Wednesday 6 August 2014
Today, Callaway launched a new Big Bertha V Series Driver, and an accompanying V Series Fairway Wood. Watch this video, part of Callaway’s popular “Callaway Talks” video series, to hear Harry Arnett, SVP, Marketing, conduct an in-depth interview with Dr. Alan Hocknell, SVP, Research & Development, about the Big Bertha V Series driver and fairway wood. The more complex technical elements of...
Wednesday 6 August 2014
There are many ways to achieve more distance off the tee – one of them is speed. Callaway has today announced the Big Bertha V Series Driver, the company’s fastest Bertha yet. The new driver, which will be available at retail in Europe from September 12, is built for speed and distance from lightweight materials, better aerodynamics and refined components,...
Written by Joel Tadman on Monday 4 August 2014
The TaylorMade SLDR Mini is one of a few ‘mini drivers’ that have hit the market this year. The size of the clubhead sits between that of a driver and a 3-wood, as does the loft. They combine the workability, versatility and launch of a 3-wood with driver-like distances thanks to thinner, hotter faces that promise more distance through less spin and...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 1 August 2014
The Ping G30 fairway wood is the first G-series fairway to feature adjustable loft via the hosel, where you can add or subtract 0.6° or a full 1° from the loft of the head. Faster ball speeds and greater distance come from a larger face made of a uniform-thickness Carpenter 475 steel, creating a thin but strong hitting surface that maximises...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 1 August 2014
It’s August 1st which means today, the Ping G30 range will hit the shelves of retailers across the country. The adjustable G30 driver comes in two versions – standard and SF-Tec – and both feature a revolutionary design involving ‘turbulators’ on the crown, which are said to increase clubhead speed. Inspired by the aeronautics and sporting industries that put a premium on...
Written by Joel Tadman on Friday 1 August 2014
Puma’s new Litestyle range of golf shoes for 2014 is all about fusing lightweight performance with Puma’s customary style. Sported by staff players Rickie Fowler and Jonas Blixt, Puma’s shoe line-up is attracting attention from a range of golfers. We met up with a fourball of TG readers at Forest of Arden to try out two models within it. Two...
Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 29 July 2014
Mizuno has released new videos of Luke Donald testing two new models of iron as well as a new wedge. The MP-H5 is a larger, more forgiving iron coming in to replace the MP-H4 model (watch the video, right), while the MP-15 is a more compact, forged iron aimed more toward the better player that will replace the MP-59s. Click here...
Tuesday 29 July 2014
This week, Yes Please Golf is excited to announce the opening of its new 6000 square foot unique golf store. The store has a high street location, situated in the centre of High Wycombe. With the store’s ethos of high-class service and everything a golfer could desire under one roof, it is a must visit for any golfer. The store will...
Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 29 July 2014
Martin Kaymer’s swing during his emphatic US Open win earlier this year held up under the most intense of pressures with a seemingly large amount of ease. It was rhythmical and repeated, time after time, and he barely missed a shot as a result. The 29-year-old German’s renaissance is partly down to a tennis ball. It is actually a training aid,...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 24 July 2014
Europe’s largest golf retailer, American Golf, is proud to announce the opening of a new flagship store in the heart of the City of London. Just a stone’s throw from Monument, this exciting new addition to the company’s portfolio is in a prime location and is being kitted out with the very best technologies on the market to help...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 24 July 2014
Putting guru Scotty Cameron has been creating some of the world’s finest putters for decades through his work with leading tour professionals; and now there is somewhere for all golfers to experience the art of putting and go through the same fitting process as leading Titleist Brand Ambassadors, at the new Scotty Cameron Gallery. Located close to Cameron’s famed Studio in...
Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 23 July 2014
British trolley maker Golfstream has recently joined forces with Greenhill to create two new electric trolleys, the remote-controlled DV8 and DUO. The Duo model (see video right) is easy to put up and down thanks to two click-and-fold points, while innovative short rear ‘legs’ let it stand upright when folded. It also has security code programming, distance control and speed settings.
Friday 18 July 2014
European Tour golf coach Bill Ferguson and Suffolk PGA Captain Frank Hill to reveal ‘Secrets from the Tour’ at Britain’s newest golf festival. Two of Britain’s most experienced golf coaches will reveal tips and secrets from over 100 years in the sport – including coaching Ryder Cup heroes and European Tour players – at Britain’s newest festival of golf. PGA Master...
Friday 11 July 2014
British manufacturer Stewart Golf has announced an all new pushtrolley that will be built by hand in Gloucestershire. The R1 Push will feature specially designed, self adjusting bag jaws will accommodate any style of stand, cart or tour bag, and an innovative new silicone bag strap both adjusts to bag size and grips at the same time. Furthermore, the trolley will...
Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 9 July 2014
TaylorMade’s SLDR S is the latest addition to a range of drivers with a low and forward centre of gravity. There’s now five models in the SLDR line, which is said to offer something for every golfer, whether seeking distance, accuracy or workability. “The addition of SLDR S means even more players of different abilities can benefit from low forward CG...
Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 8 July 2014
SkyCaddie says the LINX watch is a ‘fashion’ watch crammed full of features to help you play better golf (£199.95). The standard model comes pre-loaded with 34,000 courses, lay-up targets from tee to hole and the ability to receive text and email. We asked a fourball of TG readers based at Mannings Heath Golf Club in West Sussex to give it...
Written by Joel Tadman on Tuesday 8 July 2014
Nike athlete Rory McIlroy has opened the new Nike Performance Fitting Centre at Archerfield Links, Scotland, the first facility of its kind for Nike Golf anywhere in the world. The Nike Performance Fitting Centre has been built to help golfers maximize their potential by giving them the ultimate custom-fitting experience along with a complete game analysis from Archerfield’s elite coaching panel...
Tuesday 8 July 2014
OneFairway, the unique golf social network, has grown rapidly since its launch in December 2013. In five months of being fully online they have added 140 golf courses and more than 3,000 golfers to their network, creating a fantastic service for the game. The network is totally unique in golf; it has the golf courses at its heart...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 3 July 2014
Bubba Watson earned his second green jacket at Augusta this year topping the driving distance stats (he was also 14th in driving accuracy and 5th in greens in regulation) averaging over 305 yards with his Ping G25 driver. His special pink version also features the racing stripe seen on the i25 to help alignment. Ahead of the launch of the G30...
Written by Joel Tadman on Thursday 3 July 2014
You’ve heard all the technical information from Ping about its new G30 driver, specifically how the crown turbulators and new face material help to increase distance. But is there proof in the pudding? Equipment Editor Joel Tadman hit both the G25 and new G30 drivers on Trackman in a concealed bay at the Belfry to find out…...