#1 · Best overall (9.0)
Titleist T150
$1,499.99 list priceTop score in MyGolfSpy's players' iron test.
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026Irons guide · 2027
Best players irons
Players irons trade some forgiveness for control and feel. These are the top scorers from 2026 testing.
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 | Titleist T150 | Best overall (9.0) | $1,499.99 |
| 2 | Ballistic CB | Best value (9.0) | $799.99 |
| 3 | Srixon ZXi7 | 8.9 | Price varies |
| 4 | Wilson Staff Model XB | 8.8 | Price varies |
| 5 | Tour Edge Exotics CB | Best for forgiveness (8.7) | $1,249.99 |
| 6 | Callaway Apex Ai 150 | Best for distance (8.5) | $1,649.99 |
#2 · Best value (9.0)
Ballistic CB
$799.99 list priceTied for the top score at about half the price.
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026#3 · 8.9
Srixon ZXi7
Price varies list priceAmong the top scorers. Srixon announced a second-generation ZXi family in October 2026.
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026; ifrothgolf, Launch Radar: golf gear releases, dated and sourced (2026)#4 · 8.8
Wilson Staff Model XB
Price varies list priceFifth in MyGolfSpy's players' iron test.
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026#5 · Best for forgiveness (8.7)
Tour Edge Exotics CB
$1,249.99 list priceThe most forgiving players' iron in MyGolfSpy's test.
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026#6 · Best for distance (8.5)
Callaway Apex Ai 150
$1,649.99 list priceWon the distance category among players' irons.
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026Related topics
Sources
- MyGolfSpy, Best Players Irons of 2026
- ifrothgolf, Launch Radar: golf gear releases, dated and sourced (2026)