Real Steel
By
Mike Stachura
Photos by
CATHY CRAWFORD/CNP DIGITAL Studio
November 07, 2011
Adams a12OS
$700 ]TYPE: Super Game Improvement IronTECH STORY: The set has hybrids with slots in the crown and sole to improve springlike effect. The thin-face middle irons have a web-like cavity to improve perimeter weighting.INFO: adamsgolf.com
Bridgestone J40
$930 ]TYPE: Players IronTECH STORY: Milled slots in the cavity's heel and toe lower the CG in this midsize and more forgiving version of the company's two 1020 carbon-steel forgings.INFO: bridgestonegolf.com
Callaway RAZR XF
$1
Cleveland CG Black
$700 ]TYPE: Game Improvement IronTECH STORY: The two-piece design has a titanium face insert that's large
Mizuno JPX 800HD
$700 ]TYPE: Super Game Improvement IronTECH STORY: A variable-thickness face
Titleist AP1
$800 ]TYPE: Game Improvement IronTECH STORY: A streamlined topline and a dense tungsten sole weight are intended to improve off-center hits; the short irons are more compact than the previous model.INFO: titleist.com
Wilson Ci11
$600 ]TYPE: Game Improvement IronTECH STORY: A thinner face design allows for a larger cavity and weight to be distributed around the rear perimeter