IRONS

What Gear 2015 Irons
Mizuno’s use of Boron
within its forging
process in the
JPX850 Forged iron
has allowed them to
make the faces thinner.
IRONS
It’s one of the biggest purchases a golfer
will make – so we’ll help you get it right
Irons have never featured so much tech as they
do this year. From TaylorMade’s face slots to
Mizuno’s use of Boron, all this technology is
here to help you hit the ball more consistently.
The easiest-to-hit game-improvement category
accounts for the most sales in irons, and the
greatest number of innovations. They also appeal to
the widest spectrum of golfers.
These irons ofer not only more forgiveness
on of-centre hits, but higher moment of inertia
properties and stronger lofts, meaning you can carry
the pond on that par 3 even if you don’t catch it
right out of the middle. A new set of irons is a big
purchase, so make sure you try a few sets and get
custom fitted for the ones you choose.
The face slots in
TaylorMade’s RSi
irons are one of the
big stories of 2015.
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ADAMS
www.adamsgolf.com
08000 728624
BRIDGESTONE
www.bridgestonegolf.co.uk
01630 657689
APEX PRO £799
High-tech forged players’ iron
built on soft, responsive feel
and pinpoint control in high
performance grooves. The
tungsten inserts in the soles
of the long irons make these
incredibly easy to hit and deliver
tour-type launch conditions.
XTD FORGED £699
J15CB £699
APEX £799 (S), £999 (G)
Unlike traditional forged irons, XTD
is a multi-piece forging that boasts
the category’s first-ever Cut-Thru
Slot Technology. A floating face and
hollow design delivers a consistently
faster face, adding forgiveness
throughout. Tungsten weights in
the sole optimise CG location.
Played by Kuchar and Snedeker,
featuring a compact head design
that provides Tour-level control
and amazing shot-shaping
capability. A wider Sure Contact
Sole ensures consistent turf
interaction with a degree of
forgiveness.
Apex irons are forged distance
irons that defy conventional
wisdom by providing
performance and playability
for a wide range of handicaps.
An ultra-thin face insert set
into the head increases feel
and distance.
NEW IDEA £499 (S), £599 (G)
J15DF £699
XR PRO £629 (S), £729 (G)
The latest design from the
makers of the No.1 hybrid irons
in golf. An easy-to-hit iron set
featuring hybrids, transitional
hybrids and irons all with
Velocity slots for greater
distance and forgiveness. Aimed
at the 15+ handicap golfer.
Compact two-piece design
ofers the ideal balance of feel
and forgiveness. A hidden, hollow
cavity between the front and back
of the head provides greater
distance and the relocation of
weight to the perimeter
ensures added forgiveness.
XR Pro irons are built with
revolutionary XR Speed in
a refined players’ shape.
Cup 360 face technology
acts like a spring. The
shape is more compact,
with a thinner topline and
narrower sole width.
BENROSS
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821200
J15DPF £699
A “Turbo Rubber Design”
moves discretionary weight
to the perimeter for increased
forgiveness and higher MOI,
while enhancing feel at
impact. The mid-sized
head inspires confidence
at address.
XR £569 (S), £729 (G)
The XR irons are the first
high speed, cavity back,
cup-face iron. The
improved Cup 360 acts
like a spring all across the
face for distance that
Callaway claims is up to
two clubs longer.
RIP SPEED 10 £379.99 (S), £429.99 (G)
A new “Speed Cavity” in the sole
increases face flexion for increased
distance. An extremely playable iron,
suited to a wide range of golfers.
This iron encompasses all the latest
technologies so golfers can expect
gains in distance, playability and
ultimately enjoyment. 4-PW.
HOT SPEED 10 £329.99 (S), £379.99 (G)
A players game-improvement iron.
Perimeter weighting, a deep cavity
back, slightly ofset hosel and high
MOI stability weighting all feature
to make the HOT an extremely
playable Iron with the added extras
expected of a much more expensive
set. 5-SW.
