I got fitted in March and came away with the regular Mavrik irons, smaller blade and less offset than the Max and the feel is great. They really shine on miss hits, so much better than anything else I tried
I bought the Ping G710 irons in March this year- best iron set I’ve ever owned. My shots go just as long as my old iron set (Callaway), but in addition to being more forgiving, they go much higher with more spin, and hold greens much better. James R is too harsh on the sound. These G710 irons sound just fine; perhaps slightly higher pitched compared to a typical cavity backed iron, but you aren’t even aware of any sound difference while you play outdoors.
I’ve only had them one season (Ping released the clubs in 2020), but i’m happy with the low amount of visible wear after a season of 30-40 rounds. My G710 set is 5-PW, UW, SW. Most of the irons still look like new. My SW is the exception, but the wear of that SW club isn’t too bad. I use my SW a lot; almost all approach shots from 10-105 yds, plus 1/2 of all bunker shots. The courses I typically play (MN) have coarse, wet sand, so I need to swing pretty hard to get the ball out of these bunkers. Coarse, wet sand wears off any finish, chrome, Nickel, or the black PVD finish on the G710s. That being said, the wear on the SW isn’t so much any ugly scratches, THE wear is the black PVD finish on the sole is a little faded in color, which is ok for me. Bottom line: Surprisingly good wear characteristics of the black PVD finish.
Can agree, the ping performance is as mentioned... but felt terrible in the hands when hitting. Can confirm my top two after a fitting was maverik and jpx.
I understand it marketing, but just put a 6 on the 7iron because that's what it is. It would also eliminate the 3 wedges they give you. Keep up the great work James!
Same here. Coming from performance blades, I don’t care for the offset, thicker top line and general look but I DO care for 20% more birdies, 50% less double bogeys or worse and lowered my 63 year old handicap from 6 to 3 in one year. The biggest difference I found over my old blades was the one thing I was concerned about that proved to be opposite. Distance control. Much more consistent with my Maxies. I can trust my yardages and swing away. 😊
Most forgiving has to be the Cleveland launcher line purchased the hb launchers this to replace titleist 716 ap1. Although not much on looks took just one session on range to used to the hybrid like look on irons . So easy to hit so forgiving and have gone on to play best golf truly just makes the game easier
I’ve been only golfing for one season and I’ve been using second hand clubs I got from my cousin so I had no idea what to look for when I decided to buy my own clubs. This video helped a lot!
I agree 100%. I game them after trying many of the popular irons from 2019-2020 and they were perfect for me. They are just smaller than the max and have less offset, and are super easy to launch and go forever. The sound and feel is extremely under appreciated in my opinion as well.
tested these all recently - ended up with the Mizuno jpx921 with upgraded steel fiber stiff shaft due to my swing speed- love them the distance the sound and the buttery feel for me - outstanding and the fact Mizuno upgrade shaft no extra cost !!
I’ve got the Cleveland HB3 , they are not the prettiest club to look at but they are forgiving.. great review and always enjoy seeing new mid to high handicap irons.
@@2010LeeG the 921 HM are super easy to hit and look great for a game improvement iron. Ball flights are consistent for that category and they fly high and stop quick. . Past irons I’ve used AP1 and AP3 along with my 919 blended set. To answer your question they go straight and high. I’m 61 and I’ve gained a few yards too
@@petertamburro6578 Thanks for the reply. I'm currently using Mizuno MX25, I like them but head seems small and doesn't fill me with confidence so maybe a subconscious thing but the JPX look bigger. I am trying to find a place for a fitting but struggling. Did you get fitted or standard?
Love my custom fitted ping G710s. Not just for high and mid handicaps. Working my way down to scratch with these, currently a 2 hdcp and love the look, feel and forgiveness and the Arcoss caddie sensors that come with them are a game changer!
Hi thanks for the great video, listen guys I have only started golf 5 months ago. After having enough of loosing balls everywhere with the old blades I got second hand. I went for a fitting 3 weeks ago got fitted for a set of Mavrik max with a 2up Lie angle I just got them yesterday, Went for an indoor game with the mates and scored my first ever 92 I gained about 30 yards average and been shooting most of them pretty straight. I adore these clubs, got also my first 3 wood and have been hitting it 220 yards average. So to all beginners out there do go for a fitting cession as soon as your swing starts to be regular, my life has changed
This is my take as actual mid handicapper. I got fitted recently. Ping and Mizuno were out of my price range. I tried Wilson D7, TM max OS, reg Maverik and Cobra speedzone. Came down to TM and Callaway. The Taylormade sim max os won the battle. Thinner top line and mishits still managed great distance. Get fitted!
Hi James . I have a set of G710s which i had fitted at Ashton under Lyne Golf club by the Pro Michael . i have gone from 20 to 17 in a short period . So iam Happy i pick these out . Glad you like them as well pal.
