Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 June 2010
There can be no doubt that Nike’s Victory Red line of irons are some of the best looking in golf and now the company have expanded the line-up with a new range of woods. And, as you would expect, they are draw-joppingly gorgeous to look at! Nike’s VR STR8-Fit Tour driver is at the head of the new line-up and the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 June 2010
The Wilson Smooth driver has been around for a year or two now but it is still getting the job done fantastically in terms of both looks and performance. The club is designed to look like a better-players club with a compact-looking head at address that more traditional players will love. However, more inconsistent players shouldn’t turn and run the other way...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 4 June 2010
Since its launch as a prototype on tour last year Nike’s new METHOD putter, as featured in our exclusive What Gear 2010 section in association with online golf, has proven itself to be arguably the most successful putter in golf. Already in its short lifespan it has won two major championships and a number of PGA Tour titles in the hands...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 June 2010
A revolutionary training aid called i-trainer has been launched to help golfers identify and fix the problems in their own swing. The i-Trainer, launched by sports technology company Insight, is a small, electronic device that clamps on to the club shaft just below the grip to accurately measure and analyse swing characteristics for any club in the bag. The device will give...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 3 June 2010
Stuburt have launched a new range of Vector knitwear for those summer days this year when the sun isn’t splitting the trees. The Summer 2010 collection features a sweater and a slipover in either white or charcoal. Manufactured from 100% cotton, both garments utilise lycra yarns in the rib areas for a better fit and added comfort in order to aid the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 2 June 2010
Callaway have stuck their neck on the line by offering customers a free driver – if staff player Phil Mickelson wins the Open Championship at St Andrews. The company have vowed to refund the price of any new Callaway driver – either an FTiZ, FT Tour or Diablo Edge – should the world No2 win his second, and Callaway’s third, Major of...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010
Three and four-piece balls have been around for a while now, but TaylorMade have gone one layer better and launched the Penta TP, the world’s first five-piece ball. The Penta TP features in our new What Gear Online part of the website, which we’ve created in association with onlinegolf.co.uk. TaylorMade have designed the ball with five layers so that performance can be...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010
The launch of TaylorMade’s R9 SuperTri was eagerly-anticipated and the club certainly doesn’t disappoint. With it’s knock-out looks and gorgeous black finish, it really does look the part behind the ball and oozes class even if it is going to set you back £349. In terms of technology, the R9 SuperTri is loaded with clever bits of kit, such as Flight Control...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010
TaylorMade drivers are massively popular on Tour, as well as with the masses, and the innovative R9 driver really was a class act. But saying that, it was a slightly smaller-headed driver compared to lots of the others out there, so with that in mind TaylorMade launched a larger, more forgiving version designed to help a wider range of players. The R9 460,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010
Former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance has rejoined equipment brand John Letters of Scotland, nearly 40 years after he signed his first contract with them. Torrance has captured 43 professional wins in a sparkling career that has also seen him play in eight Ryder Cups and skipper the side to victory at the Belfry. “It’s lovely, I’m back to my roots. The...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 28 May 2010
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Titleist are offering punters the chance to buy personalised golf balls for their Dads! Golfers can purchase either the Pro V1 or Pro V1x, which are popular on Tour, or the recently launched NXT Tour or NXT models. The only criteria is that you need to buy at least a dozen balls, and the message...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 27 May 2010
TaylorMade are familiar with their players winning titles all over the world, but last Sunday was the first time that the PENTA TP ball won on both sides of the Pond on the same day. In England, Simon Khan surprised many by winning the BMW PGA Championship by firing a sublime final-round of 66 at the newly-revamped Wentworth. Khan was not only...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010
Buying a driver is one of the most exciting purchases a golfer can make – and we want to help to make your buying-decision better for you. We’ve produced a short video with some helpful hints and tips with regards to what to look for when you’re looking to buy a new driver and, in particular, a “game-improver” driver. Our Equipment Team...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010
If you’re a better player, this latest video from TG’s Equipment team might be exactly what you’re after, especially if you’re looking to buy a driver. Our dynamic duo have come up with a few pointers for you to consider when buying a better-player driver. Things like head-shape, workability and shaft are all things to think about, as are price and custom-fitting. There...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010
PING’s G15 and i15 drivers have been widely acclaimed, but it’s worth remembering that the Rapture V2 is still out and about. And what’s more, it’s still performing brilliantly! PING engineers have combined titanium with external weight pads to create a lower-spinning high launch driver that also delivers in the forgiveness stakes, thanks in no small part to the high MOI. Our equipment...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010
Mizuno have a well-deserved reputation for making stunning irons, but the MX-700 woods are something to shout about too. In this latest TG video, our gear team have a dabble with Mizuno’s MX-700 driver and tell you what the fuss is all about. The Hot Metal driver features a new rolled plasma-welded face which not only gives great distance off the tee,...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 21 May 2010
TaylorMade are renowned for making brilliant golf equipment and while they may be best known for their array of gorgeous drivers, their putters are a class act too. The new TaylorMade Rossa Spider Vicino is part of our innovative What Gear Online section of the website, in association with onlinegolf.co.uk. TaylorMade engineered the Vicino so that golfers could get the true roll...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 20 May 2010
If you’re struggling for consistency with your irons, then the new Cleveland HB3 irons might be right up your street. The HB3 irons are a hybrid set packed full of innovative technologies in order to help the game-improver do just that – through improving consistency across the board. They feature a deep centre of gravity which gives a towering ball flight and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 20 May 2010
Better-player irons are normally stunningly-beautiful clubs, and the new Idea Pro Black CB1 irons from Adams Golf are no exception. The forged carbon steel head provides all the workability and feel that skilled players look for, and the dramatic nickel-chrome and black PVD finish really do add a touch of class in the looks department. The Idea Pro Black CB1 irons also...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 19 May 2010
If you’re desperate to improve your golf this summer, but fearful of the usual British weather, it may not be all doom and gloom. My Personal Golf Trainer is a new computerised training aid – endorsed by instruction wizard David Leadbetter – and is about to hit the stores. It has been designed to be used with a Nintendo Wii, so you can now hone...