“I actually find this a lot more enjoyable to hit than the MB”
Nearly identical distance and spin to the MB but noticeably easier to hit good shots with, and the model he enjoyed most on the day.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Easier to hit than the MB with better quality strikes and results
- +Spin barely drops versus the MB (a couple hundred RPM)
- +Remarkable distance consistency; still classy looking
- −Thicker, more rigid top line than the MB's rounded finish
- −Performance gap over the MB on pure strikes is only marginal
For: Better players who want blade-adjacent looks with less self-sabotage
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“the consistency I'm seeing throughout these sets is absolutely astonishing”
A low-handicap cavity with astonishing spin consistency and the same gorgeous soft-feeling package as the blade.
+ the facts · 4 pros− the facts
- +Incredibly soft feel
- +Astonishing consistency of spin numbers with no flyers
- +Slightly friendlier top line than the blade while keeping minimal offset
For: Low handicappers who want predictability in a T100 / P7CB style cavity
“Oh wow that feels fantastic.”
A compact, traditionally lofted forged cavity back with super-soft 8620 carbon steel feel and ball speed that nearly matches the hollow XB.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Super soft muted forged feel from 8620 carbon steel
- +Compact traditional look with thin sole and minimal offset
- +Traditional 34-degree 7 iron loft yet ball speed close to the XB
- −Noticeable ball speed and distance drop-off on heel mishits versus the XB
- −Spin consistency not quite as tight as the XB
For: The better player who wants a compact cavity back to work the ball, or as the mid-iron bridge in a blended Staff Model set
2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“They look phenomenal.”
Referenced in passing: the player thought the new Staff CBs look phenomenal but the offset threw him off at address.
+ the facts · 1 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- −Offset put the player off at address