I am playing Callaway Rogue at the moment and to be honest they are fine. Got to love the Mizuno Hot Metal though, a friend has them and they look and sound awesome!
I’d like to see a mid to high handicap golfer do this review rather than one who can hit a 7-iron 343 yds.!! I like the Pings. Currently looking at those along with the Titleist 300s. I’m almost 70, play Callaway SuperSoft yellow, handicap 11.3 (home course), 13.6 (elsewhere).
I got fitted this year for irons, and the Taylormade Sim Max were the best for me. Gained in almost every category. Love these clubs, but getting lessons to help consistency of strike. Nice to see them in your top 5. They're #1 for me!
Got D7 forged, great value for money, forgiving too, I am one those guys needs forgiveness, crap ball striking good short game, got me index of 8.5, actually considering launchpad, or Cleveland equivalent, dont care about looks anymore, whatever helps game is most important
I've just got my custom fitted Cobras and my son custom fitted for the Mizunos. Both off 18 so we seem to have made the right decisions. Now looking for the courses to open. Booked for Seaford Head tee off next Friday morning. Can't wait.
My vote for #1 by a mile...or a kilometer for you James??? Tour Edge E521 hybrid irons. Have bought numerous clubs for trying in the golf studio during the pandemic...just for fun. I also own JPX 919HM and they look like my old MP60’s after using the E521’s for a week. E521’s give you tour level decent angles, almost blade level spin and straight shots. Distance fits...not crazy long but I didn’t want that anyway.
Curious, where would you place Titleist T300 on the scale. I switched from the Maverik to T300.in May Front to back dispersion was massively better for me.
Yes! I currently play the i500’s for the last couple of years and have been heavily leaning on switching out to the g710’s. A couple years older and needing a little more forgiveness. Great video as usual JR.
I am gaming the Mizuno 921 forged which are amazing. But if you want to get a good run for your money, definitely check out Wilson. I tried them out and was astonished!
Great video - I played pings for 25 years and bought new clubs this year. Went to get the new pings and did not like them (wanted to). Hated the mavericks and purchased the king cobra speedzone .. had a great year and could not be happier.
3:36 because like most youtube proffessionals you're sucked in to believing that blades is what you should be hitting....... a wise man once said "golfs already hard, why make it harder"
@@timdarnell7819 couldn't agree more. I don't want to be rude to James.... But it's pure ego. The BS about only wanting to hit "pretty" club's is nuts.
I don’t get this either if you gave a footballer boots that would make them better than they are or boots that make it harder to play they would obviously chose the better boots!
My golf has always been FUN. Bogie plus golfer who usually stops counting by the end. A friend said my 7 iron is the straightest ball he's ever seen, 160 yards on the fly. I've never hit a long club straight . So I shot the best round ever, teeing a 7 iron on every hole. I was laughing as each ball skidded down each holes center. Soon i increased to my 4 iron , 180 plus roll, and i win the round or come close.
Thanks for the review James, always helpful. I wonder how many low handicappers would benefit from putting their snobbery away and playing with clubs that go straight and consistent.
I play BH PTX pro, 13 handicap and before I bought these I tried some game improvement clubs, couldn’t hit them. Don’t know why. Only one that I could possibly play were the G410. The rest of hit fat, thin or just topped them. My PTX pro hit wonderful. Couldn’t ask for a better club.
James, 2 questions: 1) Genuinely, why don't you use a set of clubs like these? The benefits seem to be obvious. 2) On the ping clubs, why do they have that notch out of the hosel? It seem to be a characteristic of all ping clubs. Does it serve any purpose?
I got them in Jan and really like them. 460 euros for 6 irons with graphite shafts custom fit I can't go wrong. They performed the very same as the big boys, so I am not in the mood to give millionaires more money. Haha. I know Wilson have tour players, but Wilson have way less compared to TM and other big brands.
Wouldn't it be better for a mid to high handicap player to test these clubs rather than a pro. Speaking as a 15 handicapper ill never be able to hit the ball like you so it would have been worthwhile having someone like your dad test them perhaps alongside you.
I currently game the Taylor Made M6, but I think they can be replaced with some of this new good looking stuff. Cleveland, Ping, Callaway, Taylor Made...... all on the short list.
Just been fitted for new irons ended up with a combo set of hot metal and hot metal pro. Can't believe game improvement irons can look and feel that good. Only issue they won't be ready until late Jan. 🏌️♂️🤬
I will have to look back to your 2018 video to see if my 2018 Callaway Steelhead irons made the cut. I love them and they are very forgiving. Those Ping irons look amazing.
Love the content!! Have you ever thought about doing your best budget irons? I love playing golf but also the pricing of new clubs and preowend clubs can be ridiculous and I'm forever looking for that bargain 👌👍
Great video...as are most of your content. Really love them. It would have been extra interesting if you had added a list of forgiving irons that you have tested who didn't reach your top 5 list.
