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Tour-proven AGSI+ (Anti-skid Groove System Insert) Technology, featuring 14 polymer-filled grooves in the face that to hold the ball briefly at impact to promote forward spin for a smoother, more accurate roll. High MOI, for more consistent forgiveness. Black alignment lines on white mallet head.

Features forward press stabilisation without de-lofting, visible face alignment, stroke balance, White Ice insert to enhance feel and advanced roll technology. Available in Marxman (also left-handed), Two-ball and Blade models with 33-35 in shaft options.

Callaway claims they are 'the longest stainless steel irons they have ever created' with a lower and deeper centre of gravity designed to make the sweet spot more accessible at lower impact locations. Variable face technology (VFT), a 360-degree undercut channel and modified Tru-Bore combine to maximize distance, feel and playability.

Polar weighting provides stability, consistency, feel and increased speed. Aerodynamic body designed to reduce drag in the downswing while Fusion technology combining a carbon composite crown with a stainless steel face and body, improves forgiveness. Available in 13-deg (3-wood strong), 15-degree (3) 19-degree (5) 21-degree (7) and 24-degree (9).

Second generation four-piece, dual core construction, using 332-dimple HEX aerodynamics. Designed to reduced drag while adding flight stability in any wind conditions. New urethane cover for Tour-level feel and control with improved durability.

Dual rail sole design to reduce turf drag and improve playability from poor lies; Diamana Red 74 Hybrid shaft for higher launch angle, more carry distance and hop-n-stop control. Available in 15.5, 18, 20.5, 23 and 26-degree models

New shape features moveable weight technology and a composite insert and is available in heel and centre-shafted models.

The Callaway FT Tour driver has Hyperbolic Face Technology and precision-shaped, deep-faced, 440cc head to enlarge the sweet spot. 

Lighter head for more clubhead speed, high MOI for increased forgiveness with shallow clubface lowering the centre of gravity. Lightweight REAX graphite shaft for extra carry. Matching headcover. Available in 18, 19, 21 and 24-degree lofts.

The Ci9 irons, says the company which provides irons and woods for Padraig Harrington, 'combines maximum playability with classic looks and workability.' Traditional mid-size head with a thinner top line and a moderately progressive offset. One-piece 'soft response insert' extends across the iron cavity to create more feel and a solid sound even from miss-hits. Modified U-grooves and higher centre of gravity delivers for a higher spin rate. Hidden rear cavity 'Exoskeleton' disperses weight mass to the heel and toe for improved stability at impact. Available with stock lightweight FST stepless steel shafts or Aldila VS ProtoByYou graphite shafts in 4-iron to PW sets priced at

Mixture of modern groove technology and wide body high performance. Benross claims precision-milled aluminium face inserts maximise feel and feedback while face grooves help 'grab and grip' the ball at impact to impart more top-spin for smoother running putts. Mens RH only (3-degrees of loft), 33 and 34-inch shaft lengths

Made from 17-4 Stainless Steel, the Burner Superfast fairways are the largest head TaylorMade has ever created in a steel fairway. More forgiveness on off-centre strikes and greater MOI than previous models. Matrix Ozik XCon graphite shaft promotes higher launch and more ball speed. Superlight grip fitted as standard.

Stainless steel face and body, Cortech technology, Speed Plate sole design on the toe and heel to reduce turf drag. Available in right hand and left hand with True Temper CLK Hybrid Superlite shaft standard in steel and Mizuno Exsar HS2 shafts standard in graphite. Loft options of 17, 20, 23, and 26 degrees. Other shafts can be fitted as part of the Mizuno Custom Fitting program.

The Solaire package set of clubs features an 'energy efficient' clubhead design - the result of extensive research into the swing characteristics of a wide range of women golfers. The lightweight heads all have draw bias and higher lofts, as well as lighter grips and shafts, and allow women to

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The Titleist 909D Comp driver has the full pear profile, deep face, and 460cc titanium and composite construction. Includes internal rib for reduced vibration, blind bore hosel design and factory-installed SureFit Swingweight Screw to position the CG deep. 

Grooves and a rough surface promote maximum backspin and control, while replaceable face fits precisely into the milled pocket to promote soft feel. Available in seven lofts (50-, 52-, 54-, 56-, 58-, 60- and 64 degrees. Insert replacements

Undercut cavity back to increase forgiveness, thin face technology, players' head profile; toe and heel weighting; narrower sole width. Available in right-hand only in regular or stiff flex (D1 swingweight). Graphite version (also 5-PW)

Hot Metal Beta Ti face is hidden within its 5-piece construction to push COR regulations to the limit. Mizuno claims an average ball speed increase of 7.3mph and extra carry of 13.6 yards over its predecessor (F-60). Loft options: 13.5 (3+), 15 (3), 16.5 (4), 18 (5) in right hand only. Standard shaft is MRC Fubuki

Identified by Benross as the 'ultimate game improvement iron' these clubs are aimed at the club golfer looking for exceptional playability from their irons to help lower scores.' Available in men's RH only and in regular of stiff flex (D1 swingweight) ? If

Adams is claiming 10 per-cent less drag and therefore 15 more yards of carry from its new Speedline Fast 10 driver by improving the head shaping and making the airflow more efficient,

High definition UV three piece ball, with durable twin-cover and bigger-than-standard numbers for easy identity. Easier to find in the rough than standard white ball.

The Benross 460 VX Proto driver utilises thin crown technology to create a high-launching, stable driver designed to suit the club golfer. Comes with an Aldila DVS shaft (regular or stiff) and free headcover. Available right hand only with 10, 12, and 14 degree lofts.

While I'm delighted that TaylorMade has produced a club based on the feedback they get from the minority of golfers who swing more slowly and deliberately, I was slightly disappointed that it didn't fulfill all my dreams of at last being able to hit towering iron shots that drop out of the sky to land by the flagstick. I'm grateful for the opportunity but the search continues!