January

  • Counterfeit golf websites closed down

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 12 January 2012

    The world’s leading golf equipment manufacturers have pulled together to close 62 websites offering counterfeit goods to customers. Manufacturers including Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping and Cleveland are part of The US Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group who have announced that a preliminary injunction has been issued by the Southern District Court of Florida to shut down 62 websites where counterfeit clubs were sold. The...

  • Sneak peek: new Scotty Cameron Studio Select line

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 12 January 2012

    We’ve just had an early preview peak at the new Scotty Cameron Studio Select line for 2012 and they look absolutely stunning. The new line looks as though it will incorporate at least five models, featuring well known head shapes such as the Newport and Newport 2 among others. It features a great looking dark finish which provides a brilliant contrast with...

  • New Callaway Razr X Black driver: video interview

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012

    With all the hype surrounding Callaway’s first adjustable driver, the Razr Fit, you may have missed the launch of the Razr X Black driver this week. This driver is designed for speed and distance with an aerodynamic head and a longer, 46″ shaft and comes in at a lower price point, sitting at £229. We’ve featured the driver in the next issue...

  • Callaway Razr X Black fairway wood: video interview

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012

    Callaway’s new Razr X Black fairway wood for 2012 is designed to combine the best better-player and game-improver elements from their fairway wood line-up over the past few years. The Razr X Black fairway features a hosel, which is a hallmark of Callaway’s better-player woods, as well as a low centre of gravity, forgiving head and deeper face synonymous with game-improver...

  • New Callaway Razr X Black irons: video interview

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012

    It’s a busy time of year for equipment launches and one of the things that Callaway is most excited about for 2012 is the new Razr X Black irons. The new irons are designed to sit right at the heart of Callaway’s iron range, aimed at golfers who want a high level of forgiveness but don’t want to play overly big...

  • Poulter agrees Cobra Puma Golf shoe deal

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012

    Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter has signed a new deal with Cobra Puma Golf, which will see the player wear the brand’s new golf shoes. As well as the new Neo Classic Pro Type the world number 16, who has been an ambassador for Cobra for over five years, will also be wearing a new range of buckles. “We are excited to have a world-class golfer...

  • Stewart Golf to offer X7 Lithium in stunning new white colour

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 11 January 2012

    Stewart Golf have announced that they will now offer their brilliant X7 Lithium powered cart in a new pearlescent white colour. “We have had many customers & distributors asking for a special white version of the X7, so we are very pleased to bring this to market,” said MD Mark Stewart. “White is very fashionable for premium cars now, and this special...

  • Swede Karlsson joins the ranks at Adams Golf

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 January 2012

    Robert Karlsson has signed a new deal with Adams Golf, and will play a full bag of their equipment in 2012. The Swede, who has won 11 times on the European Tour, has also played in two Ryder Cups. “We are extremely excited to add a player of Robert’s caliber to our tour staff,” said Chip Brewer, President and CEO of Adams...

  • Louis Oosthuizen in the bag: winning Africa Open clubs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 9 January 2012

    Louis Oosthuizen has won his first event of 2012 after defending his Africa Open title with a brilliant 27-under-par total. The South African has now finished in the top 10 in each of his last six starts meaning he is one of the form players heading into the big early season events in the Race to Dubai. Here are the clubs he...

  • TaylorMade launch next generation of Penta golf balls

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 6 January 2012

    TaylorMade have unveiled their new Penta TP5 and Penta TP3 golf balls, ahead of the new golfing season. Two years ago they launched the first five-piece golf ball, and now they’ve made some key improvements to their new model, as well as introducing a three-piece Penta TP3. “The Penta TP5 was created for our Tour pros, yet it’s a great ball for...

  • New TaylorMade ATV wedge set to launch

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 January 2012

    Following years of development, TaylorMade are launching their innovative All-Terrain Versatility wedge, which has been designed to feature various degrees of bounce on the different parts of the sole. The wedge has been created to give golfers more options with their short game, and the specially-designed sole helps players of all abilities to do this. “You won’t find a bounce number etched anywhere into...

  • TaylorMade unveils new RocketBallz golf ball

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 5 January 2012

    Following on from the launch of the RocketBallz woods and irons, TaylorMade have launched their new range of RocketBallz golf balls. The new three-piece balls have been designed to offer exceptional distance but with good short game performance. The impressive distance gains from the ball is thanks to TaylorMade’s REACT Core technology and SPEEDMANTLE innovation. “The new RocketBallz golf ball is for the...

  • New gear for 2012 from TaylorMade, Cobra and PING

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 3 January 2012

    Going back to work in January isn’t always a lot of fun, but the good news is that there are some amazing new equipment launches happening at the minute, with the likes of TaylorMade, PING and Cobra already unleashing exciting fresh products for 2012. TaylorMade shocked the golfing world at the start of 2011 when they launched their new white-headed woods,...