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The 140th Open Championship at Royal St George’s will live long in the memory, not just because the Prince charmed the links to become one of the most popular winners in the event’s history, but because it would be the first championship contested since the death of the great Severiano Ballestero

Forged Ti Muscle workability of a blade combines with cavity-back forgiveness and more solidity at impact. Centre of gravity encourages higher ball flight. Thinner top line and weightier sole available in any custom combination from 3-PW (

High launch version of the JPX800 iron with Max-Cor pocket cavity and wider sole on the longer, medium irons (4-7-iron) and progressively narrower sole on 8-PW. Sound and solid feel factored into the design through Mizuno's harmonic impact technology. Fujikura

Treaded three-wheel trolley, with rapid folding white frame. Adjustable front wheel ensures straight running. Single cruise control as well as distance control with digital display. Battery extra and available from

Multi-material, dual cavity for more forgiveness solid feel and improved distance control. Stainless steel body and high density tungsten sole weight. Bevelled top line with progressively reduced blade length through short irons. True Temper Dynalite Gold XP steel shaft to optimise initial launch angle and maximise distance. Stock graphite Tour AD shaft for higher launch. Available from mid-November 2011 in right and left hand with suggested retail price of

New 12-degree loft model with 910D2 head and lightweight 50g Mitsubishi Bassara shaft. Designed for golfers with moderate swing speeds to generate better launch conditions, spin and playability. 45-inch shaft for improved control.

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The 3-SW Forgan iHy set is available in right-hand and left-hand models with a huge range of custom-fit options with the golfer completing an easy website process to create their own perfect custom-fit profile before going on to order the clubs online. Set consists of 3-6 hybrids and 7-SW irons. Choose from Apollo steel shafts, Forgan SL Superlight graphite or Dynamic Gold shaft with four shaft flexes, 10 length settings and three grip options - including matching green and black Golf Pride MCC grip.

Mallet head with clear alingment aids and double-bend shaft. Green insert face for high MOI and forgiveness.

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First impressions are always important. And the the sleek new Linden Sport 2 electric trolley certainly doesn’t disappoint on this front. It’s a great looking piece of kit.

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Mid-mallet putter with four degrees of loft and white finish to stand out against green grass. Three black, easy-vision alignment lines with Pure Roll Titallium insert to promotes forward spin and smooth roll. Micro-weight ports to adjust swingweight for custom lengths.

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Innovative Gliderail sole, 30gms lighter than most utility clubs to help generate more ball speed. Five versions available (in four flexes)15.5-, 18-, 20.5-, 23- and 26-degree lofts. Clubs supplied with sock-style head covers.

Cobra Offset design of the head, encourages a draw bias with appeal to mid to high handicappers. Similar black in head and shaft to S3 driver but is non-adjustable. Available in 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 degree lofts plus 13.5 and 15 degree lofts for women's models. Also features E-face technology - a taller, eliptical face and beveled perimeter for a larger sweet zone and more forgiveness a crown alignment Design to and help keep club on desired swing path.

Battery-life monitor, digital clock, lightweight lithium or lead acid battery, universal bag stay soft grip pads suitable for all bag types. Quiet engine with 18 or 36-hole battery options. Finger tip speed and distance control with integrated LCD screen, lightweight and robust, easily folds into compact boot space.

The Cleveland SL290 Launcher Ultralite driver may have a 460cc head but it weighs is only 290 grammes and available in 9, 10.5 and 12-degree options.

Black pearl finish (also available in satin finish), featuring laser milled zip-grooves on each clubface. Stronger than traditional lofts identified on each toe, large cavity head to assist with immediate trajectory. Priced at

Using Wilson's 'Trajectory Control Technology' (two high density tungsten rubber inserts) for higher launch, maximum distance and lower spin, the DXi driver also features a five-zone face area that expands the sweet spot. The 8- and 9-degree models have the weight low in the club head to maximise the pro-preferred launch with lower the spin. The 10.5 and 12-degree models have the weight positioned low and back in the club head to deliver a higher ball flight.

As the name suggests, Nike’s new SQ Machspeed driver is all about increasing your swing speed, but our testers were very much divided in opinion about this club. The higher handicappers loved it, commenting how straight their drives flew and how easy it was to get the ball airborne.

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