Mizuno S18

golf.mizunoeurope.com X Lofts: One degree increments, from 46-62° X Head options: Most lofts are available in low, mid and high bounce options X Finish: Chrome or Black IP X Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold

Weight is moved higher in the blade (by fattening up the top line) in the higher lofts to increase spin consistency when shots are hit higher in the face, which Mizuno says is common with more extreme lofts. Sole grind, profile, top line and groove depth are loft-specific.

The S18s are a huge improvement over the T7s as the heads have a really nice shape and the stealth Black IP finish hides the extra size beautifully. Our test pro thought the feel was a bit firmer than some, but he loved the amount of tech on offer along with how the sculptured back brings a degree of forgiveness. The S18’s 29 options should satisfy all comers. By posting 7,222rpm of backspin (averaged between the three testers) the S-18 was right on our test average.