Golf Digest South Africa Hotlist 2025

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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