MAX SPEED 10 £329.99 (S), £379.99 (G)
Wide sole rails, a deep cavity back
and additional ofset mean the MAX
SPEED 10 has the deepest CG of
any Benross iron. This means
excellent playability from every lie.
The oversized head inspires
confidence at address. 6-SW
plus a 28° hybrid.
J15 CAST £549
For the ultimate in
confidence and
playability, the J15 Cast
irons maximise distance
and accuracy for those
players looking for extra
forgiveness from their
iron shots.
CALLAWAY
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0111
APEX MB £799
The Apex Muscleback Irons
are classically crafted, Tour
inspired blades with
playability in our most
premium forged design, and
if you’re an elite player, they
need to be considered for
your bag.
BIG BERTHA £699 (S, £899 (G)
The first iron to feature 360 degree
Cup Face technology for increased
ball speeds and distance. This twopiece
welded hollow construction,
which also has an internal standing
wave to position the CG where you
need it, is up to two clubs longer than
previous game improvement irons.
CLEVELAND GOLF
www.clevelandgolf.com
01240 541709
CG BLACK £649 (G ONLY)
The lightest and most accurate
irons Cleveland Golf has ever
created are easier to swing faster
without any extra swing efort. A 20
per cent larger “High COR Area”
allows for more consistency across
the clubface, boosting ball speed
and forgiveness. 5-PW.
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CG BLACK CB £700 (G ONLY)
CG Black Cavity Back irons are
designed with the better amateur
golfer in mind. Players with swing
speeds between 85mph-105mph
and prefer to work the ball towards
the flag, but still want plenty of
forgiveness will gravitate towards
these irons. 5-PW.
TOUR £24.99 PER IRON
The Dunlop Tour irons
ofers a solid structure
with its stainless steel
construction. Great
value, ideal for
beginners.
TW727 P £1,130 (S), FROM £1,290 (G)
High-performance Maraging Steel
clubface. The most forgiving Tour
World iron. Two-piece structure.
High-trajectory distance irons.
3i to 11i and SW in steel or Honma
VIZARD or ARMRQ8 graphite.
Hand-built to order by Japanese
craftsmen. 2 Star to 5 Star option.
COBRA
www.cobragolf.com
0203 430 6808
NZ9 £399.99
The Dunlop NZ9 Irons ofer superb
playability, engineered with True
Temper Dynamic Gold shafts to
ensure excellent feedback for more
consistent performance. These
Dunlop irons benefit from Lamkin
Crossline golf grips ensuring reliable
and firm grip.
BERES IS-03 FROM £2,200
Ultimate forged power and
forgiveness. Large maraging steel
power face. High MOI, low CG,
stable, penetrating trajectory. 4i to
11i plus AW and SW in Honma
ARMRQ8 graphite shaft. Handbuilt
to order by Japanese
craftsmen. 2 Star to 5 Star option.
FLY-Z PRO £749
Precision-forged for superior feel,
tour trajectories, workability and
accuracy. The Tungsten Toe
Weighting allows for a centred CG.
Dual cavity from 3-6-iron, single
cavity between 7-8-iron and full
muscleback in the short irons.
3-PW.
HONMA
www.honma.co.uk
01226 781000
JOHN LETTERS
www.johnletters.com
01484 463917
FLY-Z+ £699
TW-U DRIVING IRON £400- £5,600
MASTERS MODEL BLACK £599
Forged design for superior feel,
consistency and accuracy. These
better players’ irons are slightly
more forgiving than the Pro irons.
Tungsten inserts allow for an
increased MOI, whilst the Vibration
Management System improves feel
on of-centre hits.
Classic Tungsten-weighted driving
iron with a wide sole for a deep, low
CG. A rounded heel produces a
clean-cutting head. Comes in 2i, 3i
and 4i in a steel or Honma VIZARD
or ARMRQ8 graphite shaft. Handbuilt
by Japanese craftsmen. 2 Star
to 5 Star option.
