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$230 per iron
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Why We Like It
- The dual weighting system repositions 11 grams from the center of the head to the perimeter, increasing the moment of inertia to minimize ball-speed loss on mis-hits.
- The body is made from soft 8620 carbon steel and is five-times forged to accommodate the club’s complex inside geometry.
- An ultra-thin maraging-steel face is .05 of an inch at its thinnest, producing plenty of rebound at impact.
- A proprietary internal polymer reduces unwanted vibrations and stores energy that is transferred to the ball for more distance.
- Twenty-five grams of tungsten near the extreme toe side of the clubhead help offset the mass of the hosel, moving the center of gravity closer to the center of the face.
- SPECS: 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 46 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted the compact head, thin topline, slight offset, and white sole scoreline that made alignment easy. Center strikes are fast, soft and highly rewarding—producing strong, accurate distance and a high, soft launch on mid/short irons—while the wider sole adds forgiveness. Long irons reward precise contact. Many praised the straight ballflight, confidence‑inspiring look and consistent feel. One recurring caveat: the head can feel heavy during the swing.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted impressive distance and strong forgiveness on the shorter irons, with a thin topline, slightly offset head and wider sole that produce a high, soft, receptive launch. The 7‑iron delivered towering carry and the set blends distance, forgiveness and workable control while looking "badass." One caveat: a few players found the offset off-putting.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a compact, well-shaped long iron with just enough offset plus a white sole scoreline that aids alignment. Sweet‑spot strikes felt fast, soft and powerful, yielding straight, accurate ballflight and very playable distance; the head’s design also helps curb hooks. Premium looks and a rewarding, compact impact feel stood out. One drawback: forgiveness drops off noticeably on off-center hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
My only complaint was they seemed to float a little on me. The ball flight wasn't very boring. I would be worried about playing these in the wind.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I love the profile of these irons. They're pretty thin up top, and then they get wider toward the sole to provide you some forgiveness. They're not very workable, but the high, soft shot they do well.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It looks badass. It was receptive and performed well on every shot, as well. Exceptional distance and a nice, high launch.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Outside of it feeling clunky, the performance was great. Towering high ball flight with the 7-iron, and far. Excellent forgiveness throughout the bag.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
The offset was very off-putting to me. I struggle hitting clubs that have this feature. That being said, it did have a little lower launch than most of the others in this category. Therefore, I think it would be really good in windy conditions.
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Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
My only complaint was they seemed to float a little on me. The ball flight wasn't very boring. I would be worried about playing these in the wind.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I love the profile of these irons. They're pretty thin up top, and then they get wider toward the sole to provide you some forgiveness. They're not very workable, but the high, soft shot they do well.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It looks badass. It was receptive and performed well on every shot, as well. Exceptional distance and a nice, high launch.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Outside of it feeling clunky, the performance was great. Towering high ball flight with the 7-iron, and far. Excellent forgiveness throughout the bag.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
The offset was very off-putting to me. I struggle hitting clubs that have this feature. That being said, it did have a little lower launch than most of the others in this category. Therefore, I think it would be really good in windy conditions.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
They have the head shape and size right. A little bit of offset is a good thing, too.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Better-than-average distance when I hit the center of the clubface, which wasn't often. There is a noticeable drop-off in forgiveness on mis-hits, especially the farther you get away from the sweet spot.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
A perfect strike was well rewarded in terms of height, distance, and feel. Impact felt compact, powerful and smooth at the same time. On the downside, mis-hits were generally on the heavy side.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
You get good distance with some forgiveness on the shorter irons. On the longer irons, you better square it up or it's not going to work out.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I found the launch angle to be very low with these irons. Impact was a little bit on the clicky side in sound, too.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
When I'm swinging down into the ball, I feel the weight in the toe, like it's going to screw up the strike. Yet, it performed about average. I was able to get the head through the ball without any restrictions, and get the ball up in the air.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
