Cleveland

Why we like it

On the surface this iron looks standard, but the real improvements are on the inside. The face in the 4 to 7-iron is similar to that of affiliated company Srixon’s irons with channels and cavities on the back of the face to save mass and increase ball speed. This iron goes a step further, borrowing the groundbreaking ZipCore technology from Cleveland’s wedge line in the 8-iron through the wedges. ZipCore takes steel out of the hosel and replaces it with a lighter material, allowing for optimal CG placement and greater forgiveness.

• A proprietary face blast creates roughness for more spin.
• A weight in the butt of the shaft promotes an efficient swing.
• Long blade length bolsters confidence and forgiveness.
• 7-iron: 29 degrees; PW: 43 degrees

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