TaylorMade P790
The TaylorMade P790 stands out as the most distance-oriented multi-material forged iron in this set, using a forged hollow-body construction with internal SpeedFoam and tungsten weighting to deliver ball speed and forgiveness while preserving a forged-like feel. Compared with Callaway's urethane-microsphere feel tuning and Mizuno's pure forging focus, the P790 offers a compelling technical and financial balance—premium distance and playability at a price point that often undercuts other high-tech forged options.
Hollow-body pop
Explosive distance
Hollow-body pop
Explosive distance
Review Summary
"Users report outstanding distance and a premium forged feel with a clean look. Many note it's surprisingly forgiving for a player-focused iron, though it's expensive."
Sleek compact look
Hollow‑body forged construction with SpeedFoam Air for a soft, powerful feel.
Sleek compact look
Hollow‑body forged construction with SpeedFoam Air for a soft, powerful feel.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The TaylorMade P790 stands out as the most distance-oriented multi-material forged iron in this set, using a forged hollow-body construction with internal SpeedFoam and tungsten weighting to deliver ball speed and forgiveness while preserving a forged-like feel. Compared with Callaway's urethane-microsphere feel tuning and Mizuno's pure forging focus, the P790 offers a compelling technical and financial balance—premium distance and playability at a price point that often undercuts other high-tech forged options.
Hollow-body pop
Explosive distance
Sleek compact look
Hollow‑body forged construction with SpeedFoam Air for a soft, powerful feel.
Thin forged face designed for high ball speeds and long carry.
Hollow-body pop
Explosive distance
Sleek compact look
Hollow‑body forged construction with SpeedFoam Air for a soft, powerful feel.
Thin forged face designed for high ball speeds and long carry.
$1,499-1,899 CAD
Callaway Apex 21
The Callaway Apex 21 earns a market-leader position for engineered feel and tunable performance, blending a forged facecup, titanium reinforcement and urethane microspheres to marry soft feedback with strong ball speed. Versus TaylorMade's hollow-body distance bias and Ping's stability-first approach, the Apex 21 is positioned as a premium choice justified by refined acoustics and tour-proven shot-making, making it attractive for players willing to pay up for optimized feel and control.
AI-forged zing
Urethane-soft touch
AI-forged zing
Urethane-soft touch
Review Summary
"Owners praise the soft forged feel, strong ball speed and consistent spin from the hollow construction. Long hitters and mid-handicap golfers appreciate the blend of playability and forgiveness."
Precision scoring shape
Forged face with A.I.-informed face design to maximize ball speed and consistency.
Precision scoring shape
Forged face with A.I.-informed face design to maximize ball speed and consistency.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Callaway Apex 21 earns a market-leader position for engineered feel and tunable performance, blending a forged facecup, titanium reinforcement and urethane microspheres to marry soft feedback with strong ball speed. Versus TaylorMade's hollow-body distance bias and Ping's stability-first approach, the Apex 21 is positioned as a premium choice justified by refined acoustics and tour-proven shot-making, making it attractive for players willing to pay up for optimized feel and control.
AI-forged zing
Urethane-soft touch
Precision scoring shape
Forged face with A.I.-informed face design to maximize ball speed and consistency.
Urethane microspheres and multi-material face support for improved sound and feel.
AI-forged zing
Urethane-soft touch
Precision scoring shape
Forged face with A.I.-informed face design to maximize ball speed and consistency.
Urethane microspheres and multi-material face support for improved sound and feel.
$1,399-1,799 CAD
Titleist T200
The Titleist T200 secures its place for players who want compact, tour-influenced shaping combined with multi-material engineering—featuring a forged face insert, internal weighting and a thin cavity that produce controlled launch and tight dispersion. In comparison to the distance-first P790 and the feel-centric Mizuno, the T200 sacrifices a bit of raw yardage for sharper shot control and consistent spin, a technical tradeoff that appeals to better players focused on scoring iron performance.
Tungsten-targeted flight
Fast forged face
Tungsten-targeted flight
Fast forged face
Review Summary
"Buyers like the T200 for its high ball speeds, clean aesthetics, and precise distance control. Some players find the feel slightly firmer than true blades, but overall reviews are very positive."
Tour-ready profile
Engineered speed face insert combined with a compact multi-material body for fast ball speeds.
