Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 11 November 2013
Innovative shoe company ECCO has announced the launch of Street EVO One, a performance hybrid golf shoe combining the award-winning ECCO Dynamic Traction System (E-DTS) with an array of stabilisation features. The Street EVO One boasts a Direct-injected midsole with an integrated shank piece. This design cups and cushions a player’s heel, delivering comfort and torsional support while creating an exceptionally...
Wednesday 6 November 2013
To celebrate Ian Poulter’s fantastic performance at the WGC – HSBC Champions over the weekend, IJP Design is offering 15% discount on all purchases to anyone that signs up to the IJP Design Clubhouse at www.ijpdesign.com. Poulter finished in 2nd place behind Dustin Johnson on a four-round total of 21 under par with scores of 71, 67, 63, 66. He wore ultramarine tartan...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 28 October 2013
Winter is coming, but that doesn’t have to mean the end of the golf season as trendy golf clothing brand Sub70 launches their new winter 2013 range. As well as their usual array of vibrant trousers, shirts and accessories, this season spells the return of their renowned custom made service. With a great range of styles, colours and the unique ability...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 28 October 2013
With the festive season fast approaching, Titleist is already in the Christmas spirit by providing golfers across the UK with the unique opportunity to personalise a dozen Titleist golf balls for free. Until the 8th December, Titliest is offering customers a free printing programme on all of its market-leading golf balls, including the Pro V1 and Pro V1x models, with a...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 25 October 2013
In its bid to make the task of driving the ball straight easier, Cobra has announced the launch of its new Baffler XL driver, which features Cobra’s largest face design ever to help deliver distance, accuracy and confidence. “We increased the effective face area, lowered the CG and designed our largest driver face ever to deliver an easy to hit driver,” commented...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 25 October 2013
All orders between Friday 25th and Monday 28th October will receive a surprise trick or treat as part of IJP Design’s Halloween special! ‘Twas the night before Halloween in the IJP warehouse, The tartans were moving, but it was as quiet as mouse, Orders were packaged for customers with care. But when they were received, additional items were there. A ghostly...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 24 October 2013
The Nike Air Sport carry bag features Nike’s proprietary EquaFlex Max Air curved revolving double strap system, which distributes bag weight evenly across the shoulders. Coupled with a ventilated air mesh back pad, the Nike Air Sport helps amplify endurance while reducing fatigue on the course. The Nike Air Sport carry bag allows athletes to stay organised with an eight-way, three...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 24 October 2013
While they might not feature the sliding weight mechanism we saw in the driver, TaylorMade’s SLDR fairway wood and hybrid maintain the driver’s philosophy of added distance through a forward centre of gravity (CG) and more loft. Instead of the sliding weight, a new cut-through “Speed Pocket” behind the face flexes with more efficiency than previous models. It places the CG...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 22 October 2013
PowaKaddy has unveiled its most all-encompassing accessories range to date, with more customer choice than ever before. The 2013/14 winter range includes a Universal Umbrella Holder, Universal GPS Holder and Universal Scorecard Holder, while the brand’s revolutionary Winter Wheels have been developed in association with greenkeepers and course managers alike. The robust Winter Wheels are the perfect choice for using your electric trolley this winter,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 22 October 2013
The 13th line of IJP Design’s evolving collection is here and it promotes bright and elegant styles with a sporty and elegant finish. The new tartan palettes combine an eclectic mix of shades including ultramarine, raspberry, and ink designed to seamlessly blend with the refreshed palettes in the Spring/Summer 2014 collection meaning garments can be mixed and matched across seasons. Each tartan palate...
Written by Harriet Linton on Monday 21 October 2013
Former number one amatuer Jin Jeong claimed victory at The Perth International this weekend. We take a look here at which clubs helped him get there: Driver: Titleist 913 D3 driver Fairway woods: Titleist 913F fairway woods Irons: Titleist AP2 irons Wedges: Titleist 712 AP2 pitching wedge, Titleist Vokey SM4 Design sand and lob wedges Putter: Odyssey Prototype iX5 putter Balls: Titleist Pro V1 golf balls...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 17 October 2013
Nike’s new line of MOD milled putters are the latest to benefit from its Polymetal Groove Technology, which provides a more consistent roll on the greens. Four new shapes have been inspired by some of the most popular models of the past four decades and feature a unique arc design profile, red detailing and satin chrome finish. MOD is short for...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 17 October 2013
Adams wants to “own the second shot” with its latest hybrids and woods – and put you further down the fairway to hit them with its new driver. The XTD driver, which stands for “Extra Distance”, is the first with the company’s “Cut-Through Velocity Slot”. There are two of them, and coupled with progressive-face thickness it pushes the R&A spring-like effect...
Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 14 October 2013
Wilson Staff has launched an innovative new carry bag with a brand new design aimed to fit the needs of the avid golfer who prefers to carry. The Wilson Staff neXus carry bag features a new exo-frame technology that allows a lightweight aluminium frame to support the feature-packed bag. Incorporating a newly-engineered 360° integrated mechanism, the frame connects with a base...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 October 2013
Jimmy Walker won the first event of the 2013-14 PGA Tour season, shooting 66 on Sunday at CordeValle Golf Club to claim the Frys.com Open. Here are the clubs the American used to earn his first PGA Tour title. Driver: Titleist 913D2 driver (9.5 degree) with an Aldila Rogue shaft Fairway wood: Titleist 913F (15 degree) with a Fujikura Motore VC8.2 TS X...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 11 October 2013
Lyle & Scott, established in Scotland in 1874 and celebrating 140 years next year, has launched its new Autumn/Winter range inspired by two-time major winner Greg Norman. The five-piece graphic apparel range was inspired by the ‘Turnberry style’ which was developed exclusively for Greg Norman in 1986. Norman won the Open Championship that year at Turnberry whilst wearing a similar design,...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 11 October 2013
The KBS prototype shaft Phil Mickelson has been using in his 5-PW is finally coming to retail. In development and testing since 2012, KBS’s new Tour-V shaft is lighter and lower-spinning than the company’s popular Tour shaft but still offers a mid trajectory. The current Tour shaft ranges in weights from 110g to 130g; the new Tour-V shaft will be available...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 11 October 2013
You’ve seen counterbalanced putters helping you square the clubface and feel more like a belly putter. Now, the theory has spread to drivers. But Yonex’s new counterbalanced EZONE XP range is all about getting more weight behind the ball via the clubhead, while maintaining a lighter balance and swing weight. The XP stands for ‘extra power’ and Yonex’s reasoning is simple.
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 8 October 2013
Titleist UK Sales staff are making a lasting impression at this year’s Golf Show in Harrogate by wearing white coats, which have been a symbol of the Titleist brand for more than 50 years. Celebrating their rich heritage, 17 Titleist Area Sales Managers are sporting their white coats, and each member proudly wore their coat at one of Europe’s leading golf trade...
Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 2 October 2013
Ping’s S family of irons (S56, S57, S58, S59) have enjoyed lots of success on Tour in the hands of players like Bubba Watson, Hunter Mahan and Louis Oosthuizen among others. The new S55s are subtly different – and Mahan is said to be hitting them longer and higher than his S56s. The prototypes were about an eighth of an inch...