Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 3 January 2013
TaylorMade’s winter launches always generate lots of interest and 2013 will be no different. The equipment giants have released two new adjustable drivers with revolutionary crown graphics to help you hit it straighter and longer more often. They have also upgraded their famous RBZ fairway with the RBZ Stage II, that they claim goes 10 yards longer. In their words, 17 +...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 3 January 2013
Three years after TaylorMade launched the world’s first five-piece golf ball in the form of the Penta TP, they’ve now announced the introduction of the LETHAL golf ball, designed to deliver tee-to-green performance for golfers of all abilities. Following the success of the Penta ball, TaylorMade designers looked closely at how they could improve the aerodynamics of future balls and came...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 3 January 2013
TaylorMade have unveiled their new R1 driver, the follow-up product to the massively-successful R11S. The R1 has been designed with 12 loft options and seven face angle settings, as well as the brand’s famous movable weight technology – but despite the high level of adjustability, it’s an intuitive bit of kit that is straight forward to use. “Offering a wide range of...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 3 January 2013
Hot on the heels of the R1 driver is the new TaylorMade RocketBallz Stage II driver, which features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than £250. It may not grab the headlines that the more expensive R1 does, but this is still a seriously-solid golf club that we fully-expect to perform well for many golfers of...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 3 January 2013
TaylorMade shook up the market last year when they launched the RocketBallz fairway wood, and now they’ve taken it a step further with the new RBZ Stage II. Last year’s product was engineered to give some golfers up to 17 yards more, but the new RBZ Stage II can deliver a further 10 yards in the right hands due to the...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 3 January 2013
Adidas Golf has introduced the new adizero shoe, an ultra-lightweight model designed on Barcelona legend Lionel Messi’s football boots…and they’ve already got Ryder Cup hero Sergio Garcia purring about the performance. “I’m always looking to add comfort and lightweight elements to my game, rounds on the course get long and it’s vital to have footwear that helps you perform,” said the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 2 January 2013
In this video TG Senior Equipment Editor Jonathan Greathead looks at the new PING G25 fairways and hybrids, which offer more forgiveness and improved looks. The fairway woods feature an external sole weight which increases the Moment of Inertia for greater forgiveness and a towering ball flight, with shots hit from low on the face still generating impressive distance too. The...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 2 January 2013
In this video TG’s Senior Equipment Editor Jonathan Greathead takes a first look at the new PING G25 driver. PING have kept the aesthetics of their new driver very much on the conservative side of things – and while a charcoal, non-glare finish may not sound all that exciting, we think it makes the club look classy and unfussy. The familiar...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 2 January 2013
PING has taken the next step on the road to engineering perfection with the launch of the new G25 range of woods and irons. After 18 months of success with the G20 series, the new and improved G25 range has been designed to appeal to a wide range of golfers, from game-improvers through to the world’s best players – in fact,...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 2 January 2013
Improving on the G20 irons was going to be a difficult job, but PING might just have done that with the G25s because not only do they offer forgiveness, great distance and better feel, they also look great too. The first thing to note with these new game-improver irons is that aesthetically, they are the best PING have ever produced in...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 2 January 2013
In addition to the new driver, PING has also unveiled G25 fairway woods and hybrids which offer more forgiveness and improved looks. The fairway woods feature an external sole weight which increases the Moment of Inertia for greater forgiveness and a towering ball flight, with shots hit from low on the face still generating impressive distance too. The traditionally-shaped head is...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 2 January 2013
PING’s G20 driver was a deserved winner of our 2012 TG Test, and was a regular on both the PGA and European Tour in the past year – but the G25 promises to be even better. Many manufacturers are incorporating colour into their woods for 2013, but PING have kept the aesthetics of their new driver very much on the conservative...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 2 January 2013
PING may not have been amongst the early adopters of adjustability in drivers, but they are the first company to launch a new putter series which features adjustable-shaft length. Golfers of all heights and stance-preferences will benefit from the adjustability range which goes from 31-38 inches and is easy to change. There are 12 models in the series, and the brilliant...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 2 January 2013
When you mention January transfers most people instantly think of the big money movers in football’s Premier League, but the European and PGA Tours also see their share of player transfers between equipment manufacturers. While Rory McIlroy’s expected move from Titleist to Nike – for a reported £200m over 10 years – will grab all the headlines, there have been plenty...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TG’s Senior Equipment Editor Jonathan Greathead gives you his verdict on Nike’s new 20XI golf balls. The 20XI is the first ball on tour to use the RZN core technology that delivers more distance off the tee and better control around the greens. The balls will cost between £40-45 and offers an alternative to serious golfers looking to try...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In the Mizuno MP-64 irons, the Japanese manufacturers have stepped away from packing as much forgiveness into the head as possible and have zoned in on feel and feedback. That’s not to say they’ve shut the door on forgiveness – there is still a shallow cavity in the head to offer some perimeter weighting. However, the real secret comes...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
Mizuno’s foray into the world of putters with the MP series a few years ago was a great addition to that particular equipment category, not least because the wands offered sensational feel and great looks. Now the Japanese giants have launched a new line of MP flatsticks called the A-Series – and we suspect these beautiful-looking offerings might prove to be...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG Equipment Editor Jonathan Greathead gives you his verdict on the new Ecco Tour Hybrid golf shoe. The new model fuses classical styling with modern spikeless soles. They boast a configuration of approximately 100 moulded traction bars and 800-plus traction angles. Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at ECCO said: “Each year, our innovations set the bar even...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Senior Equipment Ediot Jonathan Greathead casts his eye over the new MD Golf ST3 range. MD Golf are renowned for their quality feel and cheap price, and the ST3 range are no different. They feature a stunning black head, a high MOI, low and deep centre of gravity and a high, powerful launch. The fairway wood and hybrids...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman debate the 2012 shot of the year. They had plenty to choose from, with two world class efforts at The Masters in April, Tiger Woods dramatic chip-in at Memorial and a number of high pressure efforts at the Ryder Cup. See which shot they chose in the video below:...