PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 

Odyssey is one of the leading names in putters, thanks to the company’s innovations in performance technology, design, and alignment aids. That has helped it become one of the preferred names in putters on the professional tours, with numerous top players relying on Odyssey clubs on the green.

The Odyssey White Hot XG 330 takes a traditional, unassuming clubhead and packs it with enough power and resiliency to stand up against anything else on the course. It .utilizes a multi-layer insert for phenomenal performance with any golf ball. Inspired by high performance, multi-layer golf ball technology, the White Hot XG insert takes two materials with different properties and combines them to take the level of feedback and feel to an all-new high. And with numerous Tour-proven head shapes to choose from, every level of golfer can find just the right putter to make life on the greens that much easier. The Odyssey White Hot XG 330 Mallet putter looks basic enough. It’s a face-balanced mallet with a full-shaft offset and crank-neck hosel and the wide alignment stripes on the back cavity.

 The White Hot XG 330 insert takes its inspiration from multi-layer golf ball technology, maximizing the responsiveness, feel, and control. It comprises of an elastomer core that’s the most responsive the company has ever used attached to a thin but strong outer surface. The textured impact zone adds to the effect by clearly identifying the sweet spot, in case the alignment aids haven’t done that already.

PROS:

 Great control and forgiveness.

 CONS:

 This putter has very average aesthetics as compared to other putters.

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Both for amateurs and pro alike.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 

The Odyssey Black Series i 2-Ball Putter features an advanced insert and weighting technology for golfers demanding the best in performance, precision and craftsmanship. This milled putter features the same multi-material construction as the original Black Series Putters, but now utilizes the multi-layer Tour insert that provides premium feel and responsiveness, improving performance on the green.

Unique 2-Ball Putter Alignment System improves your aim for better accuracy.

Tour insert inside this milled putter is constructed of an elastomer core that enhances feel and a thin, firm outer striking surface infused with urethane for fine-tuned responsiveness. Precision milled putter head with a rich, nickel-plated finish creates optimal balanced weighting.

Multi-material construction – The 1025 carbon steel body and weighted tungsten flange create a low, deep CG to promote true roll. The rich, nickel-plated finish will also appeal to elite players. Each model utilizes the Fine-Tuned Loft System, which optimizes each putter’s loft in conjunction with its center of gravity (CG) to generate pure roll characteristics.

Head weight optimization maximizes consistency and distance control, enhances feel and provides better roll characteristics. Hogged-Out Hosel allows weight to be redistributed to the tungsten flange for a low, deep CG.  

 PROS:

 Superb accuracy and control.

 CONS:

 None.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Another god send for the weekend golfer. If alignment is your problem when putting, you should definitely give the 2-Ball a try.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 

The Odyssey Black Series i 2-Ball Putter features an advanced insert and weighting technology for golfers demanding the best in performance, precision and craftsmanship. This milled putter features the same multi-material construction as the original Black Series Putters, but now utilizes the multi-layer Tour insert that provides premium feel and responsiveness, improving performance on the green.

Unique 2-Ball Putter Alignment System improves your aim for better accuracy. Tour insert inside this milled putter is constructed of an elastomer core that enhances feel and a thin, firm outer striking surface infused with urethane for fine-tuned responsiveness. Precision milled putter head with a rich, nickel-plated finish creates optimal balanced weighting. Multi-material construction – The 1025 carbon steel body and weighted tungsten flange create a low, deep CG to promote true roll. The rich, nickel-plated finish will also appeal to elite players.

The Fine-Tuned Loft System, which optimizes each putter’s loft in conjunction with its center of gravity (CG) to generate pure roll characteristics. Head weight optimization maximizes consistency and distance control, enhances feel and provides better roll characteristics. Hogged-Out Hosel allows weight to be redistributed to the tungsten flange for a low, deep CG.  

 PROS:

 Superb accuracy and control.

 CONS:

 We could not find any prevelant cons for this putter.

Recommended for:

          All levels of play due to easy handling and control.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

The tour profiled MP-52 integrates a discreet pocket cavity for an uncompromising balance of shot-making and forgiveness. There are two differences that you would notice about this iron: First, the company’s “Cut Muscle” design of the last several years is missing, replaced with a very different “Dual Muscle” technology. Second, with the MP-52, Mizuno set out to make a more forgiving MP iron. The MP line has always been the domain of low and lower-mid handicappers. They have a reputation as being workable while providing a lot of feedback. Keeping up to those standards with a forgiving club is a bit of a tall order.

Twin crescents milled into the MP-52 deepen its Centre of Gravity – increasing stability from off centre hits, while remaining hidden at address. Forgiveness and workability are to a large extent at opposite ends of the same spectrum. Creating playable irons that meet the needs and preferences of better golfers is a gutsy undertaking for a company with a solid reputation among lower handicappers.

