MIZUNO JPX925 Hot Metal R22 000
PING G440 R25 000 (Steel)
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
• The new face on the 4- through 8-irons is
• The face is shallower and thinner compared to the G430 for
30-percent thinner at its thinnest point, or a slim
increased ball speed and a more player- preferred look.
PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★★
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
1.2 millimetres on the low heel and high toe, to produce faster ball speeds. • The cupface, in which
• The size reduction
saves four grams per iron that is placed lower and further back in the head to drop the centre of gravity and assist launch.
part of the face wraps around the topline and sole, enhances ball speed throughout the hitting area.
• The shaft length of the 4-, 5-, and 6-irons was extended three- quarters of an inch to help golfers launch those irons higher. • Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 29 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
‘If my shot data was accurate, my mis-hits were incredibly far and straight. This is the club you want rolling out of the car, straight to the first tee with no range time.’ – 1-HANDICAP
‘As a low-handicapper, I would play this club. They allow you to hit all the shots you want to hit but also have the forgiveness and distance you want.’ – +3-HANDICAP
• A variable-thickness
sole promotes face flex, especially on shots struck low – where most iron impacts occur. • Top 5 in Performance, all handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 28 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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