Staff Model Blade

A blade, with a little help - you give up almost all the forgiveness, with ball speed and distance dropping precipitously on heel and toe strikes and thin shots running off low, though the Fluid Feel hosel and refined toe weighting make it more forgiving than most true blades. Low forgiveness, but generous for a muscle-back.

Control over length - traditional, weaker lofts that produce high launch and spin when struck well rather than chasing yards, distance a product of precision, not power. Modest distance - the point is control, not carry.

Surgical - for the skilled player everything about the ball flight (distance, trajectory and shot shape) happens because you want it to, the thin sole and short blade making it feel nimble and surgical. Among the most workable irons made.

Forged and buttery - the soft forged 8620 carbon steel gives an exceptional, responsive impact with instant feedback on strike quality, though it is not quite as soft as some blades on the market while still feeling premium. Elite feel for a players' blade.

Muted and premium - a very muted, dull acoustic at impact, the classic blade sound, a quiet, premium note from the forged construction. A clean, muted acoustic - among the better-sounding blades.

Stunning - a sophisticated, premium matte finish and stunning visuals, one of the favourite blades of recent years, about as blade-y as blades get with a thin top line, compact heel-to-toe and minimal offset, and a brushed throwback look. Among the best-looking irons made.