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Why We Like It
- This easier-to-hit model takes up a larger footprint than past versions for more forgiveness and helps average golfers launch low-lofted clubs higher, with more backspin and a steeper angle of descent.
- These models also feature a higher degree of loft than their immediate predecessor, as well as a loft range of 16 to 33 degrees through adjustability.
- Balanced internal weighting creates a head that’s less prone to wobble during the swing and at impact for more consistency in distance and trajectory.
- The face thickness on the high-strength steel-alloy insert is optimized in 15 zones—heel to toe and top to bottom—for more consistent ball speed across the face.
- A thinner sole design helps the face flex better for more distance from impacts lower on the face. It also frees up mass that’s positioned on the perimeter for increased forgiveness and better launch.
- The shallower face inspires confidence in average golfers for easier, higher launch.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps
- 18, 21, 24, 28, 31 degrees (with a 33-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a crisp, pleasing impact and a powerful, “hot” face that delivered long carry and lively rebound. The matte-black head and white scoring lines inspired confidence, while the adjustable hosel and balanced weighting made shaping shots—high or low, fade or draw—easy. Reviewers praised its soft-yet-explosive feel, high-but-controlled launch, strong turf interaction and overall forgiveness on center and many toe/heel strikes. One caveat: some found distance and trajectory dipped noticeably on heavier off-center hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted exceptional consistency and distance—even off-center strikes stayed on target and matched center-yardage—while center hits equaled the longest hybrids. The club produced a high, penetrating launch with soft, crisp contact; the hot face yielded noticeably longer carry (about 10 yards) and soft landings. Its matte-black look with white grooves frames the hitting area. Very easy to hit with a firmer, louder impact for some. One caveat: a few wanted slightly better consistency across the face.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a crisp, pleasing strike feel with clean audible feedback and a modern, understated head. Playability shone—easy to shape draws and fades and dial in loft with a multi‑setting hosel—while forgiveness was exceptional, keeping toe and heel shots straight and producing high-starting flight with good landing angles. Testers praised its mid-to-long carry, explosive center-face pop and alignment-friendly white scoring lines. One caveat: non‑center hits can show a noticeable yardage drop.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a matte‑black head that’s pleasing at address, a crisp “crack” and lively, fairway‑wood‑style rebound producing long carries and a high, rising draw when dialed via the adjustable hosel. The bulbous‑but‑approachable shape and groove contrast boost confidence and aim. Impact feels explosive yet soft with a piercing trajectory that holds its line. Very rewarding on center strikes; one caveat — mis-hits can balloon and lose notable distance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
I was hoping for a higher ball flight. I prefer a bit more distance from this loft. It sounds good, though, like a clap with the palms of your hands. The right amount of feedback, too. I like the matte look on top and minimal lines on the face.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Very consistent. The launch window was high but not too much spin. I can play this in any conditions.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Very good performance. The first thing I noticed was the bright white scoring lines on the face, a good alignment tool. Felt explosive coming off the face when you hit the ball correctly and fairly forgiving on toe and heel hits.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Get the hosel settings fine-tuned, and it's easy to launch. The ball doesn't move much to the sides, but it's a little short on distance.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Look is muted, so nothing distracts you. I could fade or draw the ball without manipulating the club too much. Flight was slightly higher than average, starting high, with a nice curve and a good landing angle to hold the green.
