GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRONS
CALLAWAY Apex Ai300 R32 000
CALLAWAY Elyte R23 000
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
• The Apex Ai300 replaces the Apex DCB and targets
• The hollow-body
construction features a variable-thickness cupface designed with the help of AI analysis of thousands of real golfers’ swings.
golfers who are early in their journey or are looking to step up
PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★★
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½
from the super-game- improvement category. • The forged 455-steel face was designed with the help of AI analysis of everyday player impact data in which the topology behind the face is different for each iron – thinner and thicker in areas where it needs to be to create maximum consistency. • Top 5 in Performance, all handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 29 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
• The special, high- strength stainless
steel is thinner than traditional stainless steels, resulting in a fast-flexing face.
• Tungsten weight
‘It’s like a wolf in sheep’s clothing in terms of looks. You wouldn’t expect it to be a game- improvement set, but it is! And you can work the ball. I hit perfect 7-iron after perfect 7-iron.‘ – 7-HANDICAP
‘The ball is just flying off the face. Even though the head is small, the performance is as big as you want for game improvement. It glides through the turf.’ – +3-HANDICAP
encased in urethane microspheres helps drive the centre of gravity lower to assist with launch.
• Top 5 in Look, all handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 29 degrees; PW: 42 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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