Best Feeling and Forgiving Player’s Irons?

[bigskybirdie]

I’m a 6 hdcp and ball striking is my strength. My current set for the last 10 years is the TM Tour Preferred MC’s that I love and like just like Daniel Berger, I have struggled to kick them out of the bag.
 

I prefer a thin top line and compact look at address but still want technology to bail me out on the occasional miss so not really thinking blades. I also need the buttery smooth feeling of a forged head and I am definitely not a fan of the “click” feel from the player’s distance category. I don’t care about price so what should be on my list? So far I’ve been geeking out over TM 7MC, Titleist T100’s, Callaway Apex Pro or CB forged and Mizuno MP 20 MCC... Would love any additional feedback for best feel and forgiveness combination you have played with. 
 

Thanks for your feedback!

Edited January 22, 2021 by bigskybirdie

[BogeyLJA]

I’m a 5 and love the Apex Pros (2019). If i had to buy another set right now I’d look at the Srixon 785. They both offer a lot of what you want. 

[BallerNate]

Very cool, didn’t know Berger or any other Tour guys still gamed the Tour Preferred! I just picked up a combo set of 2014 Tour Preferred MC/MB late in the Fall and unfortunately only used them a handful of times before the snow fell. Looking forward to giving them a full season in 2021 and if they’re a fit I’ll have no problem using them at least another year+ after that. If not, I’ll pick up some different irons at demo day sales or used next Winter and would probably target TM P770’s, Srixon ZX7’s, or Mizuno JPX 919’s from everything I’ve heard about them...

[craz-e]

I’d be testing Srixon ZX7, Wilson CB’s and either the t100’s or t100S from Titleist.

Worthy mention to the MMC’s and 921 Forged from Mizuno as well 

[aswile]

I second the Mizuno MMC; great feel and consistency. They do hold their distance and direction on moderate mishits. They aren't Callaway Apexes, but if your missing the center (quarter instead of dime-size wear) then these will keep your ball speed up. I also love the spin, even on low or partial shots; I didn't realize until playing these, how lower spinning irons hurt my game.

[aquapig]

Can't go wrong w MMC. From your wish list, they check all the boxes.

 

I'd stay away from the JPX line. I went that route once and struggled coming from MPs. To each their own, but if you want buttery feel, thin top line and some easy to hit player irons, the MMCs are hard to beat.

 

I haven't tried many of the others because once I hit the the MMCs I was sold.

[Barracuda]

Honma tr20V

[Moonlightgrm]

Titleist T100 or T200 depending upon how much forgiveness you’re looking to get from your irons. 

[Celebros]

I'm still playing Cobra Forged Tours and love them.  I haven't hit the King Tours yet, but I'd imagine they feel quite similar.  Clean look, great feel, a bit of tech help from some tungsten and TPU.  Great irons.

[wdaig1]

Scratch the Apex Pros off your list.  They click big time.  Srixon is the most underrated OEM on the market with irons IMO.  The 785s are great and I am sure these new offerings are even better.

[Fairways_and_Greens]

If it's feel, the Srixon irons are fantastic forgings and go through turf like magic.

[Skhacker]

MP18 SC are up there for me. 

[randshoe]

Can vouch for the 785s here as well beautiful irons.

[LukeDonaldsTiger]

New Level PF-2 ->thin topline, small offset

New Level 902 ->a little more of both, but just a great design

Mizzy MP-20 MMC ->what the others said

 

Check out Maltby‘s offerings, too. Underrated and affordable. 

[BlueDragonKorea]

Srixon z785 and ZX7 irons are both a great option.

[Yoshifan151]

Z785/ZX7

[spring70]

new level pf-2 or 902 also 620CB

[CallawayOffCenter]

ZX7, T100 and Wilson CB seem to fit the bill perfectly.

[toddmanley]

I'm in the same situation as you looking at many of these same offerings.  I'm set up to do a session with my fitter next month and asked him to have the Muira TC-201 available to try (which he has).  Coming from my old MP-33 and MP-18 blades it will be interesting to see what set I end up choosing.

[KevCannon]

I’m still gaming Callaway X Forged from 2017-18, such a great feeling iron. I would definitely take a long look at Srixon ZX 7, Mizuno mp20 mmc are good as well. Apex pro will offer more forgiveness and built in tech, but they don’t feel as good as it sounds like you are looking for.

[cardoustie]

919t

new x-forged cb

[Stonewalled]

PXG Gen 3 T's are worth looking into if you like soft feel, low offset, thin top line, and a little junk in the trunk.   

[puttingmatt]

I prefer the Srixon 785's, clicks all the boxes . That said, if the TM's work for you, stick with them.

Edited January 27, 2021 by puttingmatt

[YourAverageDad]

Srixon 785's or T100

[Kmcgee]

On 1/21/2021 at 9:44 PM, bigskybirdie said:

I’m a 6 hdcp and ball striking is my strength. My current set for the last 10 years is the TM Tour Preferred MC’s that I love and like just like Daniel Berger, I have struggled to kick them out of the bag.
 

I prefer a thin top line and compact look at address but still want technology to bail me out on the occasional miss so not really thinking blades. I also need the buttery smooth feeling of a forged head and I am definitely not a fan of the “click” feel from the player’s distance category. I don’t care about price so what should be on my list? So far I’ve been geeking out over TM 7MC, Titleist T100’s, Callaway Apex Pro or CB forged and Mizuno MP 20 MCC... Would love any additional feedback for best feel and forgiveness combination you have played with. 
 

Thanks for your feedback!

Hands down the Honma TR20 V  I have played the MMC and hit the T100s.  No contest in feel  and forgivness.

 

Good luck 

[JoeFrigo]

oh man those TP MC's are my faovrite irons of all time!! had them for 7 years

 

Ive recently played Mizuno MP20 MMC, Srixon z785, Srixon Z Forged, and New Level 623. The z785's will be most forgiving IMO. MP20 MMC have the best feel and also very good forgiving

 

the Z Forged and NL 623 are the most "forgiving" and easiest to hit blade wise but not as forgiving as the z785 or MP20 MMC. I think it would be splitting hairs between any of them honestly. If you're a good ball striker with irons you shouldn't have a problem with any of them

[Krt22]

ZX7. Endo forged, both butter soft, yet still very forgiving. I've owned MP20mmc, JPX forged (900 series), Z785s, Z745s, only thing that comes close is my old school set of J15CBs. The MP20mmc and Z785s are next, but slightly firmer feel for sure.

[jt19723]

On 1/22/2021 at 11:35 AM, LukeDonaldsTiger said:

New Level PF-2 ->thin topline, small offset

New Level 902 ->a little more of both, but just a great design

Mizzy MP-20 MMC ->what the others said

 

Check out Maltby‘s offerings, too. Underrated and affordable. 

Maltby DBM in the matte black are so sweet, can’t go wrong, built my self a set 4-GW and don’t know if I’d switch irons for a very long time. As a relatively newer player, this was my first real set I bought new. They’re a great offering for those looking for something forgiving while still getting a nice sleek look similar to a players iron. 

[jbb]

Any srixon irons from 745's to the new zx7"s are great and shouldn't be overlooked. I have a set of zx7's on the way. then I will have a set of great 765'S on the BST.

[MTgolfer]

I was in a similar boat to you. Ended up going with the Mizuno 919 tours. I feel like they are easy to hit and fantastic to look at. Something to think about.