Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 April 2012
Ping have unveiled their new Nome putter in an innovative adjustable length belly version. The launch means that Ping are the first major manufacturer to release a putter with an adjustable length shaft, which allows golfers to adjust the length by up to nine inches from 37.5″ to 46.5″. It is adjusted by using a simple tool that threads into a locking...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 April 2012
Can a sock really improve your golf? FootJoy insist it can and have released their new FJ Merino Tour sock that claims to do just that. The sock has been engineered specifically for golf, targeting the areas of the feet that receive the highest impact and delivering premium support and cushioning. Constructed using fine Merino Wool, the sock has been anatomically designed...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 April 2012
We’ve teamed up with Nike Golf to offer 20 lucky readers the chance to swap their knackered old golf shoes for a new pair when they take up the Lunar Challenge. We want you to send us a photo of your decrepit shoes, covered in mud, blood and despair – we will then choose the best (or worst) 20 to receive a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 April 2012
ECCO Golf have announced the launch of the new Luxe Lizzard shoe, an extension of the hugely-popular Golf Street collection. The new product features uppers that combine smooth and reptile printed full-grain cowhide, as well as an additional second skin lining which has been produced from the world’s softest leather. The Lizzard features 100 moulded traction bars on the sole, which have been shown...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 April 2012
Carl Pettersson won his first PGA Tour event since 2010 at this weekend’s RBC Heritage, and was helped on his way by a new Method prototype belly putter. The 34-year-old finished on 14-under-par, five shots clear of former Masters winner Zach Johnson. Pettersson’s display on the greens on Saturday was impressive – he made five birdies in a row on the front nine,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 April 2012
Following Bubba Watson’s stunning win at Augusta, PING have announced they will sell 5000 limited-edition all-pink G20 drivers, as used by the new Masters champion – with 5% of the proceeds going to charity. Watson started using the pink-headed version of the G20 earlier this year in an attempt to raise money for good causes – for every drive the American...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 April 2012
Following on from the success of their first W1 waterproof standbag, Stewart Golf has launched their new W3 model that offers an even greater level of performance. Stewart Golf confirmed its ability to move into areas outside of powered golf trolleys with their first standbag, and the new model looks set to further enhance their reputation. The new model features waterproof zips...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012
PING staff player Hunter Mahan recorded another victory using the new Nome putter with a win at the Houston Open. PING’s new mallet putter shot to fame at the back end of February when American Mahan won the WGC Match Play event using it. The putter was too hot for Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy that day, and Mahan was impressive again with...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012
Golfers at Silvermere in Surrey got the shock of their lives on Saturday morning when they were greeted by two-time European Tour winner Franesco Molinari ahead of Nike Golf’s Lunar Challenge. The Ryder Cup star was part of Nike Golf’s team offering players the opportunity to swap their current shoes for a new pair of Lunar Control ones. Those who accepted the challenge were asked...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 March 2012
It’s every golfers dream to get a lesson from one of the world’s best players – but now you can get a lesson from four of them with a new video from equipment giants TaylorMade. To celebrate the launch of the RocketBallz fairway wood, which claims to be 17 yards longer than its predecessor, TaylorMade have assembled four of their top...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 March 2012
Michael Hoey carried on the golden period for Northern Irish golf with his fourth European Tour title and his second this season, at the Trophée Hassan II in Morocco. The Titleist man secured the fourth victory in just his 151st European Tour start and the win means he has now emerged victorious three times in his last 25 European Tour events. Here...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 March 2012
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to post a winning PGA Tour bag from Tiger Woods – 924 days to be exact – but it would seem the great man is back on form with a stunning five-shot victory at the Bay Hill Invitational. Woods led by one shot from Graeme McDowell going into the final round and for the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012
TaylorMade have announced an agreement to buy Adams Golf for a total of around $70 million. The deal will see Adams Golf, which was founded in 1987 by Barney Adams, wholly owned by the TaylorMade adidas Golf group and, according to TaylorMade, allow the company to target more golfers with its product. It is understood Adams Golf will continue to operate under...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012
Direct Golf UK have announced the opening of two brand new stores in Scotland by Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance. The two new stores in Edinburgh and Dundee bring the total number of UK stores to 20 and both boast start-of-the-art Global Play golf simulators allowing golfers to test clubs in store before buying. The stores will be officially opened by Torrance...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012
It’s fair to say Ian Poulter always stands out on the fairways and his company IJP Design have now released their new designs for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. The new SS12 collection is the largest released to date by IJP Design with four distinct colour collections – each one featuring the ever-evolving Poulter Tartan that the Ryder Cup player is famed...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 19 March 2012
Luke Donald returned to the top of the world rankings after winning a four-man play-off at the Transitions Tournament in Florida. The Englishman, who was using Mizuno’s MP-59 irons, finished on 13-under-par for 72 holes, along with Robert Garrigus, Sang-Moon Bae and Jim Furyk. Donald found the rough on the opening play-off hole, but a stunning 7-iron approach from 157-yards cleared the front bunker...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 March 2012
At Today’s Golfer you will always hear us going on about the importance of custom-fitting and one reader did exactly that with his new set of Ping i20s at the company’s HQ in Gainsborough. But Stuart Smith was able to go one step further and watch as his clubs were built immediately after the fitting – and he even got to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 March 2012
Scotty Cameron have confirmed the launch of their new Select family of putters for 2012 in a stunning Black Mist finish. The new putters come in a range of head shapes in the form of five blade models Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2, Notchback, Newport 2.6), two mallets (GoLo, GoLo S), three mid lengths (Newport 2 Mid, GoLo Mid, GoLo S Mid),...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 March 2012
Cleveland are offering a free short-game lesson with every new Forged 588 wedge sold at participating retailers in the UK. The company relaunched the legendary 588 wedge as a new forged version last year, 24 years after it was originally released. Since its launch it has claimed 26 Major Championships and more than 300 Tour wins – and now Cleveland want more golfers...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 13 March 2012
PowaKaddy have launched their new Freeway Digital electric trolley, with a starting price of just £349.99, The original Freeway was one of the best-loved trolleys on the market, and the new version builds on that reputation. One of the most-notable features is the new soft-touch ambidextrous digital handle which has been fitted with a responsibe 9-speed control roller as well as a fully-integrated...