Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
For golfers who like to know every square inch of a course Sureshot has just released a new handheld GPS which can store up to 100 courses at any one time. The Sureshot 8850 is correct to within +/- one yard thanks to hi-tech digital, calibrated maps and in-house “mappers” to ensure that all courses are 100% accurate. The 8850, distributed in the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 29 July 2009
What’s that you say? You’re desperate to know more about the Snake Eyes Viper XT irons. Well, you’ve come to the right place. The XT’s are a game improver set with a deep cavity and wide sole for ultra forgiveness and a low centre of gravity for a high launch. They also feature a super-hot face thanks to plasma welding round the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 14 July 2009
TaylorMade irons have long been big hits with TG readers and staffers alike – the mix of quality and relatively sensible pricing make them a real winner. And the TaylorMade Burner 09 irons are no different. Priced at £549, these game improvement irons represent decent value, especially when considering the quality of the bats. In terms of tech-talk, the short, mid...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Thursday 16 July 2009
It was never going to be easy for Wilson to follow up and improve on its impressive Di7 irons but the new Di9 Distance irons promise to do just that. Wilson say the Di9 range is longer, straighter and more forgiving than its predecessor as well as being more fun to play. It features a low-profile wide sole for a lower centre of gravity...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
In recognition of The Open Championship returning to Scotland this year todaysgolfer.co.uk has teamed up with one of Scotland’s most illustrious club manufacturers, John Letters, and leading golf discount retailer Direct Golf UK, to offer a fantastic competition prize. We are giving away a superb set of limited edition John Letters Pro F90 forged irons, released to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 17 June 2009
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic DryJoys, FootJoy is giving everyone who buys a pair a chance to win one of 101 prizes. The DryJoys are 20-years-old this year and to commemorate the success of the shoes, FootJoy has launched a range of DryJoy Anniversary editions. But the company also wants to reward customers who buy a pair of DryJoys during...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday 11 June 2009
Someone once said that in roulette you should always bet on black – that’s exactly what Adams has done with the launch of its new Pro Black Idea irons. The sleek design and black nickel finish on these muscle-back beauties has had us drooling in the TG office and there’s no doubt these weapons are real head turners. We can’t wait to get...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 26 June 2009
Cleveland Golf has introduced an offer for customers purchasing a set of new Cleveland irons this year – by giving them their next set absolutely free. Yes, we had to read it again as well to make sure we weren’t mistaken, but it is absolutely true. Golfers who buy a set of Cleveland irons – including CG7, HiBORE Xli, CG Tour or Bloom...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
Our mega Power Special issue was on sale a month or so ago, and as a follow up to the massive drivers test in that edition we will now be publishing videos of several drivers in action on the site! In fact, we’ll be adding two every week until we’ve got the job done – so if you liked what you...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 1 June 2009
FootJoy has revealed its latest glove and claims it sets new standards for feel, fit and performance It has a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques, PureTouch is designed for better players who demand the finest in materials, fit and feel. Due to the exclusive leather specifications and strict manufacturing process, the PureTouch glove will...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
The new Sonocaddie Auto Play golf GPS device has been launched – and it’s been pre-loaded with 1,500 UK courses. The Auto Play has the capability of storing as many as 30,000 courses worldwide and downloads and updates are free, with no annual subscription. The device will automatically recognise the course and hole and its high-resolution colour display is waterproof. Distance to target,...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 26 June 2009
US Open winner Lucas Glover has credited a new Nike prototype putter as one of the key factors in his surprise victory at Bethpage. Glover took just 116 putts for his 72 holes, second only to David Duval and Phil Mickelson in the leading pack, and earned many plaudits for his composure on the greens. After the round he attributed much of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 23 June 2009
It’s that time of year when the ground is getting harder, and thinned chips around the green are the unfortunate order of the day for many of us! This is the MD Superstrong Players Wedge, featuring a CNC-milled face which provides a rougher surface for better spin retention on short shots. But could we use it?! Equipment Editor Jon Greathead and Instruction Editor...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
Calling all Mizuno fans – the Japanese forging legends have released an update to one of their most popular ranges with the Black Nickel MP-62’s. It’s hard to believe it was possible to make the existing MP-62’s even easier on the eye but the new Black Nickel finish is a pleasing sight. The range has already caught the eye of Mizuno tour...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 5 June 2009
If you a gadget fan, but want a top quality performance from your driver at the same time, you’ll want to check out this video of Nike’s DYMO 2 STR8-Fit in action. The driver, which retails at £360, can be adjusted to eight different positions to give you the shot shape you want. TG’s equipment editor Jon Greathead has been stuck...
Written by TG equipment writer on Monday 1 June 2009
New golf training aid CentreCup® is being launched in the UK this month – and it promises to revolutionise putting coaching. The CentreCup has been designed by PGA professional Ian Melville in order to promote the perfect pendulum putting action. The training aid can be used at home or on the putting green and promises to teach golfers the perfect stroke and...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 12 June 2009
It’s the summer, so what would you need a new Pringle Aengus waterproof for? Well, this is Blighty after all and the weather changes more often than Man Utd’s away kit. Pringle’s new high-performance waterproofs feature a breathable lining and moisture-wicking properties which means it not only keeps water out but draws sweat away from the skin and allows it to...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday 18 June 2009
MacGregor Golf has been bought by the Golfsmith brand as it looks to build on the previous success of the MacGregor name and once again turn it into a force to be reckoned with on tour. The MacGregor brand, one of the oldest in golf, has enjoyed unparalleled success on tour with a record 59 major wins. For a long time it...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 10 June 2009
When you think TaylorMade you think about cracking drivers – long, accurate and forgiving would be three words to describe their products perfectly. And the new TaylorMade R9 driver is no different. It’s adjustable up to eight different positions, to give the golfer the opportunity to customise the driver like never before. If you want to hit a gentle fade or draw,...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
If you’re struggling for distance off the tee, we might just have the thing for you in the form of the Wilson Spine driver. In our recent drivers test, PGA professional Chris Ryan from the Belfry smashed this out to 328 yards – but what did our equipment editor Jon Greathead think of it under the watchful eye of the TG...