I play the Callaway Rogue ST pro irons. Absolutely gorgeous, great feel and good distance. Can’t bring myself to change them but do like the look of ping i530 and the srixons Not sure they would help me more though.
I just bought a set of Players irons for $200. 2006 Callaway X20 Tours. Great irons that I can get launch and landing angles that are playable for my slow swing speed.
For the money the Wilson Dynapower forged has got to get a mention! Was it even in the review? A brand that's still so far under the radar in my opinion. I picked up the previous D9 forged for peanuts and they are a cracking set of irons.
Currently gaming the Cobra King Forged Tec Best value out of all on the list in my opinion when you consider all the categories mentioned. The best irons I’ve ever used by far 👏
For me it is the 2024 Ben Hogan Icon irons, or the Titleist T100 irons. I have found that for me , the Hogan icon irons truly feel so pure when I play them. They have a balanced feel when I swing them, it seems almost effortless. These clubs have a solid sound when struck with a crisp fluid feel through impact. These clubs along with the Titleist T 100 clubs seem to have a very tight dispersion and seem to be workable in both directions while hitting their numbers in yardage. Just pure enjoyment. However, I spent several hours getting use to each. Golf just gets better and better. The Hogan's are the real deal ! Plus, they are priced so you don't feel guilty about spending the money as you might with others. Thanks to both the Ben Hogan Golf Company and Titleist for their hard work in truly perfecting these irons sets.
Gorgeous background Joe🙂 Totally agree about offset ... hurts my eyes to see a lot of offset I'm more interested in the Wilson DynaPower forged as replacement for my Cleveland 588TTs, both have forged faces and similar lofts plus a lot cheaper than 790s
For the social golfer, the cheaper clubs work just as well as the most expensive clubs. 4 to 5 years old, affordable clubs score the same... just check your handicap history. Club manufacturers are charging outrageous prices to cover the marketing and the hype it generates.
Excellent review! For me Mizuno is still #1 although I would have liked to have seen the 241 in the mix. Playing the 221 blades I'm really satisfied with their look, performance and feedback they give. I think I'll try the Pings based on your review
Haven't found an iron that have displaced my Callaway Apex 21s. The Srixon ZX5/ZX7 combo would be my next choice. I haven't had a chance to try the i530s yet.
Just looking at the prices, personally im being priced out of golf. My last set i bought was callaway steel heads in 2016. But over a grand to renew is just over the top.
Thanks for the review. I went with the Titleist T200 due to the consistency and looks. Love the ball flight and I do feel like I can work the ball a little either direction. I'm an aging golfer so I wanted something with a little more distance and yet still maintain consistency. Love my Titleist T200s! PS There are some great irons in this category so kinda hard to go wrong with some of the classics (Taylormade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway and Srixon). You need to go with what works for you and suits your eye.
@@Glidedon I have noticed other tour pros who do this very thing, it has been surprising. I even saw a teaching video in the past week where the guy was advocating doing it, that it's another lever and provides more power! FWIW, the pro, Gary Koch, happened to have the most insanely straight lead arm ever, just straight as could be! I will never forget watching him play and also practice at pro tournaments.
Yes, it was, and it left me head-scratching that he said the 790 was the longest. Huh? You didn't reference your own chart? I don't get it. The Ping was 7 yards longer and the other specs are very similar to the Mizuno. I think he also rated the Ping high in the looks department. He ought to explain this to us.
@@johnwagner47 i530 33°, G730 28°, i230 33°, i59 34°, i525 30.5°, i500 30.5°. The closer they get to a blade, the loft goes up. "Distance" means left loft.
Actually did hit them. Big difference between inside on a mat and outside on grass. Just my opinion, no need for you to make assumptions about things you know nothing about.
@toddhatfield5181 There is literally no difference. If you hit the ball first, like you're supposed to. The ball feels exactly the same. It sounds the same, feels the same. I love the clubs I purchased that I hit off a mat first. Took them out to grass, omg, they feel exactly the same. Every club I've ever hit doesn't change the feel from grass to mat. I hit the ball first. You seem angry, I get it. You purchased clubs you don't like. That's seems to be a you issue, haha. Good day sir!
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I like the Muzuno 245 irons thou I have yet to hit them...I do play the Mizuno S 23 wedges and like them very much. Thanks for your view points...
I have the 245’s in the bag and they perform as good as they look. Mizuno absolutely nailed it.
Srixon ZX5/ZX7 Mk2 combo set for me. Stunning results.
