Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 20 October 2012
The Ping i20 hybrids feature a small, compact head shape that is neutral and sets up square for easy alignment. Perimeter weighting ensures a high MOI while more surface area low on the clubface adds forgiveness. A low-deep CG helps launch the ball from tight lies or heavy grass with optimal trajectory to stop the ball on the green and workability...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012
Mizuno’s irons have long been heralded as the stand-out product in the company’s equipment arsenal – but their latest woods look set to become a serious rival in that respect. The new JPX825 woods have replaced the JPX800 series which have been in the line-up for the past two years – and while the older model delivered the goods in terms of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012
Mizuno’s MP irons are simply brilliant if you’re a better player. But if you don’t practise as much as you should and want a bit more forgiveness to help your game, then the new JPX-825 Pro and 825 models are well worth considering. In terms of aesthetics, the more compact Pro model looks neat at address, but still offer a reassuring level...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 19 October 2012
The Cobra AMP hybrid has a deeper and more compact face design that utilizes high strength steel to promote a penetrating ball flight for greater distance. It also features Adjustable Flight Technology that allows you to fine tune it to match your game. On our 2012 test the sleek looks were liked by all. It also scored highly in all subjective...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 18 October 2012
The Mizuno MP-650 hybrid provides the easy launch and neutral, controllable ball flight that better players search for. A 1770 maraging stainless steel cup face design combines with a 431 high-tech steel body to produce extremely high initial ball speeds and consistent distance. A clean, refined head shape instills confidence at address, while a well cambered sole delivers shot making ability from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 18 October 2012
Callaway’s Razr X won our winter TG Hybrids Test, but how would the HL version compare? It feature a Zero Roll design that helps to increase distance from all lies, but also helps to generate a gentler landing on the green. The centre of gravity has been positioned low and deep in the head, which results in a high, powerful ball flight. On our October TG...
Wednesday 17 October 2012
TaylorMade rescue clubs have a great tradition and the Rescue that is part of the R11 range looks like a winner too. The new technology of the deeper face – that makes it easier to get the ball airborne – combines with the traditional, compact head design that takes its inspiration from the original and famous Rescue Mid hybrid clubs. The TaylorMade Rescue 11 Hybrid...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012
Puma Golf has announced its new, stylish 2013 footwear collection for women, with models hitting pro shops between November 2012 and February 2013. With three collections to choose from—Pro, Sport and Lifestyle— all lady golfers will be able to find a shoe to fit their specific needs. The Royal Tee model has molded S2QuillTec spikes in each shoe, combined with replaceable S2Quill spikes to provide...
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Puma Golf have released pictures of their new shoe for 2013 – the Clyde – that takes its inspiration from Puma’s iconic shoes from the 1970s. Designed for golfers young and old, the golf version combines style and technology for a shoe that delivers the ultimate in performance and is made to be worn on and off the greens. Originally designed as a basketball...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012
Ryder Cup star Peter Hanson has officially launched the new TaylorMade Ghost Spider S putter. The Swede was on hand at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to showcase the new flatstick that he used to clinch victory at the KLM Open in September, when he holed a monster eagle putt on the 72nd hole to win by two shots from Pablo Larrazabal and Richie...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012
Swede Jonas Blixt claimed his maiden PGA Tour title in a week that ended with seven tour wins for the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. Blixt followed his third place finish at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open last week with his first PGA Tour victory at the Frys.com Open, thanks to a final round three-under par 68. Elsewhere, wins were landed...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 16 October 2012
Ping’s woods are often the go club for golfers on the lookout for new equipment, and the G20s will be right up there on their Christmas wishlist. Designed for game improvers, the G20’s offset hosel design helps create a high launch and a low spin rate that improves your accuracy, while the large, internal weight provides forgiveness and distance. It’s appealing to the eye,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012
Justin Rose claimed the first victory for TaylorMade’s new prototype ball, the Project 5, at the Turkish World Golf Finals last week. The new prototype premium ball got off to a dream start in the hands on the world number five and while TG currently knows no further details, expect another exciting TaylorMade product to hit the shelves some time in 2013. Rose...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012
The new ST2 hybrid is a versatile and forgiving bridge between woods and irons. This ST2 has the weight positioned towards the back of the head resulting in a high ball flight and soft landing shots, while the hollow head offers a spring like effect off the face and this results in greater ball speed and increased distance. It also done reasonably...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012
Shane Lowry claimed his second European Tour title, and his first as pro, after a dramatic final round in the Portugal Masters. The Irishman started the day four behind Austrian Bernd Wiesberger but dragged himself into contention with a final-round 66 that include an eagle at the par-4 11th after he holed oput from the fairway. The 25-year-old’s last victory came...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 15 October 2012
Jonas Blixt has won the Frys.com Open to secure his first PGA Tour victory in his rookie season. The Cobra Puma staffer shot a 16-under-par total to secure his first win after coming close previously with four top-10 finishes, the most recent being a third place finish at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open last week. Blixt started the final round in second place, two...
Monday 15 October 2012
TaylorMade Golf and Ashworth Tour staff professional Justin Rose secured a one-stroke victory over Lee Westwood to win the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final at Antayla Golf Club, and its £935,000 first prize. Rose won all of his games in the group stages and consequently finished the event unbeaten. The Englishman was playing TaylorMade’s prototype Tour golf ball – the ‘Project 5’ – and led...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Sunday 14 October 2012
The John Letters T9+ Hybrid uses a powerful Maraging steel face and come with discretional weighting and a ‘feel cell’ sole for monumental all round performance. It was one of the smaller clubheads on test and won praise, as did the T9+’s all-round versatility. But it did lack a bit of distance, while pro James noted that the shaft was a...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 13 October 2012
The first thing to say about Cleveland’s Mashie, their 2011 hybrid, is that it features a very retro look. The raw finish has been designed to look rugged at address, in order to encourage a variety of shots from different lies. Cleveland say it is one of the most forgiving hybrids currently on the market, with a low and deep...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 12 October 2012
Designed to be an easier to hit alternative to long irons, the Benross Quad Speed hybrid delivers extreme playability. The wide body and split dual crown exaggerate a lower and deeper centre of gravity enabling golfers to flight shots off any lie. A higher launching “Rainbow Shaped” flight means increased hang time and maximum carry distance. A steeper decent into greens, increases control...