Golf enthusiasts seeking assistance in improving their game can look forward to the latest offerings from Cleveland Golf. The company has recently unveiled the game-improvement ZipCore XL irons and the Halo XL Full-Face irons, priced at £899 for a seven-piece set in steel and £999 in graphite.
A noteworthy feature of the ZipCore XL irons is the use of lightweight aluminum silicate compound in the hosel, resulting in an improved center of gravity position. This material, previously exclusive to the company’s wedges, provides a significant weight savings of approximately 15 grams, which is then redistributed to optimize the CG location and increase the moment of inertia to reduce ball speed loss on off-center strikes.
Furthermore, the ZipCore XL irons incorporate Srixon’s “MainFrame” face technology in the 4- through 7-irons. This system of channels and cavities milled into the backside of the face maximizes face flex at impact, subsequently increasing ball speed and creating weight savings to enhance other mass properties. The set also utilizes a hybrid-style iron construction driven by artificial intelligence in the long irons and a traditional cavity-back iron design in the shorter irons.
In contrast, the Halo XL Full-Face irons are specifically designed to assist golfers in achieving a higher ball launch and providing forgiveness. These irons feature a variable-thickness face, oversized heads, and grooves that extend across the entire face to improve launch conditions for shots struck outside the typical groove area. The “HydraZip” and laser-milled-line system create additional roughness to enhance friction and increase the launch angle by 1.6 degrees. Additionally, the rails on the bottom of the 4-iron through 7-iron prevent digging on shots, addressing turf interaction issues for higher-handicappers.
In conclusion, the Cleveland ZipCore XL and Halo XL Full-Face irons are expected to significantly enhance the game experience for golfers of all levels. Whether it’s improving the center of gravity, increasing ball speed, or simply achieving a higher ball launch, these new irons cater to the needs of golfers seeking to minimize their shortcomings and optimize their gameplay. Cleveland Golf continues to set the standard in providing game-improvement options for golfers by introducing these innovative new irons.