Designed for the
professionals and
accomplished amateur
golfers, the Black Master
Model irons are said to be the
finest John Letters have ever
created. 8620 stainless steel
ensure the ultimate feel.
FLY-Z £549 (S), £649 (G)
FLY-Z XL £399 (S), £499 (G)
Delivered in a classic head shape for
superior confidence in every shot.
The deep perimeter undercut allows
for increased forgiveness on ofcentre
hits, while the Speed Channel
Face allows for the re-positioning of
weight in the head. A Harmonic
Cavity Insert improves acoustics.
Delivers higher trajectories
throughout the set for the ultimate
in “Easy Distance” from tee to green.
The hollow cavity construction and
progressive ofset design allows for
added forgiveness as you move to
the long irons, whilst improving
playability in the short irons.
DUNLOP
store.dunlopsport.com
0845 129 9200
TW727 M £1,130 (S), FROM £1,290 (G)
The ultimate forged muscleback
blade. Classic looks, uninterrupted
mirror-finish lines. Unbeatable spin
control. Honma’s iron for the true
connoisseur. 3i to 10i in steel or
Honma VIZARD or ARMRQ8
graphite shaft. Hand-built by
Japanese craftsmen.
TW727 VN £1,130 (S), FROM £1,290 (G)
Half-cavity with a muscleback feel.
W-forged clubface. For serious
golfers seeking playability in a small
cavity back. Minimal head design. 3i
to 10i in steel or Honma VIZARD or
ARMRQ8 graphite shaft. Handbuilt
to order by Japanese
craftsmen. 2 Star to 5 Star option.
TW727 V £1,130 (S), FROM £1,290 (G)
Forged power and precision cavity.
W-forged clubface. Slightly larger
head and deeper cavity than Vn
model, for extra confidence. 3i to
10i in steel or Honma VIZARD or
ARMRQ8 graphite shaft. Handbuilt
to order by Japanese
craftsmen. 2 Star to 5 Star option.
TR47 £499 (S), £549 (G)
T8+ £299 (S), £399 (G)
The 2.2mm thin face on the
stainless steel head ofers
unmatched distance in
today’s market, John Letters
ofers full money back
guarantee if you do not get
an additional 47 yards
compared to your current set.
431 stainless steel
head and True Temper
shafts ofer fantastic
feel, control and
accuracy, incredible
value for the price and
ultra-forgiving
perimeter weighting.
LYNX
www.lynxgolf.co.uk
01932 344074
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BOOM BOOM £499 (S), £549 (G)
Revolutionary one-piece steel
casting with double cavity design.
A muscle-back cutout design
distributes weight efectively
around the clubhead for forgiveness,
while a second, narrower deep
“power channel” behind the face
delivers distance.
PARALLAX £395 (S), £458 (G)
Quality forged steel head
with double chrome plate
finish for a deep lustre.
Milled CNC grooves and a
forged cavity back. These
irons give a soft feel with
a higher COG for more
penetrating shots.
BLACK CAT COMBO £399 (S), £483 (G)
Available in 5-SW plus 3 and
4 hybrid. Lynx’s ultimate game
improver irons. Progressively
ofset, the 5 and 6-irons have
a confidence-inducing twopiece
hollow design, with a
super wide sole and low centre
of gravity.
BLACK CAT £342 (S), £395 (G)
Lovely cast 17-4 stainless
steel head with a black PVD
coating for durability and
reduced glare. Less ofset for
a more penetrating ball
flight. Full custom fit. True
Temper Steel or Aldila RIP’d
NV shaft.
PREDATOR £257 (S), £326 (G)
Hollowed long irons for ease
and deep cavity mid irons for
penetrating shots. These
irons ofer supreme
forgiveness and ease of
strike. True Temper Steel or
Aldila RIP’d NV shaft.
Optional 3 and 4-irons.
MD GOLF
www.mdgolf.co.uk
0289 446 0333
STR15 DRIVING IRON £80
Ideal for the golfer who
cannot get to grips with a
hybrid, this powerful iron
has a hollow structure that
ofers the playability of a
hybrid but the launch
conditions of an iron.
