Written by Equipment Editor on Friday, 25 July 2008
This week we bring you the third club in our wedge test 2008: the Nike SV Tour in black satin and forged chrome. Scroll down to watch our golf equipment testers Sean Ramsdale and Jon Greathead as they test the Nike SV Tour wedge and give their views as part of the test. So how will the Nike SV Tour wedge fair? Find out...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday, 24 July 2008
While the wind and rain battered Royal Birkdale at last week’s Open Championship, there was at least one beneficiary of the awful conditions. ProQuip, official supplier of rain suits to the European Ryder Cup Team for 2008 and 2010, recorded a virtual sell-out at the Open with fans keen to avoid getting drenched during the penultimate Major of the year. Richard Head, managing...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Monday, 21 July 2008
At the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, FootJoy continued its reign as the #1 Shoe worn by players in The Open with an impressive total of 91 players, including seven of the top ten and ties! This represents almost 60% of the entire field and was triple that of the next competitor. Not only that, but they also lead the way...
Written by Tg equipment editor on Friday, 11 July 2008
TG’s golf equipment test team has just completed an exhaustive 2008 wedge testand below you’ll find the first of our wedge video tests – starting with the Cleveland CG14 wedge. Scroll down to watch our golf equipment testers Sean Ramsdale and Jon Greathead as they test the Cleveland CG14 wedge and give their views as part of the test. So how will the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday, 10 July 2008
Danish shoemaking wizards ECCO has launched their latest golf shoe in the form of the New Classic City Hydromax. The good-looking offering incorporates ECCO’s own Hydromax treatment to ensure maximum water resistance, while the Leather Comfort Fibre System means your foot will be as comfortable and supported throughout the round as possible. ECCO is the favoured brand of many top players including...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Getting the most out of your golf equipment is one of the hot topics this year and PING Collection have launched a new Under PAR range of technically advanced base layer garments. The Ping Collection Under PAR range is designed to optimise performance and regulate body temperature while also improving muscle endurance by improving the body’s blood flow and reducing the risk...
Written by TG Senior Equipment Editor, Sean Ramsdale on Monday, 30 June 2008
If you struggle to hold the golf club with the correct pressure, then this brand new SensoGlove golf glove could be the answer to your gripping prayers! The SensoGlove is a special computerised glove which looks and feels like a normal golf glove but has strategically-placed sensors attached to measure your grip pressure 80 times per second. These sensors send data to a...
Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday, 26 June 2008
World number one Tiger Woods has been using Nike golf clubs for years and in this new driver review video he takes a look at the new Nike Sasquatch Sumo 5900 and Nike Sasquatch Sumo 5000 drivers. Check out the Nike driver video review by Tiger Woods below and find out what the best golfer on the planet thinks of the...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Wednesday, 25 June 2008
TaylorMade will shortly be introducing a new limited addition to its range of irons in the form of these TaylorMade MB TP iron with a special smoky finish. The muscle-back blade iron, the TaylorMade MB TP, is already being played on tour by numerous players including Retief Goosen and TaylorMade has responded to demand for the iron by bringing out this new...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 25 June 2008
The Benross Innovator Driver is unconventionally unique in design and performance capabilities. The forged titanium Benross Innovator driver head has an innovative ‘arch’ shape, proven to be structurally stronger than any other, and has allowed Benross to deliver a ‘double whammy’ of performance-enhancing attributes to the Benross Innovator’s playability. Firstly, the arch shape has allowed Benross to position a significant amount of...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 25 June 2008
The Snake Eyes Viper Tour Black Driver gained plaudits from our professional golf equipment testers during our recent 2008 driver test. The Snake Eyes Viper TI Tour Black Driver has been designed with the highest quality standards in mind and the Viper Tour family delivers the technology and looks that better players prefer. Rich aesthetics, adjustable weights and innovative shaping make...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Fashion icons J Lindeberg are one of the new kids on the golfing block and have launched its first range of J Lindeberg golf bags. And if you like a simple-looking bit of club luggage, this J Lindeberg golf bag could be the one for you. And luckily, the J Lindeberg golf bags don’t just come in white…there’s also a black offering which will no...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday, 20 June 2008
It’s almost like they knew the TG Putter Test was just a couple of issues away! Yes! Golf has launched its new Yes Sandy C-Groove model. The compact mallet offering follows in the footsteps of Yes! Golf’s Donna hybrid putter that launched back in the Spring. The Yes Sandy putter weighs in at 355g and is a one-piece cast construction with chrome-plated...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday, 19 June 2008
Glenmuir, one of Europe’s leading golf clothing brands, has launched its new autumn/winter catalogue. The new collection builds on the success of the Scottish-based company’s hugely popular Spring/Summer range, which achieved the manufacturer’s best-ever sell-in. The flagship men’s “1891 by Glenmuir” collection includes six new products for the new Autumn/Winter range, including cotton polo shorts, Pima as well as Supima cotton knitwear and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday, 19 June 2008
The new issue of Today’s Golfer is ON SALE TODAY and one of the many great things in this edition is the Wedge Test! And it’s thrown up a few surprises…with MD Golf’s NV Drew wedge coming out as top dog in not just the Best Value category, but also in the Best For Spin category too. It’s priced at under £50 and for...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 18 June 2008
We’re down to our final five drivers in the now-famous TG mini-driver test! Today, the Mizuno MX 560 driver is in the paws of our testers. And we should probably warn you now…it’s a loud ‘un at impact, so protect those ears! See what our guys though of it below…happy golfing!...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday, 12 June 2008
With the US Open now underway, it’s time to kick back with a few beers and watch as one of golf’s most epic battles gets going. And our man in the States Sean Ramsdale has been working through the night to get you a little sneak preview of what Spanish wizard Sergio Garcia might be wearing on the opening day. And we...
Written by Equipment Editor on Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Right, here’s the next part of our mini-driver test! Today, the Callaway FT-i gets an outing…this is Callaway’s square offering and it retails at £399. In reality, you can get it a lot cheaper and if you like a noisy son of a gun at impact, this will be right up your street! So get off Facebook, or the BBC Transfer Gossip...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday, 11 June 2008
They say: Each end of the Orange Whip has a unique weighting system that works together with the flexible shaft to improve your golf swing and physical fitness. The Orange Whip conditions the user to maintain balance and swing in an athletic, rhythmical motion that creates power, accuracy and consistency. Wayne’s (TG reader) verdict: I found the Orange Whip way too...
Written by Instruction Editor on Wednesday, 11 June 2008
They say: The Pro Swing Weight is the ideal pre-round practice aid. The slip-free Velcro securely attaches to any club shaft, adding weight to your iron or wood. Swinging a heavy club helps to synchronise your swing to the flex of the shaft, promoting a proper followthrough and strengthening your golf muscles, adding power and consistency to your drives. Wayne’s (TG reader)...