Callaway

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 millimetres to 3.40 millimetres thick). The purpose is to produce faster ball speeds off the 17-4 stainless-steel cupface.

• Tungsten weighting allows for optimal CG location.
• Urethane microspheres assist sound and support the face.
• Stock shaft is longer to promote faster clubhead speed.
• 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 42 degrees

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