Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 22 January 2012
When it comes to golf balls Callaway say the key is about spin separation – low spin off the tee and high spin round the greens and the new Hex Black Tour, according to the company, offers the biggest difference of any ball they’ve ever produced. The ball is Callaway’s first five-piece golf ball construction and has been designed to offer...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 21 January 2012
Callaway’s new Hex Chrome golf ball has been billed by the company as a Tour-level ball for moderate swing speeds. Golfers with moderate swing speeds have often had to make a compromise somewhere in their game with the ball they play. A softer feeling ball might cost them distance off the tee while a harder ball could limit spin and feel...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 January 2012
Callaway have released two new golf balls for 2012 including the five-piece premium Hex Black Tour and the three-piece Hex Chrome balls. Both balls feature a new proprietory thermoplastic urethane cover which Callaway say, at 0.034″, is the thinnest moulded TPU cover on the market and incredibly soft and durable. The thin cover increases greenside feel and spin according to the company...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 January 2012
Since the change of groove rule in 2010 the design of the grooves on the face of wedges has become even more important and with the new Forged wedge for 2012, Callaway believe they have it cracked. They’ve developed a unique 21 groove pattern which features on the face of both the new Forged wedge and the current X-Series Jaws model. They say...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 January 2012
American Keegan Bradley has signed a deal with clothing giant Tommy Hilfiger, which will see the 2011 USPGA Champion take up a role as Golf Collection Ambassador. Bradley, who was named PGA Tour Rookie of the year following his success at the Atlanta Athletic Club in the year’s final Major, will represent the brand by wearing pieces from the men’s golf collection. “I...
Written by Jonathan Greatehad, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 January 2012
Englishman Ross Fisher has joined the swelling ranks of Tour professionals at Nike Golf, after he signed a multi-year contract that will see him head-to-toe in apparel, footwear and equipment. The switch to Nike Golf is the first manufacturer change in his seven years as a professional, and the four-time European Tour winner was delighted to have made the move. “Just looking...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 January 2012
American Johnson Wagner is the first Tour pro to triumph using the new TaylorMade R-11s driver after winning the Sony Open just two weeks after putting it in the bag. Wagner only put the R11s into play last week at the Hyundai Tournament of Champion where he recorded a top 10 finish and told TaylorMade Tour staff that until using the new...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 January 2012
ECCO has announced its new shoe line-up for 2012, with the innovative BIOM Hybrid being billed as this year’s standout product. The Danish manufacturer will also offer an updated Street shoe, as well as upgraded BIOM and Cool III models. The BIOM Hybrid combines the outsole from the Street shoe with the Natural Motion technology that featured in the original BIOM that launched last...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 January 2012
Two-time European Tour winner Steve Webster has extended his deal with Wilson Staff, and will use the brand’s FG Tour irons. In addition to his two Tour titles at the Italia Open (2005) and the Portugal Masters (2007), the 36-year-old was also the man who beat Tiger Woods to the Silver Medal at the 1995 Open Championship at St Andrews. “We are...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 12 January 2012
The world’s leading golf equipment manufacturers have pulled together to close 62 websites offering counterfeit goods to customers. Manufacturers including Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping and Cleveland are part of The US Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group who have announced that a preliminary injunction has been issued by the Southern District Court of Florida to shut down 62 websites where counterfeit clubs were sold. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 12 January 2012
We’ve just had an early preview peak at the new Scotty Cameron Studio Select line for 2012 and they look absolutely stunning. The new line looks as though it will incorporate at least five models, featuring well known head shapes such as the Newport and Newport 2 among others. It features a great looking dark finish which provides a brilliant contrast with...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012
With all the hype surrounding Callaway’s first adjustable driver, the Razr Fit, you may have missed the launch of the Razr X Black driver this week. This driver is designed for speed and distance with an aerodynamic head and a longer, 46″ shaft and comes in at a lower price point, sitting at £229. We’ve featured the driver in the next issue...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012
Callaway’s new Razr X Black fairway wood for 2012 is designed to combine the best better-player and game-improver elements from their fairway wood line-up over the past few years. The Razr X Black fairway features a hosel, which is a hallmark of Callaway’s better-player woods, as well as a low centre of gravity, forgiving head and deeper face synonymous with game-improver...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012
It’s a busy time of year for equipment launches and one of the things that Callaway is most excited about for 2012 is the new Razr X Black irons. The new irons are designed to sit right at the heart of Callaway’s iron range, aimed at golfers who want a high level of forgiveness but don’t want to play overly big...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012
Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter has signed a new deal with Cobra Puma Golf, which will see the player wear the brand’s new golf shoes. As well as the new Neo Classic Pro Type the world number 16, who has been an ambassador for Cobra for over five years, will also be wearing a new range of buckles. “We are excited to have a world-class golfer...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012
Stewart Golf have announced that they will now offer their brilliant X7 Lithium powered cart in a new pearlescent white colour. “We have had many customers & distributors asking for a special white version of the X7, so we are very pleased to bring this to market,” said MD Mark Stewart. “White is very fashionable for premium cars now, and this special...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 January 2012
Robert Karlsson has signed a new deal with Adams Golf, and will play a full bag of their equipment in 2012. The Swede, who has won 11 times on the European Tour, has also played in two Ryder Cups. “We are extremely excited to add a player of Robert’s caliber to our tour staff,” said Chip Brewer, President and CEO of Adams...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 9 January 2012
Louis Oosthuizen has won his first event of 2012 after defending his Africa Open title with a brilliant 27-under-par total. The South African has now finished in the top 10 in each of his last six starts meaning he is one of the form players heading into the big early season events in the Race to Dubai. Here are the clubs he...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 6 January 2012
TaylorMade have unveiled their new Penta TP5 and Penta TP3 golf balls, ahead of the new golfing season. Two years ago they launched the first five-piece golf ball, and now they’ve made some key improvements to their new model, as well as introducing a three-piece Penta TP3. “The Penta TP5 was created for our Tour pros, yet it’s a great ball for...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 January 2012
Following years of development, TaylorMade are launching their innovative All-Terrain Versatility wedge, which has been designed to feature various degrees of bounce on the different parts of the sole. The wedge has been created to give golfers more options with their short game, and the specially-designed sole helps players of all abilities to do this. “You won’t find a bounce number etched anywhere into...