Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Just days after signing Gareth Maybin to its stable of staff players, Stuburt have announced the signing of his countryman Graeme McDowell, who will now be an ambassador for the brand. Stuburt will announce details of their first ever apparel range in January 2010 and both Maybin and McDowell, currently ranked world no38 following his second-place finish in the Chevron World...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Hi-Tec have launched two new golf shoes for 2010 – including a Patriot model to celebrate the Open returning to St Andrews next year. The Patriot shoe features a full grain leather upper with a one year waterproof guarantee, and tonal Champ “Stinger” cleats on the sole. It also has an embroidered St Andrews cross in recognition of the home of golf. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Shiny new sets of irons always make us sit up and take notice, especially if, like Srixon’s new Z-TX irons, they promise a 20 per cent bigger sweet spot without compromising playability. The new Z-TX range is designed to appeal to better players who are still looking for that forgiveness when they are not quite on their game. The thin top line...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Srixon have recently launched their new hybrid for 2010 to complement the full range of Z-TX clubs. We know Srixon are now a major player in the golf ball market with some truly excellent products so we were keen to get our hands on their new clubs. The hybrid has been designed with input from Srixon’s range of staff players and is...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Northern Ireland’s Gareth Maybin has signalled the end of a successful debut season on the European Tour in 2009 by signing a deal to become Stuburt’s first golf clothing ambassador. Maybin is currently ranked 55th on the European Tour and has already enjoyed five top ten finishes as well as second place finish at the South African Open in his first...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Stowamatic have launched a new Deluxe cart bag to complement their existing range of powered trolleys. The Deluxe weighs in at just 4kg and features a 14-way club divider and an external putter well if you prefer to keep your short stick separate from the others. In addition the bag features a host of pockets from large to small in which to...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 2 December 2009
Ryder Cup stalwart Lee Westwood has extended his contract with leading club manufacturer PING after winning the inaugural Race to Dubai. The Englishman, who finished the season as Europe’s number one golfer and the 4th best player in the world, has signed a new deal to use PING equipment which extends his professional relationship with the company to more than 16 years...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 December 2009
With winter very much here, PING Collection have launched their stunning new Cumulus long-sleeved polo-shirt. The PING Collection Cumulus has been manufactured from a quick-drying fabric and also features dry-fibre moisture movement properties. The Cumulus is available in either Pale Stone, Earth or Black and will retail at £36. INFORMATION: For more details on the PING Collection Cumulus, or any other PING Collection equipment...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 November 2009
In last month’s issue of Today’s Golfer magazine we brought you exclusive news of Wilson Staff’s D-FY irons with half graphite and half steel shafts. Well, we’ve done it again and we’re the first to actually get these clubs in our hands to test them out. The thinking behind these clubs are that they give the game-improving golfer the best of both...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 November 2009
Wilson Staff have launched a brand new FYbrid HS, to update its extremely popular and successful FYbrid range. We have long been fans of the FYbrid range – in the hands of a better player they prove extremely versatile and workable and in the hands of a game improver they provide a terrific link between woods and hybrid clubs. However, if we...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 November 2009
You might think Seve Ballesteros would have been a little preoccupied of late what with battling back from a life-threatening brain tumour and setting his sights on The Open at St Andrews next year. But the legendary Spaniard has still found time to lend his name to a brand new range of equipment from MD Golf – the Seve Icon range. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 November 2009
MD Golf say no Seve Icon range would be complete without a classic set of forged irons – and we agree! The Seve Icon forged irons have been carefully engineered by MD Golf to produce a set with clean lines and ultimate forged feel, which the company says is unparalleled at this price point. What price point you ask? The irons (3-PW) retail for...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 November 2009
Do you remember the heady, halcyon days of driving irons and utility irons? Well Seve does and MD Golf’s latest line of Seve Icon irons includes such a club. Harking back to the days before hybrids when driving irons were commonplace in many golfers bags, the new Seve Icon utility club provides golfers with an ideal driver/wood replacement off the tee...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 November 2009
MD Golf have launched their brand new hybrid in the Seve Icon range – named after the legendary Seve Ballesteros. It’s fair to say Seve wouldn’t have had much cause to use a hybrid during his pomp given his expertise with a 2 iron but these days they are big news in the bags of even the best tour professionals. The Seve...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 November 2009
MD Golf has launched the new Seve Icon fairway wood, designed to be easier to hit than ever before. The wood features a shallower clubhead design than previous models which has the result of lowering the centre of gravity and promotes a higher ball flight. This allows golfers to pick the ball up off tight lies easier than before for a higher...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 25 November 2009
MD Golf’s new Seve Icon driver is a full 460cc Titanium clubhead, which retails for just £110. We’re still not entirely sure how MD manage to produce quality clubs at these prices but they do, so we mustn’t grumble! The Seve Icon driver is a high MOI driver, with maximum weight moved to the perimeter of the club for enhanced forgiveness and...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 November 2009
At Today’s Golfer we love bringing you a top scoop and it doesn’t come much better than revealing Wilson’s new D-FY irons – the first irons in the world with a half steel, half graphite shaft! You might be thinking that this is nothing more than a marketing gimmick but Wilson say there’s a good reason for this unusual design. The steel...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 November 2009
TaylorMade have a habit of getting us very excited when they launch new product – and they did it again with the xFT wedge. It is the first wedge with an exchangeable face so it can be replaced when the grooves are worn. It’s a nice idea and it means you can get the club fitted to your exact specifications -shaft, grind...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 November 2009
Bushnell have launched a brand new range of coloured Skinz for the Tour V2 rangefinder, allowing you to personalise and protect it at the same time. The range of Silicone covers comes in seven different colours – white, pink, green, orange, red, yellow and blue – which fit perfectly round the device making it stand out and protect it from damage. The Bushnell...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 November 2009
Traditional driving irons may be a thing of the past but Mizuno’s new MP Fli Hi is the modern equivalent, designed to be a direct long iron replacement in any better-player’s set. The MP Fli Hi is available in 2, 3 and 4 iron lofts and has been designed following feedback with Mizuno’s tour players who wanted a forgiving, yet still...