Apex CF 16 £879 (s), £1,099 (g)

Verdict: A forged body (great sound, feel and feedback), some modern face tech and decent levels of forgiveness is an explosive mix in the Apex. His 197-yard carry and 131mph ball speed (7-iron) is an excellent demonstration of the Apex’s capability. With lofts and shaft lengths matched to the Epic Pro you get a true comparison between the two, which quite frankly, isn’t a lot – certainly not considering the £870 price gap. A slightly higher offset throughout the set (than Epic Pro) and a wider sole means typically you’d expect the Apex to launch a fraction higher with extra forgiveness. But in reality, thanks to the Epic’s concentrated mass, there’s not a huge difference.