Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 2 February 2009
Callaway are well known for producing top drawer clubs and balls, with many people remembering the arrival of the original Big Bertha driver as a special time in there golfing lives! But when it comes to golf shoes, players would be forgiven for leaning towards the likes of FootJoy, ECCO and adidas. But now Callaway have launched the Callaway Hyperbolic X...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 2 February 2009
The world’ biggest golf equipment show threw up a fe surprises last week, including this new Wilson Profile Driver. Although details of the new Wilspn Profile are sketchy our golf equipment editor Jon greathead says we can expect to see this on the shelves this spring as part of a bigger 2009 golf equipment range from Wilson. For more detailed info and...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 6 February 2009
If your putting is a bout as useful as a chocolate fire guard then maybe this little device may just help you save a little face on the ‘dancefloor’! It’s called the EEZ-READ green reading device and works by showing you which way the green is sloping using a simple spirit-level type bubble. It may seem tacky but we tried it out...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 January 2009
Callaway Golf’s new FT-9 driver is already hitting the headlines, even before it goes on sale! 18 of the world’s best players are using it during this week’s Commercialbank Qatar Masters, including stellar names such as Ernie Els, Thomas Bjorn, Michael Campbell and Niclas Fasth. This soon-to-be launched technology-packed club is the most used driver model in play this week at the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
The 2009 Adams Speedline Driver is big news in the USA right now and lots of top amateurs are bagging it as it’s so ‘goddam’ long! The engineers at Adams Golf say they have tested all the popular big hitting driver only to find they are about as aerodynamic as a brick and so went about developing a big hitting driver...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
The Cobra S9-1 Driver has won lots of acclaim since being revealed right here on todaysgolfer.co.uk a few weeks back and we now have the first ever video review of the Cobra S9-1 Driver for you… TG Equipment Editor Jon Greathead got hold of a Cobra S9-1 Driver at the world’s biggest golf equipment show in Orlando, Florida and you can...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 February 2009
Cobra SZ irons review These are the latest irons off the production line at Cobra – the Cobra SZ irons! They feature a full-cavity urethane membrane which meant, in theory, a decent level of feel should be obtainable, while the low and deep position of the Centre of Gravity suggested that we would get that ball flying high! Here’s TG Equipment Editor Jon...
Written by Kit Alexander on Wednesday 11 February 2009
Japanese company Qgroove have revealed eight beautiful new limited edition golf bag designs. The vibrant models have been created to allow golfers to stamp their personality on their bags, including Koi carp, ace of spades and denim with Swarovski crystal. Each design will be limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, with each owner given a unique serial number. Qgroove also offer truly individual golfers the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 February 2009
You may already have watched our Wilson Spine driver review but what about the wilson Spine fairway wood? Can it live up to the praise bestowed on it’s bigger brother? TG Golf Equipment Editor Jon Greathead took the Wilson Spine out on the range at the world’s biggest golf equipment show to see how it fared off the fairway, in a real...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 13 February 2009
There was lots of great gear kicking around at the PGA Merchandise Show and our man Jon got his hands on a new Tour Edge Exotics XCG-V fairway wood at the Demo Day. The latest fairway from Tour Edge features a new titanium cup-face that is 25% larger than previous models – it also benefits from perfect weight distribution. 60% of the club’s...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 February 2009
FootJoy, one of the leading names in the world of golf shoes and apparel, have launched their new 2009 outerwear collection. FootJoy are aiming to “Make Every Day Playable” and the new 2009 gear features a DryJoys Tour Collection line, a Performance line and a Sport line. The new DryJoys Tour Collection is the ultimate in Tour proven waterproofs, while the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 17 March 2010
Long irons have fallen out of fashion in recent years as hybrid clubs populate more and more golfers’ bags. Do you prefer the the more forgiving nature and higher ball flight of hybrids or the easier to shape and more penetrating ball flight of long irons? Or do you take advantage of this variety by using both types of club? ...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Tuesday 16 September 2008
Regular visitors to the site will already have checked out our new golf equipment price comparison tool TG Compare, launched last week with the aim of helping save you time and money on you golf equipment purchases. To help you find bargain golf equipment using TG Compare we’re going to be publishing our golf equipment editor’s bargain picks every Tuesday from...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 March 2009
Hello pop-pickers and welcome to the TG Golf Shop top 20 countdown. Times may be hard but we all need new golf gear and TG Golf Shop finds all the best deals on the net so you can save pounds as you save shots. Shoes continue to dominate the chart with the FootJoy AQL reataining top spot and the Adidas Tour...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 March 2009
There’s nothing quite like watching a journeyman professional hole a putt to win a tournament which ultimately changes their life forever. And if you buy an Odyssey putter, you could be lining up a putt that will change your life forever! By buying and registering an Odyssey putter from a Callaway Golf Preferred Retailer, in-store or online between March 1 and September 30...
Friday 6 March 2009
ECCO shoes have launched their latest addition to the family, in the shape of the new ECCO Classic GTX. This has been updated for 2009 to offer a fusion of traditional styling with modern technology, as well as superb Gore-tex waterproof technology. The outsoles have been engineered to optimize stability through all phases of the golf swing, while the unrivalled cushioning...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 March 2009
The latest addition to golf’s centre of excellence family has opened in Maidenhead, with Srixon and Cleveland putting themselves well and truly on the map in the south of England. The centre, conveniently located just off the M25 and within 20 minutes of Heathrow airport, is situated at Maidenhead Golf Centre and offers a full range of hardware from both manufacturers...
Written by Kit Alexander on Monday 16 March 2009
If you have back pain following a round or you just want to get a few extra tards off the tee the Mobiliser could be the answer to your prayers. The Mobiliser is a portable spinal mobilisation unit that you lie on to improve the coordination and flexibility of the spine. The new bit of kit has already been used and recommended...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 23 March 2009
1959 saw several notable birthdays – for a start, Steve McFadden who plays Eastenders hardman Phil Mitchell was born, as was Simon Cowell and Bryan Adams. But if you’re a golfer, then another birth will impress you more than this wonderful triumvirate, in the shape of PING. Yep, 50 years ago today, Karsten Solheim filed the application for his first putter...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 24 March 2009
PrideSports, manufacturer of Softspikes cleats, the number 1 Cleat brand on Tour, has once again challenged conventional thinking with the launch of the Softspikes ClubGrip, the first-ever golf “grip wrap” to enter the market. Designed to provide superior tack, more comfort, and greater absorbency than traditional grips, the new Softspikes ClubGrip allows golfers to enhance their grips for a fraction of...