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resh technology, classical design, radical shapes and new materials – choosing
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from the latest array of exciting new golf equipment can all seem rather
daunting. But finding the line-up of clubs that will help you reach your potential
is the challenge that faces every golfer. If you are thinking about refreshing your
line-up for the 2008 season – and, let’s be honest, who isn’t – then some careful
research will go a long way towards ensuring you get good value for your money.
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Enter Golf Monthly’s Equipment Guide 2008. We’ve individually photographed a
huge range of brand new kit that’s guaranteed to get your pulse racing, while giving
you a clear feel for what’s out there. We also assembled a crack GM test panel to
provide the inside track on exactly how gear performed. Finally, we’ve split it all into
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price brackets to ensure you find the kit for your budget. From drivers to balls, power
trolleys to outerwear, our in-depth analysis should help you make a shrewd invest-
ment to improve your game, whatever your handicap.
We hope you’ll agree with us that picking up this supplement is akin to opening the
door to Aladdin’s Cave – it’s certainly got us very excited about the new season. All you
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have to do is sit back, read on and think about how it could transform your game!
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MEET THE TESTERS
All of the feedback in the “GM Verdict” sections comes as a result of an
extensive testing session conducted at The London Club. The panellists,
VERDICT
listed below, each tested a different equipment category while the panel
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as a whole contributed to the ball testing:
DRIVERS WOODS UTILITIES IRONS WEDGES PUTTERS
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■ POWER TROLLEYS 80
Luke Norman Jeremy Ellwood Michael Harris Paul O’Hagan Neil Tappin Dennis
GM senior GM associate GM editor GM staff writer GM deputy Newnham
staff writer editor Handicap: 7 Handicap: 5 editor PGA pro
Handicap: 8 Handicap: 5 Handicap: 5 Handicap: n/a
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■ In a special series of Gear Vault video reviews, each of
our panellists has selected his three favourite clubs all at
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different price points from the category he was testing. Log
on to
golf-monthly.co.uk to see their verdicts and get an even
closer insight into the very best of what’s on the market.
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■ Prices quoted are recommended retail prices as advised by the various manufacturers.
To check out the latest deals or hunt out the best prices available visit your local
american golf store – log on to
americangolf.co.uk.
■ All product information in the “Gear Focus” sections and the annotated boxes on the
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main feature items is based on claims and representations made by the various
manufacturers and does not necessarily represent the views of Golf Monthly.
Photography: Kim Porritt Design: Marc Southey
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GOLF MONTHLY EQUIPMENT GUIDE 2008 IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN GOLF 3
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