BEST PLAYERS' DISTANCE IRONS 2022!

► In this video, Joel Tadman tests nine of the latest and greatest players distance irons for 2022 up against each other to determine the leading model within this popular category. Players distance irons or compact, mid-handicap irons have a broad appeal because of the refined looks, ample forgiveness and impressive distance on offer and while one model might suit you better than another, we've attempted to assist your buying decision by breaking the video down into the categories of:

Looks
Feel/Sound
Performance
Value
Verdict

The irons featured in this test are:

Callaway Rogue ST Pro
Cobra King Forged Tec (New 2022 model not available at the time of filming)
Mizuno Pro 225
Ping i525
PXG 0211 DC
Srixon ZX5
TaylorMade P790
Titleist T200
Wilson D9 Forged

Notable mention to the new Honma TW757 Vx iron, which wasn't available in time for this test but would have been included if it was.

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[JB-Go]

During fitting last year I tested T200, Forged Tec and P790 with a few different shafts. P790 was the best for me and they have been fantastic.

[billsinclair]

I currently game the Callaway Rogue ST Pro AW thru 6 iron and ST Max 4 and 5 iron. I have always been a Mizuno player and sure love the looks of the 225’s. The factor for my decision was how easy the Callaways were to get airborne. I had trouble with the 225’s, I am just not good enough for them. The Callaways were just so easy to hit for me. Very forgiving while having a blade like look.

[wnfakind]

No way the Callaway is better looking then the Mizuno pro 225, pro 225 is timeless. Looks, sound, feel Mizuno all day . Cheers .

[GOLFADDICT]

Went for a PXG fitting...currently play the PXG Gen 2 SGI irons and they
are awesome...but wanted an upgrade so i was fitted with PXG Gen 4 ( P )
irons graphite shaft / 2 up lie / and a 10 gram weight instead of an 8
gram and midsize grips....all i got to say is WOW I love them...soft
feeling and pure..thank you PXG...cheers from Canada

[neilmckenna-cole]

Bought the Wilson dynapower forged irons yesterday can not wait for them to arrive.

[henrikl]

Bought the Wilson D9 Forged and are very pleased with them. Going to get them fitted for me soon. Need them little more upright .

[willjones]

Tested T200/P790/JPX/i525 and D9 Forged. For me the D9 Forged was the clear winner. Just waiting for delivery now.

[geraudcrowder]

Hi Joel. I'm gaming the PXG 0211 and I love them. Price, performance, looks and feel are great.

[BLKMeSa]

ZX5, ZX7 combo here. Recently bought the ZX5 in the 5 and 6 irons and bent them 1° weak to try out. They're incredible. Long, high, and straight flying for those long par 3s and approach shots. Much easier to launch and hold greens than the ZX7. They feel quite soft when hit near the center too (not quite as good as the 7s though) .

[rikscichlidaddiction]

I just ordered the 225 about 3 weeks ago. Can't wait to play with them.

[jamesbarclay]

I tested 4 of these clubs at a fitting session a couple weeks ago, Callaway Rogue ST Pro / Taylormade P790 / Ping i525 and the Wilson D9 Forged and they were all lovely but the D9 performed better for me than the others. I never thought of Wilson before I went and was very much surprised with the results, fair to say they were ordered and now waiting arrival.

[matthewtemplin]

I've played old forged Hogans & Mizuno MP-60s....some considered the best feeling irons ever made. I cant tell the difference when hitting my PXG 0211's. Still in awe these are a cast club...they are long though so if you have a decent swing speed i def recommend buying 6-GW. No need for a 5i and the gap wedge will fit perfect for your wedges on the lower end. $75/club is the best deal by far and its not close $500 for a set of these. All of these other brands your looking at almost double the cost. Dont waist your money go get fitted and get these irons

[IamNexu]

I wanted to buy the Mizuno 225 but I struggled to hit it consistently. Ended up with the i525. Just found the sweet spot much more often.

[allahalibaba]

I agree...225 is tha one I want to test drive....Thanks for this

[petegalindez]

I was fitted recently and tried pretty much all of these. I went it hoping to get the Mizunos, PXGs, or Taylormades, followed by the Srixon and the Callaway…I do tend to have a more piercing, lower flight and needed the extra height. I wound up being fitted for the T200s even though they weren’t on my radar, nor did I care for their looks in the beginning. However, I LOVE them!

[nexgent]

After leasing a set of Zx5s in Austin TX, I had to make a purchase. Love the Srixon clubs, long, accurate, and forgiving for a less-than-perfect striker.

[freddywayne]

I just bought the PXG 0211 DC for $79 USD per iron. I got them 2 degrees weaker with the ProjectX Cypher 5.0 50g graphite shaft & oversized Lampkin grips. Softest feeling irons I have ever hit!

[javenger]

My 225’s have been on order for a month. Taking awhile, but looking forward to putting them in my bag!

[andygreen]

Mizuno 221’s 6-PW, then 225’s 3-5 irons. Throw in driving iron and wedges of your choice. Job done. Perfect blended set 👍

[gavinleeburn]

Just bought mizuno 225 first set of mizunos and I can confirm nothing else feels like mizuno they are stunning 😍