#1 · Best for beginners
TaylorMade Qi Max
$1,099.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' beginner pick.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Golf Irons (updated Oct 2, 2026)Irons guide · 2027
Best irons for beginners
Beginners need forgiveness most. A forgiving set also lasts as your game improves.
Coming soon
2027: coming soon
Nov 2026
Ping G450 fairway woods, hybrids and irons seen on tourSeen on tour
GolfWRX reports the wider G450 family, including fairway woods, hybrids and irons, on Ping's tour truck. No retail details yet. The extra-forgiving G450 K driver is not part of the first wave and may not arrive until late 2027.
Oct 2026
Newest releases going into 2027Newest available
Srixon announced its second-generation ZXi irons on Oct 16, 2026 ($1,499.99). Mizuno's Pro S-4 irons reached retail in September 2026 ($1,505). Odyssey released its TRTL and TRTL MAX putters on Oct 29, 2026. These are the newest models you can buy, but none has published independent test results yet.
We check for 2027 news daily. Last checked November 9, 2026. See every 2027 announcement.
Top picks of 2026
Placeholder list: These are the top picks of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.
| # | Club | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TaylorMade Qi Max | Best for beginners | $1,099.99 |
| 2 | PING G740 | Most forgiving | $1,299 |
| 3 | Takomo 101 MKII | Best budget | $579 |
#2 · Most forgiving
PING G740
$1,299 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' most forgiving set.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Golf Irons (updated Oct 2, 2026)#3 · Best budget
Takomo 101 MKII
$579 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' budget pick.
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- Independent Golf Reviews, Best Golf Irons (updated Oct 2, 2026)