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Hippo ITX2 driver
By Bob Warters on 23/09/2005 12:12:50
Hippo's latest high-flier presses all the right buttons for those who like their drivers to take the long, aerial route.
Hippo ITX2 driver Contact:www.hippo-golf.com Technology:460cc head using lighter carbon composite and high-grade titanium to allow extra 6grams of weight to be centred in the back of the head to create better launch angle and increased distance
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Now a hexagonal driver from Hippo!
By Golfmagic correspondent on 19/01/2007 15:08:35
Eight-sided is the new square, it seems, as Hippo stretches the futuristic driver head boundaries still further
Whatever next ? Hippo Hex driver We've had square, triangular and pear-shaped. Now for the next futuristic driver clubhead - hexagonal!The California-based arm of Hippo Golf, which has its European headquarters in Burton-on-Trent, is launching
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John Daley to join Hippo
By Alex.B on 22/12/2000 12:32:00
Hippo look set to pay off Daley's Callaway debts.
to sign him up are the British firm, and appropriately named Hippo.Daley is currently out of contract after a split with his former sponsors Callaway. Before the Hippo deal can go ahead, there is a slight issue with outstanding debts that Daley has
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Hippo's 'longest' iron
By Bob Warters on 18/10/2005 09:00:00
Fitted to a machine which delivers identical swings to a range of clubs and using identical golf balls, a 6-iron from the set was measured at 169.2 yards.
Hippo ITX2 ironHippo’s ITX2 irons have been independently tested to emerge as the longest in the world, according to a new robot survey, conducted by a leading golf magazine.Fitted to a machine which delivers identical swings to a range of clubs
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Launching the Houdini hybrid
By Bob Warters on 14/11/2006 10:00:12
Hippo's latest described as 'the great escape club'
Houdini hybridHippo is introducing Houdini hybrids to its range of 'entry-level' drivers and fairway metals, describing them as 'the great escape clubs!'With its shallow face design and cut-away sole, the Houdini claims to deliver a better ball
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Hippo Hex fairway and rescue clubs
By Bob Warters on 29/10/2007 13:53:26
'After initial concerns that their head shape was a little disconcerting at address, I've learned to enjoy their performance'
Hippo Hex fairway and rescue woods Contact:www.hippogolf.com Technology:Unique head shape pushes weight into the corners for better stability on miss-hits. Mitsubishi Rayon with high modulus graphite fibre. Clubs available in right-hand only
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Hogan wedge facelift
By Bob Warters on 28/02/2005 14:09:29
Sure-Out wedge gets a make-over as Hippo reveal plans to give a free club to every International Pairs entry.
."Recommended price will be £60. For your nearest stockist call 0800 7311 480 Hippo lob wedge – give-awayMeanwhile, Hippo Golf is giving away a free 60-degree lob wedge (worth £39.95) to every golfer who enters the International Pairs this summer. It’s part of a deal
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Hippo's new bargain driver
By Bob Warters on 10/03/2006 10:48:30
Powerstrike WS driver - complete with screw weighting for under £40, plus cool new polo shirt from Ping Collection
Hippo Powerstrike WS driverA new driver for under 40 quid? Could be the bargain of the year!Hippo’s Powerstrike WS driver, priced at a modest £39.99, has a giant 460cc head and even the fashionable screw weighting system favoured my more expensive
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Hippo ITX2 irons
By Bob Warters on 01/11/2005 10:38:50
'The 9-iron and pitching wedge performed adequately from around 100 yards. The sand-iron is not included in the 8-club set but was a revelation.'
Hippo ITX2 irons Contact:www.hippo-golf.com Technology:3-piece construction consisting of 17-4 stainless steel face and back section, with inner cavity of Kevlar carbon, allowing for thinner face design and better response across the face
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Hippo Hex2 square driver
By Bob Warters on 04/07/2007 17:57:30
'It may not be carbon, but it's one hell of a footprint!'
Hippo Hex2 square driver Contact:www.straight-down-the-middle.com Technology:The 460cc clubhead is designed to 'reduce drag on the backswing and generate higher head speed at impact.' Thin but legal face of a head that has six grammes
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