2014

  • Win TaylorMade’s new RSi irons and appear in TG!

    Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 17 November 2014

    THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED We’ve teamed up with TaylorMade to offer three readers the chance to get custom fitted for a set of TaylorMade RSi irons. The new RSi irons feature Face Slots that boost ball speeds on shots struck from the heel and toe. You’ll also appear in an upcoming edition of Today’s Golfer magazine, giving your thoughts on...

  • PowaKaddy showcases new Winter Wheels

    Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 17 November 2014

    To help you keep playing over the next few months, PowaKaddy’s Winter Wheels feature patented technology, which make them suitable for use with most of the brand’s electric trolleys released in recent years. Designed specifically for use in soft, wet underfoot conditions, they ensure minimal ground contact, which protects the golf course against unnecessary damage. They have been developed in association with both...

  • TaylorMade reveal new R15 driver and woods

    Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 13 November 2014

    TaylorMade’s new driver, the R15, is an amalgamation of all the best R-Series technologies since the first R-Series driver launched back in 2001. As a result, it’s the company’s most technologically advanced driver ever. The key technology is a new Front Track System, which houses two sliding weights each weighing 12.5g. This 25g of total weight can be moved to...

  • TaylorMade’s new AeroBurner woods

    Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 13 November 2014

    First we had the big distance claims of RocketBallz. Then came Stage 2 and the JetSpeed followed. Now, TaylorMade has unveiled AeroBurner – a family of “fast” woods. From the aerodynamic crown design to the fin on the hosel, everything about AreoBurner is designed to boost ball speed. “The name burner is all about speed, plain and simple,” said TaylorMade’s Brian Bazzel.

  • FIRST HIT: New TaylorMade R15 driver

    Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 13 November 2014

    TaylorMade say its new R15 driver is higher launching and lower spinning than its predecessor, the SLDR. So while the ‘Loft Up’ message still applies, it should be less so in 2015. With the CG in the new driver being moved lower and more forward, MOI should in theory come down but TaylorMade have incorporated a number of technologies to preserve...

  • FIRST PHOTOS: New TaylorMade R15 driver

    Thursday 13 November 2014

    TaylorMade has the first released pictures of its first new driver in over a year. The R15 has broken cover – and more details will be revealed later. It it due to be officially unveiled to the world’s media this evening. Today’s Golfer has been testing the R15 for a week, and we’ve got some fantastic first hit videos – plus...

  • Win your own MyJoys shoe design!

    Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 10 November 2014

    FootJoy, the No.1 shoe and glove in golf, is giving golfers the chance to win their very own MyJoys design to celebrate the popular customisation programme’s 10th anniversary. For a decade, MyJoys has been allowing golfers the opportunity to personalise their golf shoes with myriad leather prints, colours and numerous other options, with almost 8 million possible style variations to choose...

  • Win G/FORE Shoes and Gloves

    Monday 10 November 2014

    Win one of three pairs of G/FORE Gallivanter shoes, and one of five G/FORE golf gloves. As stylish as it is comfortable, The Gallivanter golf shoe combines an athletic fit with premium water-resistant materials – including leather, suede, flannel wool and performance microfibre. Custom designed by G/FORE’s in-house team of footwear experts with the help of biomechanists, The Gallivanter boasts a lightweight,...

  • Win a custom-fitted set of Ping golf clubs

    Monday 10 November 2014

    We’ve teamed up with leading manufacturer Ping to offer one lucky golfer the chance to win an incredible custom-fitting experience, and a full set of the Ping clubs that are perfectly matched to your game. The winner will experience the same in-depth club selection and fitting process that Ping staff players like Lee Westwood, Bubba Watson and Billy Horschel go through. You’ll...

  • Inside WGC winner Bubba Watson’s bag

    Written by Today's Golfer on Monday 10 November 2014

    Bubba Watson won the WGC-HSBC Champions with a replacement Ping G30 driver. He feared his regular driver might have some metal fatigue and could fail, so had a new pink G30 delivered to his Orlando home before he left for China.  Watson also had three Ping prototype wedges in the bag for the first time, one of which he used...

