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  • Cleveland Launch New Classic Woods

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 29 January 2013

    Cleveland Golf has unveiled its new Classic XL drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, promising golfers forgiveness, flight, feel and distance in 2013. The Classic XL Custom leads the way as Cleveland’s first ever adjustable driver with interchangeable weight ports. The adjustable hosel can be moved to one of 12 different settings for optimal face angle and flight, while an interchangeable weight port allows swingweight...

  • Video review: Nike VR_S Covert Driver – 2013 PGA Merchandise Show

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 29 January 2013

    In this video TG Features Writer Kit Alexander tests the new Nike VR_S Covert driver at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The 460cc red driver features an innovative cavity back head and FlexLoft adjustability system, which allows golfers to alter the loft from 8.5° through to 12.5° and to any face angle independently from the loft. The new VR_S Covert benefits from...

  • Video interview: adidas Adizero Golf Shoe – 2013 PGA Merchandise Show

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 29 January 2013

    In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander speaks to adidas’ Footwear Product Marketing Manager Davide Mattucci at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show about the new ultra-lightweight Adizero golf shoes. The shoe is designed on Barcelona’s Lionel Messi’s football boots and there are three colours in the range, with the lightest model weighing just 10.6 ounces – that’s 38% lighter than...

  • Tiger Woods In The Bag: Farmers Insurance Open Winning Clubs

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 29 January 2013

    Tiger Woods secured his 75th PGA Tour win with a runaway four-shot victory at Torrey Pines, his eighth title at the venue.  The American entered Monday’s closing 11 holes – after fog delayed the weekend’s play – leading by six shots. By the time he birdied the 13th that advantage had grown to eight. Woods, distracted and impatient with the slow pace of play, made two...

  • ECCO Launch BIOM Zero Shoe

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 28 January 2013

    ECCO Golf have lauched the BIOM Zero, its most minimal golf shoe ever. The limited-edition style will be offered in black and white, weighing in at less than 10 ounces, making it the lightest golf shoe ECCO has produced. Built atop the patented Street outsole – featuring the ECCO dynamic traction system (E-dts) – its unique, direct-injected construction helps flexibility and an exceptionally low profile. These combine to...

  • Chris Wood In The Bag: Qatar Masters Winning Clubs

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 28 January 2013

    Englishman Chris Wood has finally ended his European Tour drought after an incredible final hole eagle helped secure him the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. The 25-year-old had seen his three-shot overnight lead turn into a a two shot deficit before the turn, but a strong run of holes, including his eagle at the last – to win by one – secured him his maiden title. Wood...

  • Bridgestone Launch New E-Series Balls

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 25 January 2013

    Bridgestone have unveiled their new range of balls off the back of research including 200,000 live consumer ball-fittings. All three new e-Series models have undertaken an aerodynamic upgrade, utilising Bridgestone’s new 326-seamless dual dimple pattern. The new pattern features 6% larger dimples and 2.5% more surface area coverage to help reduce drag and increase lift for unparalleled distance performance. “Golfers may not care...

  • Mizuno Extends Relationship With Stacy Lewis

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 25 January 2013

    Mizuno has announced the final player in their 2013 tour team, with world number three Stacy Lewis agreeing to a multi-year contract extension, just days after the men’s world number three Luke Donald announced a similar deal. The agreement means that Lewis will continue playing Mizuno equipment, extending the long-standing relationship that began during her freshman year at Arkansas.   Lewis lead the tour...

  • Titleist unveil more durable Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls

    Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday 24 January 2013

    With the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in full swing, Titleist have announced the launch of their new generation of Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls, both of which have been designed to be more durable. The products have been tested and validated by golfers at every level of the game, and have already won on the worldwide Tours, with...

  • FootJoy Look To Make An Impact With New Clothing Range

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013

    FootJoy has signalled its intent to continue its rapid rise in the golf clothing market with the unveiling of its Spring/Summer 2013 Performance Apparel Collection. Following in the footsteps of the brand’s 2012 debut, which was launched to much acclaim amongst retailers and consumers, thier new range blends comfort, style and performance. The FJ designers have used a variety of patterns...

