The shops are now fully stocked with brand-new state-of-the-art equipment from all the top brands. Here is a tasty selection of the very best
TaylorMade XFT wedge
SRP: £119 (£39 for additional faces)
www.taylormadegolf.eu 00800 8624 4653
THIS is among the most intriguing and technologically advanced equipment launches in recent memory. TaylorMade have created a wedge with a removable face.
For the pro, it means they can keep their grooves perfectly sharp week-in, week-out, without having to get used to a new club. While amateurs can conform to the new groove rules in due course without the expense of buying a new club – it alows those who wish to stockpile non-conforming faces, which are not allowed to be sold
SRP: £119 (£39 for additional faces)
www.taylormadegolf.eu 00800 8624 4653
THIS is among the most intriguing and technologically advanced equipment launches in recent memory. TaylorMade have created a wedge with a removable face.
For the pro, it means they can keep their grooves perfectly sharp week-in, week-out, without having to get used to a new club. While amateurs can conform to the new groove rules in due course without the expense of buying a new club – it alows those who wish to stockpile non-conforming faces, which are not allowed to be sold
after this year, and keep the advantage of sharp grooves for longer.
But behind the technology lies a top-quality wedge with a classic, teardrop head shape, a rough-textured face to enhance spin, and a C-grind sole that allows you to pick the ball off the turf with ease. Whichever way you look at it, this is a fascinating piece of kit.
But behind the technology lies a top-quality wedge with a classic, teardrop head shape, a rough-textured face to enhance spin, and a C-grind sole that allows you to pick the ball off the turf with ease. Whichever way you look at it, this is a fascinating piece of kit.
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PING
G15
SRP: £249
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
WITH the same blend of forgiveness and distance-enhancing features that made Ping’s G10 driver one of the most successful ever to hit the market, the G15 driver is set to take 2010 by storm.
Improvements on its best-selling predecessor include an elongated crown and a lower centre of gravity.
G15
SRP: £249
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
WITH the same blend of forgiveness and distance-enhancing features that made Ping’s G10 driver one of the most successful ever to hit the market, the G15 driver is set to take 2010 by storm.
Improvements on its best-selling predecessor include an elongated crown and a lower centre of gravity.
NIKE
SQ Machspeed
SRP: £240
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
THIS exciting driver is all about speed and velocity – the square(ish) head has been optimised for maximum aerodynamic advantage and to reduce drag to a minimum. The result is increased swing and ball speed, maximum forgiveness and, ultimately, more distance.
It hits the shops on March 1.
SQ Machspeed
SRP: £240
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
THIS exciting driver is all about speed and velocity – the square(ish) head has been optimised for maximum aerodynamic advantage and to reduce drag to a minimum. The result is increased swing and ball speed, maximum forgiveness and, ultimately, more distance.
It hits the shops on March 1.
WILSON STAFF Shockwave
SRP: £199.99
www.wilsonstaff.com
01276 404 970
THE idea behind Wilson Staff’s latest driver is very similar to that of a sports car – every inch is engineered to be as light as possible and therefore as fast as it can be.
Translated into golf terms, this means that the Shockwave will help you swing faster and therefore hit it further. What could be simpler or more logical?
SRP: £199.99
www.wilsonstaff.com
01276 404 970
THE idea behind Wilson Staff’s latest driver is very similar to that of a sports car – every inch is engineered to be as light as possible and therefore as fast as it can be.
Translated into golf terms, this means that the Shockwave will help you swing faster and therefore hit it further. What could be simpler or more logical?
MD GOLF Superstrong
SRP: £99.99
www.mdgolf.co.uk
02894 460 333
MD GOLF’S latest driver is their best looking yet. It features an inviting and modern new look and a classic head shape that has a long, shallow face. It is designed to help higher handicappers get the ball airborne easier and hit it longer, and comes in both square and offset versions. With a high-quality shaft and grip, it is an absolute steal at less than £100.
SRP: £99.99
www.mdgolf.co.uk
02894 460 333
MD GOLF’S latest driver is their best looking yet. It features an inviting and modern new look and a classic head shape that has a long, shallow face. It is designed to help higher handicappers get the ball airborne easier and hit it longer, and comes in both square and offset versions. With a high-quality shaft and grip, it is an absolute steal at less than £100.
MIZUNO MP-630 Fast Track
SRP: £299
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
THIS?highly-anticipated release has been a long time coming as Mizuno strived to design a driver for better players that is as popular as their MP irons. Like its predecessor, the MP-600, it has a classic pear-shaped profile. With a 445cc head, fast-track technology will help you control your ball flight while the Hot Metal face is designed for extra distance.
