Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Danish shoemaker ECCO has announced the launch of its Casual Cool Hydromax line of golf shoes for the 2008 season. As well as traditional lace-up models, the range also has a velcro option (pictured) and the ECCO Casual Cool Hydromax golf shoes have a RRP of £100. The line of shoes are manufactured from a combination of ultra-soft leather uppers as well as...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday, 8 May 2008
Cobra Golf has launched a new Camoflage golf bag as it continues to cement its position as one of golf’s most exciting and innovative brands. Cobra Golf has introduced the funky new Cobra Camo stand bag and we see it as an ideal option for golfers who want to stand out on the fairways. Todaysgolfer.co.uk's own web producer has been testing...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday, 7 May 2008
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR… ‘THE 50 FACES OF BUNKER MENTALITY’ Golfers across the UK are being given the chance to achieve golfing stardom as ‘The Faces of Bunker Mentality’. Bunker Mentality – one of Europe's most fashionable golf brands - has just launched a revolutionary Ambassadors Programme, a search for 50 real golfers of all ages and abilities to showcase...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Powakaddy have just shown us their latest golf bags, including a new sparkly white Powakaddy Deluxe PU Cart along with a brand new Powakaddy Tour Cart model. Both Powakaddy bags have been designed specifically, (but not only!) for use on electric/pull golf trollies or golf buggies. Both also feature a PowaKaddy key lock system, securing the base of the golf bag to...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday, 7 May 2008
HILL BILLY EXPANDS GOLF TROLLEY RANGE WITH STYLISH NEW PUSH TROLLEY Top golf trolley manufacturer Hill Billy has announced it is to expand into the push golf trolley market with the new Hill Billy Tracker golf trolley. According to the people behind the golf trolley the all-new Hill Billy Tracker is an ultra light weight alternative to a motorised trolley. The...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Wednesday, 7 May 2008
GEL Golf have joined forces with top sports biomechanist and putting coach Dr Paul Hurrion to design an impressive new range of putters. The new GEL Paul Hurrion signature putter range incorporates the groove and insert technology of the standard GEL Groove Putter range along with 10 years of research and development by Hurrion into the art and science of putting.
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Bag Boy Debuts T-1000 Travel Cover for Security-Conscious Golfers Traveling golfers wanting the ultimate in security and protection for their golf equipment now have a stylish option in golf travel covers — the all-new Bag Boy T-1000. The Bag Boy Company has introduced the T-1000 golf travel cover designed exclusively with ‘internal only’ storage compartments which deliver extra protection...
Written by TG Equipment writer on Friday, 2 May 2008
Golfers planning to play at any Marriott Hotel golf resort will soon be able to hire top quality TaylorMade golf club sets thanks to an agreement reached this week. TaylorMade will supply hire sets of TaylorMade golf clubs to all Marriott UK golf destinations and will include Adidas golf shoes and golf clothing. Commenting on the relationship Stephen...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday, 2 May 2008
Evolve Golf is to launch a new version of its Tour-favourite Epoch Golf Tee. The new golf tee will combine a slimmer shaft and new lengths for easier insertion into the ground with an enhanced construction that is up to 10 times more durable than wooden tees. And in independent test the US-based company's tee added distance to tee shots of...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Thursday, 1 May 2008
Following Boo Weekley's successful defence of the Verizon Heritage in South Carolina, Cleveland Golf are giving away a HiBore XLS hybrid when you buy a HiBore XLS Driver and Fairway Wood. American Weekley finished with a final-round 71 to cruise to victory by three strokes, with Aaron Baddeley and Anthony Kim in a tie for second. And the opportunity to stick a Cleveland Golf...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday, 30 April 2008
After a highly successful debut year in 2007, FootJoy have launched a new style of AQL shoes for the forthcoming season. The lightweight performance waterproof shoe is available in a range of funky new colour combinations, with the "white smooth leather with rust waxy saddle" style being one of the most popular in the pre-booked order list. European Marketing Manager Richard Fryer...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jonathan Greathead on Monday, 28 April 2008
It has got to be one of the most irritating things in golf; you get half way into your round and your motorised electric golf trolley packs up. Like a plum, you'd forgetten to charge the electric golf trolley battery the night before and, instead of carrying your golf bag, you thought you'd take a risk and see how much juice you had...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday, 25 April 2008
US-based golf club makers Golfworks are to launch the new Golfworks KE4 V irons. Following in the footsteps of the incredibly successful original Golfworks KE4 and Golfworks KE4 Tour irons, the KE4 V weight adjustable irons add the element of “Vibration control” to the KE4 line of irons. “By adding the polymer insert in the cavity, we improved the feel forgiveness...
Written by Equipment Editor on Thursday, 24 April 2008
Thinking of changing your golf driver this year? If so you can't afford to miss our annual Driver test. Our team of golf equipment experts and testers have been busy testing every 2008 driver over the past two weeks and to whet your appetite for the full Today's Golfer magazine test, out April 30th in the UK, we've compiled...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday, 24 April 2008
Kasco is to launch a new range of putters in 2008 called the Kasco Silver Wing putters. The new flagship range of Kasco Silver Wing putters will be made up of four putters made of 100% CNC milled aluminium for a soft feel. The CNC milled grooves on the Kasco putters' faces also create the perfect amount of...
Written by TG Equipment Editor, Jon Greathead on Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Stewart Golf have never made bad electric trolleys, but their latest innovation has pushed the boundaries even further. The new F1 Lithium trolley is unveiled today and promises to put even the highly successful X3R machine in the shade. While some manufacturers make the odd tweak here and there to their trolleys, Stewart Golf have made some big changes to the beast that...
Written by TG Equipment editor on Friday, 18 April 2008
Looking for exclusive custom made golf clubs? Then look no further than the new Chikara V.2 wedges. The small golf equipment company was statrted by master clubmaker Carlton Masui in 1986 and make golf clubs for some of the most savvy golf equipment buyers in the world. 2008 sees its new Chikara V.2 wedges come to market and we've...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Just in case you missed it in Today's Golfer issue 241 or you just want to check it out again, here are the best new better player irons for 2008 that are really going to lower your scores... Click on the equipment names or images to read our reviews. TaylorMade TP Forged irons Titleist ZB Forged irons Mizuno MP-67 irons MacGregor MT Pro irons Srixon i701 Irons Orka...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Just in case you missed it in Today's Golfer issue 241 or you just want to check it out again, here are the best new game improvement irons for 2008 that are really going to lower your scores... Click on the equipment names or images to read our reviews. Ping G10 Irons TaylorMade Tour Burner irons MacGregor MT OS irons Kasco K2K irons Wilson Staff Ci7 irons Masters...
Written by Equipment Editor on Monday, 14 April 2008
The new VS-Tee Pro Spring has some very unique features hiding behind its conventional looks. Most notably is its ability to Rotate at full 360°, within the urethane head you will notice a spring mechanism which is attached to the base, this combination gives the new VS-Pro Spring smooth contact less resistance, but with amazing strength. Located down the shaft are...