BEST OF SERIES: IRONS FOR THE AVERAGE GOLFER // Which Irons Give The Best Performance?

Today Ian is in the bay for another edition of our best of series, this time featuring irons for the average golfer.

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Filmed at: Club Champion Toronto
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[jazzc]

Would love to see these irons for average golfers hit by actual average golfers. Don't feel I'm learning a lot by watching Ian flush them. I want to see how they react on mis-hits, etc. which doesn't really suffer from.

[Bad.]

Another vote to see more videos for golfers who have moderate/senior swing speeds.

[billkingham]

Blokes a machine. He hits everything really straight and such a consistent swing. Love the video. 👍

[johnaleixo]

I was fitted for the Mizuno JPX 923 Pro. Absolutely love these irons

[randymahony]

I love these comparison videos . At 70 years old, I can't try a lot of different clubs . This narrows it down. Thanks

[chrischampion]

These “best of” tests are always some of my favorite videos on the channel. Well done gents!! 🙌🏼

[dougmael]

Thanks to MyGolfSpy and Callaway, I was selected as a tester for the Paradym irons in April of this year. I have now played 45-50 rounds of golf using these irons and I love them! I was fitted by Callaway with the HZRDUS Silver Gen 4 75-S shafts, which are a bit lighter than I have ever been comfortable with at any time in my 40-year golfing life. There is no doubt that, for me, the Paradym irons are not only very easy to hit, they are also absolute rocket launchers. I’m 74 years old, and my clubhead speed with a 6-iron is about 8 MPH slower than Ian’s, but I still consistently hit the Paradym 6-iron about 175-180 yards. The Paradym 5-iron is so “hot” and still easy to hit that I often use it when I need 200 yards off the tee. Just last week, in a matchplay event, I hit the Paradym 5-iron on a 205-yard par 3 hole where everyone else in my foursome hit their drivers. Not only was I the only golfer in my group on the green, I hit my tee shot dead online at the pin, ending up less than 30 feet short of the pin, and actually got the ball to stop dead when it hit thanks to the high trajectory of my tee shot with this Paradym 5-iron. I have dropped my handicap index 2.5 strokes since this spring when I started using the Paradym irons, despite some accuracy problems with my driver and occasional periods of less-than-stellar wedge play (I’m currently working on that part of my game). Do you think I’m happy with the Paradym irons? YOU BET I AM!

[RichardPalmbergDDS]

Must be killing Ian to be in the corporate polo instead of his wild rotation of Galvin Green gear lol great video boys!

[flybirds]

In my fitting the Paradym and JPX 923 were by far the best options for me, I ended up getting a full set 5-AW of the Mizuno JPX 923 and so far love how much I have improved my iron play.

[legend]

I’m sure I’m not the first to say this, but would have loved to have seen this test done at a slightly slower swing speed. I think that’s where an iron like the T350 really shines given its launch and spin advantage.

[richardsneed]

As a Srixon player I have to say that slightly higher apex and slightly higher spin REALLY helps hold greens more than some of the others. But I have to admit the new Titleist T series do look fantastic and seeing the T350 with that much spin from basically a distance iron was impressive. That TRIPLE combo idea sounds like a real game changer that would benefit A LOT of players instead of a single set up all the way up. Thanks for the video guys. Love these types of videos putting a wider variety of clubs all head to head.. keep it up!

[tcofield]

I'd love to have that swing. I love my 2023 P790s but damn if I can hit the ball that well. To me the takeaway is that becoming a good swinger of the club is more important than any piece of equipment.

[kevinconnolly]

Zx5 are the only 5 iron I've been able to hold the small greens with at my local.
And they do it easily.

[JBSPEOK]

Recently got combo set of ZX5's (4-6) / ZX'7s (7-PW) and love them. Getting fit for irons truly changed my game, I got the right shafts for my swing and my ball flight is the best its been in a long time. Really loving Srixon lately.

[jmac_]

I was recently fitted and was torn between the ZX5 MkII and ZX4 MkII. I loved the workability and consistency of the ZX5, but the ZX4 (funny enough) felt and sounded better IMO. I ended up going with the ZX4's bent 1-2 degrees weak per club and I regret absolutely nothing. Added forgiveness because I'm a 11.5 HCP who doesn't play as often as they want, can still work the ball when needed, I never catch a flyer and they are extremely consistent, and spin is great on them with the help of bending them plus using the Bridgestone Tour B XS. Best irons I have ever played and my HCP has gone from a 11.5 at the time of fitting to an 8.7.

[JR-hymq]

I just had a fitting as a 16 handicap and tried TM p790, Ping i525 as I stayed within my budget. I found the i525 stiff 110g to be very consistent good spin and height. Purchased the Ping i525. This is a great video and wow what great shots

[kbmadman]

I've got a mate that's a 10 handicap using blades strikes the ball like a +2 but can't putt.
Another mate who plays off 2 and uses m2's ball striking isn't great but has a great short game and putts the light out. Handicap doesn't matter when you are fitted into what suits you best.

[aaronallnutt]

I would have loved to see the Wilson D9 Forged in this group... they are sneaky good!

[Pewpadewp]

Currently playing zx7 zx5 combo. So 4 zx utility for off the tee and 5 and 6 zx5. Absolute best set of irons ive ever hit

[ALESSANDRO_]

Just had a fitting in your Toronto location and ordered these … can’t… wait! Super experience 🤙🏽⛳️🇨🇦… currently playing off an 18 handicap.. 54 yrs old