Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 22 February 2016
Feature laden modern stand bags can weigh a ton, especially if you get caught out in a heavy down pour. So Titleist have come up with the idea of producing a simple, waterproof stand bag that’s big enough to house all your golfing kit but won’t weigh you down on the back nine. The 4UP is not launching until March 1st...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 19 February 2016
Golf manufacturers release new equipment on what feels like an almost daily basis, each time promising more distance, increased spin, greater control, higher flight, enhanced feel, better job security, a boost to your virility, the elixir of eternal youth, and anything else they can think of. They have to do this, of course, to encourage you to buy the new things.
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 19 February 2016
SkyCaddie’s new top-of-the-range Linx GT GPS watch, brings together game-tracking technology with GPS accuracy, giving you what they call a “best of everything” solution. The core function of the Linx GT is acting as a standalone GPS watch. It features Skycaddie’s TrueGound Course Maps to give dynamic distances from wherever your ball lies to the front, centre and back of every...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 19 February 2016
Nike are constantly challenging the status quo in golf. Where three piece suits and brogues were once the on-course norm Nike are keen for golfing attire to evolve with what they call “progressive” apparel. So to make sure you’re as individual on the course as off it they’ve come up with a whole new range of polo shirts, Flyknit ankle boots and...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 19 February 2016
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the best value golf equipment deals the internet has to offer. This week, we’ve got a top-notch Callaway driver for less than £130, a super-light golf bag for under £40, a putter that will help you hole more for £69.99, and a dozen quality balls that work out at not much more than £1...
Written by Today's Golfer on Friday 19 February 2016
The King’s are designed to improve feel and performance on the shots that really count say Cobra. So what’s new? Well there’s a new muscle shape, a progressive groove design, variable face roughness and three sole grind configurations, to provide golfers with superior feel, increased spin consistency and personalisation for different swing types. “We’ve worked on these new wedges for nearly two...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 18 February 2016
PowaKaddy’s award-winning Freeway trolley range has under gone a major revamp for 2016. The popular FW3, FW5, FW7S and FW7S EBS models have all been re-designed and boast striking new wheels, fresh trims and, in the case of the flagship FW7S, several never-before-seen performance features geared towards the avid golfer. All three models boast a bespoke engineered low-profile PowaFrame chassis...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 18 February 2016
Jordan Spieth has strengthened his endorsement deal with grip manufacturer SuperStroke by adding their new S-Tech grips to his armoury. The two-time Major winner won a remarkable $22m in prize money last season using SuperStroke’s Flatso 1.0 putter grip and now has a full set of SuperStroke grips across his driver, fairway, hybrid, irons and wedges. “I’m excited to be using the new S-Tech...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 15 February 2016
Demand for shoes that look as good off the golf course as they do on it is growing at a pace. FootJoy reckon they’ve cracked the perfect blend of off course style with oncourse performance with their new premium VersaLuxe offering. The classy new spikeless VersaLuxe is created from the finest luxurious calfskin leather, its waterproof and is available...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 11 February 2016
XXIO might not be that well known in the UK as they’re predominantly a Japanese brand and they cost a small fortune. But putting aside the cost they’ve made some quality high performance equipment since first being introduced in 2000. The new XXIO 9 driver features dual speed technologies which they reckon have the ability to wring extra distance from your...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 11 February 2016
We’ve scoured the internet for this week’s best deals on golf clubs and other equipment. Everything is brand new – we don’t want you living with someone else’s scuff marks – but some of it may not be the latest release. Don’t worry: none ot it is more than a year or two old, so it’s not like we’re suggesting...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 9 February 2016
Golf trolleys can be a nightmare to get about in the car boot and store in the garage, but Big Max reckon they’ve come up with a simple solution by inventing the “Fold Flat” trolley. This new feature is to be incorporated in the brands largest selling Autofold model meaning the premium push cart will fold flat in one swift movement.
Written by Simon Daddow, Equipment Editor on Wednesday 3 February 2016
With all the hype surrounding ‘fat’ putter grips – largely because one is used by a certain Jordan Spieth – it’s easy to forget that the world’s biggest grip brand also dominates the putter grip counts on tour. By miles… Golf Pride even makes Tiger’s putter grips, blacking out the ‘Ping’ on the side so it doesn’t detract his eyes. There’s...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 3 February 2016
We all know that trying to keep up with the latest and greatest golf equipment can be expensive. With drivers costing upwards of £400, a set of irons setting you back over £1,000, and certain putters costing more than a brand new Audi A3, at times it can seem like golf is a rich man’s game. It’s little wonder the...
Wednesday 3 February 2016
We’ve teamed up with Puma to deck out one lucky TG reader with a full Rickie Fowler out fit for 2016. Puma are kings when it comes to creating funky apparel, shoes and bags that are adored by the younger generation. And they’ve kindly agreed to deck our winner out with a full kit from their Spring/Summer collection. Our winner will walk...
Tuesday 2 February 2016
Mizuno’s European Tour Workshop travels 25,000 miles a year getting to each event on Tour. On board it’s kitted out with 1000’s of shafts, grips and of course the brands famous forged irons, drivers, fairways, hybrids and wedges. The truck cost over £400,000 to build, its got a 12litre engine and a 1000 litre fuel tank plus there’s Sky TV...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 1 February 2016
Adam Sheldon’s a name you probably don’t recognise but he’s english, he’s written over 20 patents for golf equipment and he’s also Cleveland Golf’s Global Brand Manager. Oh and he’s the brains behind the new TFI 2135 Putters. Cleveland reckon all golfers have different putting strokes and address positions, which makes setting up perfectly over the ball every time nearly impossible.
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 29 January 2016
Benross have made some quality gear for years now. But what’s different between them and other brands for 2016 is they’ve reduced RRP’s where others have increased theirs. We’re not quite sure how Benross do it, but they offer some of the same top quality components you’ll find in top end drivers yet their new HTX Driver is just £129. Its...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 29 January 2016
Srixon’s AD333 Tour has been about for a while, but they reckon this new version excels for golfers who doen’t possess a tour-level swing speed but do demand a tour-level ball. Srixon say their R&D Team has delivered more advanced performance compared to the previous AD333 Tour model, when it comes to Distance, Control and Feeling. The main differences between the new...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 29 January 2016
Super low compression balls are all the rage right now. Srixon didn’t want to miss out on the action so they’ve just launched their softest ever ball in the UltiSoft, which they say delivers ultimate feel with extra straighter distance. The UltiSoft delivers a lightness of touch like never before, and thats thanks to a soft core that produces softer feel on...