Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 8 June 2009
The latest ball-marking aid has landed – in the form of Softspikes new ball alignment tool! It’s the first such tool that lets the golfer mark both sides of the ball – the spring mechanism holds the ball and enables golfers to mark each side without having to re-position the tool. There is also a new putter squareness line which has been developed to enable golfers...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 5 June 2009
If you a gadget fan, but want a top quality performance from your driver at the same time, you’ll want to check out this video of Nike’s DYMO 2 STR8-Fit in action. The driver, which retails at £360, can be adjusted to eight different positions to give you the shot shape you want. TG’s equipment editor Jon Greathead has been stuck...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
If you’re struggling for distance off the tee, we might just have the thing for you in the form of the Wilson Spine driver. In our recent drivers test, PGA professional Chris Ryan from the Belfry smashed this out to 328 yards – but what did our equipment editor Jon Greathead think of it under the watchful eye of the TG...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
Our mega Power Special issue was on sale a month or so ago, and as a follow up to the massive drivers test in that edition we will now be publishing videos of several drivers in action on the site! In fact, we’ll be adding two every week until we’ve got the job done – so if you liked what you...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 3 June 2009
We know that lots of you are big fans of Motocaddy and if you’ve got one of their award-winning trolleys you may well want to match up your golfing accesories with their latest umbrella. The new S-Series Dual Canopy Auto-Open umbrella has been designed to withstand winds of up to 50mph but, like with Motocaddy trolleys, technology doesn’t come to the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 2 June 2009
Picture the scene. You’ve just nailed that well-deserved post-round pint and you’re heading out to your motor to tootle home – only for your clubs to have been robbed by some light-fingered lout. Utter disaster. But now a new device is helping to put this awful scenario well and truly to bed – this is the new Pro Defender Series alarm which has been...
Written by TG equipment writer on Monday 1 June 2009
New golf training aid CentreCup® is being launched in the UK this month – and it promises to revolutionise putting coaching. The CentreCup has been designed by PGA professional Ian Melville in order to promote the perfect pendulum putting action. The training aid can be used at home or on the putting green and promises to teach golfers the perfect stroke and...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 1 June 2009
FootJoy has revealed its latest glove and claims it sets new standards for feel, fit and performance It has a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques, PureTouch is designed for better players who demand the finest in materials, fit and feel. Due to the exclusive leather specifications and strict manufacturing process, the PureTouch glove will...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 29 May 2009
Motocaddy has moved to set the record straight after confusion regarding use of its S3 digital powered trolley in competition play. In recent months a number of S3 owners have been disqualified or barred from playing in competitions because of the temperature settings on the trolley, which are banned under Rule 14-3, and distance measuring capability which is also banned, although...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday 28 May 2009
Leading golf shoe brand FootJoy has maintained its place as the number one selling shoe on the market in the first quarter of 2009. The brand, endorsed by leading players such as Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy, dominates brand share with more than 53 per cent of all shoes sold in the UK during the first quarter of 2009 being FootJoy. FootJoy’s...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 28 May 2009
Do you lie awake at night wondering exactly how good the TaylorMade Z-TP wedge is? Well fret not, TG’s equipment editor Jonathan Greathead and instruction editor Carly Cummins have tested it for you and even made a video for you below. In fact, they’ve tested all the best wedges on the market to help you when it comes to updating your wedge...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 28 May 2009
If your in the market for a new set of wedges, should you consider the Mizuno MX Series? Well whatever the weather and blistered hands or no blistered hands, TG’s equipment editor Jonathan Greathead and instruction editor Carly Cummins have tested the best wedges on the market for your benefit. You can view the video below to see what they thought about...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 27 May 2009
If you liked the look of TaylorMade’s innovative R9 driver then you’re going to love the latest big dog to come off the production line – this is the TaylorMade R9 460! It combines TaylorMade’s new Flight Control Technology (FCT), which features in the regular R9, and a 460cc titanium clubhead for added forgiveness. In comparison to the R9, the 460 version...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Wednesday 27 May 2009
Cleveland Golf has developed a new online wedge fitting tool to give golfers a steer towards the perfect set of wedges to suit their game. More golfers are now realising the benefits a set of wedges brings to their game in the scoring zone but many will be baffled by the array of lofts and bounce available. Cleveland’s online fitting system is...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Tuesday 26 May 2009
Golf clothing brand Woodworm and historic clubmakers Forgan of St Andrews, have announced a sponsorship deal with “living the dream” golfer Matt Briggs. Briggs has just started his second year on the European Seniors Tour after giving up his job as an IT consultant to pursue his dream of becoming a professional golfer. In 2007, at the age of 49, Briggs became...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Tuesday 26 May 2009
Champ has launched a new line of Online ball markers designed to help golfers line their putts up more efficiently. The Online markers have been specifically created with an alignment line on the top to make it easier for golfers to line up putts. The markers have already been approved for use by the R&A and USGA and mean golfers no longer...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Tuesday 26 May 2009
Champ’s new Flip Fix is designed to make fixing divot and pitch marks a walk in the park thanks to its updated design. While we all love to see those lovely pitch marks on the green after floating a 150-yard approach to within a few feet of the pin, they can play havoc with your putting if they’re not repaired properly. With...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 22 May 2009
It’s never been easier to buy the best golf gear at the cheapest prices than with TG Compare & Buy. Here are the most popular items currently on TG Compare & Buy… Drivers 1. Callaway Big Bertha 2. Wilson Staff Spine 3. Callaway FT-i Irons 1. Cleveland CG Gold 2. Nike SasQuatch SUMO 3. Wilson Di7 Putters 1. Odyssey White Hot XG 2. Odyssey...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 22 May 2009
Spherical Blade putters is looking to crack the American market after a successful first two years in Europe. The UK-based company has enjoyed success on this side of the pond with its unique curved-face putters designed to reduce sidespin and impart immediate topspin. Does it work? You can see how Spherical Blade’s new Greenstreak putter fared in Today’s Golfer’s extensive putter review...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 21 May 2009
There are some wedges on the market that are so pretty you’d happily take them to bed with you and others so sharp you could shave with them. Here to help you plough through the minefield that is choosing the wedge to suit your game are Today’s Golfer equipment editor Jonathan Greathead and instruction editor Carly Cummins. Today’s Golfer carries out reviews...