Taylor Made V Steel

TAYLORMADE V STEEL £149(s) £179(g)

Design and Tech Benefits The dynamic V-shaped sole should minimise turf resistance at impact to prevent twisting for straighter shots. The head will not get snagged up in the grass and should glide into the back of the ball.

GM VERDICT A crisp sound on impact is followed by a solid, medium height ball flight that should be able to deal with any adverse weather conditions. Forgiveness isn't the best feature but there is enough there to encourage mid or low handicappers. If high ball flight is your thing this might not be for you but it is a solid performer at the top end of the market. Definitely worth taking out for a pop.

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.