Available in three lofts.
STR15 £299 (S), £399 (G)
This iron is made from the
finest 403 stainless steel.
The club features an
undercut cavity ensuring
the ultimate in playability.
It is also finished in black
PVD. Rife steel shaft or
Kuro Kage graphite.
MIZUNO
Golf.mizunoeurope.com
01189 362100
MP-15 £115 PER IRON
MP-H5 £115 PER IRON
The MP-15 is compact with clean
lines, designed to enhance both feel
and workability. Forged directly
inside the 1025E steel framework
is a Titanium Muscle insert,
maintaining thickness for solid feel
while allowing weight to be shifted
out to provide forgiveness.
Refined from the long iron
replacements established on tour
by Luke Donald, the MP-H5
pushes the concept further by
progressing into a full set (1 to
PW), which ensures a smooth
flow of trajectory, feel and
distance control.
JPX850 FORGED £100 (S), £130 (G) PER IRON
After six years of
development, the
introduction of Boron to
Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forging
process enables the
JPX850 Forged to overcome
the distance limitations of
traditional forged irons.
JPX850 £80 (S), £110 (G) PER IRON
MP-4 £115 PER IRON
The breakthrough in ball speed
and distance is achieved
through increasing the flexible
portion of the clubface. A
reinforced frame around the
clubface makes it play
efectively larger, without
increasing its size.
The MP-4 is the purest
of forged muscle backs
for shot-makers seeking
the ultimate control over
their ball flight.
MP-54 £100 (S) PER IRON
The MP-54 is a thick,
powerful Grain Flow
Forged iron crafted to
awaken the shotmaker
in players needing just a
little forgiveness.
JPX EZ FORGED £90 (S), £120 (G) PER IRON
The JPX EZ Forged delivers
explosive distance, and the
same efortless flight and
tight dispersion of the JPX
EZ series, but with the soft,
solid feel of Mizuno’s
exclusive Grain Flow
Forging process.
JPX EZ £80 (S), £110 (G) PER IRON
Combining Mizuno’s Hot Metal
face design and ultra-pocket
cavity (4-7 iron) the incredible
JPX EZ irons fire higher and
longer with a predictable tight
dispersion, so you can ignore
the danger and go straight
for the pin.
NIKE
www.nike.com/golf
0800 056 1640
VAPOR PRO £699.99 (S)
Modern Muscle design balances
the CG in the centre of the face for
maximum ball speed, the highest
stability and the purest feel. Straight
leading edges, thin toplines and
minimal ofset aid alignment and
shot-shaping. Forward weighted for
a powerful, piercing trajectory.
VAPOR PRO COMBO £699.99 (S)
Modern Muscle design balances the
CG in the centre of the face for
maximum ball speed, the highest
stability and the purest feel. RZN
cavity long irons (2-7) and muscle
cavity short irons (8-PW) for the
superior combination of stability
and shot-shaping workability.
VAPOR SPEED £499.99 (S), £599.99 (G)
Modern Muscle design balances the
CG in the centre of the face for
maximum ball speed, the highest
stability and the purest feel. FlyBeam
reinforced hollow cavity long irons
maximise energy return and ofcentre
stability. RZN cavity short irons
combine stability with feedback.
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PING
www.ping.com
01427 619228
G30 £86 (S), £100 (G) PER IRON
Progressive lengths
and lofts and a thin
face that maximises
ball speed help launch
the ball further and
higher with control.
Available in 4-9, PW,
UW, SW, LW.
CHROMO £349 (S), £399 (G)
SRIXON
www.srixon.co.uk
01420 541709
The Chromo irons are designed
to ofer forgiveness, thanks to
heel and toe weighting and a
cavity back, while also looking
good behind the ball. A highly
polished sole is designed to limit
resistance with the turf to
maximise distance.
