Edited by Rob Sauerhaft; Reviews by Michael Chwasky, Mark Dee and Brendan Mohler. Photography by Michael Chini
A gleaming new driver impresses your pals, but the right irons—the workhorses of any golf bag—can shrink your handicap fast. Luckily, manufacturers continue to find ways to boost ball speed, improve ballstriking consistency and—above all—make the game easier and more fun. Which models rise above the rest? To find out, 40 experienced ClubTesters tried out 30 models during two weeks at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla.
To help you find your perfect set, we grouped irons according to skill level: Better Player, Game Improvement and Maximum Game Improvement. Our research partner, Hot Stix Golf, fit each tester with the proper shaft flex and lie angle, then used launch monitors to record data on thousands of shots. Testers also played the clubs on course for a real-world read on what works best.
GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRON REVIEWS
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Bridgestone J15 DPF
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Callaway XR
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Cobra Fly-Z
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Mizuno JPX-850 Forged
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Nike Vapor Pro Combo
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Ping G30
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Srixon Z 545
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TaylorMade RSi1
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Titleist AP1 714
BETTER-PLAYER IRON REVIEWS
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Bridgestone J15 DF
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Callaway XR Pro
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Cobra Fly-Z+
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Mizuno MP-15
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Mizuno MP-H5
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Nike Vapor Pro
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Ping i25
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Srixon Z 745
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TaylorMade RSi2
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Titleist AP2 714
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Wilson Staff FG Tour V4
MAX GAME-IMPROVEMENT REVIEWS
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Adams Idea Tech
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Bridgestone J15 Cast
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Callaway Big Bertha
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Cleveland CG Black
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Cobra Fly-Z XL
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Mizuno JPX-850
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Nike Vapor Speed
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Ping Karsten
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Tour Edge Exotics E8
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Wilson Staff D200
PHOTOS
MORE FROM CLUBTEST 2015
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26 New Drivers Rated and Reviewed
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36 Hybrids and Fairway Woods Reviewed
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10 New Wedges Rated and Reviewed
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29 New Putters Rated and Reviewed
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