SRP: £299
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
THIS?highly-anticipated release has been a long time coming as Mizuno strived to design a driver for better players that is as popular as their MP irons. Like its predecessor, the MP-600, it has a classic pear-shaped profile. With a 445cc head, fast-track technology will help you control your ball flight while the Hot Metal face is designed for extra distance.
COBRA
ZL
SRP: £299
www.cobragolf.co.uk
01480 301 114
THE ZL driver represents Cobra’s return to the very top of their form. The idea is to offer adjustability that is easy to understand.
So there are three face settings (open, closed and neutral) to choose from. With great looks and much-improved acoustics compared to recent predecessors, the ZL offers a strong all-round package.
ZL
SRP: £299
www.cobragolf.co.uk
01480 301 114
THE ZL driver represents Cobra’s return to the very top of their form. The idea is to offer adjustability that is easy to understand.
So there are three face settings (open, closed and neutral) to choose from. With great looks and much-improved acoustics compared to recent predecessors, the ZL offers a strong all-round package.
CALLAWAY FT-iZ
SRP: £349
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0100
THE weapon of choice for the likes of Ernie Els is, Callaway say, their longest and straightest driver ever. The aerodynamic, triangular head takes its inspiration from the profile of sports cars and boosts swing speed while minimising drag.
The result is increased clubhead speeds and, ultimately, longer drives.
SRP: £349
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0100
THE weapon of choice for the likes of Ernie Els is, Callaway say, their longest and straightest driver ever. The aerodynamic, triangular head takes its inspiration from the profile of sports cars and boosts swing speed while minimising drag.
The result is increased clubhead speeds and, ultimately, longer drives.
BENROSS VX Proto PVD
SRP: £149
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821 200
WITH a stunning black finish to a traditional head shape, Benross believe the VX Proto PVD driver is their best looking to date. There is certainly no arguing with the quality of the components: It is crafted from an expensive, hard-wearing metal and fitted with an Aldila VooDoo shaft as standard.
That is a lot of club for the money.
SRP: £149
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821 200
WITH a stunning black finish to a traditional head shape, Benross believe the VX Proto PVD driver is their best looking to date. There is certainly no arguing with the quality of the components: It is crafted from an expensive, hard-wearing metal and fitted with an Aldila VooDoo shaft as standard.
That is a lot of club for the money.
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PING
i15
SRP: £190
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
DEVELOPED for the better golfer looking for distance and versatility, this great-looking fairway wood is set to prove a hit with those looking for a compact driver alternative that also sits close to the turf for fairway shots. It features a sleek head shape and a low profile that allows it to be hit effectively from all types of lie.
i15
SRP: £190
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
DEVELOPED for the better golfer looking for distance and versatility, this great-looking fairway wood is set to prove a hit with those looking for a compact driver alternative that also sits close to the turf for fairway shots. It features a sleek head shape and a low profile that allows it to be hit effectively from all types of lie.
SRIXON
Z-TX
SRP: £199
www.srixon.co.uk
01420 541 709
THE new Z-TX features a 15 per cent larger face than any other Srixon fairway wood and the result is clear to see – this change boosts both accuracy and distance and creates a higher trajectory.
Clever weighting helps improve performance by increasing MOI and a sharp leading edge enhances performance from all lies.
Z-TX
SRP: £199
www.srixon.co.uk
01420 541 709
THE new Z-TX features a 15 per cent larger face than any other Srixon fairway wood and the result is clear to see – this change boosts both accuracy and distance and creates a higher trajectory.
Clever weighting helps improve performance by increasing MOI and a sharp leading edge enhances performance from all lies.
COBRA
S2
SRP: £159
www.cobragolf.co.uk
01480 301 114
COBRA’S?S2 driver has already been tipped to return the brand to the summit of the woods market and the accompanying fairway metal looks set to do the same. It is designed to increase ball speed and features an optimised centre of gravity for a higher flight from all lies. The result, Cobra say, is massive distance and playability.
S2
SRP: £159
www.cobragolf.co.uk
01480 301 114
COBRA’S?S2 driver has already been tipped to return the brand to the summit of the woods market and the accompanying fairway metal looks set to do the same. It is designed to increase ball speed and features an optimised centre of gravity for a higher flight from all lies. The result, Cobra say, is massive distance and playability.
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MD GOLF Superstrong
SRP: £69.99
www.mdgolf.co.uk
02894 460 333
THE Irish company’s award-winning hybrid is back and better than ever for 2010. Improvements on last year’s model include a deeper face for added forgiveness and distance, and an extra 1.5 millimetre of offset for a higher launch in all lies. It also features a high-quality UST?shaft and grip as standard.
SRP: £69.99
www.mdgolf.co.uk
02894 460 333
THE Irish company’s award-winning hybrid is back and better than ever for 2010. Improvements on last year’s model include a deeper face for added forgiveness and distance, and an extra 1.5 millimetre of offset for a higher launch in all lies. It also features a high-quality UST?shaft and grip as standard.
