The Best Mid Handicap Irons For 2024
By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 22 Mar 2024
Are you thinking of buying new irons this year? If you're a golfer who is looking to gain that edge on performance but without sacrificing forgiveness, then these mid-handicap tailored models should be an attractive prospect.
Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has picked out a series of irons from across the industry that should meet your requirements.
You can see his detailed analysis on YouTube or by watching the video at the bottom of the page, but if you want some more insights behind the innovation and technology that has gone into these irons, then read on to find your next set!
2024 Mid Handicap Irons
- Callaway Apex Pro
- COBRA Forged Tec
- Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal
- PING i530
- Srixon ZX5
- TaylorMade P790
- Titleist T350
- Wilson Dynapower Forged
- Callaway Ai Smoke
- Video Review - Best Mid-Handicap Irons 2024
Callaway Apex Pro
The Callaway Apex Pro irons offer a combination of control and enhanced distance. These performance irons feature advanced technology designed for mid-handicap golfers, while still providing forgiveness for off-centre strikes. With the use of AI and Flash Face technology, these clubs offer faster ball speeds and increased spin for optimal shot control. The hollow body construction with urethane microspheres delivers a satisfying forged feel and sound at impact.
Key Tech
- Designed with A.I.
- Ultimate Forged Feel.
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COBRA Forged TEC
The COBRA Forged TEC Irons offer an appealing combination of feel, precision, and distance. These irons build on the success of past releases and feature several enhancements for improved performance on the course. Boasting a five-step forged body and face, a sleeker topline with reduced offset, and a lighter and softer foam, the irons feature a hollow body design with tungsten weighting and PWRSHELL technology for increased distance and stability in a more compact shape.
Key Tech
- 5-Step Forged Construction delivers soft feel with superb distance and forgiveness.
- PWRSHELL Technology increases ball speed across the whole face.
- Hollow body design.
- Foam filled for enhanced ball speed.
- Tungsten Toe-Weight oerfectly positions CG behind hitting zone.
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Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal
You can't really go wrong with a Mizuno, and the JPX923 Hot Metal (which was unveiled in late 2022) remains a standout option. It's a highly forgiving speed cavity model that is suitable for mid to high handicap golfers. It was highlighted by the introduction of Nickel Chromoly, which is a new material that helps to deliver faster ball speeds. Being 35% stronger than the original Hot Metal material, 4335 Nickel Chromoly has enabled Mizuno engineers to create an 8% thinner clubface. When you combine this with the vibration controlling V-Chassis and deep CG design, then you have a set of irons that are fun and comfortable to play with.
Key Tech
- 4335 Nickel Chromoly is 35% stronger than their original Chromoly, for an 8% thinner, high ball speed clubface.
- Mizuno’s V-Chassis delivers a more solid satisfying vibration pattern, even though the clubface is 8% thinner.
- Seamless cup face construction delivers the deep centre of gravity needed for a high launch and controllable landing angle.
- The thinnest part of the sole is extended 18% wider, creating a wider high-energy area.
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PING i530
The PING i530 has been designed specifically for players who want maximum distance without compromising on the look of a blade, these premium irons feature innovative face technology for increased ball speed and exceptional control. The deeper and thinner face flexes to generate more mass and push the centre of gravity lower, resulting in longer shots with improved consistency and stopping power on the green. With a forged maraging steel face and versatile loft options, these irons are engineered for maximum distance and optimised trajectory. The sleek design and custom-fit loft configurations make the i530 appealing to those who value both performance and aesthetics.
Key Tech
- Forged, highly flexible maraging steel C300 face welded to 17-4 stainless steel hollow body.
- Compact, blade-style head has thin top line, narrow sole, shallow face.
- Internal weight pad provides deeper, thinner face-to-sole transition for more face flexing.
- Arcing sole cascade distributes stresses during impact to accentuate face bending.
- Lower CG and distance-optimised lofts deliver approximately three more yards.
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Srixon ZX5 MK II
The Srixon ZX5 are perfectly suited to mid-handicap goflers and feature mainframe technology, which is a milled pattern behind the face of each iron, for maximum distance and control. With progressive grooves and tungsten weights strategically placed throughout the set, the stability and forgiveness of these clubs are unmatched. Crafted with a forged SUP10 face and a soft, forged 1020 carbon steel body, the ZX5 irons deliver powerful ball speeds and a premium feel.
Key Tech
- Progressive Groove Styling.
- Forged SUP10 Face.
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TaylorMade P790
The TaylorMade P-790 irons have been individually designed using precision mass optimisation, tungsten weighting and SpeedFoam Air technology to create a unique internal structure. This has resulted in the perfect blend of distance, forgiveness, and accuracy. Each iron features an AI-optimised construction and strategically placing weight to deliver the best possible performance. The centre of gravity (CG) has been positioned lower in the long irons for easier launch and more forgiveness, while shifted higher in the shorter, weaker lofted irons to control ball flight and optimise spin. The sound stabilising bar and tungsten weight framework minimises vibrations and produces a premium forged feel. Aesthetically, the P-790 irons feature a clean and minimalistic design with a tour satin finish and pearl satin chrome band.
Key Tech
- SpeedFoam Air technology.
- FLTD CG for optimal launch and forgiveness.
- Sound stabilisation bar and tungsten weight framework for improve feel.
- Hollow body construction and forged 4140 high speed face.
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Titliest T350
Titleist has declared that the T350 is their best perfoming, best looking and best feeling game improvement iron, and we can't disagree with that assessment. This model offers a high launch, exceptional distance and that welcome touch of forgiveness that you can rely on. T350 boasts refined Max Impact Technology, a new dual-taper forged face and dual tungsten weighting in its design. This has been based on engineering deployed on tour, which can now be enjoyed by all golfers who will simply love the benefits of this technology and innovation.
Key Tech
- Refined Max Impact Technology
- D18 Tungsten Weighting / Enhanced Muscle Plate With Dampening
- Forged, Dual Taper L-Face / Precision CNC Face & Groove Milling Process
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Wilson Dynapower Forged
Infused with AI technology, the Wilson Dynapower Forged irons are designed to give golfers unmatched power, speed, and distance. Made from 8620 carbon steel, they have been carefully crafted and extensively tested for maximum performance. The Variable Face Thickness results in faster ball speeds, while the Enhanced Power Hole Technology (for 4-7 irons) delivers exceptional distance. With a high MOI and low Centre of Gravity, these irons are forgiving and produce high-launch shots with impressive stopping power on the green.
Key Tech
- Variable Face Thickness.
- Enhanced Power Hole Technology.
- High MOI Construction.
- Low Centre of Gravity.
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Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke
You will probably be aware that Callaway's Ai Smoke family of irons boasts the most advanced iron face they have ever produced. This has been made possible by using data from thousands of golfers alongside machine learning to create a number of sweet spots all over the face, meaning that even off-centre hits will benefit. When it comes to the construction of these irons, their modern shape features longer blade lengths, thinner toplines, and optimised sole widths to create a forgiving, yet streamlined look at address.
Key Tech
- Modern Shaping & Hollow-Body Construction
- Ai Smart Face
- Dynamic Sole Design
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Best of 2024 Video Review
Ryan rounds up five of his favourite mid-handicap irons for 2024. Find out which models he picked out in the video below!
Let's us know what golf clubs you have in the bag for 2024!
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