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Independent forgiveness testing placed the head at the top of the 2024 fairway field — most forgiving fairway of the year. Reviewer testing: despite the head having a substantially smaller footprint than the prior generation game-improvement XF, its MOI is almost as high — more forgiving than both prior-generation models with loss in ball speed on mis-hits being minimal and dispersions being small. Squared face and flat sole shift CG low and to the perimeter for higher MOI. Independent robot testing called it a solid 3-wood that would hit it straight and not penalize you on misses. Top-tier 2024 forgiveness — best-in-class per multiple independent tests.

Reviewer testing: the average ball speed increased by approximately 2-3 mph versus the prior generation, translating to an extra 5-7 yards of carry distance. Reviewer testing: longer and more forgiving than any of the brand's previous fairway woods. The proprietary AM355 stainless steel face is 12.5% thinner than previous models — greater energy transfer at impact. Three interchangeable sole weights (2.5g and 12.5g) let players bias for higher launch and more spin, optimising distance per swing. Top-tier 2024 distance for a forgiveness-first fairway.

Three interchangeable sole weight ports (2.5g to 20g range) allow the fitter or player to make the club anti-hook, anti-slice, massively forgiving, or lower launching and spinning. The adjustable hosel adds ±1.5° loft and 2° or 3° flat lie tuning. The squared face and low-profile head are designed to deliver a stable, neutral ball flight rather than imposing a shaped bias — players configure the bias rather than fighting an imposed one. Above-average workability — flexibility through configuration rather than aggressive face-manipulation rewards.

Reviewer testing: firm responsiveness feel with impact producing a crisp smack with some reverberation; more solid than hot, but with a little pop in the hands. Industry coverage: looks the business, sounds explosive, and feels exceptional. The three sole weights, engineered based on modal analysis, generate high-frequency vibrations for an optimal sound and feel at impact. Above-average feel — solid, responsive, with informative feedback on mishits.

Reviewer testing: centre face contact produces a mid-pitch, medium volume tink sound described as the prototypical fairway wood sound, but tuned down a couple steps. Industry coverage: sounds explosive. The acoustic tuning represents improvements in sound, with the sound now matching the ball speed and flight characteristics. Above-average centred acoustic — informative-but-controlled mid-pitch tink, not the brand-marketing explosive.

Reviewer testing: looks the business — easy launch from tee or turf and confidence-inspiring appearance behind the ball. Reviewer testing: a comfortable, low-profile head shape with squared face and flat sole. The sleek black stealth look pairs across the family for visual consistency. Won 2024 industry awards Gold partly for aesthetic excellence. Top-decile looks for the 2024 fairway field.