Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
PING clubs are firm favourites with professionals and amateurs all over the world, and for every PING putter that produces a win on Tour the company marks the triumph by making a gold-plated version of the model used by the player. We went to PING HQ in Arizona to take a look inside the famous Gold Putter Vault, and the video below...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
Adams Speedline range has been around for a while now and the latest driver incarnation in the form of the UL model is another impressive beast. The new Speedline 9088UL weighs in at just 290g, making it one of the more lightweight drivers available, but engineers have also balanced the weight throughout the entire length of the club for more accuracy...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
Cleveland have long been producing sensational wedges, and hot on the heels of the CG16 model is the new and improved 588 wedge. The original 588 wedge was first launched back in 1988, but that was a cast product and the big difference with the new model is that it is forged, which improves the overall feel. The new 588 also features...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 November 2011
FootJoy have revealed a new upgraded version of their popular FJ Sport shoe for 2012. Designed for golfers who are looking for a more athletically-styled shoe, the FJ Sport features key technologies including full-grain leather uppers for breathability, support and comfort with tensile strength. FootJoy’s ProofGuard™ membrane technology provides also provides waterproof protection and breathability. Inside the show technology includes an athletic mesh...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 November 2011
Like the Ezone SD driver and fairway woods, the irons and hybrids have been designed to offer more distance and forgiveness for game-improvers rather than Tour professionals. The SD hybrid features a stainless steel sold and face while the Carbon Graphite Composite crown allows 15 per cent of the weight to be redistributed within the head as part of Yonex’s Inner...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 November 2011
Earlier this year Yonex launched their Ezone range of drivers that superstar Ryo Ishikawa has been using on the PGA Tour. Now, hot on their heels is the new Ezone SD range which offers distance and forgiveness at a more affordable price point. As good as the original Ezone is, it still retails for £299 (£349 with Yonex’s specially-designed Rexis shaft...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 18 November 2011
Mizuno is well-known for their stunning range of forged irons, but their excellent JPX 800 hybrid is also an impressive offering. The slightly larger head gives golfers confidence at address and the club is certainly easy to hit – the Hot Metal technology has been carried over from the highly-successful MX-700 range of woods, so the new product delivers solid distance...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 18 November 2011
If you are an avid reader of Today’s Golfer magazine you’ll know that we’ve been extremely impressed with the offerings from Adams Golf in 2011 and the Idea V3 Tech hybrid is a continuation of that. Despite one of our testers having never come across the brand before the Adams Idea V3 Tech impressed on test and grabbed a bronze award...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 18 November 2011
If you think of a white wood in 2011 then you’ll automatically think of TaylorMade’s R11 but there has been another white-headed TaylorMade wood impressing our test team this year – the Rescue 11. TaylorMade have a great heritage in rescue clubs, launching the TaylorMade rescue in 1997 and sparking the great hybrid explosion we now see not only on Tour but...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 18 November 2011
John Letters have peeled the wraps off their latest new driver – the Masters Model Tour driver in stunning black PVD finish. The Masters Model Tour Black driver features a plasma-welded Beta Titanium face for fast ball speeds and enhanced feel across more of the face while maintaining a minimalist look to ensure there are no distractions at address. It is aimed...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 18 November 2011
John Letters are looking to continue their resurgence to one of the leading manufacturers in the game with the launch of a new Masters Model Tour Black iron set. The Black Masters Model iron features the same head profile as the JL Masters Model iron launched last year including a shallow cavity and progressive offset throughout the set. But this time it...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 November 2011
Titleist have launched their newest Vokey wedge, the SM4 wedge, aimed at reclaiming some of the spin lost following the change of groove regulations in 2010. The new Vokey wedge, called the SM4 because it is the 4th generation of Spin Milled wedge, features a new configuration with 17 grooves on the face with each one precisely milled right to the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 November 2011
Nikon are offering a dozen free Srixon golf balls to everyone who buys a Nikon 350G laser rangefinder. The offer runs from November 15, 2011 to March 31, 2011 and includes the Srixon Z-Star and Z-Star XV golf balls used by some of the world’s best golfers on Tour. Nikon hope the offer will entice more people to start using laser rangefinders,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 November 2011
Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano has sealed the first worlwide win new Cleveland 588 Forged wedge since being relaunched last month. Fernandez-Castano, who moved from 80th to 15th in the Race to Dubai following his victory at the Barclays Singapore Open, is one of a host of Tour players who have put the Cleveland 588 Forged wedges straight in the bag after the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
Ping have relaunced their iconic Hoofer bag for 2012 in a range of new colours. The bag’s key features include a five-way top, with two full-length dividers, which enable easy withdrawal of clubs without shaft-tangle. There are also eight separate, convenient pockets, including a water-resistant and velour lined valuables pocket, a water bottle pouch, and a large, all-encompassing apparel and accessories pocket. The Hoofer,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
Motocaddy have launched a new set of wheels for your trolley designed to keep you on the course in even the wettest of weather. The wheels, which are compatable with all of Motocaddy’s S-Series trolleys including the S1 Digital and S3 Digital, have been designed after extensive development and testing in conjunction with turf care experts. They incorporate an innovative tread pattern with...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
Golfers are being offered the chance of a free 45-minute Titleist club-fitting session at the renowned National Fitting Centre at The Belfry for one day only. The Titleist Fitting Day will take place at The Belfry on 18 November from 12-6pm when Titleist Technicians will custom-fit golfers for 910 drivers, fairways and hybrids. “The Titleist Fitting Day gives members of the public a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 November 2011
The innovative Clubstohire.com business, founded by former Ryder Cup player Paul McGinlay, has opened its seventh outlet with a new unit in Turkey. The scheme allows travelling golfers to do away with the increasing costs of taking clubs abroad with them and instead allows them to choose from a host of top manufacturers including TaylorMade, Callaway and Wilson Staff. They can then...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 8 November 2011
TaylorMade ambassador Martin Kaymer set a new record for coming from the most strokes behind in the final round of a WGC event to win the HSBC Champions in Shanghai. The German produced a sensational nine birdies in the closing 12 holes finish on 20-under par for a win that propelled him to fourth in the world rankings. Kaymer averaged 287 yards...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 31 October 2011
While international players were winning all over the world, it was up to a Spaniard to reign in Spain with Sergio Garcia’s second stunning victory in as many weeks. Garcia’s ball-striking prowess was there for all to see as he conquered Valderrama but again it was his putting that was most impressive as he continued his hot streak with the short...