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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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