Best Forged Game Improvement Iron

[monks66]

I currently play the Mizzy JPX Pro 825's, love them, but I dont play as much golf these days, wondering if there is a forged iron out there with more forgiveness....thoughts?

[TwistedSister]

Srixon "5" series.

[tigercolt77]

You'll get a lot of answers and it comes down to what look/feel you prefer. I'd go with Callaway Apex cf19 personally. They check all the boxes.

[MMB1500]

Srixon ZX5

[ShortGolfer]

https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/single-irons/by-player-type/game-improvement/irons-2019-apex.html?cgid=game-improvement-single-irons

Buy a used 7I on CPO, try it, and return it if it isn't for you for a store credit good for a year.  Keep trying clubs until you find the one you like.

CPO sells return UPS shipping labels for $5.  I returned a club via the nearby CVS and was only out the restocking fee as I had $5 in awards cash.

Calling CPO for a RMA # was quick and hassle free.

Edited November 24, 2021 by ShortGolfer

[mattt987]

If you want to stick with the Mizuno line, try the JPX 921 forged

[NRJyzr]

Those 825 Pro of yours have a decent MOI, they're already in the i200 class.  And (sorry) higher than the Srixon 5 series. 

 

The JPX921 Forged is another tick up the scale.

 

Adding a visual aid.  MOI from GolfWorks, converted to gm-cm² (same scale we usually see used for drivers)

 

 

Adding i200, since I mentioned them

 

Edited November 26, 2021 by NRJyzr
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[Hawaiigolf4ever]

PXG is having a ridiculous sale and the 311 XP’s get unbelievably high praises from most. I personally ordered the 311 P’s (Gen 4) for myself, but that was only due to Callaway, Ping, and Mizuno all claiming they need months for supply delays for my shaft selection which was Nippon Modus and then Mitsubishi MMT as my second choice. I’m spending less for PXG (including shaft upgrade) than for Callaway Apex Pros or Ping i59s with steel shaft pricing. 

[dmeeksDC]

A lot of the answers will be for fake forged irons — forged bodies with welded steel faces. They don’t feel bad but they’re not really forged and they don’t feel like they are. Apex, ZX5, TaylorMade p770/790 etc., are not fully forged. Most of the PXG lineup is not truly forged. A lot of irons are assembled these days. 
 

For fully forged irons that are forgiving (it is all relative) those are getting harder to find. I would say clubs like Bridgestone J15 or Tour B X CB, New Level 902-OS (January 2022 release), PXG 0211ST, Srixon ZX7, Mizuno JPX 919 or 921 Forged, etc. Remember, an iron that says Forged on the hosel may just mean the hosel is forged, but you’re not supposed to hit the ball with the hosel. 

[MrCook]

 

5 minutes ago, dmeeksDC said:

A lot of the answers will be for fake forged irons — forged bodies with welded steel faces. They don’t feel bad but they’re not really forged and they don’t feel like they are. Apex, ZX5, TaylorMade p770/790 etc., are not fully forged. Most of the PXG lineup is not truly forged. A lot of irons are assembled these days. 
 

For fully forged irons that are forgiving (it is all relative) those are getting harder to find. I would say clubs like Bridgestone J15 or Tour B X CB, New Level 902-OS (January 2022 release), PXG 0211ST, Srixon ZX7, Mizuno JPX 919 or 921 Forged, etc. Remember, an iron that says Forged on the hosel may just mean the hosel is forged, but you’re not supposed to hit the ball with the hosel. 

 

*shanks the ball into the woods*

 

Daaaaaaamn that felt so soft!

[forrester_fire]

3 hours ago, dmeeksDC said:

A lot of the answers will be for fake forged irons — forged bodies with welded steel faces. They don’t feel bad but they’re not really forged and they don’t feel like they are. Apex, ZX5, TaylorMade p770/790 etc., are not fully forged. Most of the PXG lineup is not truly forged. A lot of irons are assembled these days. 
 

For fully forged irons that are forgiving (it is all relative) those are getting harder to find. I would say clubs like Bridgestone J15 or Tour B X CB, New Level 902-OS (January 2022 release), PXG 0211ST, Srixon ZX7, Mizuno JPX 919 or 921 Forged, etc. Remember, an iron that says Forged on the hosel may just mean the hosel is forged, but you’re not supposed to hit the ball with the hosel. 

 

I can't like this post enough.  I take exception to these manufacturers that stamp "Forged" on an iron where only a part of the clubhead is forged.  If it isn't a one-piece forging, it isn't "forged" as far as I'm concerned.

[lefthack]

5 minutes ago, forrester_fire said:

 

I can't like this post enough.  I take exception to these manufacturers that stamp "Forged" on an iron where only a part of the clubhead is forged.  If it isn't a one-piece forging, it isn't "forged" as far as I'm concerned.

 

And once you put goo in there, are you even feeling the steel at that point? I could be wrong, my goo filled clubs aren't here yet.

[blopar]

Srixon ZX5 or PXG 0211   I have a set if each.  Right now I'm lovin' the PXG's.

[MuniPukeLife]

I'll throw another vote in for PXGs. I can also vouch for the 790s (I've only hit the first gen of those though) and the Apex line (obviously not talking about the blades, but the bigger ones). 

[nsxguy]

11 hours ago, Hawaiigolf4ever said:

PXG is having a ridiculous sale and the 311 XP’s get unbelievably high praises from most. I personally ordered the 311 P’s (Gen 4) for myself, but that was only due to Callaway, Ping, and Mizuno all claiming they need months for supply delays for my shaft selection which was Nippon Modus and then Mitsubishi MMT as my second choice. I’m spending less for PXG (including shaft upgrade) than for Callaway Apex Pros or Ping i59s with steel shaft pricing. 