  • Luke Donald Extends Mizuno Contract

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 23 January 2013

    After a few weeks of growing speculation, Mizuno have finally announced an extension to one of the longest-standing equipment relationships in golf with world number three Luke Donald. Already playing their woods, it had been rumoured that Donald could be on his way to big spenders TaylorMade, but Japanses based manufacturers Mizuno will be delighted to have won the race to seal the Englishman’s...

  • Paul Lawrie Puts New Wedges In Play For Qatar Defence

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 23 January 2013

    Ryder Cup star Paul Lawrie has made the decision to put the brand new Wilson Staff FG Tour Traction Control (TC) wedges into his bag in Qatar. The Scot is playing in the European Tour’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in Doha, where he is looking to become the first man to win the event on three occasions. The popular Scotsman – who last season...

  • PING Collection Launch Spring/Summer Range

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013

    PING Collection have long been established as a market leader in hybrid-fabric innovation and their spring/summer 2013 offering continues this with a soft, poly-cotton material found in several new garments, including the excellent Miro polo-shirt. From a design perspective, this is PING Collection’s most varied range yet, with items guaranteed to offer comfort, performance and freedom of movement, no matter the conditions. Fiona Reilly,...

  • Brian Gay In The Bag: Humana Challenge Winning Clubs

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013

    American Brian Gay has ended a three-year victory drought with a play-off win over Charles Howell III in the Humana Challenge. Gay thought his chance had slipped through his fingers with a par on the 72nd hole, but an incredible Scott Stallings collapse that saw the American fire a 223-yard 6-iron into the water at 18, opened the door. Gay had earlier closed...

  • Jamie Donaldson In The Bag: Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Winning Clubs

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013

    Welshman Jamie Donaldson suffered a nervous wait on the 18th green on his way to securing the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, as world number four Justin Rose came within inches of claiming a play-off. Donaldson overhauled Rose’s two-shot lead to win by one in the Middle East, but he almost missed out after bogeying the last, only to see Rose lip-out his birdie attempt from...

  • Mizuno Sign Former Amateur Number One Daan Huizing

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 16 January 2013

    Mizuno has announced the addition of former amateur star Daan Huizing to its European Tour staffers. The Dutchman will join Marcel Siem and Chris Wood, who have both signed new Mizuno deals for the 2013 season. The 22-year-old played Mizuno irons on his way to becoming the number one ranked amateur in Europe, before turning professional at the end of 2012.  In that season he won the Lytham Trophy...

  • Rising Star Kristoffer Broberg Signs With Callaway

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 16 January 2013

    Callaway Golf has announced the signing of Kristoffer Broberg to its team of 2013 professionals representing and playing Callaway and Odyssey products on the European Tour.   The rising Swedish star made headlines last August on the Challenge Tour when he shot 75-under-par in a four-tournament stretch, three of which he won and missed out in the play-off in the fourth by...

  • FootJoy Unveil M:Project Shoes

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 15 January 2013

    FootJoy have launched their new M:PROJECT shoe, heralding a revolutionary step in golf footwear. Appropriately entitled M:PROJECT, the lightweight shoe is the result of years of extensive research and is based around the philosophy that Minimum Construction delivers Maximum Feel throughout all phases of the golf swing. This athletic-infused shoe is available in both cleated and spikeless versions, along with a variety of fresh...

  • Video: See The New Rory McIlroy And Tiger Woods Advert

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013

    On the heels of Nike Golf’s major announcement today that Rory McIlroy has joined its athlete roster, Nike Golf have also unveiled a new advert that features Tiger Woods and the Northern Irishman together. The Nike duo showcase their athletic competitiveness, remarkable talents, and playful attitudes by trying to outdo each other with a series of trick shots on the range.  “I really like the ad,”...

  • Rory McIlroy Officially Signs For Nike Golf

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013

    Nike Golf have finally officially announced that Rory McIlroy has signed a multi-year agreement with them.  While the fee wasn’t confirmed, it has been reported that the deal is worth around £156 million over 10 years, or over £40,000 per day. The world number one will use the clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories when he makes his Nike debut this week at...

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