Wilson have always been a brand that produces some of the best distance irons and most forgiving irons, with their latest offering doing just that as it's an iron that feels faster than most other premium models on the market. This club, which is also on our 2023 Editors Choice Awards, has all the hallmarks of a game improvement iron- notably generous offset and a wide sole but the topline has been made thinner to appeal to a slightly lower handicap range than the D9.

Both sets are competitively priced, but you’re not getting a full range of clubs, just the bare minimum to complete a round. There’s a high-lofted (14 degree) driver with a weighted sole plate, which aims to improve distance and accuracy, and a head cover is included to keep it in tip-top condition. While they should be enough for smaller courses, there are only two irons – a combined 7/9 iron and a P/S wedge – and these have a wide sole for promoting forgiveness. Finally, there’s a mid-sized mallet style putter with a sight alignment to help with precision, and a junior stand bag to complete the set.When it comes to the best golf irons for beginners, the Wilson Launch Pad 2022 is among the leading contenders. Certainly, there will be those who can’t get past the unusual looks, which in many ways are more hybrid-like than iron-like. But the reality is that for higher-handicap golfers who need help when it comes to distance, launch, forgiveness and consistency, the 2022 Launch Pads warrant serious consideration.

Extreme perimeter weighting creates an enormous sweet spot for improved accuracy even on off-center hits. Key details – Driver: 2; Hybrid: 2; Irons: 7-SW; Putter: Mallet; Bag: Carry bag; Guarantee: 2 years

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Staff Model driving irons feature a hollow-body construction that combines with a thin, high-strength C300 steel clubface to generate impressive ball speed numbers regardless of strike location. The increased ball speed also promotes higher launch, as does seven grams of added weight in the sole. That said, thanks to its iron-like shaping and relatively minimal offset, better players are likely to be able to control trajectory and shape shots more easily with the Staff Model driving irons, which come in lofts of 18, 21, and 24 degrees, than most hybrids on the market.

Overall distance isn't the best with this club compared to some of the best hybrids on the market but, on the flip side, the control and consistency on offer here makes this one of the most forgiving clubs we've tested. Engineered using the same premium steel that Titleist uses, you know you're getting quality but at a fraction of the price and, while it boasts a lot of quality, it is best suited to the golfer who wants a trusted club to get them out of bother when things go awry on the course. The set is also complete with a Rain Hood, Dual Carry Strap and matching Wood covers. The X-31 Men's golf clubs are designed to launch the ball high and offer amazing forgiveness throughout the set. Inch LongIrons (6-SW) - An oversized cavity style iron features a low CG location that provides a high, forgiving ball flight right through the set for maximum distance and accuracy control. The set is complete with a Rain Hood, Dual Carry Strap, and matching Wood covers. The X-31 Men's golf clubs are designed to launch the ball high, and offer amazing forgiveness throughout the set.What you certainly get with the Dynapower is value for money, with a set costing considerably less than the best Mizuno irons or the best Titleist irons. The irons are also crammed with technology, as thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence, Wilson's engineers have been able to optimise the face architecture and reconfigure the Power Holes 3.0 on the sole to perform better for its target player. On the technical side, it delivers too. The variable face technology provides high ball speeds and makes it really easy to get in the air, something that can't be said for all clubs of this type.It also comes with a fairly compact head, which is interesting considering how forgiving this hybrid is.