Only been playing a year I have Ben Ross deltas got them last summer really forgiving not the greatest brand but I really like them, I wish I could hit my driver as well as I do my irons.
I wish to congratulate you on your choice of number 1 forgiving irons Ping G710 ever since I started playing golf I have never played a more forgiving irons than Ping. I started playing golf with G2 then Rapture until now
Ping G710’s are far and away the straightest clubs I’ve ever hit. Can still pull a short iron left from time to time but that’s down to me not the club.
The Ping 710 are the straightest club I ever hit! It would not go left, where I usually lost the ball, even after towing. But, you cannot hit down with these clubs and are more designed for sweepers. However, I would gladly put the 5 & 6 iron in my bag any day and use the I510 for the rest of the set.
I own the cobra soeedzones as a 20 handicaper starting golf this year. I’d be intrigued to see you play a round using them and the rest of the cobra clubs driver, putter, wedges etc using arcos. That could be a good one
yea id get 140 to 150 easily out of my 7 iron and im using lynx irons atm need to upgrade but i hit them too well to pay all that money to upgrade for little gains
As always James excellent content in video. Also how about mid to high handicap seniors irons top 5 , would also like to see rough prices compared with top 5
Got fitted for the Cobra Speedzone irons back in August and absolutely love them. I sit around a 4-5 handicap and I really do think most golfers would enjoy them.
@@ThomassEvo you can get them in one length or normal lengths. They are strong lofted so you should see an increase in distance per iron. Feel great and offer solid forgiveness on off center strikes. Still able to control shot shape if you desire too
Hi James, really like your videos, well presented, and always a bit of fun as well as great information and stats. Big Thumbs Up. However... I have watched this video a few times now and I don't get your explanation about dismissing the SIM Max OS. Yes they are bigger, but for me, as a newby to golf, I would say they are different clubs completely from the standard SIM Max as the lofts are significantly different, plus being bigger face, giving a bigger sweet spot and most likely heavier. As I said I am new to Golf (26 Handicap) and am looking to buy new irons this year SIM Max OS is top of the list before I even hit them. Where am I going wrong?. How about a video on SIM Max vs SIM Max OS and who they would work for. I can't see why they would be worse than your number 1 the G710. Sorry am I being thick? 7 iron OS 27 deg, SIM 7 iron 28.5 deg, Ping G710 7 iron 29.5 deg. Just don't get why you dismissed them. Happy to come and try them out!
Thanks so much for the comparison. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I wish you could just hit only one type of club (i.e. 5 iron) for each club so the distance can also be compared among different clubs.
Would they not be different strengths so it would't be comparing like with like? My current 7 iron is 33 degrees and would no way compete with any of these clubs 7 irons, some of which are closer to my 5 iron loft wise.
@@bugscorb I see your point. But something must be constant in the varying golf clubs for the purpose of comparison, right? What's the point of arguing apples when looking at an orange? Within oranges (5 irons) what's different was what I'd requested. But I see your point too.
Just replaced my irons, I did want the ping 710 but could not justify the price. I replaced my trusted cleveland altitude hybrid irons with the cobra f9.
Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder but to my eye the Pings are BY FAR the worst looking (like ALL Ping clubs). Recently got fit and tried them ALL and Cobra SZ was the standout performer for me and the bling top line on the 5-7 was icing on the cake!
I wish the highest rated forgiving irons were lofted in more traditional lofts. 29⁰ 7 iron? Come on. Give me something in the 33⁰ or 34⁰ range and I'd be happy
I would say the most forgiveness can be gained by a proper length and type of shaft with a lie angle that fits your swing. And don't forget your grips.
Great video, I tried the 710s but just couldn’t get past that awful sound at impact. I have the Hot Metals and they are fantastic. As far as irons that could’ve been in I’d say maybe the Titleist T300s. Recently went on holiday and played a round with them as a rental set and they were quite nice. Great sound and performance without being overly offensive looking like the T400s. Great video!
i was looking at muzuno and talymade (2 & 5) and purchased the Taylormade for the sound. I checked all 5 you shared and it ended for me with the SIMs. i was equally impressed with distance on all of them. I am playing much better. but still have a ways to go before i get into the mid handicapper range. 21 index as of today. next year i will be down to 15 to 16. i am hoping. :)
Great content. I'll say the obvious... you can't go wrong with any of these and its going to come down to preference and fit. I ended up with the Mavrik Max and hit all of these but the Mizunos.
James..... T300 in my personal test were lush, please not my personal test is based on me being a overweight, over middle aged man fool coming back to golf after 30 years........tried everything but the T300 made me believe that coming back and trying again was actually a really good idea.
If youre looking for irons and on a budget, buy a set of nike vr2 pro cavity backs with project x 5.5 shafts. Theyre cheap as hell these days and they preform just as good as anything out today. I got a set 5-A wedge for just over a hundred bucks and i love em!
