Written by US Open 2012 on Thursday 7 June 2012
World number three Lee Westwood looks to have changed equipment ahead of the US Open at The Olympic Club next week by switching to the new Ping i20 irons and the Ping Nome putter. It is only the third time in his professional career that Westwood has changed his irons, having used his Ping i10s since 2007 and the Ping Zing...
Written by US Open 2012 on Thursday 7 June 2012
Ian Poulter has designed a limited edition headcover as he attempts to break his Major Championship duck at the US Open later this month. As well as competing on Tour as one of the world’s best golfers, the Englishman also runs his own fashion label, IJP Design, and has decided to design a special putter cover for each of the Majors...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 6 June 2012
John Letters has just taken delivery of a swanky new Tour truck. The Scottish-based company has a rich, 94-year history and has also taken on Master club-maker, Neil Cooke, to improve their support on all Tours. The new truck and technical team get into action at the ISPA Handa Senior PGA Championships at Slaley Hall. Cooke, who will also be continuing his...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 June 2012
Cobra Puma Golf have collaborated with Italian supercar giants Ferrari to launch an exclusive premium golf range. The new collection features a top-of-the-range driver – featuring the famous Ferrari red – as well as a host of clothing and accessories. The driver is the real headline grabber as Cobra Puma technicians worked with aerodynamics experts at Ferrari’s R&D department to create a more effient head...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 June 2012
Leading American brand Adams Golf has been bought by TaylorMade-adidas Golf in a £46m deal. The acquisition to bring two of the biggest names in golf club manufacture was finalised today after the announcement of an initial agreement back in March. It means that the brand, which also owns Yes! putters, will join TaylorMade, adidas and Ashworth under the TMaG banner but will continue...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 June 2012
Love them or loathe them, it would seem belly putters are here for the foreseeable future at least – but if you are thinking of giving one a go then watch this video from TaylorMade first. Even more than with a standard length putter, getting correctly fitted for a belly putter is vital and in the video below TaylorMade’s Tour players as...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
When it was announced that the 588 Forged wedge was being re-released for 2012, Cleveland fans across the world could barely contain their excitement – and now Cleveland have added 588 Forged irons to the set. The new 588 Forged irons from Cleveland come in cavity back (CB) and muscle back (MB) versions and are aimed at more skilled players looking...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
So far the most hyped product of 2012 has been the TaylorMade RocketBallz fairway wood – but this time it seems to have lived up to its billing following success on Tour and in pro shops up and down the land. Earlier this year we spoke with TaylorMade about their hot new product at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando –...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
PowaKaddy will continue to support the next generation of top English golfers by supplying the country’s Under-18 squad with a new fleet of PK Sport. The electric trolley giant recently announced that it will continue in its role as “Official Trolley Supplier” to England Golf, and now every member of the Main and Boys squads have been equipped with a brand new...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
Pride Sports have launched an ingenius new invention designed to keep your car boot free from golf-accessory clutter – the Trunk Organiser. The organiser holds dedicated storage compartments for shoes, tees, balls, gloves and any other accessory you choose so you can quickly find them before a round and pack them away again afterwards. The double shoe compartment includes mesh panels to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 28 May 2012
Adams are famed for their hybrid clubs and although they produce plenty of game-improving clubs, they are best-known for better-player options such as the Idea Pro A12. The Pro A12 is favoured on Tour thanks to the compact styling and more penetrating trajectory. To find out a little more about the technology involved in the head we travelled to Orlando where...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 28 May 2012
Cleveland’s Mashie hybrid has gone down well since it was launched two years ago – and now Cleveland have updated it for 2012 with the addition of a fairway wood. The retro look has won praise from golfers but the addition of a railed sole is designed to make the Mashie more versatile in different conditions. To find out more we spoke...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
Callaway have launched a revolutionary new system which allows golfers to personalise their driver from thousands of different combinations. The new uDesign feature is the first time customisation has been available on such a scale and means customers buying a Callaway Razr Fit driver can choose from a number of different colour options as well as a vartiety of grip and shaft...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
PUMA Golf has launched its new FAAS Trac evoSPEED golf shoe, inspired by brand ambassador Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man. The new shoe, which will be worn by American Rickie Fowler at the forthcoming US Open, provides maximum flexibility and features ultra-lightweight materials that offer a level of waterproofing as well as breathability. The outsole combines moulded S2Quill spikes with replaceable ones,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 21 May 2012
Cobra are renowned for producing easy-to-hit and high-launching utility clubs and the latest in the line is the new Baffler T-Rail. It is the latest update on a club first introduced in the mid-70s but also in the line for the first time is a fairway wood as well. It is the first to incorporate a multi-material design by using Tungsten...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 21 May 2012
Wilson Staff have two new irons sets in their range for 2012 – the FG Tour V2 and the Ci11. Both performed well in the comprehensive irons test featured in the current issue of Today’s Golfer magazine but earlier this year TG’s equipment editor David Connor travelled to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando to find out a bit more about...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 May 2012
Direct Golf celebrated the grand opening of its latest store by hosting a multi-manufacturer demo day at Elmwood Golf Club, just a few miles from St Andrews. The likes of Mizuno, TaylorMade, Adams, John Letters, Callaway and Golfsmith were all represented at the demo day, with golfers taking full advantage of the 30 grass driving bays and six indoor ones at the Fife...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 14 May 2012
Matt Kuchar recorded his first victory since 2010 with a win at the Players Championship in Florida. The American used equipment from several manufacturers, including Bridgestone’s J40 driver, the J40 cavity back irons and the J40 wedges. The 33-year-old, who finished on 13-under-par – two shots clear of his nearest challengers – also used TaylorMade’s Burner fairway wood as well as Ping’s i15...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 May 2012
Mizuno irons are amongst the best in the world, and the new MP-650 driver is delivering impressive performance in the woods category too. Aimed at the better player – golfers off a 12 handicap or less – the MP-650 offers distance, feel as well as an impressive degree of workability. Dave Connor spoke to Chuck Couch from Mizuno in Orlando about the new driver,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 11 May 2012
Cobra Golf has always delivered sensational drivers, and the new ZL Encore driver is no different. Packed full of innovation like Cobra’s E9 face technology and Adjustable Flight Technology, the ZL Encore offers impressive levels of forgiveness, distance and control off the tee. Cobra offer the ZL Encore in two colours – the distinctive all-white version, as used to brilliant-effect by Englishman...