THE VERDICT THE TEST

For all the distance golfers, yes, it is long. But that isn’t why I’m finally swapping out my Epic for a Paradym. It’s the dispersion that sold it. The grouping from 20 tee shots on the range at Emirates Golf Club during the media day was tighter than my five iron!

My poor shot is close to the heel and the drop off in performance compared to a pure strike was only eight yards of carry but it was still on line. Normally the heel strike would result in a weak fade but not on this occasion. Don’t impulse buy make sure you get fitted correctly. I was impressed first off with the Paradym X with a setting of 9 degrees and could have easily have put that in the bag, but ended up with the low spinning Triple Diamond with 10 degrees of loft. Both were as tight on dispersion but the Triple Diamond optimised my spin and launch and with a ball speed average of 157mph I was carrying 274 yards consistently.

The classic head shape and eye catching carbon finish will have most golfers reaching for their credit card. Once you hit it, there will be no doubt you’ve made the right purchase decision. I know it’s pricey but worth every penny.