Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 30 April 2012
Clubstohire.com has opened new stores in Lisbon and the Isle of Man airports, bringing the total number of outlets across European golf destinations to nine. The innovative scheme, which is run by Ryder Cup star Paul McGinley, allows golfers to hire clubs at the airport on arrival rather than pay excessive airline charges to take their own clubs with them. They include the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 30 April 2012
Phil Archer has signed a new deal with John Letters Golf, citing the “first class” equipment as one of the key factors in his decision to remain with the manufacturer. The 40-year-old is currently leading the European Challenge Tour Order of Merit after securing victory at the Pacific Rubiales Colombia Classic, using his Master Model irons. “I’m delighted to have re-signed with...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 30 April 2012
Jason Dufner and Bernd Wiesberger enjoyed maiden Tour victories this weekend, both using an impressive arsenal of Titleist equipment. American Dufner saw off the challenge of South African Ernie Els in a playoff at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, while Austrian Wiesberger won by five shots at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. Dufner used Titleist’s 910D2 driver, 910F fairway wood, AP2...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 24 April 2012
Bioflow are celebrating after Lee Westwood defended his Indonesian Masters title in Jakarta wearing one of the company’s celebrated magnetic wrist bands. The Bioflow Sport wristband features the company’s patented “Central Reverse Polarity” magnotherapy technology, and this multi-directional magnetic force is thought to improve blood flow, encourage healing and cell regeneration. Despite the gruelling conditions, and the fact the former World Number...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 23 April 2012
Nike Golf are offering 18 lucky punters the chance to play with 2011 Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel when they sign up for the VR_S Speed Trials. At participating stores across the UK and Europe, golfers can compete in the campaign which invites them to compare the distance of their current driver, fairway wood and hybrid with the same clubs from the Nike VR_S...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 April 2012
Ping have unveiled their new Nome putter in an innovative adjustable length belly version. The launch means that Ping are the first major manufacturer to release a putter with an adjustable length shaft, which allows golfers to adjust the length by up to nine inches from 37.5″ to 46.5″. It is adjusted by using a simple tool that threads into a locking...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 April 2012
Can a sock really improve your golf? FootJoy insist it can and have released their new FJ Merino Tour sock that claims to do just that. The sock has been engineered specifically for golf, targeting the areas of the feet that receive the highest impact and delivering premium support and cushioning. Constructed using fine Merino Wool, the sock has been anatomically designed...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 April 2012
We’ve teamed up with Nike Golf to offer 20 lucky readers the chance to swap their knackered old golf shoes for a new pair when they take up the Lunar Challenge. We want you to send us a photo of your decrepit shoes, covered in mud, blood and despair – we will then choose the best (or worst) 20 to receive a...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 17 April 2012
ECCO Golf have announced the launch of the new Luxe Lizzard shoe, an extension of the hugely-popular Golf Street collection. The new product features uppers that combine smooth and reptile printed full-grain cowhide, as well as an additional second skin lining which has been produced from the world’s softest leather. The Lizzard features 100 moulded traction bars on the sole, which have been shown...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 April 2012
Carl Pettersson won his first PGA Tour event since 2010 at this weekend’s RBC Heritage, and was helped on his way by a new Method prototype belly putter. The 34-year-old finished on 14-under-par, five shots clear of former Masters winner Zach Johnson. Pettersson’s display on the greens on Saturday was impressive – he made five birdies in a row on the front nine,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 April 2012
Following Bubba Watson’s stunning win at Augusta, PING have announced they will sell 5000 limited-edition all-pink G20 drivers, as used by the new Masters champion – with 5% of the proceeds going to charity. Watson started using the pink-headed version of the G20 earlier this year in an attempt to raise money for good causes – for every drive the American...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 April 2012
Following on from the success of their first W1 waterproof standbag, Stewart Golf has launched their new W3 model that offers an even greater level of performance. Stewart Golf confirmed its ability to move into areas outside of powered golf trolleys with their first standbag, and the new model looks set to further enhance their reputation. The new model features waterproof zips...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012
PING staff player Hunter Mahan recorded another victory using the new Nome putter with a win at the Houston Open. PING’s new mallet putter shot to fame at the back end of February when American Mahan won the WGC Match Play event using it. The putter was too hot for Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy that day, and Mahan was impressive again with...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012
Golfers at Silvermere in Surrey got the shock of their lives on Saturday morning when they were greeted by two-time European Tour winner Franesco Molinari ahead of Nike Golf’s Lunar Challenge. The Ryder Cup star was part of Nike Golf’s team offering players the opportunity to swap their current shoes for a new pair of Lunar Control ones. Those who accepted the challenge were asked...