Iron sets (8 products)

An iron can be constructed in two ways: forged or cast. Which type you prefer is usually a question of price, and of course the forged iron is always the more expensive. So it's no surprise that cast golf irons increasingly dominate the golf market. Here again, value for money is the be-all and end-all.

In addition, forged iron sets are not always the right choice for amateur players. They should mainly be played by players with good shot consistency who want good feedback at impact. Cast irons don't convey this feeling quite as intensely, but are better suited to players who prefer a forgiving set of golf clubs.

The second question when choosing a golf iron set is the shaft: steel or graphite. Graphite is usually the first choice when it comes to speed and distance of ball flight. Graphite is also the first choice for most amateur golfers. Steel is preferred by players who have a very high swing speed and demand maximum feedback and performance from their equipment. The final combination of clubhead, club shape, shaft and grip will ultimately depend on the particular model and manufacturer, and on your individual needs.

In our opinion, the best way to the perfect golf iron set is still club fitting. For 90% of golfers, a static fitting is sufficient, and around 90% of those in turn need completely normal standard iron sets.

Once you have chosen a suitable model, it still makes sense to have the clubs tailor-made for you. Many manufacturers already offer this online. We recommend, for example, the WebFit on www.ping.com. But you can also have the settings made at a demo day, or ask your golf pro to measure you.

A golf iron set can only be good if you can play properly with it. This usually only works when the clubs ideally match your proportions and your golf swing. Simply ask about a fitting when you get the chance and have the advantages explained and demonstrated on site.