Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 10 May 2013
In this video TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews the new Progen Chromo driver. The grip is the first thing you notice. Everyone liked the tacky surface and spongy feeling of it. James didn’t like the loud green colour while Joel felt the stitching at the back ofthe handle interfered with his feel at address. The loud, hollow sound was ear-splitting, but...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
With the size of golf bags growing and the number of accessories you can cram into them increasing, a brand new three wheel trolley from Big Max offers golfers storage and transport options that cater for bulky equipment in a way that no other trolley does. Not content with making the just ultra-compact trolleys, Big Max has gone one further and is set...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
It has taken 55 years, but iconic Japanese equipment brand Honma finally has a website for its growing UK customer base. The new site – at www.honma.co.uk – showcases the brand’s 2013 UK range, which is headlined by Honma’s new-for-2013 Tour World clubs, aimed at better players and serious golfers. Elsewhere visitors will learn about the key events in the company’s long...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
In this video below TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews the AMP CELL while on our 2013 test. The vibrant look to the new model was a winner across the board. Not only did the colour range please our testers, the head shape also instilled confidence while the tackier grip brought about an extra sense of control. James struggled to keep the ball...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
In this video TG Equipment Editor Joel Tadman reviews the Wilson Staff Superlight D-100 while on our recent drivers test. Both James and Joel immediately noticed the onset and weren’t fans of the leading edge being so far from the shaft. The club did feel lighter across our testing panel and everyone felt it sat squarely at address. Joel and Graeme felt the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 7 May 2013
England’s David Lynn missed out on the chance to win his first PGA Tour event as he bogeyed the 18th in a playoff with American rookie Derek Ernst at the Wells Fargo Championship. The 39-year-old – who hasn’t won since the 2004 KLM Open on The European Tour – found the bunker with his approach giving 22-year-old Ernst the advantage after the pair...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 7 May 2013
Brett Rumford delivered a short-game masterclass to win by four and become only the 31st player to win consecutive official titles on The European Tour at the Volvo China Open. After a playoff victory at the previous week’s Ballantine’s Championship, the Australian had it much easier at Binhai Lake when he made five birdies in ten holes to turn the final round...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 3 May 2013
In this video TG Equipment Editor Joel Tadman reviews the Adams Super S and Super LS drivers on our 2013 test. All the testers enjoyed the design and look of the matt white finish apart from Graeme. James and Joel preferred the smaller clubhead and more subtle crown design of the LS. All commented on how the contrast between the white...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 2 May 2013
Adams Golf has announced the addition of the Idea Super 9031 and Idea Super DHy to its award-winning family of hybrids. Both models are geared toward low-to-mid handicap players and reflect Adams’ renowned easy-to-hit for all skill levels philosophy. The Super 9031 improves upon the Idea Pro Black 9031, with enhanced shaping and the use of slots to produce a hotter...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
COBRA Golf is celebrating the 2013 US Open by bringing golfers a fresh new color to their AMP CELL Pro driver. The limited edition AMP CELL Pro in white, blue and red features a MyFly hosel, SmartPad, E9 Face Technology and Advanced Material Placement, with an Aldila RIP Phenom shaft, limited edition headcover, and limited edition wrench. Starting on June 1st, 600 of the drivers will...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
PING has unveiled its new Nome TR putter with variable-depth grooves milled directly into the face, an industry-first innovation that the company says will produce unmatched distance control. The new model also offers a bold alignment feature that makes the mallet-style head easy to aim. The grooves that first appeared in the face insert of the Scottsdale TR series – are deepest in the centre and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
The higher swing speeds of Joel and James seemed to get the most out of this club, both recording distances close to their potential and low dispersion numbers. All the testers enjoyed the classic head shape and simple all-black finish, though the lack of marking on top and contrast between face and crown took a little getting used to. Chris...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
PUMA Golf has announced the release of the Faas Lite, an extremely lightweight and waterproof golf shoe. A combination of FaasFoam+ (a proprietary blend of foam and rubber that is 25% lighter than previous foams) and lightweight materials in the lining package and tongue create an extremely light and comfortable shoe that weighs just 8.7oz. Microfiber leather with stormCELL provides super lightweight performance...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 29 April 2013
In this video TG Deputy Editor Graeme Hamlett reviews the club used by the likes of Justin Rose on our 2013 drivers test. The crown will divide opinion and it did so among our testers. Four out of the five referenced the Marmite analogy – you’ll either love it or hate it. Despite the look of it, performance was impressive across the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 29 April 2013
Billy Horschel charged to a maiden PGA Tour victory as an eight-under-par 64 gave him a one-stroke win over DA Points at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The 26-year-old American cooly brushed off a final hole storm delay to make a huge birdie putt – his ninth of the round – to take him to 20-under-par and a one shot...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 29 April 2013
Brett Rumford overcame a late collapse to win the Ballantine’s Championship after a playoff with fellow Australian Marcus Fraser and Scotland’s Peter Whiteford. An eagle at the first extra hole gave the 35-year-old a fourth European Tour title – his first for six years – after a closing 68 left him level with Fraser and Whiteford on 11-under-par. Rumford had got his nose in front thanks...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 26 April 2013
Adidas Golf has announced record-breaking footwear sales for the first part of 2013, with February marking the highest sales period for the global golf brand since it was formed back in 1999. Despite longer winter conditions around the world, the United Kingdom, United States and Japan all reported significant gains in both money and market share numbers. “We’ve had some amazing success stories so...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 26 April 2013
In this video TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews Rory McIlroy’s new driver on our 2013 test. Instantly, your eye is drawn to the rich, red on the crown and the Nike Swoosh near the hosel – but our testing team didn’t mind it. In fact, all the testers apart from Kit said they liked the red design. Joel tried the smaller-headed...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 25 April 2013
In this video TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews the Gold Award winning driver on our recent 2013 test. All the team loved the matt black finish. Chris, our highest handicapper, could barely miss with this club and quickly declared the G25 his favourite on test. He hit his longest drive of the day by more than 25 yards and his...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 25 April 2013
Kangol has announced it latest collaboration for Spring 2013, KAangol Golf by Samuel L. Jackson. Celebrating 75 years of quality and style in 2013, the partnership with the actor and golfer is an exciting one for the brand, and a natural progression since Jackson is a longtime Kangol devotee. He worked closely with Kangol design team to personally select each of the...