October

  • First Hit: Mizuno JPX850 irons

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 8 October 2014

    The idea behind Mizuno’s JPX850 cast irons (£72 per club in steel, £110 graphite) is added distance without sacrificing accuracy. They are said to be the longest irons in Mizuno’s 2015 line-up, but still feature plenty of feel and forgiveness. Mizuno achieved this by increasing the flexible portion of the clubface. A reinforced frame around the face makes it effectively larger, without increasing its size. This frame ensures ball speeds are consistently high across...

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    Callaway unveil new Big Bertha Alpha 815 driver duo

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 1 October 2014

    Following the Big Bertha V Series launched in August, Callaway completes its trio of Big Bertha drivers for 2015 with the Big Bertha Alpha 815 and Big Bertha Alpha 815 Double Black Diamond. The original Alpha was geared towards better players, but the updated model comes in two versions to fit a broader range of abilities. Callaway has retained its Gravity...

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    Titleist launch 915 woods and driver

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 1 October 2014

    Five years in development, the Titleist 915 driver features a new technology behind the clubface called the Active Recoil Channel (ARC), which allows the face to flex more evenly at impact, reducing spin and increasing ball speeds across the face. The clubface itself is more forgiving thanks to a new design and material while a lighter, ultra-thin cast crown saves...

  • First Hit: Titleist 915 driver

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 1 October 2014

    Having been custom fitted by Titleist head tour rep Phil Dimmock at the Belfry, TG Equipment Editor Joel Tadman has been testing the Titleist 915 driver for over a month now… and it’s gone straight in the bag! He’s also been testing it on the Swing Caddie SC100 launch monitor at Peterborough Milton Golf Club. Watch the video to discover his...

  • First Hit: Titleist 915 fairway wood and hybrid

    Written by Joel Tadman on Wednesday 1 October 2014

    Titleist’s 915 fairway wood and hybrid are adjustable for the first time, which means golfers can fine tune the spec of the head along with the shaft to achieve the most optimum flight for them. Our man Joel Tadman was fitted for his 915 fairway wood and hybrid by Titleist’s top tour club fitter Phil Dimmock at the Belfry a few...