Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 8 April 2009
If you read Today’s Golfer regularly, you may have seen one of our TG Top 12 professionals Dan Frost kitted out in Bunker Mentality gear – and now the fashionable brand has snapped up European Tour pro Paul Waring. The 24-year-old, who won the English Amateur Championship back in 2005, will wear Bunker gear this season and Robert Hart from the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 19 August 2009
The putter is used more than any other club in the bag, so having the right one for you is critical. We’ve tested 36 top offerings to help you choose… Our ratings Each putter has been rated in five categories: looks, feel, sound and confidence as well as a six-foot putting test. Those ratings go to give the putter an overall...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 28 August 2009
Simon Dyson handed Rife Putters their first win of the year on the European Tour when he rolled his Rife Barbados to victory at the KLM Open on Sunday. Dyson trailed by six shots going into the final round, but a course record 63 put him into a sudden death play off with Peter Lawrie and Peter Hedblom. Dyson had already used his...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 4 August 2009
GEL putters has introduced four new models to its exciting Paul Hurrion Signature range. The Ora, Pondera, Vicis and Quasso models have added to the impressive 2009 range inspired by renowned putting coach Hurrion, who counts Padraig Harrington, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood among his clients. The GEL ranges are always easy on the eye thanks to the striking yellow and blue...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 7 August 2009
Galvin Green clothing will be protecting the “Internationals” from the elements at this years Presidents Cup after being named official outerwear sponsor for the event. The “rest of the world” team will be under the stewardship of captain Greg Norman when they take on the United States in San Francisco in October. The team could include Masters champion Angel Cabrera, South Africans...
Written by TG equipment writer on Tuesday 4 August 2009
Glenmuir has provided a commemorative shirt for the most powerful man in Scotland – no, not Colin Montgomerie but First Minister Alex Salmond. The Scottish National Party leader is a keen golfer and the Scottish-based company has provided him with a specially embroidered shirt to commemorate the Open being held in Scotland at Turnberry. Salmond was present at Turnberry to launch the...
Written by TG equipment editor on Thursday 13 August 2009
It’s a bold claim to make but Glenmuir have released what they say is the world’s most technologically-advanced golf shirt. In an era where drivers, irons, putters and balls are all packing space-age technology, golf clothing is looking to catch up and Glenmuir has taken it to the next level with Thermocool fibre. The new Performance Tech shirts are designed to keep...
Written by TG equipment editor on Thursday 20 August 2009
Few manufacturers take as much care and precision over their putters as Mizuno Bettinardi – particularly for its Black Carbon series. Milled from single block of black carbon steel, the putters are designed to have complete consistency of feel and contact across the face, which is honeycomb milled for a 100 per cent flat surface. Mizuno’s stunning looking BC2 is one of...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 4 August 2009
Leading powered golf trolley manufacturer Motocaddy has struck a deal with electrical giants Panasonic for the provision of high-quality batteries on all its S-Series trolleys. Motocaddy’s trolleys, including the brand new S5 GPS, are renowned as being among the most advanced on the market and the company says the new advanced and proficient batteries will enhance efficiency and longevity throughout the...
Written by TG equipment editor on Thursday 20 August 2009
The last time senior equipment editor Jon Greathead had an X-Ray it was following a particularly heavy challenge on the rugby pitch. This time he had the new Never Compromise X-RAY putter in his hands and it was an altogether more pleasant experience. The NCX-RAY Sigma model is a large mallet-head putter which pushes weight to the perimeters for high MOI and...
Written by TG equipment editor on Thursday 20 August 2009
Adams Golf has introduced its latest progressive set of clubs to help the recreational golfer. The new Idea a70S progressive set is designed to give the ultimate in forgiveness and playability throughout the bag. The men’s eight-piece hybrid iron set consists of 3-, 4- and 5-hybrids, 6- and 7-mid-hybrids and versatile scoring clubs in 8-iron through pitching wedge. Michael Vrska, director of product...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 August 2009
With the barbeque’s already being packed away and the summer officially declared a washout it must be time for a new Ping autumn/winter collection comprising waterproofs and fleeces to stave off the cold. Yep, we were right. The new Ping Collection range is based on three new distinct colour palettes; Eclipse (Black, White, Titanium) Woodland Trail (Oatmeal, Earth) and Cloudburst (Cornflower, Bluewash). Ping...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 21 August 2009
Here’s a sneek look at PING’s brand new range of putters – the new Anser V2 and the appropriately named Wack-E. It’s not every day PING bring out some new short sticks so it’s safe to say these will cause a bit of a stir, particularly the Anser which has been popular since its first appearance more than 40 years ago. We...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 28 August 2009
Nike have revealed the brand-new Nike Zoom Bandon, an all-weather shoe with a sealed synthetic skin that covers the entire upper section, including laces. The Bandon features a zip over the laces which forms an impermeable layer to prevent moisture from entering from all angles, keeping your feet cosy and, above all, dry. Other external features include additional protection around the toe...
Written by TG equipment editor on Thursday 13 August 2009
Nike has finally satisfied the curiosity of golf gear aficionados the world over by announcing the launch of its new Method putter range. The putter had been spotted in the hands of Paul Casey, Trevor Immelman, Stewart Cink and Lucas Glover in the form of a prototype in recent months and speculation had been rife that Nike were to release it...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 18 August 2009
The Odyssey stamp on a putter is generally a sign of quality and the company’s latest Black Series i range looks to be testament to that. The Black Series i #6 is one of the most popular in the range and its scoop-back blade design will wow fans of traditional-style short sticks. At £219 it doesn’t come cheap but then it includes...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 21 August 2009
SkyCaddie has introduced an entry-level GPS device to give more golfers access to its extensive course mapping library. The new SkyCaddie SG2.5 Lite retails at £149.95 has less functionality than premium models such as The SG2.5, SG3.5 and SG5. However, it is updateable to include the same functionality as the SG2.5 and gives golfers access to more than 30,000 golf courses in...
Written by TG equipment editor on Thursday 13 August 2009
Stuburt has released a new range from its impressive shoe collection – in the form of the Comfort Pro shoes. The shoes feature a combination leather upper which is easy to keep clean as well as a bellow’s tongue to prevent water ingress through the lacing. In addition, Stuburt’s four-layer DRIBACK bootie membrane system gives supreme protection against all elements with a 12-month waterproof guarantee. The...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 18 August 2009
If you’re in the market for a premium short stick and have a few quid to throw at it, then chances are you’ve had a look at TaylorMade’s Daytona Rossa putter by Kia Mia. It’s even likelier that, if you’ve had a look at the Daytona, you’ve already fallen in love with its looks. The sleek design, midnight black finish and classic...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Before designing the new Diablo Edge irons Callaway analysed how most amateurs hit the ball and found the impact position was significantly lower on the face to where the centre of gravity was located. The result is a 50 per cent lower centre of gravity in the Diablo Edge irons and 17 per cent further back in the head. This has...