Exactly. I want to see a 60x durability driver with the 60x carbon face.

The i59 iron has now largely been replaced by the Blueprint S model so they fit into the same space.

@todaysgolfer thank you..happy new year

Hi Richard, In an ideal world, yes, we'd absolutely love to test shots from the heel and toe, however, it's just not feasible with the limited time we have access to the test lab for. The other difficulty we'd have is how different drivers will reflect forgiveness more. A TaylorMade Qi10 LS, for instance, will change ball dynamics significantly more than a G430 10K, so it's always difficult to know how that will translate to the reality of the golf course. Thanks

We'll be testing all the new equipment for 2025 side-by-side in the coming months, so you'll be able to see anything current line against each other!

Based on your parameters, Steve, I'd look at a tour-level ball built around high launch and low drag. The greenside spin will come from the urethane cover, so that's quickly sorted from a tour ball. Accuracy depends on what you mean, dispersion is the typical understanding, and lower spin will help remove a bit of axis tilt influence, keeping the flight straighter. There's not really a ball that will improve front-to-back dispersion, as that's still down to your strike over anything else, although higher-quality manufacturers make a more consistent product. Maximising distance is an easier one, too - we know that firmer balls are faster. Overall, as long as price isn't a concern for you, looking at the Staff Model, ProV1x, Chrome Tour, and TP5x wouldn't be a bad place to go.

Srixon were excluded due to not having updated the ball in 2024 and the limited access time we have for completing our ball test. It's an excellent ball and the exclusion in 2024 says nothing about the quality - we love it! We're always looking to improve and expand on our testing, and the demand for Srixon Z-Star to be tested again has won us over - look out for it in our 2025 testing.

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Hi Eric, we try not to bias anything we produce with an age or handicap bracket during testing but you're right, we could always expand more on our testing options. Keep an eye out in 2025 for more product tests geared towards lower swing speeds as well as higher ones!

Hi Don, we don't currently make our data public but it's something we'll consider in the future if there's enough demand for it, for sure. Regarding alignment, this is something that the team at Loughborough University are responsible for themselves but we'll check in with them for the 2025 test to see how they align the ball.

Difficult to say! It's softer, but like with any grip, the harder you hold it, the more it will wear down. From long term experience I haven't noticed it wear significantly more than anything else, including the Tour Velvet

Agreed! This should be used as a starting point for you, not something you make a decision from. The best eyes are still your own

Hi Andrew, ideally we'd suggest changing irons every 5-10 years for most golfers but that may be tricky with your handicap drop. The question I'd ask yourself is 'do the ai smoke do want I want them to?' If it's still a yes, then there's no reason to swap them out. The i200 is ultimately less forgiving and less distance-orientated, but if your goal is to access difficult parts of the green with the additional height and spin then consider changing, yes. We'd still advise you go for a fitting before committing to any changes though, as you may not notice a height difference because of how it's achieved (faster ball speed could still help achieve a better apex over spin or launch depending on impact conditions)

We'll ask Neil if he's still using them next time we see him for 2025 testing! :D

As we're conducting a Robot Test, feel and sound isn't something we can comment on from feedback (it's also a loud machine, so any feedback from those sessions isn't going to be much help, honestly!). For sound and feel, you can check out individual ball reviews on our website, www.todays-golfer.com, but mass comparison wouldn't be effective for that feedback. High spin balls don't have to be firmer. Spin is created from soft material over hard, but if you left the core softer for a quieter sound then you'd need to make the outer layers and cover even softer, which could lead to the ball tearing on short irons and wedges more often, so it's a difficult balance. Spin will also provide stability in side-on wind, but less help when directly into so it's a tough call to make. I think you've made a great call playing the Chrome Tour this year though! Lewis

Weight is generally one of the key factors to finding the right shaft for you, but occasionally you will just find something that can match your sequencing in a different weight class. The question should then be, 'Will this deliver consistently for me on the course?' You might not trust a lighter weight in actual play as much as when you're in a fitting bay. Graphite is the future of shaft design, and some golfers find they do drop a weight class when they switch to premium graphite shafts. So we'd encourage you to look at the current options but still go with what's correct for you. Lewis

Cleveland are great! Keep an eye out for them in our 2025 Driver Test

Keep an eye out in the new year for our 2025 testing which will include a category for the slower speed player!

The tech is amazing for launch characteristics, for sure!

You can make the XP work just as well as the P model at that speed, yes. If you're an excessively higher ball-flight golfer, the XP's stronger loft will optimize you more. If you're a lower-flighted player, or just like seeing height, the P will be a better option. Lewis

@@todaysgolfer awesome thx i think i will go GEN 7 XP cheers

We'll have Callaway and Cleveland wedges covered off in our 2025 Gear Test, where we'll cover every major wedge release. Keep an eye out in 2025 for it! Lewis

@@UnLikeU if it’s where you connect to the golf club, it’s got to be important! We’ll be updating our guide for 2025 so keep an eye out - we’re just waiting on some New Year announcements to be made! 😉

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