Swinging golf gear

ADIDAS Tour 3 Stripes Adidas top of the line shoe (£109) was worn by Fred Funk while winning the US Senior Open in a record 20-under par. The high-tech design provides enhanced upper stability and increased leverage while counter-locking the foot and eliminating excess heel movement. The improved balance and footwork optimise power transfer, leading to solid ball striking.

Taylor Made Burner Irons Burners have long been a favourite for golfers of all skill levels. The 2009 Burner (lowest price: £423) and Burner Plus (lowest price: £544) clubs are engineered for speed and distance. The longer, lighter shafts and reduced overall club weight yield greater impact speed and a theoretical gain in yardage ñ provided youíre hitting it straight.

TaylorMade R9 Driver The R9 (lowest price: £121) has received almost exclusively rave reviews since its March debut and carries on TaylorMadeís standing as driver of choice on the PGA Tour. The combination of Flight Control Technology (FCT) and Moveable Weight Technology (MWT) yields a customisable club with 24 options for club face angle, loft, lie and centre of gravity. Figure out your personal preference ñ then grip it and rip it with great confidence.

Titleistís Pro V1x Ball The name Titleist is to golf balls as what Nike is to athletic footwear. That is, itís everywhere. Consider that the last version of the Pro VI and Pro V1x accounted for more than 25 percent of all golf balls in the world. The new designs, straight from the minds of golf enthusiasts, are designed to fly longer and provide more durability. Get a dozen for £28.