Irons
Players' irons, game-improvement sets and the direct-to-consumer disruptors — what actually fits your game.
The word forged now covers five ways of building an iron, including one printed from metal powder
Forged, cast, multi-material, hollow-bodied with a forged face, and now printed from powder with a lattice inside. The word on the box has quietly stopped predicting anything about how the club plays.
By Jordan Hale
Graphite iron shafts aren't a concession. 6 of the 8 LPGA bags we track run them, against 2 of 45 men's
Graphite in irons is still sold to club golfers as a concession — the thing you move to when you slow down. Our own bag data says that framing is simply wrong. Eight bags is a small sample and we say so, but the split is not close.
By Jordan Hale
Should You Play Blades? The Honest Answer, and Why the Usual One Is Wrong
Almost certainly not — but not because you are not a good enough ball striker. The real cost of a blade is where your misses finish, and it is not sideways.
By Ross Hamilton
The 200-yard 7-iron just landed, and it's the most overrated number in golf
Across 81 irons tested this year, one 7-iron carried 202.2 yards and finished about 10 yards clear of the field. That is a marketing triumph and a scoring problem, and the reason is stamped on the sole.
By Jordan Hale
The mid-handicapper's gear guide: what actually helps, and what's a waste
For the 10-to-20 handicap improver, here is where new equipment genuinely lowers scores and where the money quietly disappears.
By Jordan Hale
How long do golf clubs actually last? Longer than the marketing wants you to think
Drivers and irons stay competitive for years. Wedge grooves are the real wear item, and grips are the cheap refresh almost everyone neglects. Here's the honest timeline.
By Jordan Hale
Steel vs graphite iron shafts: which one is actually for you
The old 'steel for good players, graphite for everyone else' rule is dead. Here's the honest way to choose.
By Jordan Hale
Blades vs cavity-back irons: which should you actually play?
One looks the part; the other saves your scores. The honest guide to picking the right iron for your game, not your ego.
By Jordan Hale
