Golf Pride Tour Velvet Midsize

Advantages: Large Clubhead, Huge "Sweet Zone", Very Forgiving, Long
Disadvantages: Make sure you don't buy the "unlimited" version

...of this club is the extra accuracy that it gives players. Named the SZ due to its huge "Sweet Zone" the club is appropriately named as the margin for error on off-centre hits is exceptional and the length of drive is unaffected by this. A very forgiving club indeed. The standard shaft that comes with the 440 SZ is a Cobra/Graphite Design YS-5.1 and I got along very well with the regular stiffness and it was only improvement of my game that caused me to upgrade to an Aldila NV 65 with stiff shaft which has been a remarkable improvement to my kit! The grip that the standard club comes equipped with is a very respectable Golf Pride Tour Velvet 50D which I have had no complaints with. It is durable and good even in adverse weather conditions. The club conforms with the new R&A ruling for 2008 regarding club head size but be aware when purchasing... Read review

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Advantages: Good in all weathers
Disadvantages: None of such

...Many players overlook the importance of grips on their golf clubs. Although the thickness of the grip can be tailored from any brand, the quality of the grip varies imensely. The Softie Cord has all the advantages of a cord grip, such as long being lasting yet with a 'soft' feel. For those players who usually go for a regular cord grip, the 'softie' version is a good step up and can be used in all weathers, unlike some cheaper versions. The feel is good and the price is competitive. I would recommend that players change their grips regularly, and for those who appreciate quality, the "Golf Pride Players Softie Cord" could be perfect. Always try before buying, but regripping my entire golf clubs with these grips (I play off 7) has made me feel more confident and improved my scores. The grip is relatively expensive compared to competitiors... Read review

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Advantages: Large "Sweet Zone", Accurate and Long.
Disadvantages: Superceded by the LD and Speed models.

...in the market for "long game" clubs with much success with both drivers and fairway woods in recent years. Their clubs are generally forgiving and long and this SZ range (Sweet Zone) is more of the same. However, these clubs are no longer the most recent on the market having being released a couple of years ago now. Even though they have been replaced by new lines of clubs they remain as a great, modern example of golf technology and the fact that they have been superseded by newer models only serves to lower their price!! The clubs are now available for £60/£70 from golf stores and even less on eBay having previously had an RRP of over £100. As well as looking good behind the ball the SZ fairway woods have a great level of technology on their side too. As standard they are fitted with a high-spec Cobra/Aldila shaft, a Cobra Tour Velvet grip... Read review

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