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Mizuno JPX Pro. I would actually vote for the Mx-200's overall, but those are an older model.

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Callaway Diablo forged and Cobra S2 forged are in the running. The callaway is not a true forged iron though because the face is a separate piece that welded to the body.

Ping G400 Max driver w/Aldila Rogue 125 Silver
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Within the last 3 weeks I tested Mizuno's JPX 850, Callaway's Apex, Nike's Covert VR_S, and Titleist's AP2's, all forged. When I went to their web site to get specs, Nike's web golf guy told me the Covert's are being phased out in favor of the Vapor which curbed my enthusiasm for their product line. Of the remaining three I thought the best two performers, for me, were the Apex and the AP2, both felt terrific and the ball jumped off the face. I ended up buying the AP2's, influenced more than a bit by Golf Magazine's rating of 2014 irons and the discussions in here which pretty much raved about them.

Picked them up Wednesday afternoon, and I've only had them on the range yesterday and today, so can't testify as to how I'll do with them on the course. I absolutely love the way they set up at address, initial indications are that I made a smart choice. For me. All three, Mizuno, Callaway, and Titleist, are terrific irons.

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Nike Covert 2.0

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[quote name='Nessism' timestamp='1411184800' post='10151441']
Callaway Diablo forged and Cobra S2 forged are in the running.
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I've heard Diablo Forged so many times. Almost want to try them at their price.

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[quote name='Marand' timestamp='1411186336' post='10151533']
[quote name='gopherguts' timestamp='1411186153' post='10151519']
Nike Covert 2.0
[/quote]

Maybe a nice club, couldn't find the forged version to test. Regardless, being discontinued.
[/quote]

Still on their site - didn't know it was being discontinued (but I'm not surprised).

Actually a pretty decent offering,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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[color=#000080][b]Adams A12 Pro 16, 20, 23[/b][/color]
[b][color=#696969]Ping G20, 5-SW, C-Taper stiff[/color][/b]
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For forgiveness I like Callaway's first forged iron set. X Tour.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/107-callaway-x-tour

And the Yonex Super ADX Forged.

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Mizuno JPX Ez Forged looks nice at address and felt nice when i tested them, nor could I do much wrong with them. They're more forgiving than the 850 Forged or the 54s mentioned earlier.

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If you are literally talking "most" forgiving then the following. Feel may not be as good as players forgings, but you did say "most forgiving"....

J40 DPC - larger head than usual, usual recommendation
RAZR XF Forged - again a larger head. Not everybody's favourite, though.
Callaway X-Forged 2009 - better turf interaction than 2007 model
Cleveland 588 TT - forged face, but a good choice
Mizuno EZ Forged - definitely in there
Adams A4 forged - sneeks in as more forgiving than most
Callaway Diablo Forged - just sneeks in
AP2 710 to 714 - just sneeks in

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[quote name='pmcuk' timestamp='1411205273' post='10152021']
If you are literally talking "most" forgiving then the following. Feel may not be as good as players forgings, but you did say "most forgiving"....

J40 DPC - larger head than usual, usual recommendation
RAZR XF Forged - again a larger head. Not everybody's favourite, though.
Callaway X-Forged 2009 - better turf interaction than 2007 model
Cleveland 588 TT - forged face, but a good choice
Mizuno EZ Forged - definitely in there
Adams A4 forged - sneeks in as more forgiving than most
Callaway Diablo Forged - just sneeks in
AP2 710 to 714 - just sneeks in
[/quote]
This is a good list. Those topping the list have the highest MPF factors among available forged irons. I'm playing the J40 DPC's and they are forgiving but have the forged feel on good strikes. Bridgestone has recently discontinued the J40's as they are rolling out their new iron models.

Callaway Rogue 10.5°
Ping G410 2, 3 Hybrid
Ping G410 3, 4 Crossover 
Ping G410 5-UW
Vokey spin milled 54/14
SC Studio Select Newport 2

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G25/30. Softest cast clubs out there. Might want to look at these too? AP1s are another option.

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[quote name='rickrone' timestamp='1411183732' post='10151377']
Looking to purchase some new clubs and definitely love the feel of forged clubs. I don't play everyday, so I need some forgiveness in my clubs. Which clubs do you recommend to be the most forgiving forged irons?
[/quote]Owned 35+ sets ,mostly forged cbs, and one of the very best overall sets have been the Amp Forged from Cobra circa 2012 or so. Not nuts about the Fowler oarange in cavity but it grows on you. Have owned Titleist,Miz,Pings,Srixon,KZG,etc,etc, and these Amp Forged CBs are without question to me one of the very overall best.
Lots of good suggestions posted here by everybody. Honestly have owned many mentioned.One point I am not sure makes much of a difference is the discontinuing of models such as the Nikes. If it's resale I doubt it would make much difference. In fact if a well liked model it could increase resale . OEMs ,especially companies such as Nike built more on marketing than product ( not saying thier bad) change styles to generate buzz.

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[quote name='rickrone' timestamp='1411183732' post='10151377']
Looking to purchase some new clubs and definitely love the feel of forged clubs. I don't play everyday, so I need some forgiveness in my clubs. Which clubs do you recommend to be the most forgiving forged irons?
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You already have them - the MP52, 53 and 54 are all in the same ballpark sitting right next to each other. New clubs won't make that much difference and among the changes they hit about the same. If anything I think you can feel the MP52's location better on the face when you mishit it.....and I play the MP53s. LOL If you must buy "new" - get the 54's - and get properly fitted, and hit them with different shafts. The right shaft will make a huge difference in how they feel at impact. Have you ever been properly fitted? I'm guessing the DGS300 you're playing was a stock offering?

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No disrespect to anyone suggestions, but the irons listed in this thread are heavily tilted toward the players category. Guess that's just the way it is with forged irons. I don't see the point of forging the body with spring face irons such as the Apex, Nike Covert Forged, and Diablo forged, where the face is a separate part and then welded to the body. Seems like a waste of money from an engineering perspective, but maybe not from the marketing perspective. True forged irons will have a one piece forged body and face, without the spring face business.

Ping G400 Max driver w/Aldila Rogue 125 Silver
Ping G425 5 wood & hybrid
Ping G30 irons w/Recoil 95

Ping G425 irons w/Accra ICWT 2.0 95
Ping Glide wedges w/Recoil 110
Ping Redwood Anser - the "real deal!"

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[quote name='Nessism' timestamp='1411229044' post='10152919']
No disrespect to anyone suggestions, but the irons listed in this thread are heavily tilted toward the players category. Guess that's just the way it is with forged irons. I don't see the point of forging the body with spring face irons, such as the Apex, Nike Covert Forged, and Diablo forged, where the face is a separate part and then welded to the body. Seems like a waste of money from and engineering perspective, but maybe not from the marketing perspective. True forged irons will have a one piece forged body and face, without the spring face business.
[/quote]Seems that is the marketing these days. Longer distances. Why not take an extra club? Hate clubs with strong lofts. Screws me up.

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Callaway: Diablo Forged, Apex Forged, Apex Pro
Nike: Covert 2.0

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RFX 3 & 5 Woods MRC BB 73
RFX 7 Wood Matrix Black Tie 7M3
XHot Pro Hybrid 23 Accra Shaft
Apex Pro 5-W KBS Tour V or Recoil 110 S-flex (Recoil for Winter Season)
Odyssey WhiteHot Pro #7 Flatso Ultra grip
X Forged C Grind 52*
PM Grind 58* KBS 610 Wedge
Chrome Soft 2016 Yellow
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