ADAMS
Idea Pro Black
SRP: £159
www.adamsgolf.co.uk
08000 139 139
IT is no secret that Adams hybrids are designed with the better player in mind – they are regularly the most popular brand on the PGA Tour. Their latest model – the Idea Pro Black – is a prime example of why this is. It is powerful, great to look at, promotes a penetrating ball flight and, crucially for better players, does not want to go left.
Idea Pro Black
SRP: £159
www.adamsgolf.co.uk
08000 139 139
IT is no secret that Adams hybrids are designed with the better player in mind – they are regularly the most popular brand on the PGA Tour. Their latest model – the Idea Pro Black – is a prime example of why this is. It is powerful, great to look at, promotes a penetrating ball flight and, crucially for better players, does not want to go left.
YONEX Nanospeed 3i
SRP: £119
www.yonex.co.uk
02087 429 777
THE compact yet traditional head shape that the Nanospeed 3i boasts is not dissimilar to some of the market-leading – and more expensive – models. And the performance it offers is not either. Features include impressive Nanoscience technology in the shaft, which increases swing speed and stability for more distance and accuracy.
SRP: £119
www.yonex.co.uk
02087 429 777
THE compact yet traditional head shape that the Nanospeed 3i boasts is not dissimilar to some of the market-leading – and more expensive – models. And the performance it offers is not either. Features include impressive Nanoscience technology in the shaft, which increases swing speed and stability for more distance and accuracy.
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TAYLORMADE R9
SRP: £699 (4-SW)
www.taylormadegolf.eu
00800 8624 4653
TAYLORMADE enjoyed massive success last year with their R9 woods and these irons of the same name look set to continue the trend. The long and mid irons have been engineered separately to the shorter clubs and the result is forgiving, distance-packed longer clubs, and controllable, accurate short irons. Sure to be popular
SRP: £699 (4-SW)
www.taylormadegolf.eu
00800 8624 4653
TAYLORMADE enjoyed massive success last year with their R9 woods and these irons of the same name look set to continue the trend. The long and mid irons have been engineered separately to the shorter clubs and the result is forgiving, distance-packed longer clubs, and controllable, accurate short irons. Sure to be popular
CLEVELAND CG7 Black Pearl
SRP: £499 (4-PW)
www.clevelandgolf.com
01420 541 709
THE same gelback technology that proved a big hit with the original CG7s is back, along with the zip grooves that have become a fixture of the company’s latest wedges.
The end product is a forgiving iron that is long, accurate and very easy to control. Players of all abilities are likely to enjoy the performance of this club.
SRP: £499 (4-PW)
www.clevelandgolf.com
01420 541 709
THE same gelback technology that proved a big hit with the original CG7s is back, along with the zip grooves that have become a fixture of the company’s latest wedges.
The end product is a forgiving iron that is long, accurate and very easy to control. Players of all abilities are likely to enjoy the performance of this club.
TITLEIST
AP1
SRP: £560 (4-PW)
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301 114
THE previous version of the AP1 was overshadowed by its sleeker brother, the AP2, but the latest edition of Titleist’s most forgiving iron is a huge improvement and hence far too good to take a back seat.
These irons look fantastic throughout the set, are packed with technology and should primarily appeal to high single-figure players.
AP1
SRP: £560 (4-PW)
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301 114
THE previous version of the AP1 was overshadowed by its sleeker brother, the AP2, but the latest edition of Titleist’s most forgiving iron is a huge improvement and hence far too good to take a back seat.
These irons look fantastic throughout the set, are packed with technology and should primarily appeal to high single-figure players.
PING
G15
SRP: £80 per iron
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
IT is hard to improve on some of the best-selling irons ever, but Ping say the G15s, which replace the G10s, have done just that. They feature a new custom tuning port (CTP) that expands the perimeter weighting to offer maximum moment of inertia (MOI) to resist against twisting at impact. Expect distance, accuracy and plenty of forgiveness.
G15
SRP: £80 per iron
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
IT is hard to improve on some of the best-selling irons ever, but Ping say the G15s, which replace the G10s, have done just that. They feature a new custom tuning port (CTP) that expands the perimeter weighting to offer maximum moment of inertia (MOI) to resist against twisting at impact. Expect distance, accuracy and plenty of forgiveness.
MIZUNO
MX-1000
SRP: £105 per club
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
MIZUNO’S hot metal technology proved a huge hit when it was introduced into their woods last year and it is now appearing in their latest irons.
Not only does this technology offer great distance from all parts of the face, it also produces superb forgiveness – even on mishits.
MX-1000
SRP: £105 per club
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
MIZUNO’S hot metal technology proved a huge hit when it was introduced into their woods last year and it is now appearing in their latest irons.