You have to have the cobra t rail irons you want a long hitting iron give it a go with a graphite shaft you won’t go back look feel and distance amazing
I tested a few clubs before I bought my new irons and out of all of the ones I tried (Taylormade, Cobra, Ping, Wilson) I ended up with the Wilson D7's I prefer the look of the topline of these and also being a couple hundred quid cheaper it suited my bank balance more lol. I do love them though.
Really good video, haven’t hit any of those clubs but I’d rate them in that order on looks alone 👍🏼 hate the look of those Sim irons 🤢 next year (Covid free), I think you should get your 5 sets and put them in the hands of 3 different golfers, low/mid/high handicap and get them to vote for their top 5 👍🏼
Hi, my handicap is 12.7 and I've been as low as 9.2 (just saying I'm not a beginner) , so maybe this is a dumb question, maybe not. Why dont good players (like yourself) play with Game improvement irons if they go as far, are more forgiving on the odd bad shot you hit, and seem to perform for you? I dont understand why you would pick a harder club to hit, thats less forgiving, just because your off scratch-5?? Spill the beans James, let us know.
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I got fitted in March and came away with the regular Mavrik irons, smaller blade and less offset than the Max and the feel is great. They really shine on miss hits, so much better than anything else I tried
I bought the Ping G710 irons in March this year- best iron set I’ve ever owned. My shots go just as long as my old iron set (Callaway), but in addition to being more forgiving, they go much higher with more spin, and hold greens much better. James R is too harsh on the sound. These G710 irons sound just fine; perhaps slightly higher pitched compared to a typical cavity backed iron, but you aren’t even aware of any sound difference while you play outdoors.
Hi Dave, how do the clubs look? Are they looking scratched and worse for wear?
I’ve only had them one season (Ping released the clubs in 2020), but i’m happy with the low amount of visible wear after a season of 30-40 rounds. My G710 set is 5-PW, UW, SW. Most of the irons still look like new. My SW is the exception, but the wear of that SW club isn’t too bad. I use my SW a lot; almost all approach shots from 10-105 yds, plus 1/2 of all bunker shots. The courses I typically play (MN) have coarse, wet sand, so I need to swing pretty hard to get the ball out of these bunkers. Coarse, wet sand wears off any finish, chrome, Nickel, or the black PVD finish on the G710s. That being said, the wear on the SW isn’t so much any ugly scratches, THE wear is the black PVD finish on the sole is a little faded in color, which is ok for me. Bottom line: Surprisingly good wear characteristics of the black PVD finish.
Can agree, the ping performance is as mentioned... but felt terrible in the hands when hitting. Can confirm my top two after a fitting was maverik and jpx.
I understand it marketing, but just put a 6 on the 7iron because that's what it is. It would also eliminate the 3 wedges they give you. Keep up the great work James!
Length of club wise it's not though, so it's not as obviously a 6 iron as you think
Wilson D7 Irons!!
Also Titleist T300? Although not sure about them.. The D7's are absolute beasts! Especially for the price!
I've been sporting the Maverick max irons for 6 months. Absolutely love them!!!
Same here. Coming from performance blades, I don’t care for the offset, thicker top line and general look but I DO care for 20% more birdies, 50% less double bogeys or worse and lowered my 63 year old handicap from 6 to 3 in one year. The biggest difference I found over my old blades was the one thing I was concerned about that proved to be opposite.
Distance control. Much more consistent with my Maxies. I can trust my yardages and swing away.
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@@seanpeacock5595 You and I share the feeling and experience, my friend. Ugly, chunky clubs with which I play better golf! 😀🤘
5. Taylormade sim max
4. Callaway Maverick max
3. Cobra speed zone
2. Mizuno j 921 hot metal
1. Ping g710
Most forgiving has to be the Cleveland launcher line purchased the hb launchers this to replace titleist 716 ap1. Although not much on looks took just one session on range to used to the hybrid like look on irons . So easy to hit so forgiving and have gone on to play best golf truly just makes the game easier
I’ve been only golfing for one season and I’ve been using second hand clubs I got from my cousin so I had no idea what to look for when I decided to buy my own clubs. This video helped a lot!
The regular Mavrik is hands down the best iron I’ve tried this year.
I agree 100%. I game them after trying many of the popular irons from 2019-2020 and they were perfect for me. They are just smaller than the max and have less offset, and are super easy to launch and go forever. The sound and feel is extremely under appreciated in my opinion as well.
Facts bro I just got some and in my opinion they are way better than any of the other ones I’ve tried
I've tested all of them too, together with different shafts. My result? Well, nothing beats a Mizuno for feel, distance and accuracy.
tested these all recently - ended up with the Mizuno jpx921 with upgraded steel fiber stiff shaft due to my swing speed- love them the distance the sound and the buttery feel for me - outstanding and the fact Mizuno upgrade shaft no extra cost !!
