Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Northern Ireland’s Gareth Maybin has signalled the end of a successful debut season on the European Tour in 2009 by signing a deal to become Stuburt’s first golf clothing ambassador. Maybin is currently ranked 55th on the European Tour and has already enjoyed five top ten finishes as well as second place finish at the South African Open in his first...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Just days after signing Gareth Maybin to its stable of staff players, Stuburt have announced the signing of his countryman Graeme McDowell, who will now be an ambassador for the brand. Stuburt will announce details of their first ever apparel range in January 2010 and both Maybin and McDowell, currently ranked world no38 following his second-place finish in the Chevron World...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 2 December 2009
Ryder Cup stalwart Lee Westwood has extended his contract with leading club manufacturer PING after winning the inaugural Race to Dubai. The Englishman, who finished the season as Europe’s number one golfer and the 4th best player in the world, has signed a new deal to use PING equipment which extends his professional relationship with the company to more than 16 years...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
The new Diablo Edge driver is the longest, fastest and most forgiving driver Callaway have ever made, according to the company. It is an update on the original Diablo driver but Callaway say it is a significant improvement. The head is a four-piece structure comprising of the sole, crown, face and weight chip and made entirely of ultra-thin sheet titanium. These four pieces...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 23 December 2009
If you are an avid reader of Today’s Golfer magazine you will have seen our exclusive look at the new Cleveland CG15 wedges in our recent issue 263. However, if you’re not and you’ve had to wait until now to find out about these beauties then you are seriously missing out! Cleveland say the CG15 is the most technologically-advanced wedge on the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
Cleveland have released details of their brand new Launcher DST range of woods with the tagline – lighter, faster, longer. Essentially, Cleveland have looked to save every available gram of weight to allow you to swing it faster and, hopefully, hit it further! The new Launcher DST line consists of driver, fairway woods and hybrid. Follow the links below for more information on...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Hi-Tec have launched two new golf shoes for 2010 – including a Patriot model to celebrate the Open returning to St Andrews next year. The Patriot shoe features a full grain leather upper with a one year waterproof guarantee, and tonal Champ “Stinger” cleats on the sole. It also has an embroidered St Andrews cross in recognition of the home of golf. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
The new Nike SQ Machspeed driver is built for power, speed and forgiveness – pretty much all the average game improver needs! Interestingly it is the only newly-developed square-headed driver for 2010 as rival manufacturers ditch the square shape for more conventional designs. However, Nike still believe it is hip to be square and insist the shape allows them to move additional...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
If golfers needed convincing about square-headed drivers then that’s even more the case with fairway woods but Nike’s new SQ Machspeed fairway woods are determined to make their case. The theory is that more weight can be positioned around the perimeter of the clubhead to improve forgiveness but many players were put off by the bulky-looking clubs. However, Nike have worked hard...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
Like the drivers, fairway woods and irons in the range, the Nike SQ Machspeed hybrid uses aerodynamics to help golfers hit the ball longer and straighter. The clubhead is designed with Total Swing Aerodynamics to ensure less drag throughout the swing – meaning the clubhead travels faster and players can potentially hit the ball further. The face is made from ultra-thin 455...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
With the new SQ Machspeed irons, Nike claim to have invented their longest and fastest irons ever aimed at a game improver. The Machspeed irons are designed to incorporate speed, stability and launch. The speed comes from the aerodynamic design also used in the Machspeed driver, fairway woods and hybrid. This ensures less drag thoughout the entire swing and not just at...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 December 2009
Powakaddy has developed a winter wheel for trolleys so they can be used all year round on the golf course. In wet conditions trolley wheels can often damage the turf and therefore many greenkeepers are reluctant to allow them on the course during the winter months. But Powakaddy have developed the winter wheels in special consultation with the British and International Golf...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Callaway have released their new Diablo Edge range aimed at helping golfers improve their game. The range is Callaway’s most forgiving to date, according to the company, and features the latest shot-saving technology. In the range is a new driver, fairway woods, hybrid and iron. For details of each follow the links below.
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Stowamatic have launched a new Deluxe cart bag to complement their existing range of powered trolleys. The Deluxe weighs in at just 4kg and features a 14-way club divider and an external putter well if you prefer to keep your short stick separate from the others. In addition the bag features a host of pockets from large to small in which to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
Cleveland are best known for their top-quality wedges so you’ll beg our pardon if we get rather excited about the launch of the new CG15 offering. The Cleveland CG15 wedges are, say the company, the most technologically advanced wedge in the history of the game with ZIP grooves boasting a 25 per cent larger volume than traditional grooves and a laser-milled...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
While Nike’s new Mashpeed range is aimed at the higher handicapper and the improving golfer it is already making some waves on tour with Justin Leonard among the pros to have put the driver into play. Featuring a driver, fairway woods, hybrid and irons, the Machspeed range is designed to offer power and forgiveness in equal measure. Read more about the clubs...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
Callaway’s new X-Series Jaws wedges not only have a cool name, they also feature something called Mack-Daddy grooves as named by Phil Mickelson. Lefty nicknamed the new grooves after being impressed with the amount of spin they gave him during testing and although he will no longer be able to use them after January 1, 2010, amateur players can continue enjoying...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Shiny new sets of irons always make us sit up and take notice, especially if, like Srixon’s new Z-TX irons, they promise a 20 per cent bigger sweet spot without compromising playability. The new Z-TX range is designed to appeal to better players who are still looking for that forgiveness when they are not quite on their game. The thin top line...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 December 2009
If you want to start off the 2010 season as the envy of all your golfing mates, then one way to do it is to stick the new Nike VR STR8-Fit driver in your bag. Not only does it look the business with its striking red, silver and black colour scheme but it is packed full of technology. The headline stealer is...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 December 2009
Nike have taken head adjustability to a whole new level with the launch of their new Victory Red (VR) fairway wood. Featuring STR8-Fit technology, the head can be set in any one of 32 different positions to promote different shot shapes. But the technology doesn’t end there. The VR fairway woods also feature Nike’s red compression channel in the sole, positioned just...