What Are The Best Game Improvement Irons of 2022?
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2022
- I’ve got my hands on 9 different models to find out. I put every set of irons through their paces, testing them using state of the art TrackMan technology and Titleist Pro V1 golf balls - both on the range and out on the golf course.
I’ve broken this project down to categories. So which game improvement irons came out on top. And, perhaps more importantly, which will I be putting in play this season?
First of all, let’s run down the contenders…
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I still play Ping G30’s and just shot 1 under with them. Forget blades, I play the easiest repeatable clubs I can!
I went onto the Callaway Rogue ST, it's an amazing set, slipped into my play immediately. Love the look and the play is incredible. Obviously everything is subjective.
I think the Calaway Rogue ST Max OS is even better as a game improvement iron. Even more forgiveness, high launch and it has a little more offset to help straighten out a high handicapper’s shot. I was looking at the Stealth but went with the Rogue ST Max OS because of what it could give me. OS also gapped better with my wedges which is an issue with these stronger lofts on game improvement irons these days.
I was hitting the Ping and TaylorMade's to see which one I wanted to buy. I ended up going with the 425's for the better consistent accuracy. I was either 10 yards or less off center with the 425 irons. With the Stealth irons I had plenty of shots under 10 yards off center, but I also had enough shots that were as high as 20 yards off center. The Stealth irons were a little better as far as feel, but in the end, hitting fairways more consistently won out. Plus if you take the higher lofted club head which was just as accurate you even gain more yardage than the Stealth irons.
I love my Cleveland halo xl hybrid-irons. Makes the game easier! Great vid, and you look great, too!
Cool. I'll bookmark this so I can revisit it in 5 years when the used models are affordable for me.
Me too. That's why I'm here. I'm looking to buy second hand in a couple of years
Haha I feel you!!
Hey! Great format, review outline, information, and presentation! You're super easy to listen to as well. Thanks for not being "super excited alpha-bro/sis" lol! Smooth and easy presentation with some great shots as well. Also, thanks for having great audio! Earned a subscriber today :)
Thank you!!
I feel like Wilson are kind of like the new balance of golf. Not glamorous but really good. I went with cobra ltdx because derrr ball go longer. Loved watching you swing!
Yes Wilson are great performers!
Would have liked to see some Cleveland offerings in the line-up though. I am a senior golfer and looking for some SGI irons and hybrids. I have heard good things about Wilson but just not a fan of the chrome finish. I might just have to add them to my short list which right now is; Callaway Rouge ST MAX OS, TaylorMade Stealth, Ping G425, Cleveland Launcher XL and Cleveland Launcher XL Halo. Also moving to graphite shafts to get the softer feel. Your comparison was very helpful and timely too. Great job.
Yes I unfortunately didn't get my hands on any cleveland clubs in time!
I bought a set of Wilson D9 irons earlier this year. I've been playing so well with them and gaining about 10-15 yards with every club. I know they were high on your list of Best Game Improvement Irons in 2021, so I was surprised they didn't make the list this year.
I only included new models for 2022
I just got fitted for new irons and my pick was the D9's I hit them the farthest and more accurately than all others. Just have to wait 3 weeks to get them.
Still a happy camper with my D7s but can't object that the D9s are lookers.
I've been golfing for about 4+ months now and decided it was time to lose my cheap beginner set of clubs and get a set of game improvement irons. Tested out a bunch and it came down to the stealth and the rogue st max os. I chose the rogue irons because they were longer in distance and they also just felt better all around to me. It does pay to try out clubs because every one is individual and for me I went in thinking I really like the stealth irons but they didn't work for me. Thanks for the video.
Yes 100%, testing clubs and having a fitting is always going to help you find the model that works best for you!
Awesome comparison!
i would love to see a course vlog and a 3 under par
The TM Stealth Irons I bought with stiff steel shafts AW-8 and they add 10-12 yards on my old Callaway X2 Hot irons. So my Stealth 8 iron is doing what me Callaway 7 did about 150+. The Stealth aren’t all that much better than the X2 Hots on dispersion, the face is actually smaller but definitely longer. Now I also added a Wilson Launch Pad 6 Iron that’s giving me 175 yards and tighter dispersion. I shoot in the 90s usually. I have a couple Taylor-Made hybrids and Ping G425 Driver and 3 wood which have really straightened me out on the long shots. My usual shot is a draw especially with the irons but these new clubs are amazing! Fewer mishits and significantly longer.
The Wilson Launch Pad long irons are so good, aren't they! Very easy to hit. Sounds like a great set-up to me
@@hannahholdenNCG yes agreed about the Launch Pad long irons although they do create a gap in my bag with just a 6, I might have to ad a couple more. Also I went with graphite regular flex shaft with the Wilson 6 iron which I don’t regret. Thanks for the simply brilliant videos!
Surprised you didn't go for the mizuno hot metal that must of had best feel.
Excellent video. Thank you.
I just got myself the Stealth irons. Most important for me was the landing angle. It was even better than Ping G425. I play on a course with very hard greens where it is very hard to stop the ball. As a high hanicaper (hcp 30) the dispersion is more me than any club :D. The ballflight was for me the best after I tried some in a fitting.
