Golf Monthly Verdict

Two strong performers here. The FPs have been made sleeker and look great over the ball. I usually find that with deep cavities I hit the ball too high but these produced a great trajectory. The S9s provided major levels of forgiveness and the redistributed weight really does seem to square the face at impact. Two excellent, if very different, irons

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By Neil Tappin

published 25 June 2008

Both the S9 and FP irons have been redesigned for 2008. The S9 has a multi-material construction which includes an expanded three-piece polymer topline and urethane sole insert. They are designed to offer a higher launch angle, greater distance and more accuracy than ever.

The new FP has a sleeker head than previously and a full cavity-back with a urethane membrane for enhanced feel. Heel and toe perimeter weighting provides added forgiveness.

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.