Whitley Golf — Equipment, Instruction, Fashion and Fitness

As part of their recent, ground-breaking multi-range release, Titleist have launched improved versions of their popular MB and CB bladed irons. With several minor but effective changes, the boffins at the American manufacturers have found a great balance of supreme workability, sleek looks and forgiveness. Whitley Golf writer Dan Bean took a closer look. Read on to find out more… (more…)

Iron-specialists Titleist have recently released new versions of their extremely popular advanced performance (AP) irons. Whitley Golf writer Dan Bean had a sneak peek at the clubs that are hailed as some of the most versatile and superb-looking ever made. What he found out makes extremely interesting reading, and the images he sourced are stunning. See what you think… (more…)

Nike Golf Europe have announced that their brand-new putter — the highly-anticipated Method — is set to hit the shops. Find out when it will be available for you to buy, and see a world exclusive image of this new flat-stick, by reading this post. Will the Method prove to be a putter that Nike’s Tour players actually use? Or will it follow in the footsteps of previous ranges? There’s only one way to find out… (more…)

GD Golf are one of the newest brands to hit the UK market, and we’ve got our hands on a set of their finest Firemouth irons. These sticks have been hailed as one of the easiest to personalise in the world, and their sleek shape is highly spoken of. To find out if the claims are true, we took them for an extensive test drive around 18 gruelling holes. Read on to see what we thought… (more…)

We were absolutely bowled over when we reviewed the tournament-legal GX-I rangefinder from laser optic giants Leupold last month. So when we got the chance to test out the company’s illegal device — the GX-II which measures the slope, temperature and altitude — we couldn’t resist. See what we thought and take a closer look at this cracking rangefinder… (more…)

We’ve got our hands on a great pair of shoes from Hi-Tec. The Pure Power WPi, which forms the cornerstone of the 2009 Hi-Tec range, features a whole host of top-end technology as well as great looks and superb durability. We took them for a spin in the harshest conditions West Yorkshire could throw at us and we were very impressed with how they stood up. Take a closer look… (more…)

Keeping your clubs clean and your grooves free of dirt is a sure-fire way to cleaner contact and a resulting increase in spin and accuracy. But how can you keep your sticks in ship-shape mid-way through your round without using a tee or your towel? The EZ Brush, of course. This little tool could be a superb way for you to keep your sticks clean and ultimately score lower. Take a closer look… (more…)

We’ve got our hands on some great headcovers from Daphne’s — arguably the best headcover manufacturer on Earth. In the first of our series of reviews, we have tested the Shark — one of their best sellers and a Whitley Golf favourite. See how you can spice up your golf bag and entertain your friends with these great products. Also, find out how and when you can get your hands on one of your own… (more…)

The once world-famous putter manufacturer STX has come back to life and released a fantastic new flatstick. The Envision TR is a combination of their trademark wacky looks and the feel and beauty that a better player demands. Before we get our hands on one for an extensive Whitley Golf review, we thought we’d give you a behind-the-scenes look at it and tell you how to get one if you can’t wait for our verdict. Read on to find out more. (more…)

Leupold are renowned for their hunting optics and have over a century of experience in the rangefinder market. But they’ve recently moved into making devices specially created for golf and we’ve got our hands on their flagship model — the tournament legal GX-I. Their GX range has earned great acclaim since its launch, so we’re expecting a lot. See if this highly sought after product lives up to the hype… (more…)

Picking a putter to serve you well can be a problematic process, and models which tick all the right boxes can be few and far between. But we’ve discovered, what we think is, the best quality putter currently on the market. But not only is it great quality, it’s also amazing value for money and full of silky feel. Prepare to meet the SizeMore XM-1 Signature Series putter. (more…)

We’ve tested the Groove Sharpener Tool — a device specifically engineered to breathe new life into your old wedges. The manufacturers claim the contraption re-sharpens dull, blunt grooves and alleviates the need to buy new wedges every time they sustain wear and tear. But does it really work? And can it save you the money and hassle of buying a brand-new wedge every few years? Find out. (more…)

With the same high degree of adjustability and stunning looks of its bigger-headed brother, the R9 fairway wood represents a fantastic all-round package. It has already made its way into the hands of several of the world’s best players and is also proving a big hit in the amateur game. But how did it perform in the Whitley Golf test, and how can it benefit you? Find out… (more…)

It is not the most technologically advanced putter on the market, nor is it the easiest on the eye, but the Zen Oracle RDE Mallet putter is one of the most clever and innovative models we’ve ever seen. It not only serves you as a trusty partner on the greens, but also helps you hone your stroke off it. It has a lot to live up to, but how did it get on in the Whitley Golf test? Find out. (more…)