Nice!! Great iron choice 😃
@@hannahholdenNCG And I forgot to thank you. Sorry. Thank you for these video's :).
Cool video. Good stuff.👍
How about a review of less expensive irons like Wilson D9 and Tour Edge.
Any opinion on the Cleveland XL irons? They look a bargain
Great video. I have g710 irons. How do those stack up against g425 and cobra t rail 2? I also have g425 9 wood. Loving it. If they had an 11 wood I would scoop it up for sure. I am considering an st max 11 wood. What are your thoughts on that? Also you are rocking that dress.
I imagine they could set a 9 wood as an 11 wood with the adjustable hosel in a custom fit?
Great review Hannah, I could watch you all day, keep up the good work
How’s the Wilson LP off of hardpan?
I bought and was fitted for Ping 425’s and in 2nd place was the Taylor made stealth. Ping took too long so I got the Taylormade irons. I played 50 rounds with them and snapped two 3 wood shafts up by the grip and when I broke the gap wedge at the same place I replaced them with the blue dot Pings 1/2 “ over and large grip. Instead of the 3+ wood I got the Ping 5 wood and only gave up 5 yards and really gained in dispersion. Still waiting for the irons to get here so I am playing with my old Rogue X. I liked the Taylormade irons but I couldn’t shake the weak shafts which trembled terribly.
The Callaway St Max are nice…
T300's or Ping Eye 2 Becu? Both! Yes please... Also Cleveland Launcher Halo.
Which are easier to hit, the Wilson Launch Pad or the TaylorMade Stealth HD?
You have a great swing!
In nearly every case so called “Game Improvers” are the strong version of the standard clubs. PW at 41 degrees, 9 irons at 38 degrees. No wonder they go further, they aren’t PW or 9 irons. The Callaway DCB AW is 47 deg which is properly a PW!
Yes and no. It is more the extra tech in the club head that provides the distance.
The loft is more of a counterbalance of the low CG. The lower the CG is, the higher the ball flight will be. Strong lofts bring down the launch to the correct flight window.
If you just took a blade and bent it to the loft of a game improvement club it wouldn't go as far as these do so it isn't purely the loft causing the extra distance. Hope that makes some sense!
Have you tried the Tour Edge C522 irons?
Not yet!
You should put these against the D9's
Are the shafts regular for you ?
I want with the Stealth......great irons and much easier to strike than my old ping i's.
Stealth are great!
Little bit unfair to put the Wilson LP In this category surely it's a super game improvement club and should be up against the Cobra Trail and the Cleveland Halos in a separate video now there's an idea!
I currently play the tour edge hot launch. Love them
What were the 9 irons ?
Have you tested the xxios? Thoughts?
I have tested woods in the past but not irons. The kit is really nice but generally for slower swing speeds
Last summer it was Callaway DCB everything. Now, you only see the Rogue ST being pushed. Is this just Callaway putting marketing teasers to keep people buying clubs? I haven't seen any 2022 "game improvement" vid that had DCBs included this year. I tried 425, hot metals, T200, and DCBs last year and hit consistently with the DCB. Just odd that all of a suddenly the DCBs aren't pushed by Callaway.
DCB is still in the line up but I would categorise it more as a players distance iron it is smaller than the Rogue ST ☺️
I still play Ping Zing 2’s. Honestly, I’ve had all the newest but keep going back to the Zing 2’s. They’re just money on all lies and indestructible.
Wow! Now that takes me back!!
Ping G425. Pointless any other companies even trying to compete.
Nice review on the clubs. I would suggest that you try to reduce your hand gestures which are non-stop. You want hand gestures to reinforce, or amplify, key words, but when overdone just become a distraction.
@@RealLiveNomad she fine as hell..she can have 4 hands , it don't matter.
G425 for the w
Great review Hannah. I do like the look of the Stealth irons. Nice to see you in a dress. Ha ha. Sorry, couldn’t resist!
Wouldn't thes best game improvement option be to get lessons and put in work at the range?
Well yes, but how many people actually do that 🤦🏼♀️
There was no mention of lofts and comparison with standard lofts. Less movement and waiving of the free hand would make it less distracting.
Great presenting as ever but please quieten your hands… waving them as you talk constantly is a little off putting. Keep up the great content though!
@@RealLiveNomad I agree.. fair point.. just giving some feedback because she could be truly excellent
@@simoping this is the second comment Iv read on her hands, I reiterate 99.9% of men are not staring at her hands…….
@@YoYoZamolo Mate lets be respectful... think she does an excellent job
@@simoping what’s disrespectful about saying people aren’t looking at her hands? also I think she is one of the best golf RUclipsrs around so it’s on you if you find my comment disrespectful. Maybe grow up. She’s a pretty young woman men will find her attractive, deal with it
The accent is noots.
🤣 classic Yorkshire accent
@@hannahholdenNCG I love you!
i even people off 4 be better these clubs to be honest
Well honey if you really knew golf you would have added the Tour Edge E 722
This test would have more credibility if a higher handicap golfer was doing the testing, not someone who is scratch!
Your beautiful