  • ECCO reveal two new shoes

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 5 November 2014

    Danish shoe company ECCO has unveiled two new models from its 2015 Spring/Summer collection soon to be worn by Tour staffer Fred Couples and other ECCO players.  The BIOM Hybrid 2 is the next-generation of its best-selling style showcasing patented ‘Natural Motion’ technology while the cleated BIOM G2 is 20 per cent lighter than previous offerings.  “We’ve taken what many have declared...

  • FootJoy add new colours to spikeless DryJoys Casual line

    Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 4 November 2014

    FootJoy, the No.1 shoe and glove in golf, has extended its tour-proven DryJoys Casual footwear category to include five vibrant colourways for 2015 in a shoe that excels both on and off the course. DryJoys Casual incorporates a series of advanced technologies to provide unparalleled comfort and stability and, for next year, will feature a range of new colours befitting the...

  • Cobra launches FLY-Z family

    Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 4 November 2014

    Cobra has launched three Fly-Z product lines comprising woods and irons aimed at different abilities of golfer. The Fly-Z, Fly-Z+ and Fly-Z XL all hit the shelves in the UK on January 20th, 2015 and come in four colours – black, white, orange and blue – as well as RH and LH. One revolutionary technology, found in the better player Fly-Z+...

  • GoKart lithium Christmas deal

    Saturday 1 November 2014

    For a limited period between November 1, 2014, and January 1, 2015 GoKart is offering discounts and cashbacks on their lithium golf trolley sets. With savings up to £60, this means you can buy a new GoKart with lithium battery for as little as £359. The benefits of lithium are undeniable – the longer life and lighter weight make them incredibly...

  • First Hit: Nike Vapor Pro irons

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 29 October 2014

    For nearly 10 years, Nike athlete Tiger Woods tested blades with a tungsten weight in the toe. This moved the centre of gravity more into the middle of the face by offsetting the weight of the hosel. Inspired by the idea – and Tiger’s feedback – the CG position in the Vapor Pros has been shifted to mimic Woods’ irons,...

  • Italian Leathers Celebrate MyJoys 10th Anniversary

    Wednesday 29 October 2014

    Footjoy have just announced that they will soon be adding a Premier category to their popular MyJoys range. In celebration of the MyJoys 10th anniversary, the Premier category will allow customers to design shoes in Italian leather snake print and lizard print, as well as adding a range of colours across both new print types. FJ Marketing Manager, Russell Lawes, said: “They...

  • First Look: Nike Vapor Flex driver

    Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 27 October 2014

    Nike’s Vapor Flex driver woods feature the same technological advancements as the Pro. This includes the two FlyBeams at the rear of the sole, which stiffen the cavity back of the club allowing the face to flex more, especially on lower hits, and generally be more efficient. It also includes a re-engineered version of the compression channel first seen in...

  • First Hit: Nike Vapor Pro driver

    Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 27 October 2014

    It’s big news when the world’s No.1 golfer switches drivers. It’s even bigger news when he does it on the eve of a Ryder Cup. Yet that’s exactly what Rory McIlroy did at Gleneagles, adding ball speed and distance to his tee shots en route to securing European success at Gleneagles.  Having seen him perform so impressively with the Nike Vapor...

  • Personalise your Titleist golf balls for Christmas

    Thursday 23 October 2014

    Titleist is getting into the Christmas spirit by giving you the chance to personalize a dozen Titleist golf balls for free. Until December 8, 2014, the #1 Ball in Golf is offering customers a free printing programme on all of its market-leading golf balls, including the legendary Pro V1 and Pro V1x models, with a minimum order of just one dozen.

  • READER REVIEW: SuperStroke Putter grips

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 22 October 2014

    SuperStroke putter grips have become hugely popular on Tour with over 125 players, including Jordan Spieth and $13m man Billy Horschel, having one on their putter with great success. Their popularity stems from a variety of technologies, the most unique being the brand’s patented parallel design, whereby the grip thickness stays constant all the way down. This ensures the grip pressure applied by both hands is the same. The grips also feature a tacky Polyurethane material with...

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