Not only does this technology offer great distance from all parts of the face, it also produces superb forgiveness – even on mishits.
CALLAWAY Diablo Edge
SRP: £549 (3-PW)
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0100
THE latest additions to Callaway’s ever-impressive iron portfolio are officially the longest the company have ever made. They have a low, deep centre of gravity to give a high trajectory and have a repositioned sweet spot, which is closer to the leading edge (where research suggests amateurs tend to hit most often) to offer ultimate forgiveness.
SRP: £549 (3-PW)
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0100
THE latest additions to Callaway’s ever-impressive iron portfolio are officially the longest the company have ever made. They have a low, deep centre of gravity to give a high trajectory and have a repositioned sweet spot, which is closer to the leading edge (where research suggests amateurs tend to hit most often) to offer ultimate forgiveness.
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CLEVELAND
CG15
SRP: £99
www.clevelandgolf.com
01420 541 709
CLEVELAND are master craftsmen when it comes to wedges and the CG15s are seriously impressive.
With laser-milled zip grooves that impart great amounts of spin and a classically shaped head that frames the ball beautifully, they offer appeal to all standards of player but especially lower handicappers.
CG15
SRP: £99
www.clevelandgolf.com
01420 541 709
CLEVELAND are master craftsmen when it comes to wedges and the CG15s are seriously impressive.
With laser-milled zip grooves that impart great amounts of spin and a classically shaped head that frames the ball beautifully, they offer appeal to all standards of player but especially lower handicappers.
MIZUNO
MP T-10
SRP: £95
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
QUAD-CUT grooves, which are designed to be some of the highest-spinning ever and a beautiful teardrop head shape combine to create a truly stylish and functional wedge. It comes available in two finishes and the sole design works well from all lies. The brand’s trademark grain-flow forging offers unrivalled feel and consistency.
MP T-10
SRP: £95
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
QUAD-CUT grooves, which are designed to be some of the highest-spinning ever and a beautiful teardrop head shape combine to create a truly stylish and functional wedge. It comes available in two finishes and the sole design works well from all lies. The brand’s trademark grain-flow forging offers unrivalled feel and consistency.
CALLAWAY
X-Series Jaws
SRP: £79 (chrome); £89 (dark vintage)
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0100
WITH a specially positioned centre of gravity that helps better players control their flight and spin and a compact yet confidence-inspiring head shape, the X-Series Jaws wedge is a real all-rounder. Designed by short-game guru Roger Cleveland, this club also features ‘Mack Daddy’ box grooves that impart immense amounts of spin.
X-Series Jaws
SRP: £79 (chrome); £89 (dark vintage)
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0100
WITH a specially positioned centre of gravity that helps better players control their flight and spin and a compact yet confidence-inspiring head shape, the X-Series Jaws wedge is a real all-rounder. Designed by short-game guru Roger Cleveland, this club also features ‘Mack Daddy’ box grooves that impart immense amounts of spin.
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NIKE
Method
SRP: £160
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
THIS is one of the most exciting launches of the year. Up until now, putters have by no means been Nike’s forte, but the Method – which has racked up several wins already including two Majors – has gone down a treat on tour and is set to become one of the musthave products in 2010.
Stylish and with genuine performance benefits.
Method
SRP: £160
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
THIS is one of the most exciting launches of the year. Up until now, putters have by no means been Nike’s forte, but the Method – which has racked up several wins already including two Majors – has gone down a treat on tour and is set to become one of the musthave products in 2010.
Stylish and with genuine performance benefits.
SCOTTY CAMERON
California
SRP: £233
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301 114
PRECISION-MILLED from the softest stainless steel, Scotty Cameron’s latest range of putters offer more feel than any previous models.
And with a classy honey-dip bronze finish, they are also arguably the best-looking Scotty putters we have ever seen. And that is saying something.
California
SRP: £233
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301 114
PRECISION-MILLED from the softest stainless steel, Scotty Cameron’s latest range of putters offer more feel than any previous models.
And with a classy honey-dip bronze finish, they are also arguably the best-looking Scotty putters we have ever seen. And that is saying something.
ODYSSEY
Black Ice
SRP: £129 (other models from £99)
www.odysseygolf.com
0208 391 0666
THE newest Odyssey putters feature a firmer insert that is designed to offer ultimate feedback through both its clicky sound and its solid feel.
The Black Ice models also have impressive Advanced Roll Technology (ART), which involves repositioning the centre of gravity to promote a truer roll.
Black Ice
SRP: £129 (other models from £99)
www.odysseygolf.com
0208 391 0666
THE newest Odyssey putters feature a firmer insert that is designed to offer ultimate feedback through both its clicky sound and its solid feel.
The Black Ice models also have impressive Advanced Roll Technology (ART), which involves repositioning the centre of gravity to promote a truer roll.