Top Golf Iron Sets Compared: Reviews and Analysis

Compare Top Golf Iron Sets

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Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Hybrid Iron Combo Set Callaway Mavrik Combo Set Callaway Big Bertha B21 Iron Set Callaway Big Bertha B21 Set TaylorMade Golf Qi Combo Iron Set TaylorMade Qi Combo Set Cobra Men's 2018 King Forged Tec Iron Set Cobra King Forged Tec Set Callaway Golf Rogue ST Max Hybrid Iron Combo Set Callaway Rogue ST Max Combo TaylorMade 2021 P790 Iron Set TaylorMade 2021 P790 Set
Price $1,299.00 $1,142.85 $1,299.99 $1,099.99 N/A $1,199.95
Key Feature A.I. designed Flash Face Cup for optimized ball speed. A.I. designed Flash Face Cup with wider soles for easy launch. Innovative construction for optimal mass properties and feel. Forged face with DBM finish and carbon feel technology. A.I. Face Optimization for spin rate consistency. SpeedFoam Air for optimized mass properties and sound.
Forgiveness Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Good
Ball Speed High High High High Very High High
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Bottom Line Great for golfers seeking distance and forgiveness with advanced technology. Ideal for players needing easy launch and enhanced forgiveness. Offers a blend of distance and feel for the improving golfer. Aimed at better players wanting a forged feel with added forgiveness. Best for golfers prioritizing maximum speed and consistent spin. Suited for golfers looking for a balance of distance, feel, and forgiveness.

Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Hybrid Iron Combo Set

AI-Designed Irons for Enhanced Ball Speed

Callaway Mavrik Irons
★★★★★4.5
$1,299.00✓ in stock
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FACE: First time AI used in an iron for optimized ball speed.
  • 360 FACE CUP: Enhances ball speed through flexing and releasing at impact.
  • CUSTOM FACE ARCHITECTURE: Unique face for every loft to boost ball speed and spin.
  • TUNGSTEN WEIGHTING: Custom tungsten-infused weights for precise CG location.
  • URETHANE MICROSPHERES: Absorbs unwanted vibration for pure feel and maximizes COR.
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OVERALL SCORE
BALL SPEED
9.0
FEEL
8.0
FORGIVENESS
8.5
LAUNCH
8.0
SPIN CONSISTENCY
7.5
OVERALL VALUE
8.0

PROS

  • Exceptional ball speed due to AI design
  • Consistent performance across the face
  • Good forgiveness for off-center hits
  • Optimized launch and ball flight

CONS

  • Premium price point
  • Some may prefer a more traditional iron feel

Callaway Big Bertha B21 Iron Set

Designed for Easy Launch and Straighter Shots

Callaway Big Bertha B21 Irons
★★★★★4.4
$1,142.85✓ in stock
  • A.I. FLASH FACE CUP: First Big Bertha iron with AI-designed Flash Face Cup in each club.
  • INCREASED SPIN ROBUSTNESS: High ball speeds with sophisticated face architecture.
  • WIDER SOLES & OFFSET: Engineered for more confidence, easy launch, and straighter shots.
  • TUNGSTEN WEIGHTING: Deepens CG for maintaining ball speed.
  • URETHANE MICROSPHERES: Absorbs vibration for exceptional feel.
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OVERALL SCORE
EASY LAUNCH
8.5
FORGIVENESS
8.0
FEEL
7.5
DISTANCE
7.0
STRAIGHT SHOTS
8.0
OVERALL VALUE
7.5

PROS

  • Designed for golfers seeking easy launch
  • Increased confidence with wider soles
  • AI-designed Flash Face Cup for speed

CONS

  • May not suit lower handicap players
  • Focus on forgiveness may sacrifice some workability

TaylorMade Golf Qi Combo Iron Set

Innovative Construction for Optimal Performance

TaylorMade Qi Irons
★★★★★4.6
$1,299.99✓ in stock
  • OPTIMAL MASS PROPERTIES: Ensures a clean look, satisfying sound and feel.
  • PLAYER’S DISTANCE IRON: Resembles the look and feel of a distance iron.
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OVERALL SCORE
FEEL
8.5
SOUND
8.0
DISTANCE
9.0
LOOK
8.0
FORGIVENESS
7.5
OVERALL VALUE
8.0

PROS

  • Excellent sound and feel
  • Good distance and forgiveness
  • Aesthetically pleasing design