RSi UDI TP £149
The UDI carries the Tour Preferred
logo as it’s built specifically for the
discriminating tastes of a better
player. Featuring a speed pocket on
the sole, the UDI is designed for
strong playable trajectory with
optimum control of the tee
and the fairway.
AEROBURNER £599 (S), £699 (G)
The AeroBurner iron features a
Max-COR face and ultra-low CG for
maximum distance in a sleek, dark
finish. The low and wide sole
features TaylorMade’s Speed
Pocket for higher launch and
consistency. A contoured sole with
heel and toe relief reduces turf drag.
KARSTEN £86 (S), £102 (G) PER IRON
This versatile, blended set is
designed for distance with
custom-engineered shaft length
and loft progressions in the irons
that deliver longer, more forgiving
results for golfers of all skill levels.
Available in 3H, 4H, 5H, 5-9,
PW, UW & SW.
Z U45 £165
A compact topline and more
compact flange with slimming
mirror chrome finish generates a
compact, powerful address view
that smoothly transitions through
the set. Ultra-soft steel is capped
with a thin, high-strength SUP10
steel face for higher ball speeds.
RSi 1 £699 (S), £799 (G)
Results gathered by TaylorMade
Golf revealed that 76 per cent of
all iron shots are mishits. This
discovery led to the development of
face slots. Featuring these slots, as
well as the revolutionary speed
pockets, the RSi 1s are the longest
and most forgiving of the RSi family.
i25 £90 (S), £110 (G) PER IRON
The 17-4 stainless steel irons
deliver forgiveness and distance
with control to inspire confident
shot making. The more compact
mid and short irons have narrow
soles and less ofset for enhanced
accuracy and scoring. Available 3-9,
PW, UW, SW, LW.
S55 £112 (S), £132 (G) PER IRON
The machined face,
grooves and back cavity,
compact shape, thin top
lines, and brushed satinchrome
finish speak to
Ping’s emphasis on
quality and attention to
detail. Available 3-PW.
PROGEN
www.progen-golf.com
01484 463917
HAEMA £249 (S), £299 (G)
Heel and toe weighted
iron featuring a central
polymer insert that
ensures accuracy and
feel. A heavy hybrid sole
plate ensures a low CG
for high launch angle and
great distance.
Z945 £600 (S), £699 (G)
Z745 £600 (S), £699 (G)
Z545 £600 (S), £699 (G)
Forged from the highest quality,
softest 1020 carbon steel using
most premium processes
available, the muscle back design
features a slimmer topline and
more compact shape for a
pleasing traditional look that
encourages workability.
Forged from ultra-soft 1020 carbon
steel using the highest quality
process available, the muscle cavity
design features a thinner topline
and more compact shape for a
pleasing traditional look that
encourages workability. A Tour V.T.
Sole reduces turf resistance.
Srixon Z 545 irons combine hot
flight and incredible feel in a slightly
larger, more forgiving cavity-back
profile. Iron bodies are forged from
ultra-soft 1020 carbon steel.
Double laser milling increases
surface roughness for additional
spin and trajectory control.
TAYLORMADE
www.taylormadegolf.com
08000 728624
RSi 2 £829 (S), £929 (G)
RSi TP £949 (S)
TITLEIST
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301114
The RSi 2 irons take the face slot
and speed pocket technology into a
smaller club profile. With cast long
irons featuring a tungsten weight in
the toe for ease of launch, through to
the forged shorter irons, the RSi 2
irons provide great feel, sleek shape
and consistent performance.
The RSi TP package the full RSi
technology, but in a smaller tourinspired,
forged head. Used by
elite TaylorMade Tour players,
the RSi TP irons provide
maximum workability and a
smaller top line, coupled with
consistent performance.
712U UTILITY £179 (S), £197 (G)
The Titleist 712U delivers trajectory
and shot control, with enhanced
stability from a deep CG. The
construction features a forged
1025 carbon steel hollow body with
a perimeter welded, high strength
455 stainless steel face to deliver
a strong address profile.