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Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
I was hoping for a higher ball flight. I prefer a bit more distance from this loft. It sounds good, though, like a clap with the palms of your hands. The right amount of feedback, too. I like the matte look on top and minimal lines on the face.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Very consistent. The launch window was high but not too much spin. I can play this in any conditions.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Very good performance. The first thing I noticed was the bright white scoring lines on the face, a good alignment tool. Felt explosive coming off the face when you hit the ball correctly and fairly forgiving on toe and heel hits.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Get the hosel settings fine-tuned, and it's easy to launch. The ball doesn't move much to the sides, but it's a little short on distance.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Look is muted, so nothing distracts you. I could fade or draw the ball without manipulating the club too much. Flight was slightly higher than average, starting high, with a nice curve and a good landing angle to hold the green.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Super easy to hit, with a soft feel and a nice, higher-pitched sound through impact. The face is hot. I mean, it flew 10 yards farther than some of the other hybrids I hit, and I didn't really have to work too much to get there.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
This club has an aggressive nature. I wouldn't hesitate to use it out of the rough. The rounded head is pleasing to the eye. No issues marrying up the ball to the sweet spot. Forgiveness was the star, though. The ball never went off the reservation.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The ball popped off the face with gusto and reached a high apex. I always felt in control. But when I missed the center of the face, things took a dark turn. A high-risk, high-reward club.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I found it difficult to get good shot height, and there was a significant yardage dip on non-center hits. Yardage carry overall was average.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The club felt comfortable in my hand. Plenty of forgiveness, and shots felt soft yet explosive off of the face. The ball flight was slightly higher than average.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
My carry yardage varied based on the accuracy of my strike. Center hits flew as far as any hybrid I've hit. I just wish it was a little more consistent across the face.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Addressing the ball, I had the feeling I could take a hard swing, and it rewarded that aggression. The head was a little bulbous but approachable in how they tightened the shape of the face. It helped me focus.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
It was forgiving but has the typical hybrid draw tendency. Explosive feeling, crisp impact sound and a piercing trajectory. Starts low but rises for a good landing angle.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The best part about this club is its playability. I was able to shape shots almost by just thinking about it. Easy to flight it high and low. The hosel has several options for adjustments, too.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The matte-black finish is certainly pleasing behind the ball. Crack at impact is impressive, and the ball went a long ways. Forgiveness on center hits is good, but less so when trying to work the ball.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The most forgiving hybrid I've tried. Even hits off the toe or hosel go straight. The ball starts high, then falls slowly. Good weight balance, so it's easy to stay on plane.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Audibly loud, firm, and flies high. Probably one of the hotter hybrids. If you like that firmer, slightly louder sound at impact, you'll love this one.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Simple but effective matte finish. Club dimensions are pleasing, but I didn't feel like it was sufficiently forgiving. Rewarding on solid strikes, but mis-hits would lose significant distance. Turf interaction was acceptable but not extraordinary.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
At address, the face is a little curved. It gave me the sense that I had little room for error. It makes a sweet sound on center strikes, but those was few and far between for me. I didn't hit the center that much, and the results weren't very forgiving.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Powerful. Carried better than average among the hybrids I've tested. I love the fact there is no residual noise. Even my mis-hits were acceptable.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Very good. Very easy to hit. Does what you want. You can fade it. You can draw it. Love this club. It just pops off the face. This is top five.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Nice shape to the head, and I like the contrast on the grooves. Added confidence and a strong target on the face. Ball performed nicely on center strikes but did have some low launches and balloon-ups on mis-hits, so not as forgiving.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
No matter where on the face I made contact with the ball, it stayed on target, and I got the same distance, and it was good distance.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
When I decided to ramp up my swing speed, the trajectory and spin didn't really change that much from my normal pace. I really like that.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
I like the way the head looks: modern, understated and powerful. It has a nice mid ball flight with good distance. I found it easy to hit a baby draw, so I don't know if the face is slightly closed. One of my favorites.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
A crisp, pleasing sensation when hitting it. Enough sound and feel to know what was happening on the face but not so much that it vibrated in your hands.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
The matte-black finish rolls into the face, making the head and face appear as one seamless unit. The white grooves really accentuate the hitting area. Very powerful club with minimal effort. Ball flies high, lands soft. A really well-rounded hybrid.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
The power aspect of the club should be noted. It really held its line once the ball left the clubface on good center strikes. Had a pleasant noise with a softer feel.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The contact felt crisp. It had a penetrating ball flight, but it just didn't get maximum distance because of excessive spin.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great combination of distance and forgiveness.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I hit this nice rising draw with each swing. I used the adjustable hosel to tweak the settings, and then it was just set it and hit it through the window I was hoping for. Good distance and the right trajectory. It had good liveliness off the face, a fairway wood type of rebound. It gives you that extra 10 percent versus the equivalent long iron, which could be the difference between hitting and holding a green.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
