Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 31 May 2013
As the biggest golfing event in the British sporting calendar draws nearer, IJP Design has announced the launch of its third limited edition putter cover to mark the event. In line with the release, they have also revealed a sneak preview of the entire 2013 series, including the yet-to-be-released fourth putter cover for the US PGA Championship. Thoughtfully designed, The Open themed...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 31 May 2013
In this video TG’s Equipment Editor Joel Tadman takes the new Honma W105C wedge out for a spin. The club features a high-friction “slide zone” for extra grab, while it comes in chrome and satin finishes. Their are also eight different lofts and variable bounce options, so you can find the perfect wedge for your bag. To see if they lived up to...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
TaylorMade have announced they will make their first black driver since 2010, as the popular R1 is set to get a makeover. “For three years we have only made white drivers and have heard from a number of golfers who just prefer the look of black,” said President and CEO, Mark King. “Our commitment has always been to provide golfers with the best...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
Utilising their tour proven X3X grooves, the new Nike VR Forged wedges bring three distinct sole grinds to personalise your short game; the Standard, Dual Wide and Dual Narrow. Available now, the new wedge family is made with a fine forged craftsmanship to deliver enhanced shot-making consistency, tour-level feel, and long-life groove performance. They are made from a soft 1025 carbon steel and finished in...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
PGA Tour pros don’t often buy clubs off the shelves, but with no on-site tour trucks allowed at this week’s Memorial Tournament, eight-time winner K.J. Choi had no choice but to go shopping when he needed a new set of irons. The South Korean ended up buying a set of off-the-rack Mizuno MP-64’s, and has been using them since on the range and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 29 May 2013
In this video TG’s Gear Editor Joel Tadman tests the new Progen Chromo range, which has been designed to put the fun back into golf. The Chromo range includes a drver, woods, hybrids, irons, forged wedges and milled putters; all at very competitive prices. We tested the £150 driver, which has a distance adding graphite shaft and a vibration-damping grip. We also tried...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 28 May 2013
Youngster Matteo Manassero stepped out of the shadow left by Rory McIlroy to declare himself as Titleist’s next hot property on the European Tour with a stunning win at the BMW PGA Championship. The 20-year-old won his fourth European Tour title and became the youngest winner of the PGA Championship at Wentworth thanks to a playoff victory over England’s Simon Khan...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 28 May 2013
Italy’s Matteo Manassero has become the youngest winner of the PGA Championship after beating Simon Khan and Marc Warren in a playoff at Wentworth. The 20-year-old birdied the fourth extra hole to edge 2010 champion Khan, after Scotland’s Warren took three off the tee and then found the water at the first hole extra hole. The trio ended on 10-under-par, one clear of Spaniards...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 24 May 2013
Progen Golf has re-launched their popular brand from the late nineties and early 2000’s under new ownership, with a complete brand and personality makeover for the next generation of golfers. “Golf is changing and Progen is for a new generation of golfers,” commented Product Development Executive James Graham. “We wanted to create something a bit different and launch a brand for the new...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 23 May 2013
To celebrate its 55th anniversary, Japanese clubmakers Honma have resurrected one of its former brands, Tour World. This line will include three head shapes for the forged Tour World 717 irons, including a professional blade (717 M), a mid-cavity (717 V) and a deeper two-piece cavity (717 P) model. To see how they performed, and if they lived up to their £1,275...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 23 May 2013
Fresh off the launch of Adams Golf’s new Idea Super 9031 hybrid, our Equipment Editor Joel Tadman has been down the driving range putting it through its paces. The Super 9031 improves upon the Idea Pro Black 9031, with enhanced shaping and the use of slots to produce a hotter clubface. It also features a compact 80cc clubhead that combines a Cut-Thru sole slot...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 23 May 2013
Nike Golf is to pay homage to traditional Scottish dress with a special range of tartan created for its Tour staff, including world number two Rory McIlroy and 10 others, during today’s first round at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Tracing its roots back to Scotland’s highland clans in the 16th century, tartan is intrinsically associated with golf and the people...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 21 May 2013
Adams Golf have announced that 2006 BMW Championship winner David Howell has joined the company’s Tour staff and will make his debut this week at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Sporting the brand’s logo on his bag and headwear, the 37-year-old will also use Adams new Super 9031 hybrid. “Throughout my time on the tour, particularly when I’ve played in the US, I’ve been...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 21 May 2013
Oakley has been announced as the official supplier of eyewear to the 2013 BMW PGA Championship. The brand already provide provides eyewear to some of the world’s best players, including Englishman Ian Poulter and Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello. The brand will have an experiential presence at The European Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth Club from May 23 – 26, 2013, with their innovation...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
In this video TG’s Equipment Editor Joel Tadman tests the new Callaway Hex Chrome+ golf ball, which has been designed to fly off the tee but still feel soft around the greens. The new ball features a dual mantle that unlocks distance by increasing speed and minimising spin off the tee, while the soft TPU cover promotes Tour-level control and feel. ...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
PING’s innovative iPING putter app is now available as a free download on the Google Play store for the Samsung Galaxy S III, the club maker announced today. Developed for all skill levels, the iPING putter app is a wireless, go-anywhere putting improvement and fitting tool that identifies a player’s stroke type, analyses impact angle, and measures tempo, lie angle and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
Building upon the success of last year’s TW’13, Nike Golf has unveiled an enhanced and modified look to the new Nike TW’14 footwear. Tiger Woods debuted the new Nike shoe in dramatic fashion at The Players Championship last week, when he won his 78th PGA Tour title. The original Nike TW’13 was created through insights from Woods himself, who stated: “I train with Nike Free technology all the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 16 May 2013
Premier Licensing, the number one supplier of licensed golf accessories in Europe, provide the perfect way for any golfing football fan to show their allegiance on the course. From head covers to umbrellas, ball markers to gloves, towels to divot tools, the entire Premier Licensing range has been manufactured using the finest materials and designs with exclusive licenses enabling football fans...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 16 May 2013
SkyCaddie has unveiled the SkyPro, a device they are calling golf’s most powerful portable swing analyser and training tool. With SkyPro, golfers can learn incredible amounts of detail about every swing they make, whether on the golf course or a bay at the driving range. The device weighs less than 30g, is about the size of a USB stick and attaches easily to the shaft...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 10 May 2013
In this video TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews the new Progen Chromo driver. The grip is the first thing you notice. Everyone liked the tacky surface and spongy feeling of it. James didn’t like the loud green colour while Joel felt the stitching at the back ofthe handle interfered with his feel at address. The loud, hollow sound was ear-splitting, but...