Golf Digest South Africa Hotlist 2025

ST-G 

R10 000

• Its compact

maximum stability (both weights all the way back). It also can be adjusted to favour a draw or fade. • The channel cut into the sole maximises face flex. • A beta-rich-titanium alloy makes the face lighter, stronger and faster-flexing. • 9.5, 10.5 degrees (adjustable hosel)

shape (440 cubic centimetres) means this model targets ball-strikers looking for reduced spin and adjustability options. • Two tracks in the sole feature seven-

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‘A classic head shape. Felt like the ball jumped off the face.’ – 14-HANDICAP

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gram weights for changing the head from extremely low spin (both weights in the front) to

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ST-X 230 

TBA

• This head uses a 14- gram sole weight in the heel to provide draw bias and make it easier to manipulate the head during the swing. • That weight also rests deep in the sole to boost stability on off- centre hits. • High-strength titanium in the face

creates more ball speed on mis-hits. • Speed also comes

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from a channel in the sole that

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improves deflection, particularly on lower impacts. • A three-gram steel bar within the channel lowers the centre of gravity. • 9.5, 10.5, 12 degrees (adjustable hosel)

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‘I could swing aggressively. It made a powerful sound

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at impact.’ – 7-HANDICAP

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ST-Z 230 

TBA

• Similar in profile to the ST-X, this model features weighting that is more neutral to emphasise forgiveness across the face. • A 14-gram weight

higher launch. • More speed comes from the channel in the front of the sole, which increases face flex, especially low on the face.

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• A steel weight

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deep in the centre creates significant stability compared to the ST-G.

located in the channel further lowers the centre of gravity to reduce spin.

‘Tended to go high and straight. Quiet but still lively.’ – 7-HANDICAP

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• The deep centre of gravity yields a

• 9.5, 10.5 degrees (adjustable hosel)

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