CALLAWAY Apex UW
SRIXON ZX Mk II
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★★
SILVER
SILVER
WHY WE LIKE IT Something of a cross between a hybrid and a modern fairway wood, this compact head targets better players looking for shot shaping, playability from a variety of lies, a neutral and penetrating ball flight and the same kind of flexible-face ball speed designed for regular golfers. This head, favoured by recent winners on the PGA and LPGA tours, features an internal stabilising structure that stiffens the perimeter of the face to drive more deflection at impact from the high-strength steel face for more distance. The sole’s angled heel and toe sections provide extra turf relief.
WHY WE LIKE IT Spring-like faces matter only if they produce fast ball speeds. That’s why these fairway woods use stiff and flexing regions immediately around the face to create better energy transfer for more distance. They also have a thin, high-strength steel alloy in the face to create more rebound at impact. The final ingredient lies inside the clubhead: A low and forward weight pad lowers the centre of gravity to reduce spin.
APEX UW R6 500
ZX Mk II R5 500
• Stiff and flexible areas around the face create more ball speed. • An angled interior weight pad lowers the centre of gravity for more direct energy transfer and better launch. • 13.5, 15, 18, 21 degrees (with a fixed hosel)
• Compact head, angled sole and shorter shaft provide shotmaking versatility. • A neutral centre of gravity produces shots with steeper landing angle, consistent spin and less of a draw bias. • 17, 19, 21 degrees (with a fixed hosel)
TOP 10 BEST RATED, FAIRWAY WOODS, LOW-HANDICAPS
TOP 10 BEST RATED, FAIRWAY WOODS, LOW-HANDICAPS
‘Amazing soft feel. The perfect feedback that I’m looking for and the high trajectory I need into the green. Ease of use is off the charts.’ – 5-HANDICAP
‘Good power with a rising trajectory and high apex with no loss of distance. The 5-wood is as long as some 3-woods. Loud metallic crack at impact.’ – 13-HANDICAP
SENSORY
SENSORY
Quieter
Louder
Quieter
Louder
PLAYABILITY
PLAYABILITY
Workable
Forgiving
Workable
Forgiving
BALL FLIGHT
BALL FLIGHT
Lower
Higher
Lower
Higher
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