Most Forgiving Forged Irons?

[wundej]

This is a funny thread. Seems like some of you guys have no clue what forgiving means. Half of these are well into the less forgiving range of the forged cb type, and some of them are actually muscle cavities. Yes, they are more forgiving than blades, but that wasn't the op's question.

[TM_HOYER]

[quote name='wundej' timestamp='1412430690' post='10234217']
This is a funny thread. Seems like some of you guys have no clue what forgiving means. Half of these are well into the less forgiving range of the forged cb type, and some of them are actually muscle cavities. Yes, they are more forgiving than blades, but that wasn't the op's question.
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If you go through all of the threads of people asking this same basic question, you will see the same results. Single digit handicappers recommending more forgiving players irons. Just because it is a cavity back, it does not make it a forged, forgiving game improvement iron. They are actually doing a disservice to the OP. As a former high handicapper that improved my game to become a mid handicapper, if I used most of the recommendations, I would become a high handicapper again.

[JCKALFAIAN]

Mizuno MP 33

[TM_HOYER]

[quote name='JCKALFAIAN' timestamp='1412434300' post='10234423']
Mizuno MP 33
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Why are you recommending a blade players iron when the OP is requesting the most forgiving forged iron? The is in no way shape or form even close to what is being asked. Using an iron like the MP 33 would probably add 10 strokes to their score.

[pmcuk]

Just looking over this thread again because I'm considering one or other of them. Some of the slightly older or less usual ones seem to be very good, e.g. -

Amp Forged, TM 300, Mizuno MX25, Adams Idea Pro Forged, J38DPC, Cobra S2 Forged, Fourteen TC-910 and the Srixons.


Adams CB3
Adams Idea Pro Forged
Adams A4 Forged
Adams A12 Forged
Bridgestone J40 DPC
Bridgestone J38 DPC
Callaway Apex Pro
Callaway Diablo Forged
Callaway X-Forged 2009
Callaway RAZR X Forged
Callaway RAZR XF Forged
Cleveland 588 TT
Cobra Amp Forged
Cobra S2 Forged
Fourteen TC-910
Mizuno EZ Forged
Mizuno JPX 800 Pro
Mizuno JPX 825 Pro
Mizuno JPX 850 Pro
Mizuno MX950
Mizuno MX200
Mizuno MX25
Mizuno MX23
Mizuno MX20
Mizuno MP-H4
Mizuno MP-H5
Nike VRS Forged
Nike Covert 2 Forged
Srixon Z-Star
Srixon I-701
TM 300
Titleist AP2

[Warrick]

I bagged a set of MP H4's yesterday for the first time, also the first time I have owned forged irons. I play G25's normally. I had no issues yesterday, hit the ball great. These irons are fantastic, one round in, and the G's look to be sidelined. The turf interaction is miles better for me.

[Bad9]

You should look at the Maltby TE Forged. As good as any other club listed.

[cimy23]

They are not the most popular options, but if you haven't given either cobra amp forged, or amp cell pro at least a try, you are making a mistake IMO. Both buttery soft, long, and forgiving.

[Pearly Spencer]

JPX EZ Forged

[pmcuk]

[quote name='cimy23' timestamp='1415190796' post='10399739']
They are not the most popular options, but if you haven't given either cobra amp forged, or amp cell pro at least a try, you are making a mistake IMO. Both buttery soft, long, and forgiving.
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I read this from a lot of other guys. The Amp Cell Pro is for slightly better players, but the Amp Forged is, as one guy put it "AP2 look, but AP2 on steroids performance". Haven't been able to try it but it gets a lot of recommendations.

[TM_HOYER]

[quote name='pmcuk' timestamp='1415185583' post='10399665']
Just looking over this thread again because I'm considering one or other of them. Some of the slightly older or less usual ones seem to be very good, e.g. -

Amp Forged, TM 300, Mizuno MX25, Adams Idea Pro Forged, J38DPC, Cobra S2 Forged, Fourteen TC-910 and the Srixons.


Adams CB3
Adams Idea Pro Forged
Adams A4 Forged
Adams A12 Forged
Bridgestone J40 DPC
Bridgestone J38 DPC
Callaway Apex Pro
Callaway Diablo Forged
Callaway X-Forged 2009
Callaway RAZR X Forged
Callaway RAZR XF Forged
Cleveland 588 TT
Cobra Amp Forged
Cobra S2 Forged
Fourteen TC-910
Mizuno EZ Forged
Mizuno JPX 800 Pro
Mizuno JPX 825 Pro
Mizuno JPX 850 Pro
Mizuno MX950
Mizuno MX200
Mizuno MX25
Mizuno MX23
Mizuno MX20
Mizuno MP-H4
Mizuno MP-H5
Nike VRS Forged
Nike Covert 2 Forged
Srixon Z-Star
Srixon I-701
TM 300
Titleist AP2
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Most of these are in no way what the OP is asking for. Most of these have increased forgiveness for a skilled golfer but are not a highly forgiving forged iron for a average weekend golfer. Most of these would be classified a forgiving players iron.

[Bece2117]

Nike VR-S Forged, you can get a great deal on these right now, butter soft with great forgiveness.

[DevilDog]

My club pro is a Titleist guy and he absolutely loves the Amp Cell pros. Said they are one of the best forged clubs he has ever hit.

