Equipment: Yonex EZone XPG range review

There has always been much to admire about the way Yonex combine high-quality materials with innovative Japanese technology and design.

And with the new EZone XPG range we see these premium components all working together.

Extra weight is added to the clubhead in the driver, fairway, hybrids and irons which is then counter-balanced by adding Tungsten powder into the butt of the grip.

The theory a lot of people in golf are working towards is a light shaft to make the head feel heavier,” explained Yonex fitting expert Darren Burgess.

The problem is that one end becomes too heavy and the other is too light. Our counter-balancing with extra weight in the grip makes the clubs a lot more playable.

The EZone XPG driver is slightly larger than the previous XP model with a lower CG and a light carbon-composite crown with handy alignment markings.

The irons feature a double undercut cavity to increase the size of the sweetspot for maximum forgiveness.

There are also fairways and hybrids which carry similar technologies to the driver including very simple adjustability in the hosel.

Premium graphite shaft options are available throughout the range.

FIRST HIT: I tested out the new Yonex XPG range as the product was launched earlier in the year. My first reaction on hitting the driver was just how light and easy to swing it was.

I didn’t have any problems with the red and black look at address in last year’s EZone XP but it may have put some people off from the outset.

There’s a much simpler look in the XPG which just feels like a no-nonsense driver that is very easy to use.

We didn’t get the chance to review any launch monitor data but the ball flight looked good and there was a very nice feeling off the face with a sweet sound.

As well as feeling easy to use it also feels premium. There’s high-quality components here but the £249 price tag seems very friendly indeed. At this price point, I think you’ll struggle to find a better driver in 2016.

It was much the same with the irons. I’ve never been one for graphite shafts in my irons but if you test out the EZone XPG irons I would recommend having a hit with them.

Again, they just feel incredibly light and easy to use. There’s plenty of forgiveness and stylish looks on offer too.

Details

EZone XPG driver
SRP: £249

EZone XPG fairway
SRP: £189

EZone XPG hybrid
SRP: £159

EZone XPG irons
SRP:5-SW steel: £569, 5-SW graphite: £699

EZone XPG putter
£119