2018 IRON BATTLE! - Ping i500 vs Taylormade P790 vs Titleist AP3 vs Mizuno JPX 919 FORGED

2018 has been a phenomenal year for golf clubs. Especially power irons, game improvement irons, easy irons to hit, irons for mid handicaps, irons for high handicaps, however you like to name them. Ping, Titleist, Taylormade and Mizuno have all brought fantastic offerings to the table. In this video I put the Ping i500 against the Taylormade P790 against the Mizuno JPX 919 Forged against the Titleist 718 AP3. They all look great and they would all suit high handicap golfers, mid handicap golfers and even some low handicap golfers. But which one is best? Let’s find out. And lets do it now!

[krabboy]

I got fitted for i500 and have started to play them . I found I can control the distance very well with this club. It’s nice to know you can make a shot and have the confidence in your irons that it’s gonna get there. Ping i500 is the best out of all these clubs. I love them and I have tried all of them. Good video James!

[jimdinan]

Got the i500's shortly after they were introduced. Went to a highly recommended club fitter and hit all the usual suspects. After hitting various clubs and shafts, the i500's were the obvious best choice for me. (I wasn't worried about distance, more so accuracy and feel). Got in about 2 months worth of play before the weather turned (I live in Ohio), and am extremely pleased with the purchase. I opted for the traditional lofts and not the retro or power lofts. Long and very forgiving.

[ehamady]

I've had my P790 irons for 2 years now and LOVE them! My distances are very consistent especially with the scoring clubs.

[OneLovePsych]

From the Original Nike Forged Blades to the i500! The Nike Blades served me well, but the i500 gives me ACTUAL forgiveness AND length! Go get yourself fitted for the i500’s 💯⛳️💯

[bakerstribe]

I traded up my Ping G's for the i500's for one simple reason; accuracy. An added bonus was shot shaping abilities, the i500 allowed me to create shots better. The downside was distance, the G's went further, at least a club further but the dispersion was greater. At least this was my impression between those two clubs. Later this summer I will be fitted for Mizunos and look forward to that comparison. Love the videos!

[mrlaven]

Thanks to Titleist AP3 I have fallen in love with the game of golf again!
I’m in my mid 40’s and I don’t see myself as a better player. I broke 90 last year but will probably not break 80.
My swing speed is moderate and I hit the 7 iron around 130m/140y. I chose True Temper AMT Red Regular shaft because I like it’s lightness and high ball flight. Used to play TaylorMade’s game improvement irons like RSi 1 and Burner 2.0 but I learned to hate the strong lofts, heavy weights and clumpiness of a game improvement iron. With AP3 I can even launch the 4 iron from the turf without any difficulties. With TaylorMade I couldn’t even get decent shots with my 5 iron...

[cwugrad]

The 919 forged feel incredible. Played my first round yesterday with them and they were more consistent for yardage in one round than my P790’s were in 8 months ... that’s why I made the switch

[dxdelafu]

Thanks to videos like this, I got fitted today for the Mizuno 919 Forged irons (Plano TX) at Watters Creek GC. Over an hour of tinkering around with shafts and heads. I’d say the final 10 shots were amazing. Can’t wait to get them in play.

[golfraven]

AP3s are the weapons of choice for me. I was between the CB and the AP3 and settled for last. I love the look and they play fantastic - with NS Pro Modus3. I hit some incredible shots out of rough or fairway and sometimes can‘t believe how great the flight and result is. I will be sticking with those for a long time. Titleist baby 😁

[brambo]

Yesterday i was fitted for the i500!!! Get them in 3 weeks! Men i love this irons!!!

[aarontooley]

Love the hat changes for each club in the video. Entertaining

[johnharris]

Went in for a fitting and the P790 was the club where it didn’t matter where you hit it on the face, the end result was closer to target and further then the JPX. I’m sure it’s different from person to person but that’s why I feel a fitting is necessary to make the final call.

[terrywright]

The problem with comparing 7 irons is that they all have different lofts. So the Taylormade is probably equivalent to the 6 iron on the Mizuno. Clubs should have lofts stamped on them not numbers. Enjoyed the video though. My MP25’s are safe for now though.

[frankbarcio]

So I just got a fitting done today and I know there has been a update with some of the clubs shown but was I really impressed with the mizuno! I’m full bag Taylormade besides the putter and am now switching to the mizuno forged irons. This video is still spot on!

[bradmaxwell]

Thank you for the review. I am looking for new irons and now I think you have helped me to whittle down to the Ping i500 and the Mizuno 919 forged! Thanks again.

[Steve-khln]

I've been playing Ping for over 10 years - i10's and i5's. But, last weekend I tested both the AP3 and i500. After an hour of hitting stiff and regular shafts in both, I bought the AP3's. Distance was basically similar - both at least a club better than my i10's. In the end, the AP3 just suited my swing better and gave me the ball flight I was looking for - a little lower. I now just want to get on course and play. Thanks James - great reviews and excellent advice.

[mikebest]

Up until last year I used the Nike pro combo Irons from 2011, with the solid blades up to 8 iron, as great as these clubs were I struggled on bad golf days . AP3 are what I have now with the Vokey wedges and I can honestly say these are great and I don't miss the Nike forged set at all now, another plus point is the wedges stay looking better too .My game with long irons with the AP3 has come on so much better, with plenty of practice I now hit a decent 4 iron with confidence .Think I would be happy with any of these clubs .Great honest review James .

[paulsmith]

I so enjoyed the video as I'm now looking to replace my irons however they are so expensive, might have to wait until I can find a secondhand set😐

[adamboyle]

Your channel is getting really good. There’s a reason you’re gaining so many subscribers.

[stevenhartman]

Sorry hit the wrong button. I just bought the Taylor Made P790 after test driving all the new irons. I hit them the most consistent and gained the perfect distance I was looking for. Keep up the great work.