BEST GAME-IMPROVEMENT IRONS OF 2023 | Golf Irons Comparison and Test

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Жыл бұрын

Introducing a new 2nd Swing series, the BEST OF 2023. In this edition, we break down the best game-improvement irons of 2023. This video specifically takes a look at the game-improvement irons category and includes the following models: the PING G430, Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal, Srixon ZX4 MK II, TaylorMade Stealth HD, Cobra Aerojet, and Callaway Paradym X.
In this video, 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald is joined by master fitter Kevin Kraft to test and discuss the best game-improvement irons of 2023. Then, we get Kevin's Top 3 game-improvement irons in several categories, including Look, Sound/Feel, Performance, and Innovation.
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@LeoHoracio5 Жыл бұрын

Proud owner of JPX 923 HM and they made the game so much more enjoyable. Went from shooting 100’s to my first 89 this past Saturday.

@marcwinslow685 10 ай бұрын

I got the HM Pros and I can say I have never hit an iron better and more consistently

@dustinpeele2748 9 ай бұрын

I also recently picked up the HM Pros and shot an 89 for the first time in a very long time. Great set of irons.

@SteveSmith-zz4ih Жыл бұрын

We need a mid handicapper to hit these, please.

@Bawkzers Жыл бұрын

In my opinion I wouldn't want a mid or high handicapper doing these tests because they will most likely hit errant shots which messes with the data. I would rather see someone who can hit consistent enough shots with a small variable of toe and heel strikes to show the true dispersion and forgiveness of a club. I can't make a decision to purchase a club if someone is hitting hooks and slices on these tests. I'd rather know how the club will perform on my good strikes, not my awful ones because an awful hit is my swing's fault, not the club. You may not agree with me, that's ok :)

@zazhou Жыл бұрын

Another viewpoint different from the above. Agree that both fast or slow swing speed golf tester can show the forgiveness attributes of a club. However, they will show different results for other swing metrics like spin, launch, height, carry, angle of descent and total distance. Further to that, it should be additionally a slower swing speed tester and not a mid or high handicapper because there are many of them that have fast clubhead speeds. Have a look at Mister Short Hitter on KZfaq with 91/92 mph driver swing speed with mesmerisingly good repetitive golf swing!

@paulmcgee1867 Жыл бұрын

He’s hit at 90 mph. Is that high or mid?

@dmkfactor1721 Жыл бұрын

@@paulmcgee1867 handicaps and swing speeds don’t correlate! I’ve played with guys that’ll shoot under par and have sub 90 swing speeds, and guys who couldn’t break 100 if you offered them a billion dollars with swing speeds WELLLL over 100!

@BidenIsKing Жыл бұрын

So ask someone to hit them who is inconsistent and can’t give professional feedback. Brilliant! I am a plus 3 handicap and use game improvement irons. Hogan Pro forged cavity backs. So don’t judge!

@oldfartgolf 11 ай бұрын

Superb video fellas. I’ve watched a lot of review videos on this topic and this is too notch! The information was clear, complete, and thorough. The editing and graphics were stellar too. Two very big thumbs up!

@1976axerhand Жыл бұрын

I love my Mizuno 921 hm. My 1st ever fitted set from the 2nd swing in Scottsdale. Drove 6 hrs.

@chuckpalmer284 Жыл бұрын

I had a tough time deciding between the ZX5 and the 923 HM. 923 was a little longer but the ZX5 was just so solid. The performance and sound and feel were both so good. I wound up choosing the 923 HM because they are cheaper.

@nyr413 Жыл бұрын

I blended the MK II ZX4s and 5s this year and love them

@jvande102 Жыл бұрын

I went with the Mizuno JPX 923s and they are awesome! Very forgiving and long.

@davepoole3664 10 ай бұрын

Great work from Kevin , very interesting. I enjoyed your programme .

@JimmyRadloff 24 күн бұрын

JPX 923 Hot Metals all day long. I have a set of the Hot metal pros and they are stellar. I had the standard Hot metals before that and they were great too.

@mikepecora2638 5 ай бұрын

How about a game improvement iron comparison for senior golfers with 70 - 75 MPH 7 iron club head speed?

@alexmills1329 Жыл бұрын

Wow Srixon seems to be killing it with the zx clubs, I’m really impressed with them but it seems I’m not the only one.

@atxrich Жыл бұрын

The ZX4 and JPX923 HM are 2 of the best looking Game Improvement irons this year. The bonus is they can blend with other irons in their family.

@davidcole2337 Жыл бұрын

JPX923 is the best of the bunch for Balance and Distant and Spin Rate for Stopping, My Brother does Callaway Rogue ST OS for Long Irons and 7 Iron - PW uses JPX923 for Stopping Power. It is nice Blend of Distant and stopping power..

