SUPER-GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRONS
PING G730 R27 000 (Steel)
MIZUNO JPX925 Hot Metal HL R22 000
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
• High-strength
• An enhanced,
chromoly 4140M steel is used for the face. The hitting area is thinned around the perimeter, increasing rebound for maximum ball speed.
metalwood-style variable-thickness face uses a special heat treatment to allow thinning of the 17-4 stainless steel.
PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★★
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★ ½
• The wide sole teams up with tungsten weighting low in the clubhead of the 4-
• The large head
and wide sole offer increased stability and instill confidence. • Shaft lengths are a focus here. The set starts at the 5-iron and uses .75-inch increments for the 5- and 6-irons instead of .625 inches to improve ball speed and height. • Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 40 degrees
through 7-irons to help golfers get the ball up in the air.
‘I got smooth, easy- feeling compression, like everything at impact was always perfectly timed so the ball rebounded in perfect harmony. There was loads of velocity.’ – 15-HANDICAP
‘A raucous-sounding impact with the ball
• Balanced weighting of the iron’s frame improves control while maintaining forgiveness. • Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 31 degrees; PW: 45 degrees
climbing straight north. You’ll get a crater when it lands. I didn’t notice excessive spin on that kind of height.’ – 15-HANDICAP
AESTHETICS
AESTHETICS
Plain
Elaborate
Plain
Elaborate
ACOUSTICS
ACOUSTICS
Quieter
Louder
Quieter
Louder
SENSORY
SENSORY
Softer
Firmer
Softer
Firmer
LAUNCH
LAUNCH
Lower
Higher
Lower
Higher
FORGIVENESS
FORGIVENESS
Least
Most
Least
Most
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