Why We Like It
The game-improvement category is probably the most expansive of any and requires an iron that works for a variety of swing speeds and swing paths. To achieve this, Callaway leaned into its history of using artificial intelligence to run through thousands of possible designs. The result is a hollow-body iron featuring micro-face deflections (think tiny moguls behind the face ranging from 1.14 millimeters to 3.40 millimeters thick). The purpose is to produce faster ball speeds off the 17-4 stainless-steel cupface.
Characteristics
- Metal-injection molded tungsten weighting allows for optimal CG location.
- Urethane microspheres assist sound and support the thinnest areas of the face.
- Stock shaft is slightly longer (37.25-inch 7-iron) to promote faster clubhead speed.
- 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
Highlights
- Top 5 best sound/feel game-improvement irons, middle-handicaps
- Top 5 best-looking game-improvement irons, low-handicaps
- Top 5 softest game-improvement irons, middle-handicaps
- Top 5 best-rated game-improvement irons, low-handicaps
- Top 5 best-rated game-improvement irons, high-handicaps
Price
$143 per iron
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
Responsive feedback varies depending on where you hit it on the face but no slip in performance. Love the rising trajectory. Long irons go far with a straighter trajectory.
Gary, 36, Handicap: 13This club has some hidden power. I feel like as I get better, the club will get better with me. Feels secure, stable and evenly weighted throughout the swing.
Ryan, 48, Handicap: 10Perfect blend of workability and forgiveness. Misses aren’t too penalizing. Feel is so good, even on off-center strikes. I'd even play the wedge over a tour model.
Jason, 47, Handicap: 0Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play
Consistent shot shape requires one skill above all others: the ability to make flush contact with the ball. It’s the No. 1 fundamental in golf, and without it, this game can be an eternal mystery. Here, Sean Hogan, one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida, helps you improve your impact from tee to green.
From the Manufacturer
Paradym Ai Smoke
The Paradym Ai Smoke irons represent a total revolution in iron performance. The Ai Smoke family of irons utilizes the most advanced iron face in Callaway history: the Ai Smart Face. The Ai Smart Face is designed using real player data and advanced machine learning to create a series of sweet spots all over the face. The result is exceptional distance with tight dispersion. Paradym Ai Smoke model is best suited for golfers with average to high swing speeds looking to maximize distance and improve dispersion.
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