I was hoping for a higher ball flight. I prefer a bit more distance from this loft. It sounds good, though, like a clap with the palms of your hands. The right amount of feedback, too. I like the matte look on top and minimal lines on the face.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
This club has an aggressive nature. I wouldn't hesitate to use it out of the rough. The rounded head is pleasing to the eye. No issues marrying up the ball to the sweet spot. Forgiveness was the star, though. The ball never went off the reservation.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The ball popped off the face with gusto and reached a high apex. I always felt in control. But when I missed the center of the face, things took a dark turn. A high-risk, high-reward club.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The club felt comfortable in my hand. Plenty of forgiveness, and shots felt soft yet explosive off of the face. The ball flight was slightly higher than average.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Addressing the ball, I had the feeling I could take a hard swing, and it rewarded that aggression. The head was a little bulbous but approachable in how they tightened the shape of the face. It helped me focus.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
It was forgiving but has the typical hybrid draw tendency. Explosive feeling, crisp impact sound and a piercing trajectory. Starts low but rises for a good landing angle.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The matte-black finish is certainly pleasing behind the ball. Crack at impact is impressive, and the ball went a long ways. Forgiveness on center hits is good, but less so when trying to work the ball.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Simple but effective matte finish. Club dimensions are pleasing, but I didn't feel like it was sufficiently forgiving. Rewarding on solid strikes, but mis-hits would lose significant distance. Turf interaction was acceptable but not extraordinary.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Nice shape to the head, and I like the contrast on the grooves. Added confidence and a strong target on the face. Ball performed nicely on center strikes but did have some low launches and balloon-ups on mis-hits, so not as forgiving.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
The power aspect of the club should be noted. It really held its line once the ball left the clubface on good center strikes. Had a pleasant noise with a softer feel.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great combination of distance and forgiveness.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I hit this nice rising draw with each swing. I used the adjustable hosel to tweak the settings, and then it was just set it and hit it through the window I was hoping for. Good distance and the right trajectory. It had good liveliness off the face, a fairway wood type of rebound. It gives you that extra 10 percent versus the equivalent long iron, which could be the difference between hitting and holding a green.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Very good performance. The first thing I noticed was the bright white scoring lines on the face, a good alignment tool. Felt explosive coming off the face when you hit the ball correctly and fairly forgiving on toe and heel hits.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Get the hosel settings fine-tuned, and it's easy to launch. The ball doesn't move much to the sides, but it's a little short on distance.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Look is muted, so nothing distracts you. I could fade or draw the ball without manipulating the club too much. Flight was slightly higher than average, starting high, with a nice curve and a good landing angle to hold the green.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I found it difficult to get good shot height, and there was a significant yardage dip on non-center hits. Yardage carry overall was average.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The best part about this club is its playability. I was able to shape shots almost by just thinking about it. Easy to flight it high and low. The hosel has several options for adjustments, too.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The most forgiving hybrid I've tried. Even hits off the toe or hosel go straight. The ball starts high, then falls slowly. Good weight balance, so it's easy to stay on plane.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
At address, the face is a little curved. It gave me the sense that I had little room for error. It makes a sweet sound on center strikes, but those was few and far between for me. I didn't hit the center that much, and the results weren't very forgiving.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Powerful. Carried better than average among the hybrids I've tested. I love the fact there is no residual noise. Even my mis-hits were acceptable.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Very good. Very easy to hit. Does what you want. You can fade it. You can draw it. Love this club. It just pops off the face. This is top five.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
I like the way the head looks: modern, understated and powerful. It has a nice mid ball flight with good distance. I found it easy to hit a baby draw, so I don't know if the face is slightly closed. One of my favorites.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
A crisp, pleasing sensation when hitting it. Enough sound and feel to know what was happening on the face but not so much that it vibrated in your hands.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Very consistent. The launch window was high but not too much spin. I can play this in any conditions.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Super easy to hit, with a soft feel and a nice, higher-pitched sound through impact. The face is hot. I mean, it flew 10 yards farther than some of the other hybrids I hit, and I didn't really have to work too much to get there.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
My carry yardage varied based on the accuracy of my strike. Center hits flew as far as any hybrid I've hit. I just wish it was a little more consistent across the face.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Audibly loud, firm, and flies high. Probably one of the hotter hybrids. If you like that firmer, slightly louder sound at impact, you'll love this one.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
No matter where on the face I made contact with the ball, it stayed on target, and I got the same distance, and it was good distance.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
When I decided to ramp up my swing speed, the trajectory and spin didn't really change that much from my normal pace. I really like that.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
The matte-black finish rolls into the face, making the head and face appear as one seamless unit. The white grooves really accentuate the hitting area. Very powerful club with minimal effort. Ball flies high, lands soft. A really well-rounded hybrid.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The contact felt crisp. It had a penetrating ball flight, but it just didn't get maximum distance because of excessive spin.
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