I’ve got the Cleveland HB3 , they are not the prettiest club to look at but they are forgiving.. great review and always enjoy seeing new mid to high handicap irons.
I have the Mizuno 921s and absolutely love them. My last set was a blended 919 HM / HMP. with the 921s decided to stick with the HM throughout
Looking at this myself. Can I ask how you feel they improved your game? I'm very new to golf and looking to get fitted for some as soon as possible.
@@2010LeeG the 921 HM are super easy to hit and look great for a game improvement iron. Ball flights are consistent for that category and they fly high and stop quick. . Past irons I’ve used AP1 and AP3 along with my 919 blended set. To answer your question they go straight and high. I’m 61 and I’ve gained a few yards too
@@petertamburro6578 Thanks for the reply. I'm currently using Mizuno MX25, I like them but head seems small and doesn't fill me with confidence so maybe a subconscious thing but the JPX look bigger. I am trying to find a place for a fitting but struggling. Did you get fitted or standard?
@@2010LeeG fitted.
Love my custom fitted ping G710s. Not just for high and mid handicaps. Working my way down to scratch with these, currently a 2 hdcp and love the look, feel and forgiveness and the Arcoss caddie sensors that come with them are a game changer!
For me James - its the Cleveland Launcher HB Tour irons.
U test many ?
@@bytpranks8089 Yes - Taylormade sim, Calloway Maverick, Ping and Mizuno. These worked the best for me.
You should play yourself, 1 ball with game improvement irons and 1 ball with blades
I like that I idea and have Foxy caddie for him. That would be a lot of clubs to carry.
Hi thanks for the great video, listen guys I have only started golf 5 months ago. After having enough of loosing balls everywhere with the old blades I got second hand. I went for a fitting 3 weeks ago got fitted for a set of Mavrik max with a 2up Lie angle I just got them yesterday, Went for an indoor game with the mates and scored my first ever 92 I gained about 30 yards average and been shooting most of them pretty straight. I adore these clubs, got also my first 3 wood and have been hitting it 220 yards average. So to all beginners out there do go for a fitting cession as soon as your swing starts to be regular, my life has changed
I highly recommend the wilson staff d7 line of irons. I have a set only thing I switched on them is going to winn oversize grips. My favorite
I absolutely love your conflicted feelings about these clubs...almost borderline frustration. :) "Why don't I just use these clubs??" haha
You should do a vid where you play the same course two days in a row with a full set of super forgiving clubs vs your own and see how you fair.
Love this idea Tony
@@JamesRobinsonGolf would be a great idea.
Fair -> Fare (pronounced the same unfortunately)
Great idea
When is this coming to fruit james!
I would love to see more of this type of video and see the Cleveland HB Turbo irons included in the comparison
There is no comparison it’s #1 lol
This is my take as actual mid handicapper. I got fitted recently. Ping and Mizuno were out of my price range. I tried Wilson D7, TM max OS, reg Maverik and Cobra speedzone. Came down to TM and Callaway. The Taylormade sim max os won the battle. Thinner top line and mishits still managed great distance. Get fitted!
Hi James . I have a set of G710s which i had fitted at Ashton under Lyne Golf club by the Pro Michael . i have gone from 20 to 17 in a short period . So iam Happy i pick these out . Glad you like them as well pal.
I am playing Callaway Rogue at the moment and to be honest they are fine.
Got to love the Mizuno Hot Metal though, a friend has them and they look and sound awesome!
I’d like to see a mid to high handicap golfer do this review rather than one who can hit a 7-iron 343 yds.!! I like the Pings. Currently looking at those along with the Titleist 300s. I’m almost 70, play Callaway SuperSoft yellow, handicap 11.3 (home course), 13.6 (elsewhere).
I got fitted this year for irons, and the Taylormade Sim Max were the best for me. Gained in almost every category. Love these clubs, but getting lessons to help consistency of strike. Nice to see them in your top 5. They're #1 for me!
I use Wilson Launchpads, not the sexiest looking clubs. But they are very forgiving, and give me confidence to play after 15 years away from golf.
Another great video mate, I changed my irons this year and after trying loads got fitted for wilson D7's, amazing irons
Thank Barry. I’ve just received a box from Wilson. Looking forward to testing!
Wilson staff underrated.
Hopefully a box of Launchpad from Wilson. I haven't found much in the way of reviews on them.
Got D7 forged, great value for money, forgiving too, I am one those guys needs forgiveness, crap ball striking good short game, got me index of 8.5, actually considering launchpad, or Cleveland equivalent, dont care about looks anymore, whatever helps game is most important
@@simonogley8520 I'm the same, brand dosent matter anymore, what works best isn't always £££
I'm a 21 handicap and went for the Hot Metal Pros - Love 'em!!!
