GOLD
GOLD
GOLD
SILVER
‘Contact feels cushiony. Bounce helps the club slice through the turf. Generates a ton of spin on full shots and from the bunker. Versatile around
‘Able to hit low skippers, high shots that land softly and hop- and-stop chips. Crisp turf interaction. Solid swings felt flushed in the hands.’ – 1-HANDICAP
‘Grooves across the face provide a good amount of spin from the sand. It has a feathery feel off the face. I can really go after sand shots.’ – 13-HANDICAP
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★★ ½
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★★ ½
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★ ½
‘Feels as good as it performs. Shots elevate quickly. Very versatile. I can create spin, get under the ball and escape the sand with ease. – 11-HANDICAP
the green.’ – 15-HANDICAP
TAYLORMADE MILLED GRIND 4 R4 000
TITLEIST VOKEY DESIGN SM10 R3 800
CALLAWAY
PING S159 R4 000 WHY WE LIKE IT With 25 stock options and six sole grinds, Ping wants to help as many kinds of swings as possible deliver the club efficiently through the turf. Spin is another important area of emphasis. The design of the grooves changes depending on the loft. Lower lofts feature volume to channel maximum debris on full shots. Grooves on the higher lofts (54 to 62 degrees) are tightly spaced so that the edges contact the ball cleanly. Throw in a friction- adding face blast, and you get more bite than an angry Rottweiler. • The Hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish helps repel moisture. • A consumer app offers advice on grind and gapping. • Input from tour pros led to a head shape and hosel transition. • 25 options (46-62 degrees); 6 sole grinds; 1 finish
CB R3 300
WHY WE LIKE IT The latest Milled Grind benefits from the machined sole shaping of its predecessors with enhanced spin. The grooves are the same as the Milled Grind 3 but have laser-etched diagonals on the flat areas between each score line to increase spin on partial shots and reduce spin loss in wet or dewy conditions. Redistributing weight to the perimeter on the higher lofts improves feel. Increasing the thickness of the flange in an area in line with the centre of the face enhances sound and feel.
WHY WE LIKE IT The new SM10 line has plenty of options for those savvy enough to get fit for wedges. The centre-of-gravity location received particular attention. The smaller profile and shorter hosel lengths (on lofts 46 to 52) help drive the CG low to make the transition from short irons easier. In the 54- through 62-degree models, the CG has moved up, forward and towards the centre to promote a lower, more controlled flight. Texture between the grooves increases spin by as much as 300 revolutions per minute.
WHY WE LIKE IT This is more than a wedge for golfers who have difficulty escaping bunkers. The CB has a new sole design that allows a wider variety of shots to be played. Not sure what bounce you should play (ie, the angle between the wedge’s leading edge and the lowest point of the sole)? Callaway has done the work for you. The sand wedges have a healthy 14 degrees and the lob wedges have 12 degrees for more efficiency on tighter lies around the green. The lower lofts have between 10 and 12 degrees of bounce.
• Urethane microspheres instill the feel golfers want. • Grooves stretch across the entire face to assist shots hit on the perimeter. • 7 options (48-60 degrees); 1 grind; 1 finish
• Groove-cutting process yields higher, more consistent spin. • Heat treatment is applied to the impact area, doubling the durability of the groove. • 25 options (46-62 degrees); 6 grinds; 3 finishes
• Three grind options have been added at the higher lofts. • A custom programme offers 15 selected paint fills, personalised lettering and logos and custom finishes. • 23 options (46-60 degrees); 7 grinds; 1 finish
FULL SHOTS
FULL SHOTS
FULL SHOTS
FULL SHOTS
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SAND
SAND
SAND
SAND
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
GREENS IDE
GREENS IDE
GREENS IDE
GREENS IDE
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
TOP 10 BEST SOUND/FEEL, WEDGES, MIDDLE-HANDICAPS
TOP 5 BEST LOOKING, WEDGES, ALL HANDICAP GROUPS
TOP 10 BEST SOUND/FEEL, WEDGES, ALL HANDICAP GROUPS
TOP 10 BEST ON SAND SHOTS, WEDGES, MIDDLE-HANDICAPS
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HOTLIST 2024
HOTLIST 2024
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