Mizuno bills its new MP-52 irons as the most playable MP irons ever, and that seems to be an accurate assessment. The MP-52s bridge the gap between the MX and MP lines. There’s an awful lot to like in these irons. The irons should be forgiving enough to be played successfully by 20-handicappers, yet workable enough to be played by a 5-10 handicapper as well.

PROS: 

MP-52 offers good compromise of workability, feel, and forgiveness.  Consistency and ability to work the ball is far better. Nothing feels forced when trying to draw or fade it.

 CONS:

 We could not find any prevelant cons with these irons. 

Recommended for:

They are aimed to attract those mid handicappers who have always felt that previous MP models were not forgiving enough for them.

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The all-new SZ irons for 2009 are ideal for golfers seeking superior distance, forgiveness and feel. They feature a progressive offset throughout the set, to make each iron as easy as possible to hit.

This iron is a nice clean iron head that will benefit the higher handicapped player that Cobra is known for. It’s thin top line, and thick wide sole accomplishes two things. First off the thin top line is very eye appealing, and as far as the sole is concerned it is very wide which will help any golfer get out of the thick rough with little effort.

The irons’ low-and-wide design is defined by key components: Their sleek, low-profile clubhead design and shortened hosel result in a low-and-back Center of Gravity (CG), while a wide sole and heel-toe weighting system helps achieve maximum Moment of Inertia (MOI). These attributes create forgiving irons that help golfers launch the ball higher and achieve pinpoint accuracy on their shots.

The wide sole – which is rounded from front to back – prevents digging into the turf. Together with the low profile create an extreme low-and-back CG and high MOI, for high launch, more distance and maximum forgiveness.

The Cobra SZ features a unique patent-pending sole design which keeps the clubhead centered and stable both at address and through contact. The SZ performance design is coupled with a urethane insert, layered across the back side of the entire face, which dampens unwanted vibration and gives great feel

PROS:

 Cobra SZ offers high trajectory, forgiveness, distance and feel to any golfer, making it a favorite choice of many.

 CONS:

 We did not find any cons for these irons in our research.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Recommended for both amateurs and professional golfers.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 

The Cleveland Launcher is an absolutely fabulous value and a tremendous addition to any golfer’s bag. It has a massive titanium footprint with the back portion elongated to offer that promised high MOI., allowing generous room for miss-hits resulting in maximum forgiveness. With only a half millimeter in thickness, the new Launcher crown is the thinnest possible, moving every bit of potential weight low and deep to improve the center of gravity, optimize launch conditions and maximize distance. The horseshoe-shaped weight pad on the rear perimeter of the sole significantly improves launch conditions and stability on miss-hits by localizing weight low and deep, improving both MOI and center of gravity location.

The main point of difference with Cleveland’s previous Launcher is the removal of the scooped out crown that has been a feature of the HiBore range. The scooped out look has been binned and replaced with a more traditional crown that offers universal appeal. The sound off the face is inoffensive yet powerful and provides a medium trajectory.

PROS:

The huge head of the driver is a big confidence booster to those looking for solid dependability without the need to tweak weights, shafts and face angles in search of the optimum trajectory. This driver dwarfs the ball at address, but presents a very clean look, with none of the bulge and role found in other drivers. This encourages the golfer to think positively that the ball is heading ’straight’ down the fairway.

 CONS:

Some players have complained about the size of the head not looking right and the high pitched impact sound being a little bit of a turnoff. You might need to change the grip since the original one feels a little hard and slippery. However, the main feature is the astonishingly difference in price. It is around $150 cheaper than its counterparts.

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

This driver is suitable for both amateurs and professional golfers.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

 Ping iWi Craze-E putter offers the performance that the company is known for, as well as the opportunity for nonstop tinkering that golfers love.The iWi Craze-E is a mallet putter, with the clubhead weighing a solid 370 grams. It has a stainless steel body, but there’s also a two-piece stainless steel face insert with an elastomer backing that is designed to offer the performance of steel with a softer feel. A couple of tries on the practice green makes it clear that the insert works; it’s a very responsive club with incredible control.                                                                  

 All of the Ping iWi putters provide heavy customization. The iWi stands for interchangeable weight inserts, and the Ping iWi Craze-E putter offers as many as nine different weight combinations if the optional weight kit is purchased. Any setup will maintain the club’s high MOI, since the weights are concentrated on the heel and toe of the iWi Craze-E, but adding the additional weight may help some golfers keep the clubface square at impact.                                                                              

Lining up putts is easy as well, thanks to the raised Optigraphic alignment system. Its two yellow lines and white alignment strip help golfers keep putts on target.