I've just got my custom fitted Cobras and my son custom fitted for the Mizunos. Both off 18 so we seem to have made the right decisions. Now looking for the courses to open. Booked for Seaford Head tee off next Friday morning. Can't wait.
Thanks for this video it is great to have someone address the mid to high handicap clubs. Keep up the great work
Got the Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metals. Helped my game a lot more.
My vote for #1 by a mile...or a kilometer for you James??? Tour Edge E521 hybrid irons. Have bought numerous clubs for trying in the golf studio during the pandemic...just for fun. I also own JPX 919HM and they look like my old MP60’s after using the E521’s for a week. E521’s give you tour level decent angles, almost blade level spin and straight shots. Distance fits...not crazy long but I didn’t want that anyway.
Curious, where would you place Titleist T300 on the scale. I switched from the Maverik to T300.in May Front to back dispersion was massively better for me.
Yes! I currently play the i500’s for the last couple of years and have been heavily leaning on switching out to the g710’s. A couple years older and needing a little more forgiveness. Great video as usual JR.
I'm buying a new set of irons after Christmas and was thinking Ping or Mizuno just because of their reputation and don't the ping look amazing
I am gaming the Mizuno 921 forged which are amazing. But if you want to get a good run for your money, definitely check out Wilson. I tried them out and was astonished!
Great video - I played pings for 25 years and bought new clubs this year. Went to get the new pings and did not like them (wanted to). Hated the mavericks and purchased the king cobra speedzone .. had a great year and could not be happier.
3:36 because like most youtube proffessionals you're sucked in to believing that blades is what you should be hitting....... a wise man once said "golfs already hard, why make it harder"
Never understood why people prefer blades. Even the best of the best are gonna have a bad strike at times so why penalize yourself?
@@timdarnell7819 couldn't agree more. I don't want to be rude to James.... But it's pure ego. The BS about only wanting to hit "pretty" club's is nuts.
I don’t get this either if you gave a footballer boots that would make them better than they are or boots that make it harder to play they would obviously chose the better boots!
The notion that you cannot “shape” a shot with game improvement irons is just total bo110cks.
My golf has always been FUN. Bogie plus golfer who usually stops counting by the end. A friend said my 7 iron is the straightest ball he's ever seen, 160 yards on the fly. I've never hit a long club straight . So I shot the best round ever, teeing a 7 iron on every hole. I was laughing as each ball skidded down each holes center. Soon i increased to my 4 iron , 180 plus roll, and i win the round or come close.
Thanks for the review James, always helpful. I wonder how many low handicappers would benefit from putting their snobbery away and playing with clubs that go straight and consistent.
I play BH PTX pro, 13 handicap and before I bought these I tried some game improvement clubs, couldn’t hit them. Don’t know why. Only one that I could possibly play were the G410. The rest of hit fat, thin or just topped them. My PTX pro hit wonderful. Couldn’t ask for a better club.
James, 2 questions:
1) Genuinely, why don't you use a set of clubs like these? The benefits seem to be obvious.
2) On the ping clubs, why do they have that notch out of the hosel? It seem to be a characteristic of all ping clubs. Does it serve any purpose?
Great video James I though the Wilson D7 would have had a mention in there
I got them in Jan and really like them. 460 euros for 6 irons with graphite shafts custom fit I can't go wrong. They performed the very same as the big boys, so I am not in the mood to give millionaires more money. Haha. I know Wilson have tour players, but Wilson have way less compared to TM and other big brands.
Bought taylormade sim max iron and the result was fantastic..
Wouldn't it be better for a mid to high handicap player to test these clubs rather than a pro. Speaking as a 15 handicapper ill never be able to hit the ball like you so it would have been worthwhile having someone like your dad test them perhaps alongside you.
I currently game the Taylor Made M6, but I think they can be replaced with some of this new good looking stuff. Cleveland, Ping, Callaway, Taylor Made...... all on the short list.
Just been fitted for new irons ended up with a combo set of hot metal and hot metal pro. Can't believe game improvement irons can look and feel that good. Only issue they won't be ready until late Jan. 🏌️♂️🤬
I will have to look back to your 2018 video to see if my 2018 Callaway Steelhead irons made the cut. I love them and they are very forgiving. Those Ping irons look amazing.
Love the content!! Have you ever thought about doing your best budget irons? I love playing golf but also the pricing of new clubs and preowend clubs can be ridiculous and I'm forever looking for that bargain 👌👍
Performance is 100% of the evaluation for me!
Thanks for the exceptional daily content James!
I just got the callaway max irons with 1.5 inch extensions for my height and they are so nice compared to my beginner set
Great video...as are most of your content. Really love them.
It would have been extra interesting if you had added a list of forgiving irons that you have tested who didn't reach your top 5 list.
Only been playing a year I have Ben Ross deltas got them last summer really forgiving not the greatest brand but I really like them, I wish I could hit my driver as well as I do my irons.
