Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 13 November 2009
The Yonex V-MX fairway wood rocked the range recently in Today’s Golfer’s fairway wood tests and upset some of the more regular names in the top test places. The club was lauded by all testers for its forgiveness and ease of use and it would have won had the testers not been put off initially by the bulbous look of the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 November 2009
Yonex’s new Nanospeed 3i driver has been designed to deliver more club head speed and greater forgiveness than ever before. The company say Isometric Face Technology and Dual Nanoscience shaft technology deliver this winning combination which essentially means you will hit the ball longer, more often. This is achieved by enlarging the sweet spot, reducing aerodynamic drag through an aero-pentago head shape...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 November 2009
Yonex’s new Nanospeed 3i hybrid is brand spanking new off the production line but at Today’s Golfer magazine we still managed to get our hands on the club to test it out. It has been designed to maximise accuracy and precision rather than simply going all out for distance. The club is designed to deliver a high ball flight with the lightweight carbon crown...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 22 October 2009
adidas Golf has announced the release of its new TOUR360 4.0 golf shoe, which they say is their most revolutionary to date. The TOUR360 4.0 features adidas Golf’s Advanced THiNTech low-profile technology, which is designed to bring the golfer closer to the ground for improved balance, weight transfer, stability, power and consistency. adidas designers worked closely with golfers and other athletes from...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 19 October 2009
MD Golf have launched a new range of Seve Icon wedges – the Pedrena and the San Roque. Seve Bellesteros was renowned for his stunning short game so it’s no surprise that the latest wedges to bear his name look the part. Finished in sublime gun metal and light satin respectively, the Pedrena and the San Roque also have Seve’s name sandblasted...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Callaway have been producing great wedges for a while now, and their latest offering in the form of the X-Series Jaws wedges. These new Callaway X-Series Jaws wedges have been inspired by the company’s X-Prototype irons and the new X-Series Jaws wedges will feature the renowned Mack Daddy grooves. These grooves can only be sold until the end of next year but amateurs can...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Cobra have launched their latest driver in the form of the new ZL, featuring Adjustable Flight Technology. The new ZL, which stands for Zero Limits, benefits from three face angle settings – open, neutral and closed – that allow players to tweak their driver to the ideal position for their shotshape and swing characteristics. The Cobra ZL driver features a titanium body and face...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 October 2009
A new GEL fitting centre, specialising in custom putter fitting, has been opened by former European Tour pro Simon Hurd. The centre, based at Cookridge Hall Golf Club, near Leeds, is the 11th to have opened in the UK & Ireland in just four months. Hurd completed his training and accreditation with sports biomechanist and putting guru Dr Paul Hurrion, who devised the GEL...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 October 2009
Autumn seems to have landed and with the promise of frosty cold mornings just around the corner Glenmuir have launched their new Grove long-sleeved polo shirt. The shirt is made from a super-soft cotton-yarn and has been designed to add warmth for the upcoming months, helping the golfer to play to the best of their abilities without worrying about the weather conditions! The Glenmuir Grove...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 21 October 2009
Golf shoe specialists Lambda Golf has launched a new range of Imperia shoes – including a stunning Union Flag emblem. The shoes feature flags of six different nations, with many more planned, and are designed to combine performance, fashion and nationalistic pride on the course. Fully hand made in Portugal, the shoes combinine the finest quality materials with the latest, innovative technology. The...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 October 2009
Titleist have given their AP1 and AP2 irons a makeover for 2010 with improvements in feel, forgiveness and shot control. Both AP (advanced performance) irons are designed to provide performance without compromising on feel and feature a dual cavity design and multi-material construction. Changes to the Titleist AP1 irons include reducing the face thickness to move more weight around the head while the changes...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 21 October 2009
MD Golf enjoyed great success with their Superstrong range in 2009 and they’ve stuck to the same winning formula for the updated 2010 Superstrong line. The new line includes the impressive driver, a selection of fairway woods and brand new fairway finders, a number of hybrid options and a combo iron set. As ever, the Superstrong range is also extremely competitively priced...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 October 2009
Mizuno have long been known for their stunning irons but the MX-700 wood range has been making big waves recently, including the MX-700 fairway wood. So does it deserve the praise? Well, the hot metal steel face is Mizuno’s thinnest to date, which allows weight to be distributed elsewhere in the head to lower the centre of gravity and increase forgiveness. The result...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009
TaylorMade have never been frightened of pushing boundaries and they’ve done it again by creating the xFT wedge – the first ever wedge with an interchangeable face. The revolutionary wedge features a screw-in panel for the face and the grooves – meaning they can be changed as soon as it gets worn without the expense of shelling out for a whole...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 19 October 2009
London-based fashion label UKKO is set to cause ripples by launching a new range of functional and fashionable golf clothing and accesories. UKKO’s funky designs look great, are extremely comfortable and it’s all made in the UK. They use traditional methods to produce modern clothing from a belt workshop in the east-end of London, a professional knitting company in Wales and one of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 October 2009
MD Golf has followed up the success of the Superstrong driver with a brand new Superstrong Ti460 for 2010. The MD Superstong range performed superbly in tests in Today’s Golfer magazine this year and bagged more than a few best value awards. And it looks as though the MD team has done it again with the release of the Ti460 – a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 October 2009
The new MD Superstrong range by MD Golf has been bolstered not only with the introduction of a new fairway wood, but two new fairway finders as well. The traditional 3, 5 and 7 woods have been augmented two deeper faced fairway woods – the Brassie and the Spoon. They are designed with deeper faces than the traditional shallow-faced wood so they...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 October 2009
MD Golf’s last Superstrong hybrid won rave reviews for its performance and now they’ve only gone and released a new and improved version. The company believe this is their best ever hybrid with a deeper face and an extra 1.5mm of offset. It’s also undergone a bit of a cosmetic makeover to make it look even prettier as well. The hybrid is available...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 8 October 2009
Cobra has launched new S2 and S2 forged irons aimed at the improving golfer and the skilled golfer respectively. The S2 irons are designed to produce maximum distance and accuracy for mid-handicapper golfers who prefer a wider sole design to inspire confidence over the ball. The club head is cast from stainless steel and features a polymer topline and toe insert alongside...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009
Srixon’s new and improved distance ball has been launched to help golfers with slower swingspeeds get bombing drives down the fairways. The new ball features a resilient ionomer cover and 420-dimple design for a penetrative flight. However, it’s not all about rock-hard distance, a lower compression and a larger Energentic Gradient Growth core (meaning it is softer in the middle) helps...