 PROS:

 It brings a lot of reliability on the green.

CONS:

None.

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

 For pros and amateurs alike.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Ping’s driver line is one of the respected lines in the world. Its G10 is the clear winner when it comes to covering distance. The result is an additional 15-25 yards along with great accuracy. It swings better than the other clubs and has a wonderful TCF 129 D stiff shaft. It has a very traditional look and is straighter than the Genex, but not as straight as the other squarish drivers.  Its slightly longer shaft is designed to have its weight deeper and farther in the back to launch the ball farther and with less spin. Therefore, it helps decrease backspin on drives and gives more boring flight with plenty of roll.

Something special to the G10 is its larger profile. The club head is 460cc, like most other drivers these days, but the profile is deeper and allows for a greater margin for error. The club shape drives all energy produced and sent by the player to the shot; very little energy will be wasted. The club shape just looks great in general; smooth and dark black paint, square face angles give rise to a very appealing driver.

The Ping G10 gives a lively, yet low sound upon impact; a solid, yet exciting hit. Be careful, though. Ping Golf has designed this driver to launch the ball a bit higher than the loft degree would have people expect.

 PROS:

 The good news is you don’t have to over swing since you get very good distance on off center hits and it stays on line. The G10 is great for accuracy and distance.  The Ping G10 is a technologically advanced driver with an emphasis on Moment of Inertia (MOI) and Center of Gravity (CG), two things needed for power off the tee.

 CONS:

 The G10 is slightly longer than the standard drivers due to the slightly longer shaft. Make sure you don’t overswing with this club or the longer shaft will punish you. While this might take some getting used to, those who master it might be able to milk the benefits.

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

Ping has certainly produced a fantastic driver, a super-upgraded G5 of sorts. This driver is recommended for pro and amateurs alike. After some getting used to, you’ll be able to launch far, high, and straight down the middle with the latest in the Ping G line It is definitely recommended that the customer try out the driver first; you might not be used to such high launching at the same loft degree.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

The Adams Idea TEch A40S is an exceptional hybrid golf club and marries performance with forgiveness. It has two tungsten weights ports in the sole which gives the advantage of more inertia and therefore increased power in your swing and it also moves the weight to the back and lowers the centre of gravity of the club face. The steel face helps the ball speed for those who don’t have the most powerful swing get those extra yards without sacrificing accuracy as it provides more top spin when driving down the fairway. It can also be used to increase the backspin to help when approaching the green.
For a player who is looking to improve their skills and is willing to put some effort into achieving that goal, the Adams Idea Iron is a great product. It’s designed for players with a medium handicap through to the best players in the world.
For the medium handicap player to the best tour players in the world, the Adams Idea Tech a4 Iron is very forgiving. The forgiveness shows all the way through the forged irons as well. This is due to the weight of the club being very low which increases Moment of Inertia and therefore reducing twisting upon impact of off centre hits. It also includes a four-way cambered sole which reduces ground interaction to hit the ball sweeter than ever and acquire a more consistent round score. With Adams Golf patented Quad Cavity design and the Forged stabilizer bar which sets the mass behind the point of impact, you can be sure that the feel and feedback of the iron is spot on. Simply put, the Adams Idea Tech a4 Iron delivers the ultimate feel.
This club set had just as much tinkering by the design team to make these Hybrid Irons look as exceptional as they perform

PROS:

Excellent feel and performance.

CONS:

Some players have complained about ‘lacking’ confidence when using this iron.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Recommended for all golfers.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

The Ping iWi Anser putter takes advantage of a system of interchangeable weights to offer a club that can be easily customized to suit a golfer’s need on any particular day. 

The club head weight for the Ping iWi Anser is 345 grams, on the light side of the iWi putter series (the iWi Craz-E is the heaviest at 370 grams). Two removable 12-gram steel inserts come standard, and an optional weight kit can be purchased that offers two 20 and 28-gram weights that can be inserted in their place with the provided wrench. That’s a big asset for those who want a heavier putter, or for those who find that they need extra heft on a particular day to keep the club head straight.            .

A two-piece insert encases a stainless steel in an elastomer to add a softer feel. But aside from all the technology, the club looks like the classic Pings of old. It has the popular plumbers-neck hosel and a heel-toe balance that help golfers get a good look at the ball and balance the club through impact, and it performs like anyone would expect from the company that’s been one of the biggest names in golf for the past 50 years.

 PROS:

 Interchangeable weights to suit a golfers needs at any time, even in the middle of a round. Gives a heel-toe balance that helps golfers.

 CONS:

 None.

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Anyone needing a quick adjustable putter on the go.