Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 10 January 2011
US Open champion Graeme McDowell has defended his change of equipment after shooting a course record 62 with his new Srixon and Cleveland gear. The Northern Irishman had come under scrutiny after switching from Callaway following the best season of his career in 2010 but after a fine performance at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua he insists he has...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 10 January 2011
Last year’s Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen has shown that he hasn’t lost the winning touch after an inury lay-off following his first Major victory. The South African bagged the African Open title, his first since winning at St Andrews in June, by beating Chris Wood and Manuel Quiros in a three-man playoff. It also means a great start to the year for...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 10 January 2011
TaylorMade have officially announced the signing of Colombian Camilo Villegas to their stable of Tour players. Details of the deal were actually released last September but legal action from Cobra, his sponsors at the time, prevented further publicity. Now TaylorMade have announced that Villegas is playing their equipment in 2011 and has become the brand ambassador for the Burner product line. That means...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 7 January 2011
TaylorMade have announced the signing of American Jim Furyk, with the 16-time winner set to use a TaylorMade driver and Penta TP golf ball. Furyk will also wear adidas footwear, which he has been doing since 2006. “I’m thrilled to be joining the staff. From the innovation they continue to bring to golf equipment to the passion and expertise of their Tour...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment editor on Friday 7 January 2011
They say some like it hot – and it doesn’t come any hotter than Nike’s new VR Pro hybrid. Nike say they have designed the face of the new hybrid to be 21 per cent hotter than the previous model and that means it delivers faster ball speeds across more of the face. This is done with the introduction of a compression...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 6 January 2011
In TG’s latest ‘My Perfect Day’ feature, ProQuip MD Richard Head tells us about his Friday at the Ryder Cup, which started with him kitting out the entire American Team in waterproofs and ended with European fans chanting “There’s only one Dickie Head!” See a full interview with Richard Head below:...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 January 2011
New Cleveland and Srixon staff player Graeme McDowell has confirmed the clubs he will be using in 2011. The Northern Irishman, affectionately known as G-Mac, signed a deal to endorse Cleveland and Srixon this year after leaving Callaway following his most successful season on Tour. The deal sees him play Srixon irons and ball and Cleveland wedges but speculation had been rife...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 January 2011
Cobra have launched their first driver since being taken over by Puma Golf – and the the S3 looks like a beast! The driver has been designed to carry on Cobra’s mantle of producing some terrific big dogs in recent years such as the ZL, S-91 and the S2. We’re big fans of Cobra drivers at Today’s Golfer so to see if...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 January 2011
Cleveland have gone back to basics with their latest utility club – the Mashie. It is designed with a raw finish rather than glossy paint seen on most modern rescue clubs so the look is very retro, as is the name. But Cleveland say the old-fashioned focus stops there, with the Mashie packed full of technology to help your game. It features a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 January 2011
US Open champion Graeme McDowell has signed a multi-year agreement to wear ECCO shoes. The Portrush-native will compete in the newly-launched Comfort Classic shoes, and he will also showcase the brand logo on his headwear. “I had a lot of success last year and that led to some great new opportunities in terms of my equipment,” said the 31-year-old. “When it came to footwear, partnering...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 5 January 2011
Garmin have launched the new S1 Approach – the world’s first golf GPS wristwatch. The satnav experts have expanded their golf range with the introduction of the S1 Approach, which offers golfers the smallest and most convenient GPS device around. It comes preloaded with nearly 5,000 European courses with no additional subscription or download fees and the watch is ready to go...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 5 January 2011
Yonex have announced the launch of their new VMS irons – the eagerly awaited update to the VMX range. The new Yonex VMS set has been designed to carry on the mantle of the VMX irons, which delivered brilliant forgiveness in a reasonably compact head. Yonex say the VMS irons are even more forgiving than their predecessor and longer too. The irons feature...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 4 January 2011
US Open Champion Graeme McDowell will use the classic Cleveland 588 wedges in 2011 after signing a deal with Cleveland and Srixon. The Ulsterman will also play the brand new Srixon Z-Star XV ball, released later this month and of which we’ll have more details in the next issue of Today’s Golfer magazine. The move ends McDowell’s association with Callaway and will...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 3 January 2011
TaylorMade have launched their new R11 driver for the forthcoming season – and it’s white, packed full of adjustability and something totally unique. We’ve got the full story in the new edition of Today’s Golfer magazine – look out for a very white cover – but we are able to give you a brief run down of the product online too. On...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 3 January 2011
In addition to their new R11 driver, TaylorMade have also launched their latest Burner driver in the form of the Burner SuperFast 2.0. Weighing in at just 280g, the SuperFast 2.0 is the lightest driver TaylorMade have ever produced and it also features a white head – this makes it stand out more clearly on the grass, making it easier to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Saturday 1 January 2011
Adams hybrid clubs are highly-regarded by professional golfers all over the world and now they’ve launched their latest innovation; the Idea Black Super hybrid. If you’re struggling with your long irons, this stunning piece of kit could be just right for you. The head is certainly on the large side, but this makes it look incredibly forgiving and easy-to-hit. It also features...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 30 December 2010
Cleveland are well-known for their sensational wedges, but their new drivers for 2011 could well be ready to take off too. There are three different drivers in the series – the XL270, the SL290 and the TL310 – and each one is suitable for different golfers. The XL270 weighs in at 270g and is the lightest driver ever put into production meaning the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 30 December 2010
Nike has introduced their new VR Pro Fairway woods which have been engineered to provide golfers with a higher ball flight off the deck. Nike has used feedback from their athletes to design the new woods, and the engineers have created a flatter sole and lower profile wood which makes it easier to get the ball into the air. This allows good players the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 29 December 2010
The right fairway wood will certainly help your game improve, and if you’re a better player you might want to check out Nike’s new VR Pro woods. Designed with the better player in mind, the new wood looks neat behind the ball but Nike say it’s has been designed to get the ball in the air quicker and easier so the better...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 29 December 2010
Nike have been making great strides in all areas of golf equipment for years now, and their latest better player driver looks set to continue this trend. The new VR Pro driver has been designed in conjunction with Nike’s Tour stars, and looks-wise the new model is very similar to last year’s edition. But there are a few subtle changes including the...