I love my Callaway rogue set with a Tulon Austin putter.
you must have to much money..... giz some haha
@@mrb9849 decided to treat myself after using a walmart golf set for the past 3yrs.
@@codyc3774 if you cant treat yourself whi can you treat. enjoy :)
I wish to congratulate you on your choice of number 1 forgiving irons Ping G710 ever since I started playing golf I have never played a more forgiving irons than Ping. I started playing golf with G2 then Rapture until now
Ping G710’s are far and away the straightest clubs I’ve ever hit. Can still pull a short iron left from time to time but that’s down to me not the club.
how about a video of best performance of the cheapest irons for high handicap and beginners. i can not afford 1000 dollars for a set of clubs.
Buy used previous year best irons. You will get better clubs than brand new cheap ones.
For high handicap golfers like me and a good price how about the Hot Launch from Tour Edge.
The Ping 710 are the straightest club I ever hit! It would not go left, where I usually lost the ball, even after towing. But, you cannot hit down with these clubs and are more designed for sweepers. However, I would gladly put the 5 & 6 iron in my bag any day and use the I510 for the rest of the set.
I bought a set of M6 in the spring lockdown but they go so far I needed a set of wedges to go with them @ you can only have 14 clubs!
I own the cobra soeedzones as a 20 handicaper starting golf this year. I’d be intrigued to see you play a round using them and the rest of the cobra clubs driver, putter, wedges etc using arcos. That could be a good one
Can you slow down the swing when discussing a high handicappers equipment....trying to relate my 150 yard 7 iron to your 190.
Yep!
Look at Mr. 150 yard there. Brag much?
I get 140 from my T-Rail 7 iron
The lofts are very strong. The Taylor Made iron he used is most likely a regular 4 iron.
yea id get 140 to 150 easily out of my 7 iron and im using lynx irons atm need to upgrade but i hit them too well to pay all that money to upgrade for little gains
Please do a top 5 irons for seniors/slow swing speeds golfers
Good shout that man. 👏👏👏
Try Cleveland launcher hb. I have the 2017 model and love them
@@juliusdargan3825 I bought a set for my wife. I am loving them too
The irons he is showing, all shovels
Great video, love the look of the king Cobra🐍 can’t wait to get back on the course 🏌️♂️
I really really enjoyed the PXG 0211's and at 85 dollars a club they arnt even a bad deal!
Lol pxg at 85 bucks sorry but its a fake
@@aaronwynn6564 looks like they have gone up to 89 after the Holliday shopping weekend, it’s the price on their own website...
Another great vid James. Would love to see a top 5 series in the opinion of your mid and high handicap golfers.
Number 3 is the speedzone has to be sick top line!
As always James excellent content in video. Also how about mid to high handicap seniors irons top 5 , would also like to see rough prices compared with top 5
Got fitted for the Cobra Speedzone irons back in August and absolutely love them. I sit around a 4-5 handicap and I really do think most golfers would enjoy them.
Are those the all one length? Thinking about getting those next year if so. Would like to know your thoughts.
@@ThomassEvo you can get them in one length or normal lengths. They are strong lofted so you should see an increase in distance per iron. Feel great and offer solid forgiveness on off center strikes. Still able to control shot shape if you desire too
@@gocole4461 awesome. Will add them to my list 😃
@@ThomassEvo good luck on your search for clubs!
Hi James, really like your videos, well presented, and always a bit of fun as well as great information and stats. Big Thumbs Up. However... I have watched this video a few times now and I don't get your explanation about dismissing the SIM Max OS. Yes they are bigger, but for me, as a newby to golf, I would say they are different clubs completely from the standard SIM Max as the lofts are significantly different, plus being bigger face, giving a bigger sweet spot and most likely heavier. As I said I am new to Golf (26 Handicap) and am looking to buy new irons this year SIM Max OS is top of the list before I even hit them. Where am I going wrong?. How about a video on SIM Max vs SIM Max OS and who they would work for. I can't see why they would be worse than your number 1 the G710. Sorry am I being thick? 7 iron OS 27 deg, SIM 7 iron 28.5 deg, Ping G710 7 iron 29.5 deg. Just don't get why you dismissed them. Happy to come and try them out!
Another quality video again James. But what’s your opinion on blade to forgiving iron combo set?
The Tour Edge C521 Iron-Woods are amazing. Tried them against TaylorMade and went home with the TourEdge for sure.
Thanks so much for the comparison. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I wish you could just hit only one type of club (i.e. 5 iron) for each club so the distance can also be compared among different clubs.
Would they not be different strengths so it would't be comparing like with like? My current 7 iron is 33 degrees and would no way compete with any of these clubs 7 irons, some of which are closer to my 5 iron loft wise.
