We’ve got plenty of off-set and draw bias available in the driver. The irons are equally helpful and are being made offered in One Length models too.
The concept of a 7-iron length throughout the set went down a storm with the F7 and Forged Tour models so it makes sense to offer it here as well.
If anything, I think the concept of single-length irons should appeal more to the higher handicapper looking to improve.
The F-Max driver (£229) is ultra-light to try and increase swing speed with extra weight added to the rear and heel of the head.
Interestingly, they have also added a larger midsize grip as standard. And you can choose between an off-set head and a square one.
Expect similar technology in the fairway woods (£169) and hybrids (£149).
The irons (£499), available in single and variable length, promise to be light and easy to hit with plenty of forgiveness.
We look forward to testing them all out.
More information can be found on the Cobra website.
Mizuno CLK hybrids and S-18 wedges
The new hybrids and wedges from Mizuno may have been overshadowed by the MP-18 irons in their latest launch.
The CLK hybrids (£245) have been launched at the same time as the irons for a reason as when you start stuggling to launch your irons is when you should really thinking about bringing the hybrids into the set.
We’ve got a much stealthier look here than with the blue JPX900 but there’s similar technology in the sole to help get the ball launching with plenty of speed.
The blue S5 wedges were a real winner for Mizuno but they have been replaced with a black version in the S18 (£140) which are a larger more playable alternative to their T7 models – which still have a blue option available.
As ever with Mizuno they have nailed the aesthetics. Look out for our reviews of the performance in the not too distant future…
More information can be found on the Mizuno website.
New Scotty Cameron Futura 5.5M
This new model from Scotty Cameron was inspired by staffer Justin Thomas who asked for a slightly smaller mallet but with plenty of alignment help.
Titleist say the Futura 5.5M (£335) will combine the forgiveness of their high MOI Futura models but with the feel and feedback of a blade.
It could be ideal for those players who want something larger than a blade but smaller than the other Scotty Futura models.
More information can be found on the Scotty Cameron website.
Shotscope V2 GPS watch
We are big fans of the Shotscope game-tracking system as you can see in our recent review here.
But now the Scottish company have added a GPS feature to their offering which means it now has all the game tracking features as before but also acts as a GPS watch.
This is a smart move as if people are going to wear the wristband to track their shots, they may as well have some helpful information displayed as well.
More information on the V2, which has an SRP of £225, can be found on the Shotscope website.
PGA Championship outfits
Seeing as we’ve only got one more major to go, let’s take a look at what out usual suspects will be wearing at Quail Hollow.
The only positive of a big break between the PGA and the Masters is being spared the ‘scripting’ alerts…
