Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 19 July 2010
He may have started the week as a 200/1 outsider but Louis Oostuizen ended it as the 2010 Open champion after his game stood up to one of the toughest tests in golf. The South African is a Ping staff player and he trusted a new set of irons and wedges enroute to following in the footsteps of countrymen Bobby Locke,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 July 2010
Rarely has a new putter in a golfers’ bag caused so many headlines but Tiger Woods’ decision to switch to the Nike Method, as featured in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf, has been worldwide news. In fairness, the Nike Method putter already has a proven track record in Major Championships with two wins to its...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 13 July 2010
Despite being relatively new to the golf equipment game, Nike have quickly worked out that golf clubs have to look good as well as play good and they don’t come much better looking than the Nike VR TW Forged blades. These were designed in conjunction with Tiger Woods and they feature all the characteristics he looks for in a golf club...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 13 July 2010
TaylorMade know that even the best players in the world have off days and therefore often look for a bit of forgiveness in their irons – and that’s exactly what the new R9 TP irons are designed for. They are TaylorMade’s take on the successful R9 game improver irons which feature a foam-filled cavity for enhanced forgiveness. The R9 TP irons...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 July 2010
Mizuno have been getting very excited about the new MP-58 irons – and rightly so! They are the first forged irons Mizuno has produced with an insert, which was a massive step for a company which prides itself on a reputation for superb feel. The insert comes in the form of an 11g Titanium insert, which has been forged directly into the back of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 July 2010
Former Walker Cup golfer Graeme Storm is no stranger to a bit of hard work having supplemented his early days on the European Tour by working in a cake factory. The Hartlepool player turned pro in 2000 after a successful amateur career but it wasn’t until 2005 that he had a major impact and then won his first European Tour title...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 July 2010
It’s not every day someone goes and shoots 59 on the PGA Tour – but Paul Goydos has done just that with a bag full of TaylorMade clubs, all of which feature in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf. The American took just 22 putts as he negotiated the TPC Deere Run course at the John...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 July 2010
There are a host of better players out there nowadays who look for the penetrating trajectory and workability offered by bladed irons but with some forgiveness built in – and Nike’s VR Split Cavity irons are designed to offer both. They feature a shallow cavity in the rear of the club, which spreads weight more around the perimeter of the head...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 July 2010
Since switching to TaylorMade’s Rossa Corza Ghost, Justin Rose has been in sensational form and he racked up another victory on American soil at the AT&T National on Sunday. The 29-year-old has now booked his place at next week’s Open Championship at St Andrews, and while the Ghost seems to be working wonders for him, the other TaylorMade clubs in his...
Written by The Open 2010 on Tuesday 6 July 2010
With the 150th Open Championship just around the corner, FootJoy have unveiled a unique design of MyJoys which several of their staffers will wear at St Andrews. The FJ Icon shoe has been transformed into four distinctive designs that will be worn by the likes of Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson. The shoe itself will feature the blue and white...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 5 July 2010
Shoppers popping their heads into the world-famous Auchterlonies golf shop in St Andrews next week will get a bit of a surprise – in the form of former Open Champion Justin Leonard and world number nine Paul Casey. The players will be launching a brand new Nike zone in the shop, which has been operating in the Home of Golf since...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 5 July 2010
Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez has claimed the prestigious French Open title with a brand new set of Ping irons. Jimenez only put the new S56 irons in his bag last Monday and they’ve become an instant hit for him with a stunning 11-under-par victory, including a weekend which saw him race up the leaderboard with a nine-under-par score. The S56’s are the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 July 2010
TaylorMade staff player Edoardo Molinari is one half of the Italian brother combination that looks set to be a major force in world golf for the next few years and, along with youngster Matteo Mannassero, make Italy a dominant force again. He’s already bagged a World Cup for Italy alongside his brother Francesco having made a successful start to his professional...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 30 June 2010
Ping Europe bosses have raised more than £18,000 after completing a remarkable 44-mile trek over some of England’s highest peaks – with golf bags strapped to their backs. The 19-strong team set off at 4.50am by playing 18 holes at Eskdale Golf Club before tackling 44 miles over two days culminating in a charity golf tournament at the picturesque Keswick Golf Club. En-route...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 30 June 2010
If there’s one thing you had to pick that TaylorMade do better than anything else, you’d have to say drivers – like the new TaylorMade R9 SuperTri, as featured in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf. Since its launch earlier this year it has been spotted in the bags of players like Martin Kaymer, Sergio Garcia,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 June 2010
For many better players the key to a good iron is the right blend of forgiveness and workability and few manufacturers have done it as well as PING – including the latest instalment in the i Series, the i15. They feature progressive offset and cavities throughout the set to make the shorter irons more playable and the longer irons more forgiving.
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 June 2010
Over the years Wilson Staff have consistently proven that you don’t always have to spend silly money to get great golf equipment and the Wilson Di9 irons are the latest example of this value for money. Retailing at £349, the Di9’s offer forgiveness coupled with great looks and good feel for a game-improver club. The large undercut cavity aids forgiveness and Wilson...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 June 2010
Golfers from across the country are being invited to enjoy free golf lessons and custom-fit taster sessions at the PGA National Academy Open Day at The Belfry. The four-time Ryder Cup venue, which is also the testing venue for Today’s Golfer magazine’s comprehensive club tests, is opening its doors on July 21, 2010 to showcase the facilities, equipment and tuition to interested golfers. Deals on big...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 June 2010
Stuburt have released a new line of waterproofs ahead of the Autumn/Winter 2010 season. The company have designed the new suits after consultation with their stable of Tour players including Darren Clarke and Gareth Maybin. The new Helium Tour models have been designed around freedom of movement with contemporary styling. In addition Stuburt’s unique Dri-Back waterproof membrane system and mesh lining offers breathability for added...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 June 2010
Callaway have released a special production of limited edition X-Series Jaws wedges to the exact same specificications as their Tour players use. The new Jaws CC wedges feature grooves which conform to the new Condition of Competition, which Tour players have to use to meet R&A and USGA rules. They also come with a unique slate grey finish and offer Tour-level playing...