Friday, 5 July 2019
Bioflow's new Sports Flex wristband brings magnetic therapy to the course in a fully adjustable design - so we had three TG readers put it to the test What you need to know Bioflow's new Sport Flex wristband is an updated version of their original Sport Wristband and is not only fully adjustable but durable thanks to its waterproof silicone design. Each...
Friday, 5 July 2019
What you need to know about Ben Hogan's range Get a closer look at the wedges, putters, irons and fairway woods in the newest range from Ben Hogan Ben Hogan Equalizer Wedge During his playing career, Ben Hogan's competitors called his Pitching Wedge his "Equalizer" because he used it so effectively. While he was never the longest or even most accurate player on...
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
The shelves at Golfbidder are jam packed with second-hand kit... and we've found the best of it Note: We've got a new version of this article here Modern golf equipment has never been more advanced. But carbon composites, movable weight tracks and hollow constructions come at a price; the top drivers now cost £500 each and a set of irons is likely...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday, 20 June 2019
Looking for a new set of irons but don't know where to start? We've tested several sets from top brands to give you a better idea of what clubs will suit you Most major brands have five, six or even seven irons in their 2019 line-ups, which shows the importance of having solutions for all golfers, irrespective of ability or personal...
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Should you buy second hand golf gear? The pros and cons of used equipment Just like buying a used car, second hand golf gear needs a bit of thought and research if you're to come away with clubs capable of helping your game. Here's seven things to help you make the right decision. Go and see Golfbidder It's not possible for everyone to get...
Friday, 14 June 2019
SkyCaddie’s new SX500 GPS has become the first of its kind to replace yardage books and laser rangefinder in Tour pros bags (on the Staysure Tour). The switch is primarily down to the extra detail it offers over lasers and traditional GPS systems. To find out if the time is right for you to ditch your laser, we asked four TG...
Friday, 14 June 2019
TaylorMade celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2019, and to mark the occasion they’ve unveiled a new mini driver. The original Pittsburgh Persimmon metalwood launched by the company in 1979 changed the game, convincing many golfers to switch from old-fashioned wooden drivers to metal. So the new Original One (Pittsburgh Persimmon) has been created to showcase both the brand’s heritage, but...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday, 14 June 2019
Club golfers used to rely on 150 yard markers and yardage books to get distances, but GPS and rangefinders are well on their way to knocking traditional ways of accessing yardages on the head forever. While most lasers haven’t changed much over the years, GPS technology is evolving to create some seriously powerful multi-functional devices. So with SkyCaddie claiming their new SX500...
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Old vs New: Find out how a brand new Cleveland RTX 4 compares to a five-year-old 588 RTX 2.0 Tour players can be really picky when it comes to wedges. Each player wants his own perfect loft, sole grind, head shape and finish, which sounds like a lot of personalisation work for manufacturers when a 150 players turn up each week...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Best Super Game Improver Irons 2019: We bring you the best irons of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and for us there were five stand out Super Game Improver performers,...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Best Hollow Body Irons 2019: We bring you the best irons of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and for us there were five stand out Hollow Body performers, TaylorMade P790, PXG 0311 P...
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Best Game Improver Irons 2019: We bring you the best irons of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and for us there were four stand out performers, Honma T/World 747 P, Ping G410, Callaway Apex 19, and...
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Best Player Irons 2019: We bring you the best irons of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and for us there were five stand out performers, Mizuno MP-18 SC, Srixon Z 785, Callaway Apex Pro 19, Ping i210 and the...
Thursday, 25 April 2019
The longest irons of 2019 If it's distance you're looking for, you've come to the right place. Callaway's Rogue X, Ping's G700 and Wilson's D7 came out on top for distance when we tested every 2019 iron (see our verdicts below), with the Rogue X besting second place by an impressive 12 yards. After the top three, we've listed the rest of the...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Golf Ball Test: Titleist Pro V1 vs TaylorMade TP5 When the pros teed off for the first round of The Masters, the world’s top three players – Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy – all played a TaylorMade TP5 ball. It’s a position that TaylorMade has never been able to shout about before, as golf ball usage on Tour has traditionally...
Friday, 12 April 2019
More than four years ago when we pulled together plans for the original Top Gear, we had a chance meeting with Foresight Sports at their European HQ in Guildford, Surrey. At the time (2015), testing over winter in the UK was at best hit and miss. Tests were likely to be washed out by rain, blown off course by the wind...
Thursday, 28 March 2019
2019 Irons test: We've ranked 38 sets of golf clubs and rated every one by forgiveness so you can find the best irons for you Want to see the latest irons? Check out our review of the best golf irons of 2020 Most major brands have five, six or even seven irons in their 2019 line-ups, which shows the importance of having...
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Which Cobra irons should I buy? Your guide to each iron in Cobra's line-up, and who they are aimed at Most major brands have five, six or even seven irons in their 2019 line-ups, which shows the importance of having solutions for all golfers, irrespective of ability or personal preference. Choices range from slimline musclebacks to hollow heads...
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Which PXG irons should I buy? Your guide to each iron in PXG's line-up, and who they are aimed at Most major brands have five, six or even seven irons in their 2019 line-ups, which shows the importance of having solutions for all golfers, irrespective of ability or personal preference. Choices range from slimline musclebacks...
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
The 2018/19 season is well underway, so we decided to see which golf ball brand has picked up the most victories and pocketed the most money on the PGA Tour so far this year. In our first table, find out how many wins and how much money each brand has totalled this season. In the second table, find out who used which...