Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 15 July 2015
The 100% CNC Milled body of the Ketsch means its an instrument of precision. This new “Mid” model has a head that’s 30% smaller than the original, which was a direct request from Ping’s Tour Pros. There are two weight options, the 350g “Traditional” model (with a sole weighing 207g) and a 375g “Heavy” model (with a sole weighing 232g). The Ketsch’s...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 15 July 2015
Ping Eye Wedges are legendary throughout golf. Some Tour pro’s still game one today, decades after they were launched. Its no surprise then that Ping have taken inspiration from this iconic model for the latest wedge to be added to their Glide range. The new ES like the rest of the Glide range is made from 431 SS, which produces a...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 15 July 2015
Ping’s Craz-E shaped putters are making a return to their range after a few years on the sidelines. The new Craz-E-R will be available in two weights. A 350g aluminium faced model and a 383g steel inserted model. Both face inserts are an engineering triumph with grooves deeper in the centre and shallower towards the edges to promote consistent predictable putt...
Wednesday 8 July 2015
In only a year since it was launched, the popular golf tracking and performance app Hole19 has amassed over 500,000 users across 120 countries around the world, from the USA to Martinique. The app, which assists players on the golf course with GPS distances, hole map imagery, stat tracking and more, has seen over one million rounds of golf played, and...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 7 July 2015
According to our recent survey of 2000 golfers, we lose 1.1 balls per round on average. Some poor souls go through more than 10! So whenever there’s a decent ball offer, we take notice. Srixon has just announced a summer promo where you can get four for the price of three on its popular Z-Star and AD333 Tour balls. So you...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 6 July 2015
Callaway’s legendary Wedge Maker Roger Cleveland has pulled out all the stops on the company’s latest Mac Daddy Wedges. Billed as the most complete wedge line the company has ever created you can expect some serious performance. New thinking behind the groove patterns offer additional spin in the higher lofts over traditional wedges. Roger Cleveland’s “Progressive Groove Optimisation” technology increases the...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 6 July 2015
Adidas will commemorate the upcoming 144th Open Championship at the Home of Golf by launching 144 pairs of each of their adipower boost and adicross IV shoes as Limited Edition Tartan designs. The popular adipower boost offers outstanding comfort, maximum traction and an energy return sole along with subdued Blue Tartan detailing on the uppers and linings. While the spikeless adicross...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 3 July 2015
Nike has revealed a new Open Championship collection that tips its cap at the lore of St Andrews. There’s gear to wear on-course and off-course casual, the Nike says ‘the collection celebrates the game’s journey with a worn, weathered look, inspired by the famous links of Scotland’. The weather, which plays such a big role at the worlds oldest major, is...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Odyssey will celebrate the continued global success of their High MOI #7 Mallet putter by releasing a stunning Limited Edition called “Lucky 777”. The #7 has been a leading money winner on Tour for over a decade and has many fans from Stenson to Donald and Poulter. Only 777 pieces will be produced globally with 77 available in the UK. So...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 29 June 2015
TaylorMade has revealed the Daddy Long Legs+ putter, saying it’s the most stable design they’ve ever created. This counter-balanced model has a high MOI head, a SuperStroke grip and 125g of counterbalancing to maximise stability through the stroke. TaylorMade says the The DLL+ puts 200% more weight above the hands to raise the balance point two inches to allow greater control of...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 26 June 2015
Every tour player now uses a launch monitor. More and more club pros are using them as am instruction tool, too. There’s no doubt they will help your game – but the prices are still out of reach for most golfers. But now, Voice Caddie has unveiled the Swing Caddie SC200, a portable doppler radar-based launch monitor that comes in at less...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 24 June 2015
Fresh off the back of Jordan Spieth’s second major triumph of the year, his sponsor Under Armour has unveiled its latest collection – as worn by the current Masters and US Open champion. They say it’s ‘packed with trademark performance innovations never seen before in golf, and the lineup gives golfers all the tools to combat the heat and shoot low...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 24 June 2015
Fancy getting your hands on a custom fitted Ping G30 Driver? We are looking for 4 TG readers to get fitted at Ping’s Gainsborough Fitting Centre on Tuesday 30th June. Ping tell us their Turbulator technology increases ball speed even for the slowest swing speeds, this is your chance to help prove it. If you’d like to take part in this fitting...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 24 June 2015
TaylorMade has teamed up with Microsoft to unveil a stat-tracking wrist band designed for golf. There are lots of shot-tracking devices on sale now, but this is the first developed by two of the biggest names in golf and tech. “Digital technology is playing a bigger part in peoples’ lives today,” said David Abeles, CEO of TaylorMade Golf Company. “This is...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 19 June 2015
Nike Golf have unveiled the Method Converge and Method Matter, two new families of putters that both feature an innovative self-fitting system to help any golfer find the best-fit putter for his or her game. With so many lengths, designs and head shapes, it can be difficult to find the right putter. The most important aspect in this process is making...
Tuesday 16 June 2015
Sun Mountain has introduced a new H2NO line for 2015 following the launch of its most successful waterproof bags earlier this year. Three stylish carry models and one feature-packed cart bag will enable golfers to cope with the worst of the British weather. All four bags, including a new H2NO Lite 14-way model, are constructed from a proven lightweight nylon fabric...
Thursday 11 June 2015
FootJoy’s new HyperFlex shoes are the most striking in the company’s history – but the innovation goes beyond the bold design. The mesh upper is inspired by sports that require little lateral movement while meeting the key requirements of a modern golf shoe. This ‘FlexGrid exoskeleton’ is said to stop the foot from rolling over during the swing and is supported...
Written by Today's Golfer on Friday 5 June 2015
Odyssey has unveiled the Works Big T Putters, blending together Tour-endorsed Versa and Marxman alignment technology. Part of the Odyssey Works high performance technology platform, this new line marries the Fusion RX insert – a White Hot insert with ultra thin stainless steel mesh and patented Metal-X roll pattern – with an innovative dual alignment system to give the golfer the...
Thursday 4 June 2015
Cleveland’s original Smart Square putter proved extremely popular because it made alignment so easy and the manufacturer has updated the model with a new TFI version. The acronym comes from the new True Feel Innovation face that incorporates a milled copper-infused face cap (the gold section) over a Copolymer insert (the white section) to deliver greater feel and consistency across the...
Wednesday 3 June 2015
The new WT5 is a significant improvement on its best-selling predecessor, the WT3, and is slimmer, lighter and completely re-styled with a softer, more comfortable strap. Additionally, the three navigation buttons which give the golfer access to the WT5’s industry-leading suite of functions and technology, have all been moved to one side of the watch making it even easier to use. Available...