June

  • Video review: Callaway Diablo Edge irons

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 June 2010

    When it comes to a forgiving set of irons, big is undoubtedly beautiful and Callaway’s new Diablo Edge irons are certainly that. These are ultra-high MOI irons designed to get you hitting the ball more consistently and enjoying your golf more – even if you don’t quite have the ball-striking capability of Ernie Els. The secret is in the large cavity back...

  • In the bag video with Charl Schwartzel

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 June 2010

    Nike player Charl Schwartzel has had a sterling year so far with back to back wins in the Africa Open and the Joburg Open as well as re-entering the world’s top 50. The South African is tipped by many to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Ernie Els and Retief Goosen by winning a major title. And TG’s features writer Kit Alexander caught...

  • What Gear Focus: Mizuno MX-300 irons

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 June 2010

    No-one does irons like Mizuno according to Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros and that’s particularly true of the new MX-300 irons, as featured in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf. The MX-300 are probably Mizuno’s proudest creation to date because, more than any other range they have launched they combine the playability of an MP iron with the...

  • New colours for Golf Pride grips

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 June 2010

    Golf Pride have revealed striking new colour options in their popular New Decade® MultiCompound and DD2 grips. The new purple/black colour scheme of the New Decade MultiCompound grip adds to the existing colours of white, red, sky blue, blue, yellow, orange and green. The New Decade MultiCompound is designed to fuse high-performance rubber, for comfort and responsiveness in the lower hand, with the...

  • New Sunderland waterproof jackets

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 June 2010

    Renowned weatherwear experts Sunderland have released two new waterproof jackets ahead of the Autumn/Winter 2010 season. The new Resort and Links waterproof jackets have been designed to offer golfers high-performance, affordable weatherwear. Available either as a full jacket or weatherbeater with zip-off sleeves, Resort features an ultra-soft laminate outer for comfort and delivers fantastic protection from the elements.It’s waterproof, windproof and highly...

  • Lee Westwood’s winning clubs at St Jude Classic

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 14 June 2010

    Ping ambassador Lee Westwood has been the bridesmaid on more than one occasion after a terrific final round from a competitor so no-one can begrudge him a victory thanks to a final-hole blow up at the St Jude Classic. Westwood was three shots behind Robert Garrigus as the American stood on the tee for the 72nd hole. But a triple-bogey from...

  • New Nintendo Wii training aid with David Leadbetter

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 June 2010

    Let’s face it, there are times when even the most stringent golfers among us struggle for motivation to get in the car and head up to the range for some much-needed practice. However, a new training aid called My Personal Golf Trainer can now let you assess and practice your swing from the comfort of your own living room. The trainer,...

  • Video Review: Nike Machspeed irons

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 June 2010

    Hitting a long, towering iron shot is a thing of beauty, but lots of golfers do struggle to get this high launch combined with impressive distance. Our equipment team headed down to a driving range near Peterborough to check out whether Nike’s new Machspeed irons could do these important things! The new irons have been designed with length and launch in mind and the...

  • Video review: Mizuno MX-1000 irons

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 June 2010

    It used to be that super game-improvement irons meant lugging big, chunky beasts around in your bag – but with Mizuno’s new MX-1000 irons, they’ve decided not to conform to this notion. These new weapons of grass destruction are aimed squarely at the higher handicapper looking to improve and get more enjoyment out of their game. They are hollow for additional...

  • Quad-Netz turns your garden into a practice zone

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 9 June 2010

    A new training aid from Quad-Netz promises to turn your garden into a practice zone, while keeping the kids happy in the process. The Quad-Netz has been uniquely designed to transform itself into football and rugby goals, cricket nets and a golf practice net, which should help justify the purchase to any disapproving partners! The mesh nets are easily attached with velcro...

  • What Gear focus: Callaway Tour i(s) golf balls

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 9 June 2010

    Callaway’s new Tour i(s) golf ball, as featured in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf, has been going down a storm in the hands of Tour pros this year. The ball helped Ernie Els end a two-year barren period with his first PGA Tour victory since 2008 at the CA Championship at Doral – and he followed that up...

  • G-MAC’s winning Celtic Manor clubs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 7 June 2010

    Callaway staff player Graeme McDowell threw down a marker ahead of the Ryder Cup with a comprehensive victory at October’s venue. The Northern Irishman carded a stunning final round 63 at Celtic Manor to win by three from Welsman Rhys Davies, who himself returned a course-record 62. It was McDowell’s first victory since his win in the 2008 Barclay’s Scottish Open and he...

  • Justin Rose’s winning Memorial clubs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 7 June 2010

    TaylorMade staff player Justin Rose has fired himself back into Ryder Cup contention with victory in the 2010 Memorial Championship – and given the TaylorMade Rossa Corza Ghost its first worldwide Tour win. Rose fired a six-under-par 66 in the final round to overhaul young American hopefuls Rickie Fowler and Ricky Barnes and claim his first Tour win in more than...

  • New adidas adiPURE shoes unveiled

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 June 2010

    adidas have long been known for their performance footwear and they continue to push boundaries in the golf market with the new adiPURE golf shoe. The adiPURE is adidas’ premium shoe in an already impressive line-up. Like the TOUR360 4.0, the adiPURE concentrates on getting the golfer closer to the ground for a more stable base to aid a more consistent...

  • Join the Golfstream trolley Revolution

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 June 2010

    While the production of everything from golf clubs to cars to computer chips has been moving abroad in recent years, Golfstream is bucking the trend by sourcing and manufacturing its brand new Revolution trolley right here in good old Blighty! The Centerbury-based company are already well known for providing spare parts for electric trolleys but now they have launched their very...

  • Video review: Nike VR STR8-Fit Tour driver

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 June 2010

    There can be no doubt that Nike’s Victory Red line of irons are some of the best looking in golf and now the company have expanded the line-up with a new range of woods. And, as you would expect, they are draw-joppingly gorgeous to look at! Nike’s VR STR8-Fit Tour driver is at the head of the new line-up and the...

  • Video review: Wilson Smooth driver

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 June 2010

    The Wilson Smooth driver has been around for a year or two now but it is still getting the job done fantastically in terms of both looks and performance. The club is designed to look like a better-players club with a compact-looking head at address that more traditional players will love. However, more inconsistent players shouldn’t turn and run the other way...

  • What Gear focus: Nike Method putter

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 June 2010

    Since its launch as a prototype on tour last year Nike’s new METHOD putter, as featured in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf, has proven itself to be arguably the most successful putter in golf. Already in its short lifespan it has won two major championships and a number of PGA Tour titles in the hands...

  • New self-help tool for golfers with i-trainer

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 June 2010

    A revolutionary training aid called i-trainer has been launched to help golfers identify and fix the problems in their own swing. The i-Trainer, launched by sports technology company Insight, is a small, electronic device that clamps on to the club shaft just below the grip  to accurately measure and analyse swing characteristics for any club in the bag. The device will give...

  • Stuburt Vector Knitwear launched

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 June 2010

    Stuburt have launched a new range of Vector knitwear for those summer days this year when the sun isn’t splitting the trees. The Summer 2010 collection features a sweater and a slipover in either white or charcoal. Manufactured from 100% cotton, both garments utilise lycra yarns in the rib areas for a better fit and added comfort in order to aid the...

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