Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
The new Yonex Nanospeed 3i Fairway Woods are packed with the same technology as the new driver, which promises faster club head speeds, greater distances and more forgiveness on off centre hits. All of this combine to produce the longest and more forgiving Yonex fairway wood to date, according to the company. The technology includes the use of Elastic Titanium and Nano...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Yonex’s new Nanospeed 3i Driver has been launched with Isometric Face Technology and Dual Nanoscience shaft technology. What does that mean, you may ask? Well, according to Yonex it means greater impact speeds, greater distance and more forgiveness than ever before. Sounds good! Higher club head speeds are achieved by using Elastic Titanium and Nano Elastomer in the shaft while the Aero...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Following on from their massive success with the R9 driver, TaylorMade have launched their new R9 irons. Like the company’s Burner 09 irons, the long and mid-irons were designed separately from the short irons – this mean the long and the mid clubs are easier to hit and more forgiving, while the shorter ones make scoring the name of the game. And in...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 29 September 2009
It’s THAT time of year again – the European Golf Show has come and gone and for all you gear-mad golfers there are going to be some pretty impressive new additions hitting the stores in the next year. The TG Equipment Team has spoken to the biggest names in the industry over the last few days and we will be bringing...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 29 September 2009
Prestigious golf clothing company Glenmuir has revived its relationship with International Pairs and agreed a deal to be the official supplier for the 2009 world final at Carnoustie from October 11-13. Competitors and staff at the tournament will receive a range of Glenmuir products branded with the International Pairs World Final logo, including a waterproof top, polo shirt and cap. The Scottish-based company last...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 25 September 2009
Go Planet Mars 100 is a new GPS unit which can store up to 100 courses and has access to 20,000 course maps from across the world. The GPS unit comes with a colour screen and gives distances to the front, middle and back of the green. It also allows you to measure accurately how far you have hit any particular shot. The...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 25 September 2009
Stowamatic has launched a range of five new push/pull trolleys to suit a variety of budgets. The company, which is known for its high-quality electric trolleys, believe they can transfer that expertise to the push/pull trolley market. The flagship product in the new range is the Stowamatic Continental three-wheel trolley. Priced at £69.99 it features a lightweight aluminium frame, a parking footbrake, pneumatic...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009
It’s virtually impossible have a good golf swing and low handicap if your set up isn’t spot on and there’s a new product on the market that’s specifically designed to help you get it right. The one metre square Home Bay Indoor mat from Real Play demonstrates a square club face, correct ball position, correct hand position, squared shoulders, squared feet and...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009
The ability to scramble well and save shots is integral if you want to save shots and lower your handicap and a new mat from Real Play. The one metre square mat demonstrates the optimum set up for a short chip, pitch and flop shot, including the club face, ball position, hand position, correct distance from the ball, shoulder position, varying stances and ideal...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 September 2009
FootJoy has launched its latest shoe in the form of the FJ ICON – and it is already on the feet of the likes of McIlroy, Poulter and Villegas. The new range, which will debut in four patterns and nine styles, feature finely tailored upper designs, premium materials, performance-infused outsoles as well as a range of customisation options. In terms of technology...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 21 September 2009
Adams golf is following up its stunning Idea Pro Black Irons with a brand new hybrid. The Idea Pro Black Hybrid features a sleek design and iron-like shape to appeal to the better players, while giving more versatility off the tee. The compact and workable club head features 25-grams of low and back weighting combined with a forward weight port that allows...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Friday 18 September 2009
TG’s shop is the best place to compare online prices from a host of retailers to ensure you get the best deal for your new golf equipment. This week our top deal is for a men’s Nike SQ Sumo 5000 driver for less than £80! The offer is available from Online Golf and represents a saving of 64 per cent on the...
Written by David Connor, Equipment Editor on Friday 18 September 2009
Footwear and rainwear manufacturer Stuburt has released its latest offering for 2010 – the new Stuburt Helium Tour performance shoe. The company, which was founded in 1870, says the new shoe is the most technologically advanced they have ever produced following input from tour professionals. Ryder Cup players David Howell and Darren Clarke are both Stuburt ambassadors alongside European Tour player Peter Lawrie. The...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 17 September 2009
Rife is offering a free putting trainer with its revolutionary IMO putter, launched this summer. The IMO, featured in issue 259 of Today’s Golfer back in August, sees 80 per cent of the weight positioned directly behind the ball to encourage acceleration through impact and a more solid strike. Rife founder, Guerin Rife, believes that deceleration before impact is the number one...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 16 September 2009
Srixon has announced its new Z-TX range of clubs comprising driver, fairway wood, hybrid and irons. The Z-TX range is a premium line and features a titanium-head driver which has been designed with input from Srixon’s touring staff. The driver will retail at £349. The irons are forged from soft stainless steel with shallow cavity backs to distribute weight round the head resulting...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 September 2009
TaylorMade have strengthened their stable of top quality players with the addition of Walker Cup player Sam Hutsby. The 20-year-old has turned professional and pledged his future to the brand – and will immediately put TaylorMade’s new Penta TP ball into play. The Englishman will also use the R9 driver and fairway wood, as well as the Tour preferred irons. Ian Watts, Director...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 11 September 2009
Despite Tiger Woods finishing 2009 without adding to his 14 Major titles, it’s still been a good year for Nike Golf. Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink have added their names to the list of Major champions, while Englishman Paul Casey has elevated himself to the dizzy heights of world number three. And lots of this year’s success has been built on impressive putting...
Written by Equipment Editor on Friday 11 September 2009
There are a lot of “curiously” shaped mallet putters on the market these days, all designed to help you hole more putts regardless of how shaky your stroke might be! The Odyssey White Hot XG Teron putter is certainly one of the more bizarre flatsticks out there – and that was perfect for Senior Equipment Editor Jon Greathead, who struggles with...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 September 2009
Lots of you will know that Golf Pride make brilliant golf grips – stylish, cool and stunningly effective in all sorts of weather conditions. But what you might not know is that in the last 40 Majors the company has racked up an impressive 33 victories, signalling a decade at the very top of the professional game. In fact, every one of the...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 10 September 2009
Golf is a game of many variables – and uncertainties – but there’s at least one thing about which you can be instantly certain: a SkyCaddie® yardage. SkyCaddie® has walked more golf courses than any other rangefinder in golf, and USA-based SkyGolf®, whose handheld SkyCaddie® golf GPS rangefinders are the leading sellers in global golf’s fastest-growing retail category, has set the...