IRONS super-game—improvement
▶ these irons make the game easier and more fun. a n d i s n ’ t t h a t t h e p o i n t o f p l ay i n g ? w e c o n s i d e r e d 1 7 m o d e l s ; 1 2 m a d e t h e l i s t. c a l l away
RRP AED 5,250
big bertha
verdict A longtime darling of higher-handicappers, Bertha, with
look • sound • feel
its oversize clubhead, thick topline and generous sole, continues to perform well in an increasingly competitive category. Despite the venerable name, this iron has the modern power of a wraparound cupface that provides a distance boost for players who often need one. Tungsten weighting positioned low in the cavity lowers the centre of gravity, making it easier to get shots airborne.
demand
com m ent “Overall proportions of the head are nicely balanced.
performance
★★★★½
i n n o vat i o n
★★★★½ ★★★★½ ★★★★
Distance is impressive and consistent.”
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c a l l away
RRP AED 4,165
mavrik max
verdict Technologies found in drivers eventually make their way
look • sound • feel
into irons. In this case, that meant using artificial intelligence and the “flash face” cupface idea from the company’s Epic Flash and Mavrik drivers for this set of irons. That led to unique face designs for each iron that produce flex in just the right spot. The use of tungsten suspended within urethane infused with tiny air bubbles delivers the feel players of any ability can appreciate.
demand
com m ent “Compared to other clubs, this hides the technology
performance
★★★★★
i n n o vat i o n
★★★★½ ★★★★★ ★★★★★
well. The face feels soft on all kinds of hits.”
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clevel and
RRP AED 3,095
launcher hb turbo
verdict When a study shows average golfers hit the green from 150
look • sound • feel
to 200 yards one-fifth of the time, it’s an indication those players need help. Cleveland’s solution is a full hybrid-like set designed for high launch and forgiveness. Though the irons don’t lack for speed— thanks to a high-strength steel face—distance wasn’t the main goal. Instead, the focus was on ease of use through a centre of gravity that’s six millimeters lower than a typical cavity-back iron.
demand
com m ent “Good ball flight and trajectory. The sensation
performance
★★★★½
i n n o vat i o n
★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★
off the face was complete with a flush feel.”
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Photographs by Dom Furore
