3M Open

TPC Twin Cities



Why We Like It

The idea of super-game-improvement-irons started with helping average golfers, but some clubs in this category fail to commit to that goal. Rather than skimping on the help, this iron embraces the concept fully. A revised design led to a wider front-to-back length, a thinner topline and more weight lower inside the hollow clubhead. The offset is aggressive but serves the purpose of scaling back those wicked slices higher-handicappers often battle. The lofts are a little weaker than other Tour Edge irons because this player needs more help getting the ball in the air compared to the extra yards that might come from stronger lofts.

Characteristics

  • Aldila Ascent PL (graphite) and True Temper Elevate 95 (steel) are stock shafts.
  • The sole has a raised mass area in the rear of the clubhead to reduce drag at impact.
  • Combo sets are available for a $100 upcharge (2 hybrids).
  • 7-iron: 32 degrees; PW: 44 degrees

Highlights

  • Top 5 softest super-game-improvement irons, high-handicaps

Price

$100 per iron

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Golf Digest Logo HOT LIST SCORE

The aggregate star rating of all three categories rounded to the nearest half star.

4.0
Performance
4.0
50%*
Innovation
4.0
30%*
Look / Sound / Feel
4.0
20%*

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HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK

Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.

Sensory
Soft Feel
Firm Feel
Ball Flight
Lower, More Roll
Higher, More Carry
Playability
Workable
Forgiving

Reviews

Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play

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