I love my Srixon ZX5 mkii. So underrated
Nah srixon sucks, mizzie better
@@amd9817 don’t knock them till you try them. Srixie is just as good 😊
@amd9817 I played Mizuno irons for 25 years, until I hit the Srixon z785's.
I play the Callaway Rogue ST pro irons. Absolutely gorgeous, great feel and good distance. Can’t bring myself to change them but do like the look of ping i530 and the srixons Not sure they would help me more though.
Mizuno JPX923 Forged in my bag
I was gaming the cobra forged tecs, got fit for a flow set of the Cobra CB and MB. Butter
Would have loved to see what you think of the players distance club from Takomo
For me Mizuno pro 245 the next generation in my bag …. But still enjoying my mp18 with stiff shafts
Outstanding review
Mizuno 245 baby!!
P790 is nasty imo compared to the T200.
T200 are the ones.
Wilson forged for me…
Start playing blades and just get good.
Different category
For me the best one is Wilson Staff Dynapower Forged.
Didn't get a mention! Brand snobbery?
Wilson Dynapower Forged are the best I have ever played.
I just bought a set of Players irons for $200. 2006 Callaway X20 Tours. Great irons that I can get launch and landing angles that are playable for my slow swing speed.
For the money the Wilson Dynapower forged has got to get a mention! Was it even in the review? A brand that's still so far under the radar in my opinion.
I picked up the previous D9 forged for peanuts and they are a cracking set of irons.
funny the numbers for the wilson dynapower forged are the best but you dont even mention it?
I think the Ping is in my top for looks also
Currently gaming the Cobra King Forged Tec
Best value out of all on the list in my opinion when you consider all the categories mentioned. The best irons I’ve ever used by far 👏
No, cobra sucks mizzie better
@@amd9817ehh I've had the opposite experience. The cobra forged tec feels better and is more consistent.
@@amd9817cobras are 🔥 I still play the radspeeds and hit my irons further then my friends with their fancy new 2024 irons
For me it is the 2024 Ben Hogan Icon irons, or the Titleist T100 irons. I have found that for me , the Hogan icon irons truly feel so pure when I play them. They have a balanced feel when I swing them, it seems almost effortless. These clubs have a solid sound when struck with a crisp fluid feel through impact.
These clubs along with the Titleist T 100 clubs seem to have a very tight dispersion and seem to be workable in both directions while hitting their numbers in yardage. Just pure enjoyment.
However, I spent several hours getting use to each. Golf just gets better and better. The Hogan's are the real deal ! Plus, they are priced so you don't feel guilty about spending the money as you might with others. Thanks to both the Ben Hogan Golf Company and Titleist for their hard work in truly perfecting these irons sets.
Hogans are beauties?
Gorgeous background Joe🙂
Totally agree about offset ... hurts my eyes to see a lot of offset
I'm more interested in the Wilson DynaPower forged as replacement for my Cleveland 588TTs, both have forged faces and similar lofts plus a lot cheaper than 790s
Used this video to pay for his trip to Madeira and disguised it all under a club review! Smart.
No PXG 0311 P gen 6 in the mix?
Does his collapsing arm bother anyone else, bc for me it’s like nails on a chalkboard?
Looks like great numbers for the Wilsons at the bottom of the chart. Not a mention. The price was also a great number
For the social golfer, the cheaper clubs work just as well as the most expensive clubs.
4 to 5 years old, affordable clubs score the same... just check your handicap history. Club manufacturers are charging outrageous prices to cover the marketing and the hype it generates.
Wilson won in all the data
Mizuno have a masterclass with this new line. Surprised to see the Edel SMS Pro here. I would put it in the players cavity with P7MC, T100, ZX7, 243.
I buying zx5. I don’t want hollow body. I tested i530 when you hit a draw it’s uncontrollable
Taylor Made hands down has the worst feeling irons hands down. Srixon and Mizuno would take the sound and feel category here all day.
Have you tried keeping your left arm straight at the top of your backswing?
fart
Did you think about Bettinardi new irons? Not sure if you would have included them or not. They look quite nice. CB24, MB24 irons
Not available in the UK yet.
PXG
Do you have any comment on the MT 86
You don’t seem to have checked the specs. The Callaway apex pro has less offset than king forged tech
245s are the best irons I've played so far
At 30degree 7 iron not for me
Excellent review! For me Mizuno is still #1 although I would have liked to have seen the 241 in the mix. Playing the 221 blades I'm really satisfied with their look, performance and feedback they give. I think I'll try the Pings based on your review
Haven't found an iron that have displaced my Callaway Apex 21s. The Srixon ZX5/ZX7 combo would be my next choice. I haven't had a chance to try the i530s yet.