[DTXgolfer12]

Nike covert forged

[cimy23]

[quote name='pmcuk' timestamp='1415197274' post='10400047'][quote name='cimy23' timestamp='1415190796' post='10399739']
They are not the most popular options, but if you haven't given either cobra amp forged, or amp cell pro at least a try, you are making a mistake IMO. Both buttery soft, long, and forgiving.
[/quote]

I read this from a lot of other guys. The Amp Cell Pro is for slightly better players, but the Amp Forged is, as one guy put it "AP2 look, but AP2 on steroids performance". Haven't been able to try it but it gets a lot of recommendations.[/quote]

Yeah, the Amp forged are my gamers and they won't be out of my bag any time soon. If they weren't orange, there would be twice as many playing them, they are that good.

[TM_HOYER]

I will add one more that will be available starting on November 14th, the TaylorMade RSi 2. I hit them while being fitted as part of the TaylorMade RSi Iron Launch event. I had my VRS Forged with me so they could be compared to the RSi 1 and 2. On the mishits I was 10 yards shorter with the VRS Forged and only 3 yards shorter with the RSi 2. On the solid hits, both carried 150 yards. I ended up being fitted with the RSi 1. It was just slightly more forgiving than the RSi 2, it was 8 yards longer, and did not have the harsh cast feel that drove me to forged irons. Hopefully within the next few weeks I will have a full review of the RSI 1 when I receive my irons from TaylorMade.

[tdelam]

I don't think you'll find more forgiving forged irons than the Mizuno JPX 850 Forged.

[ABgolfer2]

I forgot again. Why forged'?

[JustChill]

I love my Adams Idea CMB irons. I find them plenty forgiving

[epyon]

I cant believe there is no love for the Srixon 545s on here. They are almost a game improvement forged iron in my eyes. They were super easy to hit, head is a bit larger, and felt buttery on good strikes.

[propman]

[quote name='Bad9' timestamp='1415190273' post='10399725']
You should look at the Maltby TE Forged. As good as any other club listed.
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Hope you correct as I have a set of heads ready to be mated with dynamic gold shafts!

[Kingcat990]

[quote name='ABgolfer2' timestamp='1415200606' post='10400259']
I forgot again. Why forged'?
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So people at the clubhouse can just assume you're a badass

[ABgolfer2]

[quote name='Kingcat990' timestamp='1415245217' post='10403961']
[quote name='ABgolfer2' timestamp='1415200606' post='10400259']
I forgot again. Why forged'?
[/quote]

So people at the clubhouse can just assume you're a badass
[/quote]

I thought my iron head covers did that.

[dpgolf]

[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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AP2 Irons.

[azalea86]

Mizuno mx300?? I know they are a older model. Currently in my bag although I am looking to upgrade to the jpx 850 if I can get the shaft right. I played titleist for years but never really got anywhere with them, was never a great striker of the ball even though I'm a decent golfer. 300's changed that and I have knocked 3 shots of my handicap since I put them in the bag 3 years ago. Mizuno convert here!!

[Neilvice]

Jpx 825 pros or Bridgestone dpc are both super easy to hit.

[Krt22]

[quote name='ABgolfer2' timestamp='1415200606' post='10400259']
I forgot again. Why forged'?
[/quote]

buttery softness

[Georgie Z]

[quote name='MBBG' timestamp='1411849181' post='10195903']
2013 ONOFF FORGED.

Makes use of tungsten in the longer irons. Gorgeous and amazingly soft. Really neat laser face milling. Shame more people don't give them a shot.
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best answer so far. the 2011 and 2013 on offs are both extremely forgiving all over the face.

[av1084]

[quote name='ABgolfer2' timestamp='1415283968' post='10405137']
[quote name='Kingcat990' timestamp='1415245217' post='10403961']
[quote name='ABgolfer2' timestamp='1415200606' post='10400259']
I forgot again. Why forged'?
[/quote]

So people at the clubhouse can just assume you're a badass
[/quote]

I thought my iron head covers did that.
[/quote]

LOL!!!

[bobcat]

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I would go with the forged-faced Cleveland TT's or MT's. I personally prefer the TT's, but higher handicappers may find the wider faces and soles and the hollow design of the MT model a bit more forgiving.

The heads on these feel as soft as any fully-forged clubhead I have ever hit despite the fact that only the faces are forged, not the full clubhead. TM seems to like the design of the TT's as well, because their SLDR iron design looks very similar to the TT's but with weaker lofts.

I feel the 588 MT/TT irons are very underrated sticks indeed, possibly due to the stock Cleveland Traction-85 steel shafts. With a premium steel shaft, these irons are the cat's meow! (I ordered mine with Project-X shafts in 5.5 flex). Be prepared for extra distance because these irons do have extra-stong lofts. Easily a club and a half longer than traditionally-lofted iron sets. The stock steel shafts are longer than standard too, contributing to distance gains, (5-iron = 38.5"). I ordered my PX shafts the same length as the stock shaft since I like my irons 1/2" overlength anyway, and also prefer a heavier feel for good control. My TT set with PX shafts at the stock Cleveland shaft length have a swingweight of D-5 which feels absolutely perfect to me! I am loving these 588 TT's!