Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 17 June 2009
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic DryJoys, FootJoy is giving everyone who buys a pair a chance to win one of 101 prizes. The DryJoys are 20-years-old this year and to commemorate the success of the shoes, FootJoy has launched a range of DryJoy Anniversary editions. But the company also wants to reward customers who buy a pair of DryJoys during...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday 11 June 2009
Someone once said that in roulette you should always bet on black – that’s exactly what Adams has done with the launch of its new Pro Black Idea irons. The sleek design and black nickel finish on these muscle-back beauties has had us drooling in the TG office and there’s no doubt these weapons are real head turners. We can’t wait to get...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 26 June 2009
Cleveland Golf has introduced an offer for customers purchasing a set of new Cleveland irons this year – by giving them their next set absolutely free. Yes, we had to read it again as well to make sure we weren’t mistaken, but it is absolutely true. Golfers who buy a set of Cleveland irons – including CG7, HiBORE Xli, CG Tour or Bloom...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
Our mega Power Special issue was on sale a month or so ago, and as a follow up to the massive drivers test in that edition we will now be publishing videos of several drivers in action on the site! In fact, we’ll be adding two every week until we’ve got the job done – so if you liked what you...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 1 June 2009
FootJoy has revealed its latest glove and claims it sets new standards for feel, fit and performance It has a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques, PureTouch is designed for better players who demand the finest in materials, fit and feel. Due to the exclusive leather specifications and strict manufacturing process, the PureTouch glove will...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
The new Sonocaddie Auto Play golf GPS device has been launched – and it’s been pre-loaded with 1,500 UK courses. The Auto Play has the capability of storing as many as 30,000 courses worldwide and downloads and updates are free, with no annual subscription. The device will automatically recognise the course and hole and its high-resolution colour display is waterproof. Distance to target,...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 26 June 2009
US Open winner Lucas Glover has credited a new Nike prototype putter as one of the key factors in his surprise victory at Bethpage. Glover took just 116 putts for his 72 holes, second only to David Duval and Phil Mickelson in the leading pack, and earned many plaudits for his composure on the greens. After the round he attributed much of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 23 June 2009
It’s that time of year when the ground is getting harder, and thinned chips around the green are the unfortunate order of the day for many of us! This is the MD Superstrong Players Wedge, featuring a CNC-milled face which provides a rougher surface for better spin retention on short shots. But could we use it?! Equipment Editor Jon Greathead and Instruction Editor...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
Calling all Mizuno fans – the Japanese forging legends have released an update to one of their most popular ranges with the Black Nickel MP-62’s. It’s hard to believe it was possible to make the existing MP-62’s even easier on the eye but the new Black Nickel finish is a pleasing sight. The range has already caught the eye of Mizuno tour...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 5 June 2009
If you a gadget fan, but want a top quality performance from your driver at the same time, you’ll want to check out this video of Nike’s DYMO 2 STR8-Fit in action. The driver, which retails at £360, can be adjusted to eight different positions to give you the shot shape you want. TG’s equipment editor Jon Greathead has been stuck...
Written by TG equipment writer on Monday 1 June 2009
New golf training aid CentreCup® is being launched in the UK this month – and it promises to revolutionise putting coaching. The CentreCup has been designed by PGA professional Ian Melville in order to promote the perfect pendulum putting action. The training aid can be used at home or on the putting green and promises to teach golfers the perfect stroke and...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
It’s the summer, so what would you need a new Pringle Aengus waterproof for? Well, this is Blighty after all and the weather changes more often than Man Utd’s away kit. Pringle’s new high-performance waterproofs feature a breathable lining and moisture-wicking properties which means it not only keeps water out but draws sweat away from the skin and allows it to...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday 18 June 2009
MacGregor Golf has been bought by the Golfsmith brand as it looks to build on the previous success of the MacGregor name and once again turn it into a force to be reckoned with on tour. The MacGregor brand, one of the oldest in golf, has enjoyed unparalleled success on tour with a record 59 major wins. For a long time it...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 10 June 2009
When you think TaylorMade you think about cracking drivers – long, accurate and forgiving would be three words to describe their products perfectly. And the new TaylorMade R9 driver is no different. It’s adjustable up to eight different positions, to give the golfer the opportunity to customise the driver like never before. If you want to hit a gentle fade or draw,...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
If you’re struggling for distance off the tee, we might just have the thing for you in the form of the Wilson Spine driver. In our recent drivers test, PGA professional Chris Ryan from the Belfry smashed this out to 328 yards – but what did our equipment editor Jon Greathead think of it under the watchful eye of the TG...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 24 June 2009
Golfers are able to bag themselves a free approach wedge or hybrid this summer by buying a set of new Yonex irons. Yonex is running the promotion on sets of VMX or Nanospeed i irons with participating retailers. Customers buying a set of Nanospeed i irons before August 3, 2009 will be able to help themselves to a free Cyberstar XC+ Hybrid while those buying a...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 March 2009
The latest power golf trolleys mix essentials like lightness and neat folding with clever luxuries such as remote control and GPS. Here’s your guide to nine of the best golf trolleys for 2009. POWAKADDY FREEWAY II Price: £449 (18-hole), £479 (36-hole), £699 (Lithium battery) Weight: 9kg Warranty: Two years Contact: www.powakaddy.co.uk Read review STEWART F1 LITHIUM Price: £2,500 Weight: 12kg Warranty: Two years (battery one year)...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 23 March 2009
Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has announced the addition of European Tour star Bradley Dredge to the roster of elite staff players who prefer the quality, comfort, technology and style of its luxury market leading golf shoes. As part of this multi-year agreement, Dredge will wear ECCO’s distinctive Classic and World Class Collection of golf shoes during all on-course activities and appear...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 March 2009
With the Major championship season very much upon us, rumours are rife that three-time winner Padraig Harrington is testing out some new Wilson irons as he aims for his maiden Masters title next month at Augusta. The Irishman enjoyed a stellar year in 2008, defending his Open Championship crown at Royal Birkdale and capturing the US PGA in the process, and...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 31 March 2009
With the Masters looming large, two-time Major champion Greg Norman has joined equipment giants TaylorMade as a staff player. The 54-year-old rolled back the years at last season’s Open Championship at Birkdale using a TaylorMade TP ball in the process and he will now add a full armoury of TaylorMade clubs to his arsenal. In preparation for Augusta, TaylorMade’s tech wizards have already...