Face flex technology powers Wilson Staff news
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he new C200 irons from Wilson Staff are designed to improve
distance and accuracy for mid-to-high handicap players. At the core of the C200
innovation is FLX Face technology, which minimises the contact points between the interior of a mid-sized clubhead and its thin face. To maximise face flex upon impact, power holes go completely through the clubhead and provide space for the face to flex. The space is then filled with a urethane material to provide the required feel and extra distance. “We set out to create a distinctly new club – one with easy-to-understand
technology that’s clearly visible and a primary aim to deliver greater distance,” said Michael Vrska, Wilson Golf’s global director of innovation.
Callaway Golf’s new XR16 line of woods
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allaway Golf’s new line of woods will be available at retail outlets
across Europe from January 29. The four products include the XR 16 and XR Pro 16 driver and fairway wood. For the XR 16 Driver, Callaway
worked with aerodynamics experts at Boeing to redefine what is possible for clubhead speed and aerodynamics in a golf club. In addition to delivering a
high-speed head and low drag in the crown, the XR 16 driver also features a next generation R*MOTO face that is lighter and up to 19 per cent thinner. The XR 16 driver is available in 9°, 10.5° and 13.5° HT loſts while the XR Pro 16 driver comes with 9° and 10.5° loſts. Dr. Alan Hocknell, Callaway Golf’s head of research and development,
said: “With the XR 16 project, we set ourselves the task of producing an aerodynamically superior driver that challenged convention. With the assistance of Boeing’s top engineers we were able to bring together all the key elements of performance to generate maximum distance without a loss of forgiveness in the head. As a result we have managed to deliver a head design which is extraordinarily fast, but also very forgiving.” The XR 16 fairway wood features a light crown for more ball speed and
distance and will be available in 3+, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11. The XR Pro 16 fairway wood will be available in 14°, 16° and 18° loſts.
www.callawaygolf.com/xr16 12 SGBGOLF “The result is an iron that
looks and plays like no other club. Its proven capacity for enhancing distance, forgiveness and feel has exceeded our expectations, while feedback from tests – conducted by amateur players as well as our Wilson advisory staff professionals – has confirmed its exceptional performance. The C200 irons are
available in high-end KBS Tour 90 steel and Aldila Rogue Prographite shaſt options, with Lamkin Crossline black grips in sets from 4-SW. They have an RRP of £499 for steel shaſts (available in leſt-hand versions) and £599 for a set with graphite shaſts.
www.wilsonstaff.com
Cobra irons break new ground
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obra Golf’s new King Forged Tec irons have a multi-
material design that marks a departure from the norm for the brand. Unusually, the irons’ centre of gravity is located directly in the middle of the clubface while strategically placed tungsten inserts are co- forged into the heel and toe of each club to help increase forgiveness. With the centre of
gravity directly behind the impact zone, and a forged, high-strength steel face insert that is thinner, lighter and hotter, the clubs are designed to deliver more distance. The saved weight from the face is moved lower and deeper into the
head for longer, higher-flying, straighter shots. Combined with an engineered, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) insert directly behind the sweet spot, these irons provide a solid feel at impact and vibration dampening on mis-hits. Perhaps designed with Lexi Thompson in mind, the King Forged Tec
irons have a sleek look and hit a lower price point (RRP: £699, 3-GW) than similar models from some of Cobra’s rivals.
www.cobragolf.co.uk
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