Just looking at the prices, personally im being priced out of golf. My last set i bought was callaway steel heads in 2016. But over a grand to renew is just over the top.
Still playing PXG 0211 XCOR2 6-GW, cast clubs with some kind of injected substance. How would a club feel any better? $75 a club at the time.
I have 2019 p-790 i hit these very well and know my distance .they have great stopping power on the greens with little run out.
the apex pro, at 33 degrees of loft, is performing exceptionally well considering these other irons are strong lofted
Hi. Is 33 degrees of loft for a 7 iron really strong lofted? I personally think it’s not.
@@danielberthiaume3648 that’s my point. 33 degrees isn’t strong lofted. yet the apex pro has numbers that are just as good as some of the others
Sorry then I misread your comment. Apex are great clubs for sure. Dan
@@danielberthiaume3648 i bought a set. they are fantastic.
I just had a fitting and these out performed every other configuration for me, looking forward to them coming in
PXG 0317t would be more suited for this category. The 0211 are the entry level budget clubs.
Too be honest, if you didn't pick the Mizuno, I would have suspected that you were on the take! 😂
Cheers to whomever is (also) still rocking FJ DNA’s. One of the best golf shoes ever.
Just got fitted and ordered a blended set of 243s and 245s. So excited to get these in my bag!
Excellent video. It would help to include club speed.
Longest carry iron was ping i530
Good review & the Mizuno certainly has the looks !
Thanks for the review. I went with the Titleist T200 due to the consistency and looks. Love the ball flight and I do feel like I can work the ball a little either direction. I'm an aging golfer so I wanted something with a little more distance and yet still maintain consistency. Love my Titleist T200s! PS There are some great irons in this category so kinda hard to go wrong with some of the classics (Taylormade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway and Srixon). You need to go with what works for you and suits your eye.
I recently went thru a fitting and also ended up with the T200's - they're butter soft and explosive ball speed. Absolutely thrilled with them.
I like the PXG GEN6
Your lead arm collapses in the backswing but it seems to work for you?
works for Freddy too.
@@Glidedon I have noticed other tour pros who do this very thing, it has been surprising. I even saw a teaching video in the past week where the guy was advocating doing it, that it's another lever and provides more power! FWIW, the pro, Gary Koch, happened to have the most insanely straight lead arm ever, just straight as could be! I will never forget watching him play and also practice at pro tournaments.
Wasn’t the longest carry distance the i530 at 186??
Yes, it was, and it left me head-scratching that he said the 790 was the longest. Huh? You didn't reference your own chart? I don't get it. The Ping was 7 yards longer and the other specs are very similar to the Mizuno. I think he also rated the Ping high in the looks department. He ought to explain this to us.
Srixon make the best irons at the moment
Except for the sole
The plastic badge at the back of the T200 falls off after a few months. A real shame as the performance of these clubs is very good ☹️
Easy choice! 245 all day in this category 👍
I just got them and I 1000% agree
@@rickystelzer I’m patiently waiting for mine 😂
I got the mp 245 they are insanely nice and the best irons I’ve ever used
"Players distance irons" means lofts further pushed to the point where three gap wedges will be needed because a 7 iron is 18 degrees.
The lowest lofted 7 on that list is 28 degrees
PW sits around 45 so easy to gap with 50, 54/56, 58/60 👌🏻
Ping i530 7 iron..29 degrees
@@johnwagner47 i530 33°, G730 28°, i230 33°, i59 34°, i525 30.5°, i500 30.5°. The closer they get to a blade, the loft goes up. "Distance" means left loft.
@havadatequila no it's not standard loft on i530 7 iron is 29 degrees..you maybe referring to retro loft
@havadatequila the loft on the i530 8 iron is 33 degrees
I'm sorry, but the i530s look wayyy better, and they feel the best.
I bought some I530’s and don’t care for them at all. They feel like you’re hitting a hybrid.
@@toddhatfield5181 I personally like that feel.
@toddhatfield5181 And you didn't hit them before you bought them? Because you would have known what they feel like before you spent 1200$ Just saying.
Actually did hit them. Big difference between inside on a mat and outside on grass. Just my opinion, no need for you to make assumptions about things you know nothing about.
@toddhatfield5181 There is literally no difference. If you hit the ball first, like you're supposed to. The ball feels exactly the same. It sounds the same, feels the same. I love the clubs I purchased that I hit off a mat first. Took them out to grass, omg, they feel exactly the same. Every club I've ever hit doesn't change the feel from grass to mat. I hit the ball first. You seem angry, I get it. You purchased clubs you don't like. That's seems to be a you issue, haha. Good day sir!