October

  • Glenmuir Introduce Grove Shirt

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 October 2009

    Autumn seems to have landed and with the promise of frosty cold mornings just around the corner Glenmuir have launched their new Grove long-sleeved polo shirt. The shirt is made from a super-soft cotton-yarn and has been designed to add warmth for the upcoming months, helping the golfer to play to the best of their abilities without worrying about the weather conditions! The Glenmuir Grove...

  • PING G15 fairway wood video review

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 11 October 2009

    Ping is renowned for making terrific woods so if you are in the market for a new fairway wood you’re probably considering investing in the new G15 range. Ping say it’s better than the G10, which is a brilliant club, but then they would say that, wouldn’t they? They also say it has a lower centre of gravity and a 23 per...

  • TaylorMade launches new Titanium R9 fairway wood

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Friday 9 October 2009

    TaylorMade has announced the release of a new titanium-headed R9 fairway wood to complete its R9 range. The R9 Ti features a larger head than the original steel-headed R9 (190cc vs. 165cc) and a lower centre of gravity, which TaylorMade believes will appeal to higher handicappers who struggle to hit the ball off the deck with a fairway wood. The R9 Ti features...

  • Scotty Cameron launches new California line of putters

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 8 October 2009

    Scotty Cameron has launched a new California line of putters as well as adding three new models to its popular Studio line. The new California line features four new models, each named after a town in the state – Coronado, Monterey, Sonoma and Del Mar. The new range includes blade and mallet-style heads and two different neck styles. The putters are available in multiple...

  • New S2 and S2 Forged irons from Cobra

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 8 October 2009

    Cobra has launched new S2 and S2 forged irons aimed at the improving golfer and the skilled golfer respectively. The S2 irons are designed to produce maximum distance and accuracy for mid-handicapper golfers who prefer a wider sole design to inspire confidence over the ball. The club head is cast from stainless steel and features a polymer topline and toe insert alongside...

  • Makeover for Titleist AP1 and AP2 irons

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 October 2009

    Titleist have given their AP1 and AP2 irons a makeover for 2010 with improvements in feel, forgiveness and shot control. Both AP (advanced performance) irons are designed to provide performance without compromising on feel and feature a dual cavity design and multi-material construction. Changes to the Titleist AP1 irons include reducing the face thickness to move more weight around the head while the changes...

  • Titleist launch MB and CB irons

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Tuesday 6 October 2009

    Titleist say they have gone back to their roots by launching two of the most traditional-looking iron sets on the market in their new MB and CB irons. Both irons are traditional in shape and playability and are aimed squarely at the better player who prefers an uncomplicated look. The Titleist MB irons, or Muscle Back, irons are already being used on tour...

  • Cobra launch new ZL Driver

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    Cobra have launched their latest driver in the form of the new ZL, featuring Adjustable Flight Technology. The new ZL, which stands for Zero Limits, benefits from three face angle settings – open, neutral and closed – that allow players to tweak their driver to the ideal position for their shotshape and swing characteristics. The Cobra ZL driver features a titanium body and face...

  • New White Ice Putters launched by Odyssey

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    Odyssey has just unveiled its newest range of putters – the stunning White Ice line. The new Odyssey White Ice range has been developed specifically to provide better feedback from today’s softer golf balls with a slightly firmer White Ice insert. White Ice putters are already in the bags of a number of tour pros and they’ve been specifically designed using feedback...

  • Callaway unveil new X-Series Jaws wedges

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    Callaway have been producing great wedges for a while now, and their latest offering in the form of the X-Series Jaws wedges. These new Callaway X-Series Jaws wedges have been inspired by the company’s X-Prototype irons and the new X-Series Jaws wedges will feature the renowned Mack Daddy grooves. These grooves can only be sold until the end of next year but amateurs can...

  • New Yonex Nanospeed 3i irons revealed

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    Yonex has launched its new Nanospeed 3i irons which feature three different types of head for ultimate performance throughout the head. The long irons feature a wide-sole design which resembles a hybrid shape for a high launch and more forgiveness, although these are also available in cavity back design for more accomplished players. The mid irons have a Carbon Composite cavity back...

  • New Yonex Nanospeed 3i Hybrid launched

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    The new Yonex Nanospeed 3i Hybrid has been launched with the promise that it will maximise distance and accuracy from any lie. That’s a bold claim but Yonex say the lightweight carbon crown of the club allows more weight to be positioned lower and further back in the club head to deepen the centre of gravity allowing for a higher ball...

  • Revealed: Yonex Nanospeed 3i fairway woods

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    The new Yonex Nanospeed 3i Fairway Woods are packed with the same technology as the new driver, which promises faster club head speeds, greater distances and more forgiveness on off centre hits. All of this combine to produce the longest and more forgiving Yonex fairway wood to date, according to the company. The technology includes the use of Elastic Titanium and Nano...

  • New Yonex Nanospeed 3i driver launched

    Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    Yonex’s new Nanospeed 3i Driver has been launched with Isometric Face Technology and Dual Nanoscience shaft technology. What does that mean, you may ask? Well, according to Yonex it means greater impact speeds, greater distance and more forgiveness than ever before. Sounds good! Higher club head speeds are achieved by using Elastic Titanium and Nano Elastomer in the shaft while the Aero...

  • TaylorMade launch R9 irons

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009

    Following on from their massive success with the R9 driver, TaylorMade have launched their new R9 irons. Like the company’s Burner 09 irons, the long and mid-irons were designed separately from the short irons – this mean the long and the mid clubs are easier to hit and more forgiving, while the shorter ones make scoring the name of the game. And in...