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Wilson Staff have unveiled a new premium FG Tour ball to complement the FG Tour irons, which they launched earlier this year. The new ball is a three-piece design which Wilson say is the softest, highest-spinning urethane golf ball they’ve ever made and was developed in anticipation ofthe new groove standards to promote more spin and better playability around the greens. The...

New Wilson Ranges

Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 November 2009

Wilson have always been one of the major players in world golf but the brand has undergone something of a resurgence since Padraig Harrington used the gear to bag three major championships in a little over a year. Here we bring you news of some fabulous new Wilson gear including the premium FG Tour ball, the FG Tour irons and, coming...

Asbri Golf unveils the Stealth PitchMaster

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 2 November 2009

Asbri Golf have announced the launch of their second-generation PitchMaster after evolving the original design. Constructed of lightweight zinc aluminium alloy the Stealth Pitchmaster has evolved with the introduction of an automatic retractable fork operated by pressing a button. Once the pitch mark has been repaired the “blade” then folds away inside the body of the device allowing it to be stored in...

Nike VR Black Oxide wedge pulls no punches

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009

Nike have launched a bold Black Oxide wedge in its VR range – which is guaranteed to get pulses racing. There’s no doubt the VR wedge looks special and if it performs even half as well then it’ll be a worthwhile addition to any bag. But it’s not just about the looks – the forged clubhead features aggressively-milled grooves while the CNC-milled...

New changeable face TaylorMade xFT wedge

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009

TaylorMade have never been frightened of pushing boundaries and they’ve done it again by creating the xFT wedge – the first ever wedge with an interchangeable face. The revolutionary wedge features a screw-in panel for the face and the grooves – meaning they can be changed as soon as it gets worn without the expense of shelling out for a whole...

New Srixon Distance ball goes all out for length

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009

Srixon’s new and improved distance ball has been launched to help golfers with slower swingspeeds get bombing drives down the fairways. The new ball features a resilient ionomer cover and 420-dimple design for a penetrative flight. However, it’s not all about rock-hard distance, a lower compression and a larger Energentic Gradient Growth core (meaning it is softer in the middle) helps...

Video review – new Yonex Nanospeed 3i fairway wood

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 30 October 2009

Earlier this month we brought you news of Yonex’s new Nanospeed 3i range and now we’ve managed to get our hands on the clubs to be one of the first in the country to hit them. TG’s equipment editor David Connor and features writer Kit Alexander took the 3 wood from the range out at Elton Furze Golf Club in Cambridgeshire...

Wilson FyBrid fairway wood video review

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 October 2009

Wilson’s FyBrid fairway wood range is already guaranteed a place in golfing folklore. During the 2007 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Padraig Harrington used the 5 wood FyBrid to hit that shot into the 17th to set up eagle en-route to his first major championship victory. It obviously worked for him but what about the normal golfer? The FyBrid range is designed...

Former European Tour Pro Simon Hurd opens new GEL fitting centre

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 October 2009

A new GEL fitting centre, specialising in custom putter fitting, has been opened by former European Tour pro Simon Hurd. The centre, based at Cookridge Hall Golf Club, near Leeds, is the 11th to have opened in the UK & Ireland in just four months. Hurd completed his training and accreditation with sports biomechanist and putting guru Dr Paul Hurrion, who devised the GEL...

Puma and Ralph Lauren launch Race to Dubai accessories

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 28 October 2009

As the inaugural Race to Dubai reaches its climax next month Puma and Ralph Lauren have both released commemorative fashion accessories to mark the occasion. Puma have released new versions of two of their most popular shoe designs – the Swing GTX and the C-Hopper. Both shoes feature the eye-catching Race to Dubai skyline incorporating famous structures from the European Tour’s leading...

TaylorMade R9 and R9 TP irons video review

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 22 October 2009

You’ve probably already seen TaylorMade’s stunning new R9 and R9 TP irons in Today’s Golfer magazine – well now we’ve got our grubby mitts on them and get them out on the range for a test. The R9 irons are aimed at mid-high handicappers looking for a bit more forgiveness but without looking down at a chunky, ugly lump of metal. It...

Snake Eyes Viper XT fairway wood video review

Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 22 October 2009

Snakes Eyes pride themselves on their terrific custom-fit options so should always be on a golfers radar whatever their looking to buy – but how does the Snake Eyes Viper XT shape up if you’re in the market for a fairway wood? The Viper XT features an extremely shallow face and rear weight insert to lower and deepen the centre of...