Golf Monthly Verdict

Get used to the looks and the performance might well be the key to snipping shots off your handicap. The rounded sole makes it less likely than the original to snag on the green. The ripple alignment aid is also very handy especially on long putts.

Reasons to buy

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Excellent for alignment and feel.

Reasons to avoid

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Unattractive design

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By Neil Tappin

published 20 May 2008

The ripple effect might be good for alignment but it doesn't make for an attractive clubhead. The dark blue face redeems the situation with a a sleek, modern look. A soft face insert should improve feel and help players to judge distance. On fast greens the soft face offers excellent feel.

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.