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Mizuno launches quartet of irons
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izuno has launched four new irons for Autumn 2012, the MP-H4 hybrid long irons
(pictured), Diamond Muscle MP-64, the JPX-825 and JPX-825 Pro. While the MP-64 irons have been designed with
Luke Donald’s personal preferences to the fore, the MP-H4 arguably represents the biggest departure for Mizuno. While the construction of the clubface, neck and sole remains ‘Grain Flow Forged’ in keeping with Mizuno’s great heritage in forged irons, the hybrid clubheads have a hollow construction, with a view to increasing forgiveness. “The hybrid long iron has been Mizuno’s most
MIZUNO RRPS: • MP-H4: £120 per club (steel shaſt ) • MP-64: £100 (steel) • JPX-825: £80 (steel); £110 (graphite) • JPX-825 Pro: £90 (steel); £120 (graphite)
www.golf.mizunoeurope.com
New Lunar Bandon from Nike
Designed for golf in the tough elements, Nike’s new Lunar Bandon (pictured) is promised to be fl exible, lightweight and comfortable - keeping feet warm and dry in any conditions. “You have outerwear, all-weather gloves, and covers for
GETTING IN THE SWING: Ian Poulter in apparel from IJP Design’s SS13 collection
IJP partners TGI
From what has been a busy period establishing retail partnerships for the TGI Golf Partnership, the group has announced that IJP Design has become a supplier partner. Launched by Ryder Cup
golfer Ian Poulter in 2007, IJP Design will exhibit its Spring Summer 2013 Collection at the Golf Show in Harrogate, October 9-11. This will be the brand’s 12th collection, and it will be stocked in 30 countries next year.
www.ijpdesign.com
your golf bag,” starts Lee Walker, Nike Golf’s footwear product director. “We wanted to complement that with a shoe that works with the rest of your gear to protect while it performs.” A booty tongue construction should catch any water that could breach the upper, keeping feet as dry as possible. Speed lacing with an easy-use toggle simplifi es the fastening process, while a notched-out heal is designed to maxim- ise comfort on the course. The Lunar Bandon will arrive at retail in October with an RRP of £120.
www.nikegolf.eu
Nine-gram swing analyser from GSA
Distributor JS International claims the GSA Pro (pictured) is the world’s lightest swing analyser, weighing on the scales at only nine grams. The GSA unit attaches to the end of the grip and from there records the motion of the golf swing. It then instantly sends the data – 10,000 data points per swing - to an android phone, tablet, iPad or iPhone via Bluetooth. Golfers can then compare swings on screen, and see graphic data on swing path, clubhead
speed, face angle and ‘attainable’ shot distance. Intended for teaching pros and club golfers alike, GSA Pro comes with an RRP of £199.
www.jsint.com
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played club on the European Tour,” says Andy Kikidas, European Tour Operations Manager. “It gives the high fl ight and forgiveness the players need, but still looks right over the ball. When we introduced the MP-H4 at the 2012 Open Championship the players noticed how the Grain Flow Forged face gave a big improvement in ball speeds and landing angle. When we have tour players using one or two of these hybrids, it’s hard to understand anyone else using a standard 2-iron.”
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