Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 September 2009
FootJoy has launched its latest shoe in the form of the FJ ICON – and it is already on the feet of the likes of McIlroy, Poulter and Villegas. The new range, which will debut in four patterns and nine styles, feature finely tailored upper designs, premium materials, performance-infused outsoles as well as a range of customisation options. In terms of technology...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 September 2009
Rife is offering a free putting trainer with its revolutionary IMO putter, launched this summer. The IMO, featured in issue 259 of Today’s Golfer back in August, sees 80 per cent of the weight positioned directly behind the ball to encourage acceleration through impact and a more solid strike. Rife founder, Guerin Rife, believes that deceleration before impact is the number one...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 29 September 2009
Prestigious golf clothing company Glenmuir has revived its relationship with International Pairs and agreed a deal to be the official supplier for the 2009 world final at Carnoustie from October 11-13. Competitors and staff at the tournament will receive a range of Glenmuir products branded with the International Pairs World Final logo, including a waterproof top, polo shirt and cap. The Scottish-based company last...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 25 September 2009
Go Planet Mars 100 is a new GPS unit which can store up to 100 courses and has access to 20,000 course maps from across the world. The GPS unit comes with a colour screen and gives distances to the front, middle and back of the green. It also allows you to measure accurately how far you have hit any particular shot. The...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 September 2009
It’s THAT time of year again – the European Golf Show has come and gone and for all you gear-mad golfers there are going to be some pretty impressive new additions hitting the stores in the next year. The TG Equipment Team has spoken to the biggest names in the industry over the last few days and we will be bringing...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Mizuno purists may recoil in horror with the news that the company has released its new MP-58 iron, the first player’s club in its history with an insert. But fear not, Mizuno say the lightweight Titanium insert in the MP-58 ensures the solid feel of their traditional player’s irons is not compromised while dramatically increasing perimeter weighting for added stability and...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Mizuno are renowned for their jaw-droppingly gorgeous blades and nothing sets tongues wagging on tour than rumours that the Japanese forging legends are about to release a new set of MP-68 irons. So much so that players and technicians from other tour trucks regularly try and sneak into Mizuno’s lair for a crafty peek. Thankfully, we’ve saved you the trouble of looking...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
The DLR might mean something completely different to the London commuter but to Mizuno it means direct iron replacements – and more specifically the new Mizuno MP Fli-Hi. Aimed at the better player, the Mizuno MP Fli-Hi is designed to provide an easier alternative to hitting a 2, 3 or 4 iron while still maintaining a good degree of workability. The hollow...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
It’s not that often Mizuno brings out a new wedge series, which makes it doubly exciting when they do – and here comes the new MP Series T-10 wedges. The Mizuno MP Series T-10 wedges introduce Mizuno’s new QUAD CUT technology, which ensures tighter manufacturing tolerances to push groove regulations to the limit. The result is wedges with visibly improved backspin and stopping ability...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
The ultimate combination of forgiveness and workability is the golf manufacturer’s holy grail – and Mizuno believe they have achieved that with the new MX-300 irons. The Mizuno MX-300 irons have been designed for players looking for the assistance of the undercut cavity and the feel of a forged iron without the usual shotmaking constraints associated with offset and wider soles. The...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Hot off the press: Mizuno has transferred its outstanding hot metal face from its MX-700 range of woods and utilities to it brand new MX-1000 irons. The Mizuno MX-1000 irons are aimed at golfers looking for extreme levels of distance and forgiveness with a high launch angle. The ultra-thin ES230 maraging steel face has been plasma welded onto a stainless steel body. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 9 September 2009
Glenmuir is launching five new sweater designs for Autumn/Winter 2009. The Scottish-based company have taken a turn towards retro styling, with the new sweaters including a contemporary take on striping, diamond intarsia patterns and the use of contrast panels. The new Alwoodley lambswool, zip-front cardigan features distinctive contrasting back panel broad stripes and is available in sizes S-XXL in black/light grey, ink/navy...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 September 2009
Despite Tiger Woods finishing 2009 without adding to his 14 Major titles, it’s still been a good year for Nike Golf. Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink have added their names to the list of Major champions, while Englishman Paul Casey has elevated himself to the dizzy heights of world number three. And lots of this year’s success has been built on impressive putting...
Written by Equipment Editor on Friday 11 September 2009
There are a lot of “curiously” shaped mallet putters on the market these days, all designed to help you hole more putts regardless of how shaky your stroke might be! The Odyssey White Hot XG Teron putter is certainly one of the more bizarre flatsticks out there – and that was perfect for Senior Equipment Editor Jon Greathead, who struggles with...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
It’s probably the best known and most copied putter on the planet but the Ping Anser is still going strong after more than 40 years in production. The iconic design has spawned dozens of copycats throughout the years with the plumber’s neck hosel and the hollowed-out back. It has changed little throughout the years but the current model comes complete with dampening...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
A number of tour players have switched to Rife putters, even though they don’t get paid for using them – so is Rife’s Two-Bar Tour Mallet worth considering for your bag? The black finish will appeal to the eye and the two weight bars directly behind the ball are designed to place plenty of mass behind the face as well as...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 10 September 2009
Golf is a game of many variables – and uncertainties – but there’s at least one thing about which you can be instantly certain: a SkyCaddie® yardage. SkyCaddie® has walked more golf courses than any other rangefinder in golf, and USA-based SkyGolf®, whose handheld SkyCaddie® golf GPS rangefinders are the leading sellers in global golf’s fastest-growing retail category, has set the...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
The Spherical Blade Greenstreak putter is a big unit and it may not be everyone’s cup of tea – but there’s plenty of science behind its appearance. For a start, the size of the head allows more weight to be positioned around the perimeter for high MOI and mega forgiveness on off-centre hits. But we know you’ve heard all that before. What...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 September 2009
Srixon has announced its new Z-TX range of clubs comprising driver, fairway wood, hybrid and irons. The Z-TX range is a premium line and features a titanium-head driver which has been designed with input from Srixon’s touring staff. The driver will retail at £349. The irons are forged from soft stainless steel with shallow cavity backs to distribute weight round the head resulting...
Wednesday 9 September 2009
PING Collection has released a new Ginger Snap fleece top to help lady golfers stay warm in the throws of winter this season. The new fleece features quilted side panelling and velvet effect tape detailing to provide a chic, feminine look. It also has additional thermal properties to keep body heat in during even the coldest of winter months. Available in Soft Pink...