Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Odyssey has just unveiled its newest range of putters – the stunning White Ice line. The new Odyssey White Ice range has been developed specifically to provide better feedback from today’s softer golf balls with a slightly firmer White Ice insert. White Ice putters are already in the bags of a number of tour pros and they’ve been specifically designed using feedback...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Yonex has launched its new Nanospeed 3i irons which feature three different types of head for ultimate performance throughout the head. The long irons feature a wide-sole design which resembles a hybrid shape for a high launch and more forgiveness, although these are also available in cavity back design for more accomplished players. The mid irons have a Carbon Composite cavity back...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
The new Yonex Nanospeed 3i Hybrid has been launched with the promise that it will maximise distance and accuracy from any lie. That’s a bold claim but Yonex say the lightweight carbon crown of the club allows more weight to be positioned lower and further back in the club head to deepen the centre of gravity allowing for a higher ball...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
The new Yonex Nanospeed 3i Fairway Woods are packed with the same technology as the new driver, which promises faster club head speeds, greater distances and more forgiveness on off centre hits. All of this combine to produce the longest and more forgiving Yonex fairway wood to date, according to the company. The technology includes the use of Elastic Titanium and Nano...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Yonex’s new Nanospeed 3i Driver has been launched with Isometric Face Technology and Dual Nanoscience shaft technology. What does that mean, you may ask? Well, according to Yonex it means greater impact speeds, greater distance and more forgiveness than ever before. Sounds good! Higher club head speeds are achieved by using Elastic Titanium and Nano Elastomer in the shaft while the Aero...
Written by David Connor TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 October 2009
If you are in the market for a fairway wood then chances are the Nike SQ Dymo is somewhere on your hitlist. Nike have been making golf clubs for 13 years now and they’re getting pretty decent at it. As well as having the honour of the number one player on the planet using their clubs, more and more club players are...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009
Nike have launched a bold Black Oxide wedge in its VR range – which is guaranteed to get pulses racing. There’s no doubt the VR wedge looks special and if it performs even half as well then it’ll be a worthwhile addition to any bag. But it’s not just about the looks – the forged clubhead features aggressively-milled grooves while the CNC-milled...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 11 October 2009
Ping is renowned for making terrific woods so if you are in the market for a new fairway wood you’re probably considering investing in the new G15 range. Ping say it’s better than the G10, which is a brilliant club, but then they would say that, wouldn’t they? They also say it has a lower centre of gravity and a 23 per...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 October 2009
ProQuip are well-known for their top-notch waterproof suits and the latest one off the assembly line looks set to impress too. The ProQuip TourFlex is the first all-over stretchable rain suit in the company’s 28-year history and has been in development for the last three years. The TourFlex fabric features complete super-stretch performance which allows golfers of all abilities to swing freely and athletically. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 October 2009
As the inaugural Race to Dubai reaches its climax next month Puma and Ralph Lauren have both released commemorative fashion accessories to mark the occasion. Puma have released new versions of two of their most popular shoe designs – the Swing GTX and the C-Hopper. Both shoes feature the eye-catching Race to Dubai skyline incorporating famous structures from the European Tour’s leading...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 8 October 2009
Scotty Cameron has launched a new California line of putters as well as adding three new models to its popular Studio line. The new California line features four new models, each named after a town in the state – Coronado, Monterey, Sonoma and Del Mar. The new range includes blade and mallet-style heads and two different neck styles. The putters are available in multiple...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Friday 9 October 2009
TaylorMade has announced the release of a new titanium-headed R9 fairway wood to complete its R9 range. The R9 Ti features a larger head than the original steel-headed R9 (190cc vs. 165cc) and a lower centre of gravity, which TaylorMade believes will appeal to higher handicappers who struggle to hit the ball off the deck with a fairway wood. The R9 Ti features...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 22 October 2009
Snakes Eyes pride themselves on their terrific custom-fit options so should always be on a golfers radar whatever their looking to buy – but how does the Snake Eyes Viper XT shape up if you’re in the market for a fairway wood? The Viper XT features an extremely shallow face and rear weight insert to lower and deepen the centre of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Following on from their massive success with the R9 driver, TaylorMade have launched their new R9 irons. Like the company’s Burner 09 irons, the long and mid-irons were designed separately from the short irons – this mean the long and the mid clubs are easier to hit and more forgiving, while the shorter ones make scoring the name of the game. And in...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 22 October 2009
You’ve probably already seen TaylorMade’s stunning new R9 and R9 TP irons in Today’s Golfer magazine – well now we’ve got our grubby mitts on them and get them out on the range for a test. The R9 irons are aimed at mid-high handicappers looking for a bit more forgiveness but without looking down at a chunky, ugly lump of metal. It...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 October 2009
Titleist say they have gone back to their roots by launching two of the most traditional-looking iron sets on the market in their new MB and CB irons. Both irons are traditional in shape and playability and are aimed squarely at the better player who prefers an uncomplicated look. The Titleist MB irons, or Muscle Back, irons are already being used on tour...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 October 2009
Wilson’s FyBrid fairway wood range is already guaranteed a place in golfing folklore. During the 2007 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Padraig Harrington used the 5 wood FyBrid to hit that shot into the 17th to set up eagle en-route to his first major championship victory. It obviously worked for him but what about the normal golfer? The FyBrid range is designed...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 21 September 2009
Adams golf is following up its stunning Idea Pro Black Irons with a brand new hybrid. The Idea Pro Black Hybrid features a sleek design and iron-like shape to appeal to the better players, while giving more versatility off the tee. The compact and workable club head features 25-grams of low and back weighting combined with a forward weight port that allows...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Friday 18 September 2009
TG’s shop is the best place to compare online prices from a host of retailers to ensure you get the best deal for your new golf equipment. This week our top deal is for a men’s Nike SQ Sumo 5000 driver for less than £80! The offer is available from Online Golf and represents a saving of 64 per cent on the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 25 September 2009
Stowamatic has launched a range of five new push/pull trolleys to suit a variety of budgets. The company, which is known for its high-quality electric trolleys, believe they can transfer that expertise to the push/pull trolley market. The flagship product in the new range is the Stowamatic Continental three-wheel trolley. Priced at £69.99 it features a lightweight aluminium frame, a parking footbrake, pneumatic...