Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 28 March 2008
Not all of you will have heard of Kasco but they’re making some good quality golf equipment for 2008 – including this, the Kasco Power Tornado driver. With a low centre of gravity the golf ball takeoff speed has been enhanced, according to Kasco, by 1.5% on the Kasco Power Tornado, while the sweetspot has been spread right across the face...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 28 March 2008
Scottish golf company Kane Golf has revealed its new forgiving version of the Kane Golf Big easy driver. The budget Kane Big Easy driver costs just £149 RRP and has the following juicy attributes: Available RH and LH. RH 9.5° 10.5° 11.5° 12.5° LH 10.5° 12.5° Available in Lady, Senior, Regular, Firm and Stiff Precision Forged from high grade 90Ti 6Al 4V Titanium 427cc...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 28 March 2008
Orka golf is expecting big things of its Orka XR driver. The fledgling golf company is earning lots of praise for its value golf equipment and the Orka XR driver is one of the latest and greatest examples of this. Priced from just £99 the new Orka XR driver is winning lots of fans on the value front and our testers reckon it is...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 28 March 2008
Masters’ MC-Z910 Max MOI Golf Driver The Masters MC-Z910 driver has just featured in our forthcoming 2008 driver test and so we thought we’d give you the lowdown on it before the test comes out on April 30th… The rectangular shape of the Masters’ MC-Z910 Max Golf Driver head is crucial, as it creates the conditions for maximum MOI. This means ‘resistance...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday 28 March 2008
Nike Golf is introducing a new collection to its golf clothing – the new Tiger Woods Platinum Collection of Nike golf clothing. The new Tiger Woods (TW) Platinum Collection of golf clothing, available in selected stores across the UK in April, is a premium offering of luxury performance Nike golf clothing designed to reflect the unique personal insights of the No.1...
Written by tg Equipment editor on Thursday 27 March 2008
TaylorMade has introduced theTaylorMade r7 CGB MAX Rescue hybrid to its ever expanding golf club range for 2008. Similar to the TaylorMade r7 CGB MAX driver and TaylorMade r7 CGB Max fairway woods, the TaylorMade r7 CGB MAX Rescue hybrid features a triangular-shaped clubhead that allows for an extremely low and deep-back centre of gravity location (CGB stands for “centre of gravity...
Written by TG equipment editor on Wednesday 26 March 2008
Bite, America’s most comfortable golf shoes as voted for the third year running by the Darrel Survey, has launched a new line of their ultra-comfortable golf shoes, the Bite Deville. The Bite Deville golf shoes are a light weight, traditionally styled golf shoe, with added technology. At an average weight of just 10.4 oz, the Bite Deville’s are one of the most...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Tuesday 18 March 2008
KaKasco reckon their Premium Soft leather glove is the best leather golf glove on the market with tightest tolerances and the best quality golf gloves available. Kasco have one of the most comprehensive ranges of golf gloves available and the Premium Soft has plenty of technology and terrific feel. The glove features Kasco’s Silk Amino technology, with Silk amino acid giving...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday 12 March 2008
Following their success with last year’s M2 Driver, Ben Sayers has introduced a complete family of M2 Drivers for the new season. They now feel there’s an M2 driver to suit all types of golfers and swing styles with options including the new M2 Square, M2 Draw, M2 Ladies and M2 Senior drivers. The Ben Sayers M2 Square incorporates powerful square...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday 12 March 2008
TaylorMade have introduced a new golf wedge they claim is their best ever. The new TaylorMade Z TP wedge features new Z grooves which feature 10% more volume than TaylorMade’s previous groove technology, Y grooves. This larger volume means more space to channel groove-clogging, spin-killing material like grass and dirt, resulting in more spin for you around the greens! The Z grooves also have...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Wednesday 12 March 2008
You’ve heard of two ball putters, plastic faced putters and all kinds of putter technology over the past few years – well now say hello to the self standing Benross Innovator putter! Yep, the Benross Innovator putter not only helps you hit the golf ball in the hole more easily but also stands up by itself!!! The HUUUUGE Benross Innovator putter club...
Written by TG equipment editor on Wednesday 12 March 2008
Benross has set high standards in the iron category with models such as the two time Today’s Golfer Gold Award Winner Benross X Combo leading the way. For 2008 two new models are ready to reinforce this position, the Benross VELOCT Combo irons and the Benross Tri-Mass irons. The Benross VELOCT Combo The new Benross VELOCT Combo irons have taken all that...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 12 March 2008
The New Benross VELOCT Driver Benross are bringing hi tech drivers to the budget end of the market for 2008 with the launch of the Benross Veloct driver – priced at just £99 RRP! The Benross VELOCT Driver is constructed from 6/4 Titanium, a four-piece Forged construction, which incorporates a classic pear shape, visually appealing to the eye and one...
Written by Equipment Editor on Tuesday 11 March 2008
Keeping your eye focused on the ball has never been easier with the latest in dedicated golf eyewear to enhance contrast on the fairways. Eyewear specialists, Rodenstock, have released a range of ProAct Classic eyewear for golfers, which can be glazed with lenses to your individual prescription as well as cutting out glare and harmful UV rays. Progressive lenses will enable you...
Written by Staff Writer on Monday 10 March 2008
Footjoy, the number one brand in golf shoes, is launching a new ad campaign based around the golf shoe brand’s biggest name golfers. Ian Poulter, Zack Johnson, Angel Cabrera and Vijay Singh all star in the new golf shoe web and TV ads showing off the golf shoe company’s latest designs and new golf shoe technology. Ian Poulter is seen sneaking in...
Written by Equipment Editor on Monday 10 March 2008
ECCO golf shoes have launched a new golf shoe – the new 2008 Ecco Classic Saddle GTX. The New Ecco Classic Saddle GTX is worn by ECCO tour players Colin Montgomerie, Stuart Appleby, Thomas Bjorn and Thongchai Jaidee. This classic, high performance golf shoe is completely waterproof with premium Gore-Tex technology, making it a great choice for all playing conditions. This shoe combines high-grade...
Written by Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 March 2008
Cleveland claims its new Cleveland CG Tour irons take traditional golf irons to a new level of feel and performance and Today’s Golfer’s expert golf equipment panel have been the first to test those claims. Made from 8620 carbon steel, the Cleveland CG Tour irons are designed with the better player in mind. A more square toe and thinner top line on the...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 6 March 2008
The introduction of MacGregor’s new tour-inspired “MT” iron range, caused a stir at the Orlando show and signals a new chapter in the brand’s long history. Hall of Fame clubmaker Don White has created the new Macgregor MT irons with classic looks which incorporate the latest game improvement technology and Greg Norman’s input has ensured a classy, tour-quality feel and look...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 5 March 2008
MacGregor has unveiled an entire new range for 2008 with the Macgregor MT irons stamp, including these awesome looking MacGregor MT Irons. The MacGregor MT line includes new irons, wedges and a hybrid but it is the irons that have really caught the eye of the Todays Golfer equipment team. The new MacGregor MT irons have been tested by man and machine...
Written by Staff Writer on Wednesday 5 March 2008
With the average set of irons costing £400 or more, TG staff had a crack at making their own. Watch the video below to see how these cheap-as-chips alternatives performed, and how their manufacture compared to the real thing… To read more about the home-made irons test check out Today’s Golfer Magazine issue 241…...