“it feels fantastic”
The metal-injection-molded Platinum feels fantastic and looks premium, but it carries a higher price than the standard Opus.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Metal injected molding process gives a fantastic, lovely feel
- +Premium platinum chrome finish, plus an ultra-premium platinum blue option he thinks they pulled off
- −More expensive at $229.99 vs $179.99 for the standard Opus
For: Players willing to pay extra for premium components and feel
“I can't really justify that increase”
The premium model with MIM construction and high-toe tungsten for flight control, but he saw no real performance benefit to justify the extra £50.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Metal injection molded construction for a more premium feel
- +Tungsten high on the face keeps ball flight down while preserving spin
- +Same high-spin groove-in-groove face technology as the standard Opus
- −£50 more expensive than the standard Opus with no visible performance benefit in his testing
- −Extra ribbed detailing made him prefer the cleaner standard model's look
For: Better players who want a lower, controlled wedge flight and don't mind paying extra