BEST GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRONS OF 2023 | Golf Irons Comparison and Test

Introducing a new 2nd Swing series, the BEST OF 2023. In this edition, we break down the best game-improvement irons of 2023. This video specifically takes a look at the game-improvement irons category and includes the following models: the PING G430, Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal, Srixon ZX4 MK II, TaylorMade Stealth HD, Cobra Aerojet, and Callaway Paradym X.

In this video, 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald is joined by master fitter Kevin Kraft to test and discuss the best game-improvement irons of 2023. Then, we get Kevin's Top 3 game-improvement irons in several categories, including Look, Sound/Feel, Performance, and Innovation.

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[LeoHoracio]

Proud owner of JPX 923 HM and they made the game so much more enjoyable. Went from shooting 100’s to my first 89 this past Saturday.

[JCpNK]

I hit most of these myself and the Mizuno 923’s were a class above everything else in feel and hight. There was maybe 5 yards distance between them so it was a no brainer

[SteveSmith-zzih]

We need a mid handicapper to hit these, please.

[axerhand]

I love my Mizuno 921 hm. My 1st ever fitted set from the 2nd swing in Scottsdale. Drove 6 hrs.

[chuckpalmer]

I had a tough time deciding between the ZX5 and the 923 HM. 923 was a little longer but the ZX5 was just so solid. The performance and sound and feel were both so good. I wound up choosing the 923 HM because they are cheaper.

[nyr]

I blended the MK II ZX4s and 5s this year and love them

[mikepecora]

How about a game improvement iron comparison for senior golfers with 70 - 75 MPH 7 iron club head speed?

[JimmyRadloff]

JPX 923 Hot Metals all day long. I have a set of the Hot metal pros and they are stellar. I had the standard Hot metals before that and they were great too.

[brianhappoldt]

I tested the zx4, zx5, hot metal plus hot metal hl today. I hit the zx5 decent but couldn’t hit the zx4 to save my life. The hot metals were the best all around for me. Going back to try the ping g430

[michaelg]

I've had my Mizuno 923 HL's about a month and love them. I had the Ping 425's and the 923's feel so much better, launch higher, more spin, just more enjoyable to play with.

[jvande]

I went with the Mizuno JPX 923s and they are awesome! Very forgiving and long.

[atxrich]

The ZX4 and JPX923 HM are 2 of the best looking Game Improvement irons this year. The bonus is they can blend with other irons in their family.

[davepoole]

Great work from Kevin , very interesting. I enjoyed your programme .

[chrisengland]

Im a weaker 19 HCP & playing my best ever golf with Paradym X hit a record (for me) 81 on a long par 72 a couple of weeks ago - just so long, accurate & tight dispersion. Alas my 8 iron face has cracked but Callaway replaced no questions 👏👏👏

[alexmills]

Wow Srixon seems to be killing it with the zx clubs, I’m really impressed with them but it seems I’m not the only one.

[benhikingoutdoors]

Can we make it a standard that for GI irons that mid-high handicap players test these?
Low handicap players using these for testing in these video makes no sense to me.

[cameronloveless]

Have you guys stopped stocking Wilson Staff? Cos the new Dynapwr irons would probably win this contest

[davidcole]

JPX923 is the best of the bunch for Balance and Distant and Spin Rate for Stopping, My Brother does Callaway Rogue ST OS for Long Irons and 7 Iron - PW uses JPX923 for Stopping Power. It is nice Blend of Distant and stopping power..

[nigelfrancis]

I play the ZX5 iron but wouldn't hesitate to add the good looking ZX4 iron in the longer clubs.

[TC-pssd]

Very helpful test. For instance, if Kevin can't generate lots of spin or descent angle with an iron, I have no chance of holding a green with it.