Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
It’s probably the best known and most copied putter on the planet but the Ping Anser is still going strong after more than 40 years in production. The iconic design has spawned dozens of copycats throughout the years with the plumber’s neck hosel and the hollowed-out back. It has changed little throughout the years but the current model comes complete with dampening...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
The Spherical Blade Greenstreak putter is a big unit and it may not be everyone’s cup of tea – but there’s plenty of science behind its appearance. For a start, the size of the head allows more weight to be positioned around the perimeter for high MOI and mega forgiveness on off-centre hits. But we know you’ve heard all that before. What...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
A number of tour players have switched to Rife putters, even though they don’t get paid for using them – so is Rife’s Two-Bar Tour Mallet worth considering for your bag? The black finish will appeal to the eye and the two weight bars directly behind the ball are designed to place plenty of mass behind the face as well as...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 4 September 2009
If big putters and wacky looking heads are your thing then you’ll probably already know about the TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Balero. It is one of the more unique looking short sticks out there with its horns giving it something of a Viking Helmet appearance. But the horns and the lines are all there for a reason – to help you hole more...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 2 September 2009
Getting the right golf ball for your game is crucial to good scoring – and now TaylorMade have unveiled their latest offering in the form of the TaylorMade Penta TP – the world’s first five-piece ball! Each of the five layers has been designed to help optimise performance in five key shot categories; driver, long-irons, middle-irons, short-irons and short-wedge shots. We’ve got the full...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
It’s not that often Mizuno brings out a new wedge series, which makes it doubly exciting when they do – and here comes the new MP Series T-10 wedges. The Mizuno MP Series T-10 wedges introduce Mizuno’s new QUAD CUT technology, which ensures tighter manufacturing tolerances to push groove regulations to the limit. The result is wedges with visibly improved backspin and stopping ability...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
The DLR might mean something completely different to the London commuter but to Mizuno it means direct iron replacements – and more specifically the new Mizuno MP Fli-Hi. Aimed at the better player, the Mizuno MP Fli-Hi is designed to provide an easier alternative to hitting a 2, 3 or 4 iron while still maintaining a good degree of workability. The hollow...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Hot off the press: Mizuno has transferred its outstanding hot metal face from its MX-700 range of woods and utilities to it brand new MX-1000 irons. The Mizuno MX-1000 irons are aimed at golfers looking for extreme levels of distance and forgiveness with a high launch angle. The ultra-thin ES230 maraging steel face has been plasma welded onto a stainless steel body. The...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
The ultimate combination of forgiveness and workability is the golf manufacturer’s holy grail – and Mizuno believe they have achieved that with the new MX-300 irons. The Mizuno MX-300 irons have been designed for players looking for the assistance of the undercut cavity and the feel of a forged iron without the usual shotmaking constraints associated with offset and wider soles. The...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Mizuno purists may recoil in horror with the news that the company has released its new MP-58 iron, the first player’s club in its history with an insert. But fear not, Mizuno say the lightweight Titanium insert in the MP-58 ensures the solid feel of their traditional player’s irons is not compromised while dramatically increasing perimeter weighting for added stability and...
Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 1 September 2009
Mizuno are renowned for their jaw-droppingly gorgeous blades and nothing sets tongues wagging on tour than rumours that the Japanese forging legends are about to release a new set of MP-68 irons. So much so that players and technicians from other tour trucks regularly try and sneak into Mizuno’s lair for a crafty peek. Thankfully, we’ve saved you the trouble of looking...