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Royal Precision Rifle Project X HL
The Project X line of steel shafts found favor with many Tour players
last year, thanks to its new taper pattern that more effectively
transfers energy to the golf ball. The new Project X HL is tuned for
the less-elite golfer and with characteristics that promote a higher
ballflight.
www.royalprecision.com
True Temper Black Gold
True Temper continues to push the steel shaft
envelope with the new Black Gold, which carefully manages frequency,
weight and balance point from the wedge to 3-iron. Also new from True
Temper is the ultra-lightweight Dynamic Gold SL. www.truetemper.com
UST iROD Long Iron
Having trouble hitting your 3- and 4-irons? The UST
iROD shaft might help, with a high-performance design that includes a
softer tip section to help you launch the ball high and straight, even
with a 2-iron. The iROD shafts also are made specifically for drivers,
hybrid woods and the mid-irons. www.ustgolfshaft.com
PING G5
www.pinggolf.com
(800) 4-PING-FIT | $749 ($949 graphite)
 The new G5 irons feature a deeper, parallel cavity that widens the sole
and increases the perimeter weighting to make PING’s most forgiving
iron yet.
Features: A large clubhead, deep cavity, wide sole and a larger, thinner Custom Tuning Port.
Advantages: The inherent shape and design of the G5 promote
higher-launching, straighter shots from a variety of lies, while the
feel of the G5 is improved through the use of the CTP (which is
positioned closer to the clubface to ensure consistency).
Benefits: PING has always been about game improvement, yet has always
attracted the gamut of skill levels. Same goes for the G5.
What We Like: The lead-edge radius of the G5 is specifically designed
to provide improved ground impact for even greater playability.
Lineup: S59, i5, G5, G2
Clubhead: Stainless steel
Clubface: Same
Design: Cast cavity-back
Size: Oversize
Clubs: 2-PW, GW, SW, LW
(available LH)
Shaft(s): PING CS Lite (S, R); PING TFC100i graphite
(S, R, A) | Srixon I-506
www.srixon.com
(888) 4-SRIXON | $999
 They look like surgical instruments and perform with as much precision.
Features: Great craftsmanship and shape augmented by Srixon’s Digital Impact Technology.
Advantages: The Digital Impact Technology matches the CG and weighting
in each iron to produce the desired launch characteristics in
accordance with today’s golf ball designs—high trajectory and
penetrating ballflight.
Benefits: The classic blade profile with a thin topline and minimal
offset will please players who desire a traditional look at address.
What We Like: The low and deep CG (which adds forgiveness on off-center
hits) and the double-radius sole with unique heel and toe cuts (to
ensure solid contact from a variety of turf conditions).
Lineup: I-506, I-403AD
Clubhead: Carbon steel
Clubface: Same
Design: Forged cavity-back
Size: Midsize
Clubs: 2-PW (no LH)
Shaft(s): True Temper Dynamic Gold steel (S, R) | TaylorMade r7 CGB MAX
www.taylormadegolf.com
(800) 888-CLUB $1,099 ($1,299 graphite)
 One of the top game-improvement irons.
Features: The “r7” comes from the company’s use of its driver-born
Inverted Cone Technology, which drastically increases the size of the
sweet spot. The “CGB” stands for “center-of-gravity back,” which refers
to the iron’s low and deep CG position (with the help of two tungsten
cartridges) that’s designed to provide optimum launch conditions. The
“MAX” refers to the irons’ maximum COR.
Advantages: Ultra-game improvement.
Benefits: Everyone—there’s a ton of technology, but TaylorMade did well to disguise it.
What We Like: The ultra-thin face—it feels great and really makes for a “hot” trajectory.
Lineup: rac TP, rac LT, rac OS, r7 XD, r7 CGB MAX
Clubhead: Stainless steel
Clubface: Same Design: Cast cavity-back
Size: Oversize
Clubs: 3-PW, GW, SW, LW (available LH)
Shaft(s):
TaylorMade r7 T-Step Ascending Mass steel (S, R, A, L); TaylorMade
Hyper-Light graphite (S, R, A, L) |
TaylorMade r7 XD
www.taylormadegolf.com
(800) 888-CLUB $1,032 ($1,200 graphite)
 This perimeter-weighted beauty is specifically engineered to launch the ball high and straight.
Features: A titanium face and Pull Face Technology for outrageous
perimeter weighting, and TaylorMade’s Inverted Cone Technology that
increases the size of the COR zone.
Advantages: The design and technology add up to max forgiveness and
launch conditions that promote the desired higher ballflight.
Benefits: The r7 XD is truly a game-improvement iron for every golfer, regardless of skill level.
What We Like: The Tuned Performance Cartridge, located in the back
cavity, heightens feel while helping to create a higher MOI.
Lineup: rac TP, rac LT, rac OS, r7 XD, r7 CGB MAX
Clubhead: Stainless steel
Clubface: Titanium
Design: Cast cavity-back
Size: Oversize
Clubs: 3-PW, GS, SW, LW (available LH)
Shaft(s): TaylorMade r7 T-Step Ultralite steel (S, R, A, L); TaylorMade Hyper-Light graphite (S, R, A, L) |
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