Just like its siblings the Apex is a great looking forged iron. The heads are hollow, the shafts are KBS Tour, and our pro was really impressed with how they felt. The JPX Hot Metal Pro iron is a really good option for golfers who struggle to live with big offset hosels within the mid-handicap iron category. Thanks to good sized and efficient cavity back design they also protect carry distance on off centre hits too. With the largest profiles, strong lofts and a huge amount of face-tech, these irons are for those who need plenty of forgiveness.
A high-handicap iron will mean you hit fewer bad shots and shorter clubs into greens - a win-win in our book. If you are looking for the best irons for beginners or high handicappers, this is the place to start. High-handicap irons are often seen as the ugly ducklings, as their designs are never quite as sleek and appealing as other options. But they boast tonnes of tech to help anyone hit better shots.
In a nutshell, these irons are aimed at the golfer looking for ultimate distance and forgiveness, without worrying too much about looks or control. They combined strong lofts with oversized heads, plenty of hosel offset and lightweight, higher-launching shafts.
The combination worked really well in the hands of ordinary club golfers as they delivered strong, powerful ball flights, but they were also very playable, too.
And, from what we can see, the Wilson Staff D9 iron has inherited all those superb traits. This year the GS family has come up trumps across the board in our Best Golf Clubs testing sessions, and the iron is no exception.
The Neo steel shaft by Nippon is lightweight, high launching and high spinning, and it means the brand get a strong lofted iron to launch, flight, spin and stop shots even at slower speeds. For club golfers, that means getting the best of both worlds — maximum distance and stopping power. Yes, the OS is the strongest 7-iron But the Cap Back design means that loft is still very playable — the data shows our test pro peaked shots out higher and got them descending towards the green at a steeper angle with the SIM2 OS than the P7MC 7-iron.
Yet for all that power and forgiveness, the OS has a really nice-looking head in the category. Food for thought TG Verdict: High-handicap irons never used to look this good, and the Ping Gs are testament to how far the category has come. We also like how the head covertly inspires confidence behind the ball, as the dark finish very cleverly hides the size. However, from experience we know at more average speeds, any distance edge is likely to be tiny.
As well as valuable data about your own game, Ping will use the stats to influence future club designs. Very clever stuff. TG verdict: If, like us, you reckon golf should be fun, then more of us should be taking the extra forgiveness hybrid irons deliver.
By not having the strongest lofts and incorporating a lightweight shaft, the Launcher are very easy to flight, particularly at mid and slower speeds. The best golf irons of Other articles you might like… Best Putters What are the best putters in golf? Hole more putts Best Drivers What is the best golf driver? We've tested all of Best Spiked Golf Shoes The best spiked golf shoes for grip, comfort, Another drawback is price, as the process of making graphite shafts is more expensive than steel.
However, if you are an older, junior or lady golfer who perhaps prefers a light feeling club, then the extra money you spend may benefit your game. A less common method of shaft construction is the multi-material shaft. This type of shaft combines both steel and graphite in one shaft.
It tends to be made up mainly of steel, with a graphite tip. The steel section of the shaft offers a solid shaft that allows players to control the ball flight more. The graphite tip lets the club have a limited amount of 'extra speed into the ball that can help produce more distance. The graphite tip also helps filter out any unwanted vibrations at contact to optimize the feel of each shot. For more information on shafts, go to the Golf Shafts Buying Guide. This may seem a fairly elementary question but actually there are many options when it comes to deciding exactly which individual clubs you buy.
The most common set of irons is from a 4 iron to pitching wedge PW. Many better players may choose to buy 3 to 9 iron and leave room to add specialist wedges. A weaker player or older player may decide to choose 5 iron to SW leaving room for fairway woods and utility clubs in their bag in place of the longer irons, whilst using more forgiving wedges provided within the set. A key influence in choosing the make-up of your set is distance gapping. This means paying attention to the distance you typically hit each club in your bag, and specifically the gaps between them.
If you have any noticeable gaps, it may be worth adjusting your set configuration. One of the great benefits of buying clubs today, is the option to try clubs and visit demo days.
We could not recommend this highly enough. Just finding the right clubs for you is fine, but unless you actually use them and see how they hit then you may never be sure you are getting the perfect set.
An impressive iron with a powerful steam booster that takes on even the most stubborn of creases with ease. This was the most straightforward iron in our roundup, with just one temperature setting, but it stood out for its ml tank capacity and clever auto switch-off function. This quick-heating iron is compact, lightweight and a great-value all-rounder. A steam generator iron is better at tackling larger laundry piles and bedding.
They have a separate water tank that enables them to release more steam at a higher pressure, which means you usually only have to iron one side of a garment to banish deep creases from both the front and back. Yes, our winner is expensive, but it performs well on all fabrics thanks to a clever little feature that identifies the optimal temperature for each garment.
This sturdy one-temperature steam generator iron is fantastic value for money. It's easy to use, has a large tank capacity, and breezes through cotton and linens. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of some, but the three steam levels work well on the corresponding fabrics. It's easy to fill, too. Coming with three anti-scale cartridges that are easy to change, as well as a self-cleaning function, this compact iron is a must-buy if you live in a hard water area.
Continuous steam pressure: Measured in grams, the higher the steam output, the more effectively the iron should do its job. Steam shot: Use this feature when removing extra-stubborn creases in hard-to-reach areas. When it comes to testing, we often head indoors first to try the irons in a controlled environment.
This usually takes place on an indoor simulator at Foresight Sports, with premium balls and the GCQuad launch monitor. Our outside testing normally takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a course with top-notch practice facilities. We think it is vitally important to do both and continue to test the irons so they have been comprehensively put to the test in different conditions. It should also be mentioned that manufacturers cannot pay for a good review and we make our conclusions from the testing and our experiences.
This is because we strive to give the best reviews possible so you can get a greater understanding of the irons themselves. As you have seen, the market for golf irons is crowded and confusing and being sure you're getting the most suitable iron for your game can be a minefield. Hopefully, this piece has given you an idea of what the best options are out there right now, but here is some more advice to help you in your quest to find the best golf iron for your game in this crowded and dense marketplace.
This is probably the most important first step: knowing which type of iron best suits your game. This is by no means gospel, but higher handicappers tend to use cavity back irons that offer maximum forgiveness in a larger iron head, while mid-low handicappers tend to use more bladed irons that are forged, offer more feel and control but less forgiveness. You'll know how good or perhaps not so good your ball striking tends to be, so make sure you invest in a set of irons that matches where your game is out now, not where you'd ideally want it to be.
We have great guides that go into more detail on this, so check out our guide on the most forgiving irons if you're a higher handicapper and our guide on the best irons for mid-handicappers. This will be a major factor in anyone's decision of what irons to go for.
As you'll have seen in this list, the price can vary dramatically between irons. This obviously can fluctuate between brands, and we've highlighted in this list the ones we think give the best value for money in this category.
This is probably the most essential part of the iron buying process, no matter the irons you're after or how good you are at the game. A custom fit session will make sure you get the right flex and length of shaft, correct lie angle and correct iron head for your game, meaning you'll finish with a set of irons that will be as suitable as possible for you out on course.
Custom fits can be a daunting process if you're a true beginner or you aren't that confident hitting golf balls in front of people, but they're a vital part of the club buying process. We recommend having a shortlist of three or four iron heads you like the look of before entering a custom fit and then whittling them down to the best for your game during the custom fit process. Custom fits are provided by a number of golf retailers or club professionals at your local golf club.
Fergus is a golf obsessive and 1-handicapper. Growing up in the North East of Scotland, golf runs through his veins and it was concentrated by his time at St Andrews university.
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