Sunday 10 July 2011
Mizuno may be better known for their better player bladed irons but that doesn’t mean they don’t make some great game-improvement sets, such as the JPX-800 irons. These are the most forgiving irons Mizuno have ever produced, according to the manufacturer, but unlike many sets targeted at the high handicapper these aren’t overly chunky or wide-soled. They performed admirably in our 2011...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 8 July 2011
TaylorMade have added to their portfolio of putters by introducing the new Raylor Ghost Series, which consists of three new models. As you would expect, there is a blade, mid-mallet and mallet offering and each one features a white head that contrasts well on the greens, making it easier to align the putter and achieve more consistent results. But it’s not just...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 6 July 2011
Last week prior to the AT&T National at Aronimink in Pennsylvania Titleist began seeding their new 712 range of irons with their Tour pros. Titleist call this their Tour validation process and allows them to get feedback from the best players in the world before the product is made available to the general public. In total 19 Titleist players put the new...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 5 July 2011
Last week at the AT&T National in Pennsylvania Titleist began seeding their brand new 712 iron range with their Tour players ahead of a launch towards the end of the year. Titleist say this is a vital part of the process where they get feedback from some of the best players in the world before releasing the irons to the general...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 5 July 2011
Before any golf club from a major manufacturer hits the shelves to be picked up and bought by amateur golfers it goes through a rigorous testing schedule on Tour – and none more so than Titleist equipment. The company have just shipped a number of prototypes of their new 712 iron range to their army of players on the PGA Tour where...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 4 July 2011
Frenchman Thomas Levet experienced arguably the best day of his golfing career by winning his national Open title at Le Golf National. The Titleist staff player proved that brains will more often than not triumph over brawn round the tricky Parisian course as he displayed excellent ball control – including a sublime approach over water to the 18th green so set...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 4 July 2011
A brand new set of Titleist 712 AP2 irons and a new Scotty Cameron Fastback putter helped American Nick Watney to his second Tour victory of the season at the AT&T National and Aronimink. Watney had just put the new irons and putter in the bag last week and the change immediately came up trumps, particularly on the greens, as he...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 July 2011
We would all love to be able to hit a pure set of forged blade irons – and they don’t come any more pure than the Nike VR Pro blade. Built for excellent ball strikers, the VR Pro Blades feature one of the thinnest toplines and soles in golf today and a soft stainless steel construction for outstanding feel. This all adds...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 July 2011
Wilson are well known for their strong heritage in better player irons but these days they make some great game improver sets, such as the Wilson Di11. They are designed with distance and forgiveness in mind and feature a large cavity and wide sole for a high launch. This allows lofts to be cranked slightly stronger than normal for more distance without...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 1 July 2011
Benross have been on the Today’s Golfer radar for a few years now because of their growing reputation for producing good quality clubs with very reasonable price tags. Their latest iron offering is the Benross Quad irons, designed to be as forgiving as possible and to inspire confidence over the ball. The design sees more weight placed in the extremities of the...