Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 14 August 2008
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the first OFFICIAL images and info on the new Ping S57 irons! As soon as they landed in the office, TG’s senior equipment editor Sean Ramsdale was almost weeping with joy at the beauty of the Ping S57. “They are a work of art,” he exclaimed. And while Sean may have been going...
Written by Carly Cummins at Sunningdale on Thursday 31 July 2008
Young English star Melissa Reid is enjoying playing in her first British Ladies Open as a professional this week. 21-year-old Reid only turned pro at the back end of last year but has already enjoyed two top 10 finishes so far this season. The former England Amateur champion has retained the same TaylorMade clubs she played as an amateur. TG took...
Written by TG equipment writer on Tuesday 29 July 2008
Wilson have thrown the covers off a sexy new limited edition bladed iron range called the Wilson Fg59. The expertly sculpted irons have been inspired by the Fg17 irons, widely recognized as one of the game’s most important -and beautiful- irons ever produced and they’ve been launched to commemorate the 59 Major Championships earned with Wilson irons, the most by any brand...
Written by TG equipment writer on Tuesday 29 July 2008
Cobra Speed LD F fairway Wood video review We all know Cobra make fantastic clubs, and the latest addition to the family – the Cobra Speed LD F fairway wood – is no different. The Cobra Speed LD F Fairway Wood is a slick-looking club, designed to give higher launch and more forgiveness to the golfer looking for the Holy Grail that is CONSISTENCY! To be honest,...
Written by Equipment Editor on Monday 28 July 2008
What a beautiful Monday it is, and it’s about to get even better. Here’s our latest wedge video with resident Equipment Team Sean Ramsdale and Jon Greathead. The guys are using a Fourteen MT28 V3 wedge so check out what they though of it! There’s also a memorable moment for Sean during the clip…it was the first time since 1997 that he’s...
Written by Equipment Editor on Friday 25 July 2008
This week we bring you the third club in our wedge test 2008: the Nike SV Tour in black satin and forged chrome. Scroll down to watch our golf equipment testers Sean Ramsdale and Jon Greathead as they test the Nike SV Tour wedge and give their views as part of the test. So how will the Nike SV Tour wedge fair? Find out...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 24 July 2008
While the wind and rain battered Royal Birkdale at last week’s Open Championship, there was at least one beneficiary of the awful conditions. ProQuip, official supplier of rain suits to the European Ryder Cup Team for 2008 and 2010, recorded a virtual sell-out at the Open with fans keen to avoid getting drenched during the penultimate Major of the year. Richard Head, managing...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Monday 21 July 2008
At the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, FootJoy continued its reign as the #1 Shoe worn by players in The Open with an impressive total of 91 players, including seven of the top ten and ties! This represents almost 60% of the entire field and was triple that of the next competitor. Not only that, but they also lead the way...
Written by Tg equipment editor on Friday 11 July 2008
TG’s golf equipment test team has just completed an exhaustive 2008 wedge testand below you’ll find the first of our wedge video tests – starting with the Cleveland CG14 wedge. Scroll down to watch our golf equipment testers Sean Ramsdale and Jon Greathead as they test the Cleveland CG14 wedge and give their views as part of the test. So how will the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 July 2008
Danish shoemaking wizards ECCO has launched their latest golf shoe in the form of the New Classic City Hydromax. The good-looking offering incorporates ECCO’s own Hydromax treatment to ensure maximum water resistance, while the Leather Comfort Fibre System means your foot will be as comfortable and supported throughout the round as possible. ECCO is the favoured brand of many top players including...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 8 July 2008
Getting the most out of your golf equipment is one of the hot topics this year and PING Collection have launched a new Under PAR range of technically advanced base layer garments. The Ping Collection Under PAR range is designed to optimise performance and regulate body temperature while also improving muscle endurance by improving the body’s blood flow and reducing the risk...