CONS

  • Limited feature details
  • Price may be a barrier for some

Cobra Men’s 2018 King Forged Tec Iron Set

Forged Face for Faster Ball Speeds and Distance

Cobra King Forged Tec Irons
★★★★★4.3
$1,099.99✓ in stock
  • FORGED FACE: Thinner, high-strength face increases deflection for faster ball speeds.
  • DBM BLACK FINISH: Durable satin black finish.
  • CARBON FEEL TECHNOLOGY: Lightweight carbon fiber dampens vibrations for soft feel.
  • TUNGSTEN WEIGHTING: High-density tungsten for forgiveness and precision.
  • COBRA CONNECT: Track improvement with detailed stats and analysis.
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OVERALL SCORE
DISTANCE
8.5
FEEL
8.0
FORGIVENESS
8.0
TECHNOLOGY
8.5
DURABILITY
7.5
OVERALL VALUE
8.0

PROS

  • Faster ball speeds and increased distance
  • Durable black finish
  • Good feel with carbon fiber medallion
  • Cobra Connect technology for tracking

CONS

  • 2018 model, newer tech available
  • May not suit players seeking maximum forgiveness

Callaway Golf Rogue ST Max Hybrid Iron Combo Set

Callaway’s Longest Iron Ever with Game-Improvement Shaping

Callaway Rogue ST Max Irons
★★★★★4.7
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  • LONGEST IRONS EVER: Refined game-improvement shaping for incredible speed and forgiveness.
  • A.I. DESIGNED FLASH FACE CUP: High strength 450 steel combined with A.I. for more ball speed.
  • A.I. FACE OPTIMIZATION: Unique for each model and loft for spin rate consistency.
  • PRECISION TUNGSTEN WEIGHTING: Up to 62g for improved launch conditions and speed.
  • URETHANE MICROSPHERES: Enhanced sound and pure feel.
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OVERALL SCORE
DISTANCE
9.0
FORGIVENESS
8.5
FEEL
8.0
LAUNCH
8.5
SPIN CONSISTENCY
8.0
OVERALL VALUE
8.5

PROS

  • Incredible distance and forgiveness
  • Consistent spin rates
  • Enhanced sound and feel
  • Designed for game improvement

CONS

  • Price may be a concern
  • May not be suitable for low-handicap players

TaylorMade 2021 P790 Iron Set

Engineered for Distance, Feel, and Forgiveness

TaylorMade P790 Irons
★★★★★4.5
$1,199.95✓ in stock
  • SPEEDFOAM AIR: Lighter foam for optimized mass properties and better launch.
  • 8620 CARBON STEEL CONSTRUCTION: Thinner head for lower CG placement.
  • THRU-SLOT SPEED POCKET: Increased face flexibility for ball speed on low strikes.
  • SWEET SPOT: Increased size and repositioned lower on the face.
  • TUNGSTEN WEIGHTING: Up to 31g in the toe for stability and forgiveness.
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OVERALL SCORE
FEEL
8.5
DISTANCE
8.0
FORGIVENESS
8.5
LAUNCH
8.0
SOUND
7.5
OVERALL VALUE
8.0

PROS

  • Excellent feel and sound
  • Improved distance and forgiveness
  • Optimized launch conditions

CONS

  • Premium price point
  • May not be suitable for all player levels
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Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Hybrid Iron Combo Set

Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Hybrid Iron Combo Set

Artificial Intelligence designed iron set for enhanced ball speed and increased spin robustness. Features 360 Face Cup technology and custom tungsten-infused weights.

Price: $1,299.00

Callaway
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Callaway Big Bertha B21 Iron Set

Callaway Big Bertha B21 Iron Set

First Big Bertha Iron with A.I.-designed Flash Face Cup in each club. Engineered for more confidence, easy launch, lower spin, and straighter shots.

Price: $1,142.85

Callaway
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TaylorMade Golf Qi Combo Iron Set

TaylorMade Golf Qi Combo Iron Set

Innovative construction ensures optimal mass properties, a clean look and a satisfying sound and feel, resembling that of a player’s distance iron.

Price: $1,299.99

TaylorMade
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Cobra Men's 2018 King Forged Tec Iron Set

Cobra Men’s 2018 King Forged Tec Iron Set

Forged 4140 stainless steel face for faster ball speeds. Features DBM Black Finish for durability and Carbon Feel Technology for vibration dampening.

Price: $1,099.99

COBRA
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Callaway Golf Rogue ST Max Hybrid Iron Combo Set

Callaway Golf Rogue ST Max Hybrid Iron Combo Set

Rogue ST MAX irons are Callaway’s longest iron ever. They combined high strength 450 steel with A.I. designed Flash Face Cup for more ball speed.

Price: Not Available

Callaway
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TaylorMade 2021 P790 Iron Set

TaylorMade 2021 P790 Iron Set

Newly engineered SpeedFoam Air is 69% lighter than its predecessor. A new 8620 carbon steel construction makes the head thinner.

Price: $1,199.95

TaylorMade