COMPACT MIDHANDICAP IRONS
Lightweight and strong modern materials have helped create a new iron category that is compact and packs plenty of punch...
Buying a new set of irons can be an expensive minefield if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Nowhere is this more true than in the mid-handicap sector, where players can potentially use every option in a brand’s range with some degree of success. For golfers in the 8-to-18 handicap range, the search parameters can vary significantly.
Those who are steadily improving will seek a smaller set that offers plenty of feel and control, while those who are perhaps heading the other way, or playing less often, will be more suited to designs that offer higher levels of forgiveness.
The wide range of prices in this showcase – from £379 to over £1,100 – will cater for all budgets, while the broad choice of colours and finishes can further influence your final shortlist.
Whichever models make the grade, you are going to enjoy seeing and feeling the benefits of modern technology.
These include the likes of pocket-cavity designs that put forgiveness in smaller headshapes, tungsten weighting that helps reduce twisting on heel and toe mishits, and thinner faces and sole slots that mean you’ll find the power normally associated with larger-profile irons.
With all that in mind, it is worth your while researching different options so you don’t grow out of your new set too quickly, especially as it could well be the most expensive purchase in your bag…
Key points to consider
Set make-up Some irons are priced per club, but most tend to come in a 4-PW set. Depending on your preference, this can give you scope to add a hybrid or even take out the PW so you can play a specialist wedge.
Your goals This showcase covers a range of options that will suit different needs. Are you an improving golfer looking for more feel and workability? Or are you a better player struggling with ball striking who needs some extra forgiveness?