@michaelg3911 Жыл бұрын

I've had my Mizuno 923 HL's about a month and love them. I had the Ping 425's and the 923's feel so much better, launch higher, more spin, just more enjoyable to play with.

@parkinglotgolfer8461 Жыл бұрын

Wow I just sold my G425 irons this week and just custom ordered the 923HL!!! I’m a high handicapper (+30) and decided to take advantage of the free shaft upgrades from Mizunos. Which shaft did you go with?

@michaelg3911 Жыл бұрын

@@parkinglotgolfer8461 I'm 14 handicap but getting up in years. Recoil 95R shafts. Made them +1/2" + 2 degrees up. Added the HM 4 iron bent 2 degrees weak. Really liking these!

@benhikingoutdoors1632 Жыл бұрын

Can we make it a standard that for GI irons that mid-high handicap players test these? Low handicap players using these for testing in these video makes no sense to me.

@chrisengland1 Жыл бұрын

Im a weaker 19 HCP & playing my best ever golf with Paradym X hit a record (for me) 81 on a long par 72 a couple of weeks ago - just so long, accurate & tight dispersion. Alas my 8 iron face has cracked but Callaway replaced no questions 👏👏👏

@jimmyholley3088 11 ай бұрын

How did it crack?

@brianhappoldt5080 3 ай бұрын

I tested the zx4, zx5, hot metal plus hot metal hl today. I hit the zx5 decent but couldn’t hit the zx4 to save my life. The hot metals were the best all around for me. Going back to try the ping g430

@nigelfrancis6350 Жыл бұрын

I play the ZX5 iron but wouldn't hesitate to add the good looking ZX4 iron in the longer clubs.

@99GOLF 10 ай бұрын

Look at those swings!

@TexasTurtleFarmer Жыл бұрын

Paradym X have been wonderful

@paulmcgee1867 Жыл бұрын

Maybe with a lower spin a 2 layer high launching spinning ball comes into it’s own? Any suggestions?

@kuna507 Жыл бұрын

Jpx 923 Hot Metal are 🔥🔥

@brettmiller4270 Жыл бұрын

Just got the PING G430s!

@hicharbud 9 ай бұрын

Did you get to play it yet? I been a Ping guy for awhile currently G410s, looking for more distance.

@TC-ps9sd Жыл бұрын

Very helpful test. For instance, if Kevin can't generate lots of spin or descent angle with an iron, I have no chance of holding a green with it.

@lawbinson Жыл бұрын

It’s not necessarily the case. Better players tend to deliver less loft at impact. For higher handicaps who typically deliver very little shaft-lean or even add loft, the strong lofted irons are designed to help these players better mimic the delivery conditions of a better player.

@turdferguson2839 Жыл бұрын

The Big Bertha irons are the game improvement/high handicap iron for Callaway, the Paradym X is more of a mid handicap iron and that's why these have less spin and less offset than the rest.

@ryanh2479 Жыл бұрын

Cleveland launcher XLs ftw!

@cameronloveless1751 Жыл бұрын

Have you guys stopped stocking Wilson Staff? Cos the new Dynapwr irons would probably win this contest

@brandonwynne4233 Жыл бұрын

I didn't even watch the video once I noticed they only reviewed the Top Tier Brands that happen to also give away the most in sponsorships. Excluded the Wilson Dynapower and the Cleveland Launcher XL Halos made this video a non-starter for me. All I want is a large selection honest review. Very hard to find!

@gavinleeburn5511 Жыл бұрын

Just got fitted for srixions

@granthodges9860 Жыл бұрын

What a shame you didn’t include the Mizuno JPX Hot Metal High Launch clubs in this review. Fair review though just the same. 👍🏻🇦🇺

@house2249 Жыл бұрын

Do you all offer discount codes to your site?

@randymahony8157 7 ай бұрын

Why does Callaway insist on making the badge on the back so busy. Srizon and Mizuno and even Ping know color doesn't work.

@gregwayne6785 Жыл бұрын

Titleist? Last year of current model, but arguably, best performer of the group.

@legend9018 Жыл бұрын

Sound, feel and performance of ZX4s are hard to beat.

@brianfuhrer2359 Жыл бұрын

Jpx923 Hot Metal

@richardbrewer2937 Жыл бұрын

Good review, just one thought, the Paradym set had one that you mentioned as "thin" the other tests did not appear to have one of these. On that basis either all the clubs should have had a "thin" hit or the "thin" Paradym should have been deleted from the comparisons. I think this might have made a significant difference to the comparisons.

@alexmills1329 Жыл бұрын

Look at the spread, without that one shot it’s still less consistent with distance for the sake of maximizing the overall carry. If I could get a Paradym utility 2 iron I would and drive it 260 yards all day.

