Mizuno Pro S-3

Modest, but more than expected - it offers no more or less than a thin, traditional iron, with small mishits falling several yards short and big mishits missing the green, though it delivers more forgiveness than expected, slotting between the 241 blade and 243 cavity. Players'-cavity forgiveness for the better player.

Control over distance - the traditional lofts (34-degree 7-iron, two degrees weaker than the 243) prioritise precision and a controlled flight over length, not the longest, by design. Modest distance for a pure players' cavity.

Pure shotmaking - the S-3 encourages you to shape shots left, right, knock-downs and draws with no fluff, with plenty of feedback across the face. Among the most workable irons made.

Possibly the softest Mizuno irons ever - the Grain Flow Forged steel and copper underlay create one of the softest, most responsive sensations in a players' iron, with centred strikes feeling like you haven't hit the ball at all. Elite, benchmark feel.

Deep and pure - a deep, soft note at impact from the Grain Flow Forged construction and copper underlay, among the softest-sounding irons available. A premium, muted acoustic.

A clean players' profile - a thin top line, compact blade length and narrow sole, with a simple two-level cavity and the running-bird logo near the toe. Among the best-looking players' irons.