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TGW’s Pro Tests the Top Players Irons of 2020 - The Golf Guide

TGW’s Pro Tests the Top Players Irons of 2020

When you break down a round of golf, the majority of your swings are taken with your irons. From teeing off on a par 3 to a second shot from the fairway and approach shots of all types, many players will use an iron multiple times per hole. With the help of TGW’s pro, we put the top players’ irons for 2020 to the test.

What We Tested

We tested a selection of the top players’ irons from the best brands in golf. The irons used for the 2020 best players’ irons test are:

How We Tested

Testing was conducted by Rick Hatfield, head golf pro at Flint Hills National Golf Club and TGW’s resident golf pro. All of the data was gathered on the practice range at Flint Hills National Golf Club using a Foresight GC2 launch monitor and 2019 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.

2020 Players’ Iron Testing

2020 Player's Iron Testing Results
Iron
Ball Speed (MPH)
Club Head Speed (MPH)
Spin (RPM)
Launch Angle
Carry Distance (Yards)
Callaway Apex 19
115.4
81.7
5,383
19.1°
164
Callaway MAVRIK Pro
113.9
82.4
5,326
18.3°
161
Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro
116.5
85.7
5,808
18.9°
164
PING I500
114.4
81.5
5,018
19.6°
163
PING I210
110.8
82.5
6,535
20.2°
152
TaylorMade P790
113
83.4
5,296
18.9°
159
Titleist T200
112.1
82.2
4,953
18°
158
Wilson D7 Forged
114.5
83
5,090
16.8°
163
Callaway Apex 19
Ball Speed (MPH)
115.4
Club Head Speed (MPH)
81.7
Spin (RPM)
5,383
Launch Angle
19.1°
Carry Distance (Yards)
164
Callaway MAVRIK Pro
Ball Speed (MPH)
113.9
Club Head Speed (MPH)
82.4
Spin (RPM)
5,326
Launch Angle
18.3°
Carry Distance (Yards)
161
Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro
Ball Speed (MPH)
116.5
Club Head Speed (MPH)
85.7
Spin (RPM)
5,808
Launch Angle
18.9°
Carry Distance (Yards)
164
PING I500
Ball Speed (MPH)
114.4
Club Head Speed (MPH)
81.5
Spin (RPM)
5,018
Launch Angle
19.6°
Carry Distance (Yards)
163
PING I210
Ball Speed (MPH)
110.5
Club Head Speed (MPH)
82.5
Spin (RPM)
6,535
Launch Angle
20.2°
Carry Distance (Yards)
152
TaylorMade P790
Ball Speed (MPH)
113
Club Head Speed (MPH)
83.4
Spin (RPM)
5,296
Launch Angle
18.9°
Carry Distance (Yards)
159
Titleist T200
Ball Speed (MPH)
112.1
Club Head Speed (MPH)
82.2
Spin (RPM)
4,953
Launch Angle
18°
Carry Distance (Yards)
158
Wilson D7 Forged
Ball Speed (MPH)
114.5
Club Head Speed (MPH)
83
Spin (RPM)
5,090
Launch Angle
16.8°
Carry Distance (Yards)
163

Players’ irons are for low-to-mid handicap golfers who make consistent contact and a strong, repeatable swing. These players want to be able to control the trajectory and direction of their shots but might still want some help with forgiveness and distance. That is why players’ irons come in a variety of shapes. Some are blades, some are cavity back, all of them provide the control with benefits you are looking for.

When you are ready to select your next set of irons, TGW has everything you need to get the best set for your game. We have a large selection of iron sets, combo sets, and individual irons from the biggest names in golf like PING, TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, and many more. We also have the latest golf irons available for custom order.

3 Comments

  1. john Smith

    What Iron did you use to produce the numbers reflected in your chart ? 7 iron, 6 iron??

    Reply
    • TGW-Chase

      We use a 7-iron to conduct our iron testing.

      Reply
  2. Bill

    You should have included COBRA tec, I pick up a set and oh boy! I gained 12 yards per club, plus the price is right

    Reply

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