The Colorado Golfer’s Gear Guide: Irons

From forgiving game-improvement irons to sleek players-distance designs, these irons deliver performance, feel, and consistency for every level of golfer.

1. SRIXON ZXiR Why You’ll Love It: Has the classic pro-style look but in more forgiving cast head Why You Should Buy It: 85% of iron players need clubs that are easier to hit than traditional blades Insider’s Insight: Purists will complain about lack of forging; still will meet the needs of most Price: $157 per club
2. PING i530 Why You’ll Love It: New best-player iron offers high trajectory & booming distance Why You Should Buy It: Maraging steel face on carbon steel body brings back old “pure” feel & sound Insider’s Insight: Compact head, hollow body & springy face will change your yardages Price: $186 per club
3. MIZUNO M-15 Why You’ll Love It: Higher launch, more forgiveness and same forged feeling of old Why You Should Buy It: New pro-style iron with contour face and hollow body and tungsten weight Insider’s Insight: Old school tradition iron company jumping on high-tech multi-piece train Price: $215 per club
4. TITLEIST T150 Why You’ll Love It: Old-school sleek look in slightly larger head for more stability Why You Should Buy It: Lofts stronger by 1 degree but still produce high launch for more distance Insider’s Insight: Yes, those 190-yard 8-iron shots are possible like the pros Price: $215 per club
5. CALLAWAY QUANTUM MAX Why You’ll Love It: Deep back channel and weight low makes it easy to get ball up Why You Should Buy It: Innovative sole design resists digging; clubhead skips through turf Insider’s Insight: Golfers early to the game will love the performance & ease of high ball flight Price: $164 per club
6. COBRA KING COBRA Why You’ll Love It: Game improvement iron offering distance and great feel Why You Should Buy It: Very thin face that wraps around; tungsten weighting means large sweetspot Insider’s Insight: Best performing iron in its category with looks a low handicapper likes O6 Price: $165 per club