Golf Monthly Verdict

Producing impressive distance and a penetrating ball flight, the MX-500 is a solid club that delivers consistent results. With the extra toe weighting there are less instances of blocks and cuts. The MX-500 is a very good all-rounder, accurate and forgiving. It also achieves relatively good distance. It's a solid choice for the average golfer.

Reasons to buy

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This driver is impressive in all aspects.

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By Neil Tappin

published 13 June 2008

A sleek, attractive looking head is spoiled slightly by a somewhat cheap looking shaft. The MX-500 addresses the tendency to push shots with the biggest clubheads courtesy of a graphite toe-insert that moves 8g of weight from toe to heel to help square the face. The graphite crown allows 30g of weight lower and deeper to promote a higher, longer flight.

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.