Golf Monthly Verdict

Slightly larger head than most gave the impression of a fairway wood, perhaps providing added confidence for some. Flew very high on a consistent basis but off-centre shots were a little wayward.

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By Neil Tappin

published 14 May 2008

Design and Tech Benefits The head is 7% larger than the Rescue Dual's, with a 13% larger sole area, both of which help to increase the club's stability and provide greater forgiveness and distance on mis-hits.

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.