@@bugscorb I see your point. But something must be constant in the varying golf clubs for the purpose of comparison, right? What's the point of arguing apples when looking at an orange? Within oranges (5 irons) what's different was what I'd requested. But I see your point too.
Just replaced my irons, I did want the ping 710 but could not justify the price. I replaced my trusted cleveland altitude hybrid irons with the cobra f9.
I got a set of Pings G425 and they are are much the same ,but more speed 👌. Only just got released 6 weeks ago and they have improved my game alot .
Love the video mate swallowing the pride and getting game improvement irons to make the game more fun and drop from my 13 handicap cheers!
Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder but to my eye the Pings are BY FAR the worst looking (like ALL Ping clubs). Recently got fit and tried them ALL and Cobra SZ was the standout performer for me and the bling top line on the 5-7 was icing on the cake!
Great Video James as always 👍 those Pings😍can't wait to play golf next week😊👍
The hot metal top line looked amazing
I wish the highest rated forgiving irons were lofted in more traditional lofts. 29⁰ 7 iron? Come on. Give me something in the 33⁰ or 34⁰ range and I'd be happy
I would say the most forgiveness can be gained by a proper length and type of shaft with a lie angle that fits your swing. And don't forget your grips.
That was great. Straight into it. No messing around. Great video.
Great video, I tried the 710s but just couldn’t get past that awful sound at impact. I have the Hot Metals and they are fantastic. As far as irons that could’ve been in I’d say maybe the Titleist T300s. Recently went on holiday and played a round with them as a rental set and they were quite nice. Great sound and performance without being overly offensive looking like the T400s. Great video!
i was looking at muzuno and talymade (2 & 5) and purchased the Taylormade for the sound. I checked all 5 you shared and it ended for me with the SIMs. i was equally impressed with distance on all of them. I am playing much better. but still have a ways to go before i get into the mid handicapper range. 21 index as of today. next year i will be down to 15 to 16. i am hoping. :)
Great content. I'll say the obvious... you can't go wrong with any of these and its going to come down to preference and fit. I ended up with the Mavrik Max and hit all of these but the Mizunos.
James..... T300 in my personal test were lush, please not my personal test is based on me being a overweight, over middle aged man fool coming back to golf after 30 years........tried everything but the T300 made me believe that coming back and trying again was actually a really good idea.
Great video. Straightforward
Great vid, literally looking into a new set of irons to buy on Black Friday 😂😂
If youre looking for irons and on a budget, buy a set of nike vr2 pro cavity backs with project x 5.5 shafts. Theyre cheap as hell these days and they preform just as good as anything out today. I got a set 5-A wedge for just over a hundred bucks and i love em!
@@billpilling5725 nah
@@Pxgamer721 or dont. Im not the boss of you lol
@@billpilling5725 I’m thinking of the mizuno jpx 919 forged on clubhouse golf for £579 which I think is a really good price
@@quintentse that is a decent price
You have to have the cobra t rail irons you want a long hitting iron give it a go with a graphite shaft you won’t go back look feel and distance amazing
I tested a few clubs before I bought my new irons and out of all of the ones I tried (Taylormade, Cobra, Ping, Wilson) I ended up with the Wilson D7's I prefer the look of the topline of these and also being a couple hundred quid cheaper it suited my bank balance more lol. I do love them though.
Really good video, haven’t hit any of those clubs but I’d rate them in that order on looks alone 👍🏼 hate the look of those Sim irons 🤢 next year (Covid free), I think you should get your 5 sets and put them in the hands of 3 different golfers, low/mid/high handicap and get them to vote for their top 5 👍🏼
The Ping irons look gorgeous and I also love how the Taylormade Sim irons look, great video very helpful
Hi, my handicap is 12.7 and I've been as low as 9.2 (just saying I'm not a beginner) , so maybe this is a dumb question, maybe not.
Why dont good players (like yourself) play with Game improvement irons if they go as far, are more forgiving on the odd bad shot you hit, and seem to perform for you?
I dont understand why you would pick a harder club to hit, thats less forgiving, just because your off scratch-5??
Spill the beans James, let us know.
Great Video James... got myself a set of JPX919 earlier this year... brilliant clubs, really forgiving and great length.look after yourself.
Happy Thanksgiving to you James. Love my mizuno 921 pros!
Just got the G410s delivered ready for the end of lockdown 2.0. Would love the 710s but they're a bit too pricey for me.
710's are harsh off the face and the finish is terrible, lots of flyers no feel at all and very inconsistent . Sold em FAST
Love the Mizunos :-)
Thanks for posting on Thanksgiving James. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from ours here in Richmond Virginia.
You too buddy! Enjoy it!
Thanks James.
I had a girlfriend that should have been named Mizuno. Their tagline fit her perfectly. And their irons are phenomenal as well.
February new irons for my 40th using the Taylormade rocket bladez tour irons ATM what would you recommend James for an upgrade?