 

So how did those 311 XPs feel when you demo'd them ?

 

[Valtiel]

On 11/24/2021 at 5:11 AM, mattt987 said:

If you want to stick with the Mizuno line, try the JPX 921 forged

 

On 11/24/2021 at 5:14 AM, NRJyzr said:

Those 825 Pro of yours have a decent MOI, they're already in the i200 class.  And (sorry) higher than the Srixon 5 series. 

 

The JPX921 Forged is another tick up the scale.

 

Adding a visual aid.  MOI from GolfWorks, converted to gm-cm² (same scale we usually see used for drivers)

 

 

Adding i200, since I mentioned them

 

Agreed with the above, exactly what I came here to suggest (JPX Forged 921). The JPX 825 Pro is already pretty forgiving so pretty much any other forged GI iron is going to be a lateral move. The Forged 921 is a tick higher MOI as mentioned, but nothing that will rock your world. The ZX5 also as mentioned would be a step down in terms of overall forgiveness. 
 

1 hour ago, forrester_fire said:

 

I can't like this post enough.  I take exception to these manufacturers that stamp "Forged" on an iron where only a part of the clubhead is forged.  If it isn't a one-piece forging, it isn't "forged" as far as I'm concerned.

I get that from a purist perspective, but there are still several tangible benefits to a forged body club that IMO negate the "impure" nature of the forged marketing claim. It will still feel softer than a cast body, and the ease of bending is very nice. 

Edited November 26, 2021 by Valtiel

[DaRiz]

On 11/24/2021 at 5:14 AM, NRJyzr said:

Those 825 Pro of yours have a decent MOI, they're already in the i200 class.  And (sorry) higher than the Srixon 5 series. 

 

The JPX921 Forged is another tick up the scale.

 

Adding a visual aid.  MOI from GolfWorks, converted to gm-cm² (same scale we usually see used for drivers)

 

 

Adding i200, since I mentioned them

 

Are you personally tracking iron MOI on a spreadsheet? Can you send it to me or possibly make it public on a Google sheet? 

[NoTalentLefty]

Coming from a PXG 0311 XP Gen 4 user? PXG 0311 XPs though Apex DCBs are okay just not PXGs.

[NRJyzr]

3 hours ago, DaRiz said:

Are you personally tracking iron MOI on a spreadsheet? Can you send it to me or possibly make it public on a Google sheet? 

 

I could send it to you, but its nothing special, it's only the data already existing in MPF.  The only thing I've actually done is adding a column to calculate the MOI in gm-cm².  Which anybody can also do by multiplying the MOI listed in MPF by 182.9.  <shrug>

 

[forrester_fire]

4 hours ago, Valtiel said:

 

Agreed with the above, exactly what I came here to suggest (JPX Forged 921). The JPX 825 Pro is already pretty forgiving so pretty much any other forged GI iron is going to be a lateral move. The Forged 921 is a tick higher MOI as mentioned, but nothing that will rock your world. The ZX5 also as mentioned would be a step down in terms of overall forgiveness. 
 

I get that from a purist perspective, but there are still several tangible benefits to a forged body club that IMO negate the "impure" nature of the forged marketing claim. It will still feel softer than a cast body, and the ease of bending is very nice. 

 

I agree that it's easier to make adjustments to a forged-body club, but I would wager than the overwhelming majority of golfers never have their loft or lie angles checked, let alone adjusted.

[lefthack]

2 hours ago, forrester_fire said:

 

I agree that it's easier to make adjustments to a forged-body club, but I would wager than the overwhelming majority of golfers never have their loft or lie angles checked, let alone adjusted.

 

I have had 3 clubs bent 1* weak to match my combo set. That's the only time I've ever even had a club checked. 🤣

[PEI_Golfer]

8 hours ago, Valtiel said:

I get that from a purist perspective, but there are still several tangible benefits to a forged body club that IMO negate the "impure" nature of the forged marketing claim. It will still feel softer than a cast body, and the ease of bending is very nice. 

Except this isn't true. certainly not for everything. 

[Kyfra]

Bridgestone JGR Hybrids are as forgiving as it gets in this category 

[R5Two]

I would recommend hitting the ZX7, it has more forgiveness that you would think. 

 

Also, forged face insert T200 are great this year. 

 

+1 for the PXG sale is fire

[nsxguy]

3 hours ago, Kyfra said:

Bridgestone JGR Hybrids are as forgiving as it gets in this category 

 

By any chance, did you read the title of this thread ? 🙃

[grm24]

The real answer to to OP's thread question is there isn't a one size fits all answer. Same as with all other golf equipment. There are others opinions and then what actually works for you. Most times they aren't one in the same.  🙃 Forged or otherwise.

[Twists]

How about the Miura PP9003?

[Kyfra]

7 hours ago, nsxguy said:

 

By any chance, did you read the title of this thread ? 🙃

JGR Forged Hybrid IRONS. Better? I assumed the irons part was implied. SGI rather than just GI but I lump those together 

 

https://www.bridgestonegolf.com/en-us/clubs/archive/2016-models/jgr-hybrid-forged

 

[20six]

Mizuno Comp-EZ, if they could be found.

[Nessism]

6 hours ago, Twists said:

How about the Miura PP9003?

 

These get my vote if the discussion is limited to one piece forged irons.