If somebody hooks the ball, it can actually work well for them because it's going to prevent the ball from going left. Everything goes to the right. It's a very heavy club. I tried a couple of shaft options to mitigate that, but I felt like it was weighing me down at the top of my backswing.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Great compact head size, but not too small. It looks like they put a small engine on the back. Distance was good. It felt like each shot would go farther, but the yardage was definitely nothing to sneeze about. Love the accuracy. Everything flies straight.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Consistent performance across the face, but it doesn't generate the ball speed and distance of some other clubs in this category. Middle of the road in terms of distance and forgiveness.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The one minor gripe I have with this club is it has a little thicker top edge than I normally like to see. But that doesn't really matter because of the way it performs. It just felt extremely easy to hit shots with it.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Expensive-looking features on this club. Fast and soft off the face. I would definitely play these.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Nice, compact head shape. When I made good contact, I got good results. Average distance. For my angle of attack, this wasn't the best sole for me. It was grabby and wanted to dig. I was hitting a lot of shots short and heavy.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Much like a decathlete, it does everything pretty well, but nothing jumps off the page. Good, not great, distance, forgiveness and maneuverability.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I had difficulty finding the sweet spot with this club, and was hooking it bad. Perhaps the offset was just a little too much. I would have a hard time getting used to it.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Just the right amount of offset on the long irons, and the white scoreline on the bottom of the club helps in aligning the shot. Sweet spot contact is rewarded with a a good, solid punch. Off-center shots were not penalized too much.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Better-than-average distance when I hit the center of the clubface, which wasn't often. There is a noticeable drop-off in forgiveness on mis-hits, especially the farther you get away from the sweet spot.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
A perfect strike was well rewarded in terms of height, distance, and feel. Impact felt compact, powerful and smooth at the same time. On the downside, mis-hits were generally on the heavy side.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I found the launch angle to be very low with these irons. Impact was a little bit on the clicky side in sound, too.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
When I'm swinging down into the ball, I feel the weight in the toe, like it's going to screw up the strike. Yet, it performed about average. I was able to get the head through the ball without any restrictions, and get the ball up in the air.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
If somebody hooks the ball, it can actually work well for them because it's going to prevent the ball from going left. Everything goes to the right. It's a very heavy club. I tried a couple of shaft options to mitigate that, but I felt like it was weighing me down at the top of my backswing.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Great compact head size, but not too small. It looks like they put a small engine on the back. Distance was good. It felt like each shot would go farther, but the yardage was definitely nothing to sneeze about. Love the accuracy. Everything flies straight.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Consistent performance across the face, but it doesn't generate the ball speed and distance of some other clubs in this category. Middle of the road in terms of distance and forgiveness.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The one minor gripe I have with this club is it has a little thicker top edge than I normally like to see. But that doesn't really matter because of the way it performs. It just felt extremely easy to hit shots with it.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Expensive-looking features on this club. Fast and soft off the face. I would definitely play these.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Nice, compact head shape. When I made good contact, I got good results. Average distance. For my angle of attack, this wasn't the best sole for me. It was grabby and wanted to dig. I was hitting a lot of shots short and heavy.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I had difficulty finding the sweet spot with this club, and was hooking it bad. Perhaps the offset was just a little too much. I would have a hard time getting used to it.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Just the right amount of offset on the long irons, and the white scoreline on the bottom of the club helps in aligning the shot. Sweet spot contact is rewarded with a a good, solid punch. Off-center shots were not penalized too much.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
My only complaint was they seemed to float a little on me. The ball flight wasn't very boring. I would be worried about playing these in the wind.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I love the profile of these irons. They're pretty thin up top, and then they get wider toward the sole to provide you some forgiveness. They're not very workable, but the high, soft shot they do well.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It looks badass. It was receptive and performed well on every shot, as well. Exceptional distance and a nice, high launch.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Outside of it feeling clunky, the performance was great. Towering high ball flight with the 7-iron, and far. Excellent forgiveness throughout the bag.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
The offset was very off-putting to me. I struggle hitting clubs that have this feature. That being said, it did have a little lower launch than most of the others in this category. Therefore, I think it would be really good in windy conditions.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
They have the head shape and size right. A little bit of offset is a good thing, too.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
You get good distance with some forgiveness on the shorter irons. On the longer irons, you better square it up or it's not going to work out.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Much like a decathlete, it does everything pretty well, but nothing jumps off the page. Good, not great, distance, forgiveness and maneuverability.
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We tracked 20,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.
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