Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 August 2010
It’s getting to that time of year again when golfing in shirt sleeves isn’t always the wisest choice but with today’s deal of the day from online golf you can grab an extra £20 off a Wilson windcheater to keep you warm on the fairways. The Wilson Staff Wind Tech Windproof 1/2 Zip Jacket features removable sleeves and is made from...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 August 2010
Srixon may be better known these days for their outstanding golf balls but they still produce some pretty mean golf clubs and the Z-TX hybrid is one of those. The entire Z-TX range has gone down well in our equipment tests this year and the hybrid won plaudits for its high yet powerful ball flight. As a result the hybrid went and...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 August 2010
Wednesday’s deal of the day from online golf comes in the form of £10 off a pair of Hi-Tec CDT Pure Speed WPi golf shoes – plus three free golf gloves. The shoes, which are worn by European Tour player Oliver Wilson, feature Hi-Tec’s CDT technology to provide added grip and torsion, giving you the confidence to swing faster. They also feature a full grain...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 24 August 2010
There’s no doubt that the MX-700 range will go down in history as the moment when Mizuno properly entered the woods market. Until then it would be fair to say their woods didn’t live up to the reputation of their irons but the MX-700 range changed all that with the hot metal face and extremely forgiving heads. The hybrid in the line-up...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 24 August 2010
Swede Peter Hanson not only secured his second victory of the season at the Czech Open but he also virtually assured himself of a place in Colin Montgomerie’s Ryder Cup team in the process. The win catapulted Hanson to number eight in the nine automatic qualifying positions for Monty’s team and means results will have to go against him at Gleneagles...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 23 August 2010
Today’s deal of the day is one for those of you who prefer the use of battery power on the fairways with a free Gustbuster golf umbrella with every Powerhouse Freedom Terrain electric trolley. Online Golf have the Powerhouse trolley for sale at £269.99, a great price for a trolley with a 36-hole battery. The trolley has tyres made from 3mm pneumatic...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 23 August 2010
Online Golf’s deal of the day kicks off this week with a free TaylorMade R9 towel with every TaylorMade Catalina ladies Pro Golf cart bag. The Catalina bag is part of TaylorMade’s new range for 2010 and features a 14-way divider for easy separation of golf clubs, four-way full-length shaft dividers and nine pockets to store all the accessories you need. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 22 August 2010
If there’s one positive thing to have come from the new groove rule regulations this year it’s that there are lots of shiny new wedges around for us to drool over – and none more so than the striking Nike V-Rev wedge. The new V-Rev is the follow up to the popular VR wedges which have excelled in the hands of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 22 August 2010
When they launched their first rescue club back in 1999 not even TaylorMade could have foreseen the impact on the golfing world. Now, more than a decade later there is hardly a golfer in the world without a hybrid or rescue club in the bag and the TaylorMade Rescue 09 is still leading the way in terms of performance. It is as...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 21 August 2010
Bushnell, the preferred supplier of The 2010 European Ryder Cup Team, has launched a Ryder Cup laser rangefinder and binocular as part of its exclusive Ryder Cup 2010 range. The Tour V2 laser rangefinder, with specially-designed Ryder Cup packaging, comes complete with a removable white Skinz cover and pouch both featuring the Ryder Cup logo. The features of the Tour V2 include...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Saturday 21 August 2010
If there’s one thing you can always say about TaylorMade golf clubs it’s that they place as much emphasis on them looking just as good as they perform – and the Burner Superfast hybrid is evidence of this. The sleek and contempoary clubhead styling makes them jump off the shelf but the appearance is just as much about performance as it...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 August 2010
Swedish star Alex Noren is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in the game thanks to a combination of a sound long game and terrific hands in his short game. The Callaway staff player won his first tournament on the European Tour in 2009 at the Omega European Masters. He is well known for his stunning chip trick shot where he...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 20 August 2010
FootJoy have unveiled their new three-tiered layering system as well as the new ProDry Performance Base Layer. “The new layering system has been developed following feedback from golfers at all levels, extensive research and generations of product innovation,” explained Richard Fryer, European Marketing Manager for the brand. The Base Layer has been designed to provide an initial layer of moisture management and regulates...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 August 2010
Nike Golf is continuing to invest in the future after announcing the signing of starlet Tommy Fleetwood. The 19-year-old, who is the current reigning English Amateur champion, has turned professional and is playing his first tournament as a pro in the Czech Open. The agreement with Nike Golf will see the youngster exculsively use the manufacturer’s equipment, including the VR driver and...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 August 2010
We end the week with another great deal of the day from online golf offering a free Mizuno practice ball bag with every Mizuno Impermalite Flex rain top. Mizuno ImpermaLite Flex fabric provides wind proofing and shower protection in a flexible, lightweight softshell with superior breathability. It is perfect for those autumn days where rain is a distinct possibility. The Mizuno practice...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 August 2010
Thursday’s deal of the day from online golf gives TG.co.uk readers a dozen free second-chance Srixon AD333 golf balls with every Cleveland putter. The Cleveland putters start on the online golf site at £58.71 for the Cleveland Classic blade model with the VP-509 mallet costing £78.29. The Srixon AD333 ball is the UK’s best-selling two-piece golf ball and with every purchase of...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 August 2010
Today’s deal of the day from online golf sees a free TaylorMade Burner golf umbrella given away with every purchase of an adidas University travel cover. The cover is perfect for summer golf getaways to protect your clubs from damage during transit. The cover features a front panel golf shoe pocket and wheels and handle for easy transportation. The stylish Burner umbrella, worth...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 August 2010
Tuesday’s deal of the day from online golf offers TG.co.uk readers a free adidas Tour Visor with every pair of adidas Golf Climacool trousers. The ClimaCool trousers utilise breathable fabric technology to give superior moisture management. They wick away perspiration from the skin and to the surface for easy evaporation to keep you cool and dry. They are available in three colours –...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 August 2010
TaylorMade staff player Martin Kaymer endured a nerve-jangling playoff against America’s Bubba Watson to become only the second German to win a Major Championship. The man from Dusseldorf was coolness personified on the final day as he kept his head while the rest of the field were moving backwards early on. But following a back-nine charge from Watson to post a...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 16 August 2010
Many golfers will have long dreamed of being in Tiger Woods’ shoes – and now they can with Monday’s deal of the day from online golf. The retailer is offering TG.co.uk readers an extra £20 off their usual price of the Nike Air Zoom TW shoes – the same shoes the world No1 wears. You can pick them up for £99.99, which...