It’s only been a few months since TaylorMade released the highly-anticipated R9 Driver, but they’ve already announced a successor. The R9 460 provides the versatility and looks of the original, with more size and firepower. But is this a change that was really needed? We took a behind-the-scenes look at this monster of a driver and found out. Don’t miss it. (more…)

The TaylorMade and Adidas Group have announced the release of a brand-new addition to the popular Rossa Monza Spider range. The Balero, like the Spider, combines a large mallet body with some stunning looks to provide a great all-rounder and we’re lucky enough to have an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look. Do not miss it. (more…)

Phil Mickelson is not only one of the best players ever to have lived, he’s also one of the nicest. And in this great video, he lets you know what equipment he uses when he is out on the PGA Tour. Don’t miss it. (more…)

With several worldwide wins, and a swing to die for, Sergio Garcia is undoubtedly one of the best players on Tour. But what clubs does he put his trust in week-in, week-out? Whitley Golf takes a look… (more…)

Whitley Golf Editor Joe Whitley takes a sneak-peek at one of the latest short game training aids to hit the market. The Soft Shot is a practice ball which, the designers say, provides the flight and feedback of a real ball without the distance. But does it work? And more importantly, is it something that could make an impact on your game? Find out… (more…)

We have reviewed the PencilPal — the simple pencil holder that is proving very popular with amateurs across England. See if this dainty accessory can provide a nice addition to your bag… (more…)

After enjoying great success in the United States, the Bag Boy Automatic Cart has hit British shores. As the only one-step folding golf cart in the world, it is set to recreate its popularity here in the UK. We took a behind-the-scenes look at the cart and got our hands on some great images. See what you think… (more…)

As the grippier brother of the Hirzl Trust Feel glove, the Trust Control is one of the most high-performing accessories in the wet. It features thick, yet feel-packed kangaroo skin on the palm and the manufacturers say that this material provides up to five times more grip in wet conditions than conventional cabretta leather. But how much feel is really sacrificed to get so much grip? We found out… (more…)

A four-piece construction and innovative low-drag dimple pattern (LDP) combine to create the TaylorMade TP Red ball. It is one of the top-performing balls on Tour and has already found its way onto the greens of some of the world’s best courses. But can the average player utilise its technologies? Or will the performance be too much for them to handle? We got our hands on a dozen of the top-range balls and found out… (more…)

It is common knowledge throughout the world of golf that Mizuno make some of the greatest and best-quality irons on the market. And in this quite astonishing video, they prove just how well made their clubs are. Prepare to be amazed by the difference their revolutionary grain-flow forging makes. (more…)

The Golf Refugees black ball is arguably one of the most easily-recognisable products on the market and it has proved very popular with amateurs as a result. They obviously look great and are extremely cheap by modern standards, but how does their performance match up? Have they got the substance to match the style? WG Editor Joe Whitley took them for a test drive and found out… (more…)

FootJoy have announced the release of a brand new outerwear collection. The DryJoys Tour range is set to be a really popular garment selection due to its great looks and fantastic variations. We got a sneak-peek behind the scenes of the new product range and found out more. FootJoy claim their new outerwear is their most technologically-advanced yet, so we have high expectations. And some great images — see what you think… (more…)

To co-incide with the release of the new, more contemporary Deluxe II bag range, and to cater for the younger market, Powakaddy have given their Freeway II trolley a makeover. The new striking colour has transformed the product into a piece of contemporary golfing art — a world away from the Powakaddy standard black. We got our hands on some great images. (more…)

As arguably the most technologically-advanced shoe ever to be released, the FootJoy SYNR-G is an extremely hot product. It has a wealth of features and modern looks which combine to offer the all-round package. But what’s in the box? What is it about the SYNR-G that has made hundreds of Tour pros, including three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington, choose them? Whitley Golf takes a closer look and finds out… (more…)

Building on the success of the driver series of the same name, the Titleist 909 series fairway metals are set to be a real performer in 2009. They have found their way into the bags of some of the world’s best players and have a firm following with amateurs. But what makes them so good? We found out… (more…)

As a waterproof, more stylish version of the Trion:z Dual Loop model, the Active Bracelet offers great magnetic minus-ions in a smaller package. But does the goal of cosmetic and aesthetic prowess mean that magnetic power is sacrificed? And does the price tag really justify what you get? Whitley Golf takes a look in this great review… (more…)