The Best Game Improvement Irons of 2025

By: Golfshake Editor | Sun 20 Apr 2025

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Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has picked out the best game improvement irons for 2025, detailing six of his favourites game improver irons released this year.

All models included incorporate advanced technologies and thoughtful design features aimed at enhancing forgiveness, consistency, accuracy, and distance. Wider soles help the club get through the turf easier, while a lower center of gravity (CG) promotes higher launch and easier ball flight. Additionally, proprietary technology and innovations in each model are focused on maximimsing the forgiveness and optimising ball speed to aid with improved performance, accuracy and distance for longer and straighter shots.

You can see what Ryan has chosen by watching his new video below or directly on YouTube.

Full Video Review
Callaway Elyte (X & HL)
COBRA DS-Adapt
PING G440
Srixon ZXi4
TaylorMade Qi
Wilson DYNAPWR Max

Callaway Elyte (X & HL)

The Elyte irons feature Speed Frame construction and urethane microspheres for exceptional feel and fast ball speeds, improving distance and performance. The Ai10x Face provides faster speeds, tighter dispersion, and optimized launch across the face. The tri-sole design ensures smooth turf interaction, while enhanced forgiveness comes from the midsection. The Elyte X offers maximum forgiveness with a larger profile and cavity-back design, while the Elyte HL is built for golfers needing a higher launch, with more loft and an optimized face for increased carry and stopping power into greens.

Callaway Elyte Irons

COBRA DS-Adapt

The new DS-ADAPT MAX irons from Cobra are designed for golfers who need extra forgiveness. Offering the same advanced technologies as the standard model, the MAX irons feature a slightly larger, high MOI design with a longer blade, thicker topline, and more offset, all while maintaining a sleek address profile. With 2-degree weaker lofts and a wider sole, the MAX irons promote easier launch and more carry distance for players with moderate swing speeds. The added offset also helps reduce slice, encouraging straighter ball flight.

COBRA DS-Adapt

PING G440

The PING G440 irons combine game-improvement technology with the sleek design of a player’s model. A shallower, thinner face and low-back CG boost ball speed, promoting higher launch, longer carry, and stopping power. The next-generation PurFlex cavity badge is more flexible than previous versions, enhancing feel, sound, and ball speed by supporting the thinner face. With a compact head shape, chrome finishes, and a lower face height, the G440 irons offer a clean, modern look while optimizing CG position for increased speed and solid impact, particularly on low-face strikes.

PING G440

Srixon ZXi4

TaylorMade Qi

Whilst not new for 2025, the TaylorMade Qi Irons, launched in 2024, continue to impress golfers seeking a blend of sleek design and cutting-edge performance. Engineered with game improvement in mind, the Qi10 irons stand out for their ability to reduce slices—thanks to significantly less right-bias in their design. The result? Straighter, more accurate shots with a clean, modern look that appeals to players who want performance without sacrificing style.

Qi10 Irons

Wilson DYNAPWR Max

The DYNAPWR Max irons are designed for golfers who want maximum forgiveness and effortless launch. Featuring Wilson’s advanced PKR Cup face and AI-powered Variable Face Technology, these irons deliver impressive ball speed and distance across the face.

With a low CG, high MOI, and toe-biased weighting, they promote higher, straighter shots—even on off-center hits. A wider sole and larger head profile add confidence at address, making the DYNAPWR Max ideal for players looking to improve consistency and enjoy the game more.

Wilson DYNAPWR