Tour-ready profile
Engineered speed face insert combined with a compact multi-material body for fast ball speeds.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Titleist T200 secures its place for players who want compact, tour-influenced shaping combined with multi-material engineering—featuring a forged face insert, internal weighting and a thin cavity that produce controlled launch and tight dispersion. In comparison to the distance-first P790 and the feel-centric Mizuno, the T200 sacrifices a bit of raw yardage for sharper shot control and consistent spin, a technical tradeoff that appeals to better players focused on scoring iron performance.
Tungsten-targeted flight
Fast forged face
Tour-ready profile
Engineered speed face insert combined with a compact multi-material body for fast ball speeds.
High-density tungsten weighting precisely positions CG for control and launch.
Tungsten-targeted flight
Fast forged face
Tour-ready profile
Engineered speed face insert combined with a compact multi-material body for fast ball speeds.
High-density tungsten weighting precisely positions CG for control and launch.
$1,299-1,699 CAD
Mizuno JPX923 Forged
The Mizuno JPX923 Forged is the purest-feeling member of this group, leveraging Mizuno's Grain Flow Forging and subtle multi-material enhancements to deliver outstanding feedback and workability. While it may not match the P790 or Apex 21 for outright distance, its technical advantage is an unrivaled forged sensation and often strong value retention, making it the preferred choice for players who prioritize touch and long-term ownership value.
GrainFlow silk
Butterlike impact feel
GrainFlow silk
Butterlike impact feel
Review Summary
"Reviewers consistently praise the JPX923 Forged for its exceptional buttery forged feel, shot-to-shot consistency, and refined turf interaction. It's often described as best-in-class for players who prioritize feel and feedback."
Shot-shaper friendly
Grain Flow Forged HD construction for the signature Mizuno soft, responsive feel.
Shot-shaper friendly
Grain Flow Forged HD construction for the signature Mizuno soft, responsive feel.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Mizuno JPX923 Forged is the purest-feeling member of this group, leveraging Mizuno's Grain Flow Forging and subtle multi-material enhancements to deliver outstanding feedback and workability. While it may not match the P790 or Apex 21 for outright distance, its technical advantage is an unrivaled forged sensation and often strong value retention, making it the preferred choice for players who prioritize touch and long-term ownership value.
GrainFlow silk
Butterlike impact feel
Shot-shaper friendly
Grain Flow Forged HD construction for the signature Mizuno soft, responsive feel.
Forged chromoly face tuned for speed while maintaining a compact player profile.
GrainFlow silk
Butterlike impact feel
Shot-shaper friendly
Grain Flow Forged HD construction for the signature Mizuno soft, responsive feel.
Forged chromoly face tuned for speed while maintaining a compact player profile.
$1,199-1,599 CAD
Ping i525
The Ping i525 claims a leadership role for forgiveness and consistency among multi-material forged irons, combining a forged face with a polymer-filled cavity and progressive heel-toe weighting to minimize dispersion and stabilize launch. Compared with the more distance-focused P790 and the feel-focused Mizuno, the i525 offers a financially sensible tradeoff—excellent playability and durable performance that can reduce adjustment costs and deliver reliable results across a wide range of players.
Consistent launch punch
High-MOI steadiness
Consistent launch punch
High-MOI steadiness
Review Summary
"Users like the i525 for its solid, predictable ball flight, strong turf interaction and forgiving mid-sized profile. Reviewers say it blends distance and control well, making it popular with improving players."
Crisp turf interaction
Forged face paired with a hollow multi-material body to balance feel and distance.
Crisp turf interaction
Forged face paired with a hollow multi-material body to balance feel and distance.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Ping i525 claims a leadership role for forgiveness and consistency among multi-material forged irons, combining a forged face with a polymer-filled cavity and progressive heel-toe weighting to minimize dispersion and stabilize launch. Compared with the more distance-focused P790 and the feel-focused Mizuno, the i525 offers a financially sensible tradeoff—excellent playability and durable performance that can reduce adjustment costs and deliver reliable results across a wide range of players.
Consistent launch punch
High-MOI steadiness
Crisp turf interaction
Forged face paired with a hollow multi-material body to balance feel and distance.
Precision internal weighting increases MOI for straighter, more consistent shots.
Consistent launch punch
High-MOI steadiness
Crisp turf interaction
Forged face paired with a hollow multi-material body to balance feel and distance.
Precision internal weighting increases MOI for straighter, more consistent shots.
$1,499-1,899 CAD