@vuville514 10 ай бұрын

Where are the Tour Edge 723s? How about the Wilson Dynapower? You've missed two of the best valued irons of 2023. They also performed very well according to many reviews.

@jamesbrewster3511 2 ай бұрын

Wilson Dynapower are great irons

@usatrooper5045 7 ай бұрын

I chose the Titleist T 350 👍🤪🇺🇲

@ramirezcpa 6 ай бұрын

Oh yes! We know what Chromoly is! BMX in the 80's :)

@thecavitybackgolfer7083 7 ай бұрын

You forgot to include the longest iron of the year the Wilson Dynapower. They are long and very forgiving

@murrayconrad8476 11 ай бұрын

What is his swing 😊speed

@rchakravarthy 11 ай бұрын

question .. why innovation is a rating criteria, the result of innovation is what matters , right ?

@2ndswing 11 ай бұрын

Ultimately, yes. But as gear heads we like to appreciate the different technologies or construction methods used by the manufacturer to get said result. But to your point -- a lot of golfers simply care about the results, nothing more

@itszach6808 9 ай бұрын

Wilson Dynapower should be considered by people looking at these clubs I believe

@johnswing6293 11 ай бұрын

What Do you Guy's at 2nd Swing think of the SUB 70 IRONS ?

@GutterSnipe11 11 ай бұрын

Looking at 15 degree launch angles and low spin and 45 degree descents on the first two clubs….I don’t see the 6 and 5 irons being very playable. The loft wars have to stop. And doesn’t 1.44 or 1.45 smash seem ridiculous for a 7 iron?

@scottstrom1974 11 ай бұрын

What would be a good game improvement iron for those that don't have the $$ for these?

@itszach6808 9 ай бұрын

Look at Wilson dynapower

@leonardcampise8112 Жыл бұрын

Wilson ??

@rickvann3489 9 ай бұрын

I can't hit a fat sole iron so the Hot Metal wins.

@ronnieprater Жыл бұрын

Why was takomo not in here

@ichor20 Жыл бұрын

Bc they're never in-stock

@Bawkzers Жыл бұрын

They are direct to consumer clubs. They don't sell them directly at the 2ndswing store or any retail store for that matter. They won't test or promote clubs they can't make a profit on, just simple retail business practice.

@hicharbud 9 ай бұрын

I agree with the idea of mid hc testing these out. This guy will never play these clubs … it’s rather pointless. Hitting a 7 iron 200 yards … hellooo that’s only 1% of those who play golf

@jdmb16crx1 Жыл бұрын

Dang hotshot slow down your gonna break 90mph 😂😂😂😂

@mattpitzer5566 Жыл бұрын

Can’t read, Can’t write, Kent State! 😉

@CybekCusal Жыл бұрын

His spin numbers are really low

@adamsmidkiff1 9 ай бұрын

Are the carry distances lies? Seriously almost 200 yds from a 7 iron from a guy in his 60s?

@2ndswing 9 ай бұрын

LOL. No, they are not lies. And Kevin is barely over 50 😎 he typically carries his 7-iron around 170 yards, but the much stronger lofts and hotter faces of game improvement irons will quicky increase that distance.

@markstrawbridge9133 6 ай бұрын

just can't see the point of these clubs being tested by a guy thats hitting it nearly 200 yards when i'm hitting a hybrid 200 yards !!!

@trevormann796 Жыл бұрын

first

@aponoypi 7 ай бұрын

you need a regular golfer not a low handicap golfer testing. this guy does not need game improvement irons. with stiff steel shafts. really

@Kylegolfs94 Жыл бұрын

Stay clear of the G430s as someone who bought them the back badges are made out of cheap garbage quality material and they get absolutely destroyed in the bag. Disappointing quality from ping. I went back to G425s.

@hicharbud 9 ай бұрын

Where did you buy your Pings 430s from if you don't me asking. Thxs. I use G410s great club but I think alot more tech has gone into Ping irons since then. I will give g425s a try.

@bladeduffer 8 ай бұрын

Not sure why these are still called "game improvement" clubs when they do nothing of the kind. These are actually "score improvement" clubs.

@jonathontorres948 8 ай бұрын

Could you explain what you mean? I mean, if your game improving then your scores are too, no?

@nfortin24 10 ай бұрын

"The clubs we have overstock of and need to get rid of"

@richardc6932 Жыл бұрын

Pricing for all of these clubs is getting a little expensive for a high handicap player or weekend warrior. A high handicap player would do well to drop the 4I from the set and maybe the 6I and put in a hybrid, keeping in mind they still need a fairway wood and a lofted driver. Unless a players gets into a mid handicap lever you don’t need to fill the bag. Get fitted, take some lessons from a professional and not your best friend and go practise properly as much as you can. 👨‍🦳👍🇨🇦

@itszach6808 9 ай бұрын

Look at Wilson dynapower