GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRONS
CLEVELAND ZipCore XL R16 000
PXG Black Ops R24 000
SILVER
SILVER
OVERALL RATING ★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★
• Golf Digest’s academic panel has seen a lot of interesting technology over the years and isn’t easily impressed. One highlight is Cleveland’s ZipCore tech in which a lightweight Aluminium- silicate compound replaces steel in the hosel to better position the centre of gravity. • ZipCore saves nearly 15 grams of weight that is redistributed to reduce loss of ball speed on off-centre strikes. • A proprietary face blast
• Black Ops is a hollow- body, dual-cavity design with a larger profile intended to instill confidence in the game-improvement audience. • These irons have the same thin face and power channel as the 0311 GEN7 line, but the larger face and thicker topline on the Black Ops are designed for the player seeking help getting the ball airborne as opposed to getting it close to the pin. • Top 5 in Forgiveness, low-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
‘I really like the darker hue in the middle, which makes the heel and toe frame the hitting space nicely. Terrific sensation at impact into my hands.’ – 13-HANDICAP
‘Monstrously powerful. The ball launches off the face easily. The first shot gave me goosebumps. Smooth through the turf,
and laser-milled lines create roughness for consistent spin.
even with the larger size.’ – 14-HANDICAP
• Specs: 7-iron: 29 degrees; PW: 43 degrees
AESTHETICS
AESTHETICS
Plain
Elaborate
Plain
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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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