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714 AP1 £93 (S), £107 (G) PER IRON
The Titleist AP1 irons are
advanced performance,
multi-material irons that
ofer more distance with
forgiveness, solid feel and
traditional looks to help
advance the games of
aspiring to skilled golfers.
714 AP2 £114 (S), £130 (G) PER IRON
Titleist AP2 irons are
advanced performance,
multi-material irons that
ofer playability, the
traditional solid feel of a
forged iron and contemporary
yet classic looks for aspiring
to skilled golfers.
714 CB £114 (S), £130 (G) PER IRON
CB irons are high
performance, tour-proven
forged blade irons with
optimised shallow cavityback
design with an inner
cavity muscle behind the
impact area for solid blade
iron feel.
714 MB £114 (S), £130 (G) PER IRON
TOUR EDGE
www.touredge.com
EXOTICS E8 £499 -£699
HOT LAUNCH £349
Titleist MB irons are high
performance, tour-proven forged
blade irons delivering great feel from
muscle back weight positioned
behind the sweetspot. Improved
address profile and enhanced feel
through the turf make these great
for the highly skilled golfer.
Exotics E8 game-improvement
irons are a triple treat of
forgiveness, control, and power.
Engineered with the deepest
undercut cavity design to date
it produces an incredibly hot,
free-standing face for faster
ball speeds.
Tour Edge Hot Launch irons are
the most afordable, bestperforming,
customised iron sets
from the brand. An undercut
cavity design moves weight away
from the face and into the sole of
the club creating enhanced
forgiveness.
WILSON STAFF
www.wilson-staf.com
01276 404816
FG TOUR V4 UTILITY £119
D200 £349 (S), £429 (G)
C100 £399 (S), £479 (G)
FG TOUR V4 £549
Designed to help better
players hit long shots into
greens and control ball
flight in the wind. A
7-gram adjustable weight
in the centre of the sole
enables golfers to fine
tune ball flight.
Featuring an exclusive
Speed Sole Technology
innovation, a thin face-tosole
transition on the new
D200 irons creates a driverlike
234 CT and an average
ball speed increase of more
than 2mph.
Features better-player
characteristics, including a
sleek, black PVD finish to
minimise the head’s visual
appearance and reduce glare.
Powerful and easy to hit thanks
to innovative exoskeleton
technology.
Played by the likes of Padraig
Harrington and Kevin
Streelman, these Tour-proven
irons incorporate an 18-gram
tungsten sole weight from
3-iron to 7-iron to provide
more height when attacking
tight pins.
XXIO
www.xxiostore.co.uk
01420 541709
XXIO 8 £799 (S), £999 (G)
Composite construction sees a
tungsten-nickel sole weight
blended with a low density titanium
face for a high launch angle and low
spin for MORE distance. The
expanded sweetspot and thinner
face design helps increase COR for
improved distance and accuracy.
YONEX
www.yonex.co.uk
0208 742 9777
N1-CB FORGED £1000
Hand-crafted in Japan the
N1-CB irons feature a Graphite
Hybrid insert that ensure the
irons have the feel of a Muscle
Back but the forgiveness of a
Pocket Back. The 3D sole
design also helps to improve
the ball strike. 4-PW.
EZONE TRI-G COMPOSITE £1200
EZONE XP £569 (S), £699 (G)
Z-FORCE £349 (S), £499 (G)
The EZONE Tri-G composite irons
feature a five-piece head construction
for maximum distance and
forgiveness. A graphite insert helps
reduce any unwanted vibrations. The
3D sole design reduces ground
resistance creating a cleaner ball
strike with minimal loss of power.
The EZONE XP irons feature a
double undercut cavity behind
the clubface which works in
conjunction with the Dual Tungsten
Power [DTP] System and 4g
heavier head to create a larger
sweetspot and explosive power
and distance. 5-SW.
The double undercut cavity
construction increases the
sweetspot for maximum
power and forgiveness to
give you the distance,
control and launch angle
you demand from your
irons. 5-SW.
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