simple 3 track weighting system and single 10g weight to offer the same levels of forgiveness as a non-adjustable...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 29 January 2016
Benross have made some quality gear for years now. But what’s different between them and other brands for 2016 is they’ve reduced RRP’s where others have increased theirs. We’re not quite sure how Benross do it, but they offer some of the same top quality components you’ll find in top end drivers yet their new HTX Driver is just £129. Its...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 29 January 2016
Super low compression balls are all the rage right now. Srixon didn’t want to miss out on the action so they’ve just launched their softest ever ball in the UltiSoft, which they say delivers ultimate feel with extra straighter distance. The UltiSoft delivers a lightness of touch like never before, and thats thanks to a soft core that produces softer feel on...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 29 January 2016
Srixon’s AD333 Tour has been about for a while, but they reckon this new version excels for golfers who doen’t possess a tour-level swing speed but do demand a tour-level ball. Srixon say their R&D Team has delivered more advanced performance compared to the previous AD333 Tour model, when it comes to Distance, Control and Feeling. The main differences between the new...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 27 January 2016
NXT Tour have been a staple in club golfers bags for years as they offer an excellent blend of distance, spin performance and value for money. As you’d expect Titleist reckon their new balls are longer and offer better performance so the NXT Tour is billed as even longer while the NXT Tour S combines that distance with its softest...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 27 January 2016
Titleist are introducing a new DT TruSoft golf ball. The ball has been designed and manufactured to provide supremely soft feel on every shot with the consistent performance and quality expected of a Titleist. For golfers who prefer a truly soft feel, the new TruSoft combines distance with short game playability and spin, which can be compromised by other low compression...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 25 January 2016
It’s always a major challenge for club designers to create game improving irons which look the bees knees. Why? Well because game improvement tech in its very nature comes in the form of chunky wide areas of weight that help counteract your mishits. And lets be honest its not often you come across a chunky, lumpy bumpy super model that...
Monday 25 January 2016
As sexy and impressive as sliding weight drivers are most golf companies would admit they’re not every golfers cup of tea. Some golfers just want a simple driver, others won’t pay a premium for technology they don’t feel they need and a few just flat out don’t believe the sliding weight hype. Whatever the reasoning if you’ve been paying attention...
Tuesday 26 January 2016
TruSwing Garmin have announced TruSwing, the company’s first golf club sensor accessory. The small, lightweight and easy-to-use sensor measures the swing metrics golfers need to improve their game, and makes the data available immediately. Unlike other swing sensors currently on the market, TruSwing supports a variety of Approach® devices., so golfers can get instant swing feedback right from their wrist after...
Written by Equipment Editor on Tuesday 26 January 2016
Scotty Cameron’s obviously been reading the MOI bible, as all seven of his new Select putters incorporate an MOI story. Its no secret Scotty has legendary status when it comes to creating classic tour-tested flatsticks but he’s now incorporating multi-material’s in his new designs to not only improve sound and feel but also forgiveness. The new Studio range runs to seven...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 26 January 2016
Bob Vokey boasts years of experience of working with some of the best short game exponents in golf. He’s developed specialist wedge grinds with Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker amongst others and all this knowledge and experimentation constantly leads to new learning’s and idea’s. It’s these new ideas which have lead to the new SM6 designs. What’s Vokey realised? Well...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 26 January 2016
Odyssey has unveiled a new putter family boasting one of the game’s most iconic face inserts. The White Hot RX models are said to be “the next evolution in White Hot feel” and are designed to get the ball into a pure roll faster, to help control your speed. Odyssey has taken the legendary White Hot insert that’s been so popular for...