Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 July 2012
At Today’s Golfer we are continually impressed by MD Golf’s ability to produce clubs of quality at the price they do – and they’ve looked to do more of the same with the new Superstrong ST2 range. The range incorporates a new line of ST2 woods including driver, fairway wood and hybrid and at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando TG’s...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 July 2012
Rory McIlroy is one of a number of Titleist players to have put the new 913 driver straight in the bag following its release to Tour players last week. The Northern Irishman switched straight into the Titleist 913 D3 at Portrush as he attempted to win the Irish Open on home soil while other European-based players are expected to switch at this...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 July 2012
MD Golf know their Superstrong ST2 irons will never be played on Tour – but instead they are designed with performance and price to appeal to a large proportion of golfers. The irons retail at £199.99 with steel shafts and are designed to offer mid to high handicappers all the help they need to get the most enjoyment out of the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 July 2012
There is no doubt that Wilson Staff are better known for their heritage in irons than they are for their drivers but in 2012 they have a new product they believe will change that – the Wilson Staff DXi Superlight driver. At just 269g it is the lightest driver they have ever produced and they hope it will catapult them into...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 July 2012
With more golfers recognising the benefits of electric trolleys in recent years Motocaddy has been looking to capitalise on the growth by adding additional functionality to their range of trolleys in 2012. The new range features the S3 Pro,S1 Pro and S3 Lite to offer golfers a range of products at different price points. Earlier this year TG’s equipment editor David Connor...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 2 July 2012
Ecco have released their new range of women’s Golf Street shoes for 2012 featuring a host of new designs and colours. Based on Ecco’s idea that golf shoes don’t have to look like golf shoes, the Golf Street range incorporates a hybrid sport-casual shoe designed for either the course or the city. The uppers feature high-fashion leathers and finishes alongside subtle patterning, bright...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 2 July 2012
Tiger Woods surpassed Jack Nicklaus’ PGA Tour victories mark with victory at the AT&T National at the weekend, using all Nike clubs and ball. Here’s what Woods had in the bag: Driver: Nike VR Tour 8.5-degree (Graphite Design DI 6X) Fairway Wood: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition 3-wood/15-degree and SQ II 5-wood/19-degree Irons: Nike VR Pro Blades (3-PW) Wedges: Nike VR Pro...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 2 July 2012
Ping Collection will be hoping for a break in the rain-soaked UK summertime after launching a new range of women’s trousers, shorts and skorts. The trouser range includes the slim-fitting Divine model influenced by a more European cut while a 3/4 length Seraphina is also available for women who don’t want to go down the skort route. Alongside these models are the Gabriel...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 27 June 2012
After signing Rickie Fowler at the beginning of the year it was always likely that orange would play a role in Cobra’s new AMP products – but not many people could have been expecting an almost entirely orange version. The special edition Orange AMP driver supplements the original AMP driver launched in January. It will only be released in limited quantities but it features...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 26 June 2012
Titleist Tour stars will be the first people to trial new 913 Prototype drivers this week when the product arrives at the AT&T National at Congressional. Details are sketchy at present, but we can tell you that Tour reps will be working with the Titleist’s army of staff players on the new product this week, ensuring all of the specs are correct and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 25 June 2012
Callaway staffer Danny Willett won his first European Tour event at the weekend, after seeing off Marcus Fraser in a playoff at the BMW International Open. After finishing level on 11-under-par, the pair tackled the 18th hole a further four times before the Sheffield-born Willett finally sealed the win with a tap-in following a sensational flop shot. The Englishman, who had a three-stroke...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 20 June 2012
After supporting a golf day for England’s 1966 World Cup heroes, golfing heavweights John Letters and Direct Golf are running a competition for shoppers to win a Tour bag signed by some of Sir Alf Ramsey’s stars. John Letters provided the prizes for the golf day held at Moortown GC in Leeds, with England’s leading goalscorer Bobby Charlton, Nobby Stiles, Martin Peters, Norman...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 20 June 2012
ProQuip have unveiled their new Trophy rain suit which features the same fabric technology that exists in the 2012 European Ryder Cup Team garment. The new suit will go on sale in September to coincide with the Ryder Cup clash at Medinah Country Club, and the lightweight apparel will be worn by captain Jose Maria Olazabal and his squad as they seek to retain...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 18 June 2012
Webb Simpson relied on a mixture of old and new Titleist equipment as he powered to his first Major Championship victory at the US Open in San Fransisco. Simpson’s 680MB irons were launched back in 2003, but they certainly worked well for the 26-year-old who carded a final round 68. The American saw off the challenge of Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell and compatriot Michael...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 16 June 2012
First came the launch of the famous pink Bubba Watson driver after his Masters win – and now you can get a hold of his pink FootJoy shoes as well. FootJoy have added a total of 10 new styles to their customisable MyJoys programme – including the eye-catching white and pink FJ Icon New Wave design worn by Watson at Augusta in...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 15 June 2012
Authorities have announced the seizure of more than 7,500 fake golf clubs after two co-ordinated raids in Shanghai. The seizure brings the total number of counterfeit products intercepted in the last 18 months to 110,000. The raids were co-ordinated by the Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, which consists of a number of the leading manufacturers including Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping and Cleveland. “Fighting...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 June 2012
Callaway have unveiled their new state-of-the-art Tour truck that will provide their army of players with everything they need to compete for the game’s biggest prizes. The new vehicle, which tips the scales at over 33,000kg, will be kitted out with 4,500 grips, 2,100 shafts, 1,800 golf balls, 350 wood heads, 600 white golf gloves and 1,000 golf towels. Callaway players and caddies...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 13 June 2012
Cobra-PUMA Golf has confirmed that Pelle Edberg has signed a deal to play Cobra golf clubs and wear the brand’s stylish apparel and shoes. Edberg made his debut in CPG colours at last week’s Nordea Masters in the Swede’s homeland. “I’m excited to be working with such a cool company,” he said. “They care about my performance as well as helping me...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 11 June 2012
TaylorMade staff player Dustin Johnson signalled that he is ready to put his back troubles behind him with a victory at the St Jude Classic in only his second event since spending three months out with injury. The American shot a four-under 66 in the final round to overhaul Rory McIlroy and secure victory in Memphis. The win is his sixth PGA Tour...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Sunday 10 June 2012
Lee Westwood won the Nordea Masters for a third time on Saturday, just days after putting PING’s i20 irons and Nome putter in the bag. The Englishman finished on 19-under-par at the fabulous Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Stockholm, five shots clear of compatriot Ross Fisher. Westwood has admitted to having problems with his putting in the past, but the switch to...