Today's 'players' irons are more than a pretty face
MIZUNO
MP-54$1000Forged from 1025E carbon steel, the set uses a milled pocket cavity in the 3- through 7-iron, but through the set, the center section has been thickened to form a "step-muscle" design to enhance feel.
NIKE
VR Pro Combo$1000The set has pocket cavities on the four longer irons and split-cavity designs on the four shorter irons. A dampening polymer is fused into each pocket cavity to promote feel. (In stores in November.)
PING
S55$1000Among the changes from the S56 are improved forgiveness and maneuverability, and more forward center of gravity positions on the short irons for a penetrating flight. (In stores in November.)
TITLEIST
AP2$1,100Tungsten weights in the long irons are positioned wider in the heel and toe for forgiveness. A thicker upper face on the shorter irons promotes a flatter trajectory. (In stores in November.)
WILSON
Staff FG Tour M3$800The face thickness low in this forged cavity-back set changes throughout: On the long irons, it's thinner for more forgiveness, and on the short irons, it's thicker for improved feel. (In stores in January.)
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