Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 10 March 2010
The Acushnet Company, manufacturers of Titleist and Footjoy, has announced the sale of the Cobra Golf brand to German sports company PUMA AG. Cobra, probably best known for its rescue club the Baffler and its array of drivers, is hugely popular with golfers throughout the UK as well as being represented on tour by Ian Poulter and Camilo Villegas. The deal will...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 10 March 2010
Legendary Nike gear guru Tom Stites is participating in an exclusive live forum chat with Today’s Golfer readers this Thursday – and giving you a chance to win a Nike Method putter in the process. To be in with a chance of winning the putter, which has already bagged two major championships and a number of PGA Tour wins in its...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 9 March 2010
Following on from the controversy surrounding the use of Ping’s EYE2 wedge and irons on Tour, the manufacturer has waived its rights to prevent the clubs from being outlawed. The law regarding wedge grooves changed at the start of the year, but a loophole in the legistlation allowed for Ping’s EYE2 wedge (made before April 1990) to be legal in competition and several players,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 8 March 2010
Cobra staff player Camilo Villegas secured the third PGA Tour victory of his career with a convicing five stroke win over American Anthony Kim in the Honda Classic in Florida. The Colombian averaged more than 300 yards off the tee and hit almost 75 per cent of greens in regulation as he capitalised on recent good form which has seen him...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 7 March 2010
They might be making a big play in the golf ball market at the moment but Bridgestone don’t just do golf balls – or tyres! They’ve got a brand new line up of impressive-looking clubs for 2010 from drivers through to wedges. This list includes the J38 460 driver, J38 fairway wood, J38 cavity back and dual pocket cavity irons and J38...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 7 March 2010
Tour Edge are well known for producing clubs that both game improvers and better players can use but their new Exotics CB3 fairway wood definitely falls into the latter category. A small, sleek head and centre of gravity that is slightly further forward will suit a more accomplished player looking to add workability to his game. To find out more about this...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 March 2010
Getting a warm, water-repellent golf sweater isn’t always an easy task, but now ProQuip might well have solved the problem with their new knitwear range. The new clothing utilises a special water-repellent finish that results in light rain beading off the surface and is believed to be the first to be manufactured using 100% British lambswool – and not only that,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 March 2010
Motocaddy are well-known for producing some of the most reliable electric trolleys in the golf industry, but to add further peace-of-mind they’ve extended the warranty by a further year. The move to two-year warranties incorporates the new-look S3 Digital and S1 Digital models, as well as the S1 Lite push trolley. “This is a big step for us and indicates the faith we...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 March 2010
TaylorMade Golf have introduced eight new models of golf bags for the 2010 season, all of which have been significantly improved on previous offerings. One key new developments is the Fast Action Snap Technology cases which clip on the bag and offer quick and accessible storage for the likes of rangefinders, GPS systems and other valuables without sigting through pockets of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 2 March 2010
US prospect Hunter Mahan continued his ascent to becoming one of his country’s top players by bagging his second PGA Tour win at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Ryder Cup player Mahan took the first steps to sealing his place in Corey Pavin’s team for Celtic Manor in October with the win, during which he played 44 consecutive holes without a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 28 February 2010
Tour Edge’s new XCG3 driver is designed to be a high-launching, maximum carry driver for golfers looking to increase their hang time off the tee. The driver combines titanium, tungsten and carbon all fused together using a hi-tech combo-brazing process to produce a powerful and forgiving big dog. To find out more about the club, TG’s senior equipment editor Jonathan Greathead visited...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 28 February 2010
Tour Edge have launched their new Exotics XCG3 fairway wood with an incredible claim of adding 20 more yards to your game or your money back. The boffins at Tour Edge are so confident that they say you will see an instant increase in distance and if you don’t they’ll happily let you return it within 30 days. To find out more...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 26 February 2010
Wilson Staff have released the latest addition to their impressive iron line-up – the new Ci9 irons. The Ci9 irons are the newest club in the Ci franchise, and are designed to offer competent players more control on the course. The Ci9 irons appeal to a wide variety of golfers thanks to a traditional midsize head with a “players club” design that...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 26 February 2010
Wilson Staff have released their brand new line-up of classic-looking 888 putters, designed to appeal to traditionalists. The putters are all designed in classic styles in order to be appealing on the eye while still featuring cutting-edge technology to improve your fortunes on the green. The four blade, mallet and semi-mallet designs feature Visual Plane Differential alignment technology (VPD) with multi-surface markings...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 26 February 2010
PING Collection has launched a range of classic and vibrant polo-shirts for Spring/Summer 2010 that includes the stylish Atlas polo-shirt. Classic, but with a modern twist, the Atlas polo-shirt is available in an array of colour options and benefits from moisture movement properties that ensure it is quick-drying, lightweight and crease resistant. A fashionable, yarn-dyed stripe design adorns the front of the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 25 February 2010
In association with It was a hot, sunny day just after the Open Championship last year. And the Equipment Team were ordered into a meeting with TG Editor-in-chief Andy Calton to discuss What Gear 2010. “We need something different, radical and better for next year’s supplement,” challenged the boss. “We need to find a way of getting all of the good stuff,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 22 February 2010
Cobra staff golfer Ian Poulter has played himself up to number five in the World Golf Rankings after his victory at the WGC Matchplay Championship in Arizona. The Englishman has elevated his status on the world stage with the victory, his first in America, and has ensured he is a virtual shoe-on for the European Ryder Cup team set to take on...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 22 February 2010
Nike know it may not be love at first sight with their new SQ Machspeed irons but they insist it will be love at first hit. The styling is bold and in your face but this is necessary to incorporate the Nike Powerbow and the Total Swing Aerodynamic technology. The Powerbow allows 50g of weight to be moved from the face to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 22 February 2010
If you’re an avid reader of Today’s Golfer magazine you’ll already know about Callaway’s new driver line-up for 2010, including the Diablo Edge and FTiZ big dogs. But if you missed that, fear not. Senior equipment editor Jonathan Greathead has been at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to speak to Callaway boffins about the new line-up. They are much better qualified...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Saturday 20 February 2010
ECCO have been churning out cracking shoes for years now – and there’s some pretty impressive new DAPS available for women this season. The all new “Classic Hydromax” represents the ideal combination of performance and style, featuring a direct-injected midsole with a real lether welt and embedded metal icon. The Classic Hydromax also features a dual-density outsole that ensures stability and traction throughout...