Golf Monthly Verdict

A hint of the Darth Vaders here visually! Weighty, but didn't lead to the same heavy contact in the sand as some. Playable with confidence from all kinds of lie.

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By Neil Tappin

published 20 May 2008

Forged from mild carbon steel with rear “trapezoid” muscle design. Rich, dark satin finish with matt face and top edge. A long hosel raises club's centre of gravity, pushing more weightfurther up the head. Together with U-grooves this should increase spin rates for more control. Sole is cut away slightly in heel and toe for greater versatility and playability.

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.