PLAYERS-DISTANCE IRONS
CALLAWAY Apex Ai200 R32 000
CALLAWAY Apex Ti Fusion TBA
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
• A forged, hollow-body clubhead is married to a forged, high-strength 455-stainless-steel face that wraps around the top and sole to create impressive face flex through the 8-iron. • The “Ai Smart Face” used the power of AI to analyse swing data of regular golfers to deliver tight dispersion and added distance.
• A proprietary brazing process was used to join the stainless-steel body with the titanium face – an industry first. • The strong and thin titanium face gives ball speed a boost. • The forged-steel body features urethane microspheres inside the head to provide a feel typically found in forged irons. • A diamond-like coating is more durable than PVD and reduces glare off the clubhead. • Top 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 30.5 degrees; PW: 43 degrees
PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½
‘I really like the all-black finish and shaft. The club was responsive. Mis-hits hung in there and performed well. It didn’t feel like it was hard to get the most out of these.’ – 0-HANDICAP
‘These were straight as an arrow – deadly. Even intentional fades went straight. That was cool and yummy. The 5-iron is an absolute missile. One of the longest irons I’ve hit.’ – 14-HANDICAP
• Tungsten encased in urethane with
microscopic air bubbles assists feel.
• Top 5 in Forgiveness, all handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 43 degrees
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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