SRIXON ZXi5 R24 000
TAYLORMADE P • 790 R28 000
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
• A condensed forging process allows for a localised hardening of the steel from high on the toe and along the topline to optimise durability and feel. • The face features a
• The face on the long irons is made of a high- strength, forged steel alloy and wraps around the sole in an L-shape to create a significant trampoline effect. • The key to getting the weighting right is how the back wall of each iron uses alternating thick and thin sections, almost like latticework. • Injecting the heads with a lightweight urethane foam helps control unwanted vibrations. • Top 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 44 degrees
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½
PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½
variable-thickness pattern of internal
grooves and channels, bolstering ball speed.
• Srixon’s venerable V-sole design uses a combination of sole width, notches and bounce to promote a smooth glide through the grass. • Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 31 degrees; PW: 44 degrees
‘The head feels well balanced and not too heavy. It has a slight offset, but you can work it both ways and have some forgiveness on the mis-hits. Very high launch.’ – 0-HANDICAP
‘More than anything, a well-struck ball connoted power and flew straight to the target. If you missed one a little
thin or fat, you didn’t lose much distance.’ – 11-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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