Game improvement irons seem to be getting better year on year, and more and more golfers are starting to see the benefits that friendly, high-launching irons can have on their golf game.
Whilst we all suffer from a sense of inflated ego from time to time on the golf course, the reality is that most of us need to make life easier for ourselves, even if a set of shiny blades do look great in the bag...
If you're a newcomer to golf and looking to improve, losing a little bit of speed with age and seeking something easier to hit, or even a mid-handicapper who just wants to add a bit of distance and forgiveness to your approach game, then game improvement irons could be exactly what you need.
This is our selection of the six best game improvement irons we have tested in 2022, taking into account the looks, feel, distance and value for money.
In no particular order...
Best Game Improvement Irons 2022
Released: 04/03/2022
RRP As Reviewed: £849
Quick Hit: Big, easy to launch, friendly and plenty of distance. Perfect for the golfer with slower swing speeds.
The Tech: An AI designed 450 Face Cup maximises ball speed, whilst urethane microspheres up to the sixth groove improve feel. Adding 62g of high-density tungsten weighting, 260% more than Mavrik, improves launch and maximises speed and stability across the face.
Golfalot Says: "If you're looking to gain a club in distance, whilst swinging at the same speed - these will be an easy win. They are the perfect club for below average swing speeds and mid to high handicap golfers."
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Released: 11/01/2021
RRP As Reviewed: £903
Quick Hit: Ping's smallest 'G' iron to date will suit a wide range of golfers, and give you easy launch and forgiveness.
The Tech: A tungsten toe screw and hosel weight expands perimeter weighting to provide extra forgiveness in a more streamlined head shape. A variable thickness Hyper 17-4 face takes inspiration from Ping's metal woods to provide fastest ball speeds ever in the G Series.
Golfalot Says: "Ping have always made great cavity back irons which cater for the mass market, and this iron will sell very well once again as it's just that."
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Released: 01/04/2022
RRP As Reviewed: £854
Quick Hit: TaylorMade's best looking game improvement iron gives you effortless power.
The Tech: A cap back design and toe wrap construction takes weight from the high toe and repositions it in the sole, to lower CG for greater distance and forgiveness. An intelligent sweet spot improves ball speeds, and the Echo damping system improves the feel and sound. Finally, TaylorMade's Thru-Slot Speed Pocket is designed to help out on mis-hits that are low on the face.
Golfalot Says: "The Stealth does exactly what TaylorMade claim: it goes far and is forgiving on off-centre strikes. If you need some extra speed and distance with pretty good looks and don’t mind sacrificing a bit of feel, then look at these irons."
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Released: 25/03/2022
RRP As Reviewed: £499
Quick Hit: Fantastic value Cleveland irons are big, friendly and easy to use.
The Tech: An XL head design provides more MOI for greater forgiveness and distance. The AI-designed Mainframe variable face technology increases ball speed. An 8g weight is placed into the grip of the club to help balance the mass across the whole club, whilst a V-Shaped Sole sees the elevated leading edge glide through the turf to improve impact.
Golfalot Says: "They are ideal for golfers looking to improve their ball striking and get plenty of forgiveness, particularly those who are on a budget but want a new set of irons."
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Released: 11/02/2022
RRP As Reviewed: £799
Quick Hit: Ideal for beginners and high handicappers, LTDx provides plenty of distance and a penetrating ball flight.
The Tech: A new L-Cup Pwrshell face design allows for more flex, resulting in faster ball speed and higher launch across the face. The Pwr-Cor construction features a steel bar which positions the CG behind the face to transfer more energy and power to the ball. Additional weight in the toe and heel raises MOI for more stability, while CNC milling produces more accurate grooves to optimise spin and control.
Golfalot Says: "These irons are aimed at golfers who want more distance and more forgiveness, and they do exactly that."
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Released: 26/08/2021
RRP As Reviewed: £896
Quick Hit: Easy launch and friendly head shape means that you can use Titleist irons and still offer serious game improvement attributes.
The Tech: The T300 includes 40% more tungsten inside the head than the original version, allowing Titleist to easily place the CG for optimal launch and spin. Max Impact technology uses a polymer core to provide higher ball speeds and variable face thickness provides more forgiveness across the face.
Golfalot Says: "These are clearly aimed at higher-handicap golfers but still contain all of the love and effort, as well as the technology, that you'd expect from Titleist."
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Sophie's Choice...
After some thorough testing of each iron model listed above and analysis of Trackman data, Sophie picked the Ping G425 Irons as her favourite Game-Improvement Iron of 2022...
Do you agree? Have we missed anything? Let us know in the comments below!
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