When looking for the best iron set, you must decide what you are looking for in an iron. This will depend largely on ability. A professional or low handicap amateur will often value feel and playability while the average mid handicap weekend golfer requires increased forgiveness. Personal preference can also play a part, particularly in terms of aesthetics. While an accomplished player may like the look of a blade, the beginner may take confidence from looking down at a larger club head.
Player's Irons
Accomplished golfer's should consider the Titleist AP2 irons. These forged irons received a gold rating from Golf Digest in its 2010 Equipment Hot List. Their Tuned Feel System, a co-molded medallion of soft elastomer and aluminum plate creates a solid, soft feel while the multi-material dual cavity design improves forgiveness. For the very best ball strikers who are willing to give up forgiveness completely in search of the best playability and feel, the Mizuno MP-68s should be considered. Mizuno's grain flow forging process is renowned for producing incredible feel while 3d muscle technology works to produce a "penetrating and workable ball flight."
Game Improvement Irons
Mid to High handicap golfers should consider the Ping G15 irons. These clubs feature a Custom Tuning Port that saves weight and moves it to the perimeter. This results in a set of irons that are both forgiving and powerful. The Ping G15s feature a very wide sole and can give confidence to the player using them. For those who want performance but with more traditional looks, the sleek TaylorMade R9 irons are a better choice. These irons feature Inverted Cone Technology, which effectively enlarges the sweet-spot and improves forgiveness.
Hybrid Iron Sets
If you are an occasional golfer or have a slow tempo, you should consider a hybrid iron set. In these sets, the long irons are replaced with easier-to-hit hybrids. The Adams IDEA A7 set is one of the best on offer. The 3 and 4 irons are hybrids with graphite shafts while the remaining clubs through to pitching wedge are oversize steel-shafted irons. The irons feature a dual cavity back design with a "stabilizer bar for forgiveness and feel."
Women's Irons
Callaway offer two sets for women golfers. The Diablo Edge women's irons have a low center of gravity that improves strike and forgiveness. These game-improvement irons come with the lightweight Diablo ladies graphite shaft as standard. The Diablo Edge irons also available as a combo set, replacing long irons with hybrids. The Callway X-22 women's irons are aimed at the better player. They are forgiving clubs but they also feature a better feel than the Diablo irons. They are less bulky and have a thinner top edge more suitable for a better ball striker. They also come with a lightweight graphite shaft as standard.
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