The new Benross Delta XT line irons are a premium modern distance iron designed to suit a variety of players. So how did they perform for a mid-handicap golfer? Let’s take a look…
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What’s new? How much do they cost? And how do they perform? Max McVittie brings you the low down on the Benross Delta XT irons.
The new Benross Delta XT line irons are a premium modern distance iron designed to suit a variety of players. So how did they perform for a mid-handicap golfer? Let’s take a look…
The Benross Delta XT irons offer an easy use set of clubs for a much cheaper price point than we see other iron sets on the market.
With a sharp look to them, these Benross irons are a good option for mid-handicappers seeking to get their money’s worth.
These offer a smaller, sleeker club head than the brand’s Aero XF irons but still deliver that crucial distance and forgiveness.
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In the bag and behind the ball, I thought these irons had a really smart and slick look. Although they are modern irons, they definitely still have a classic feel.
Over the ball, the slimmer club head suited my eye and gave me confidence when hitting. Additionally, the club face looks friendly to hit, you can see enough of the face for it to feel lofted and like you can easily launch the golf ball.
The offset is fairly high on the XTs to help square the face up and reduce the dreaded slice that many mid- to high-handicap golfers struggle with. I personally found this suits my shot shape but it may not be for everyone.
The Delta XT irons were my favourite set of irons, and I tested them from Benross’ latest release. With my current handicap of 14, these clubs were ideal for me and are aimed at my sort of ability range.
I tested the Benross Delta XT irons through the bag and collected data using the pitching wedge, eight iron, and six iron in the practice area at Scarcroft Golf Club.
What stood out most from my initial testing was the extra distance I had at my disposal. Additionally, I felt totally comfortable with the clubs in hand, and after a few swings was able to perform consistently relevant to my ability.
Benross states that the irons offer additional performance from miss-hit ball strikes after their engineers increased perimeter weighting with a fixed toe weight port screw. This improves forgiveness across the whole club face to retain ball speed and reduce left-to-right dispersion.
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As far as distance goes, I found that the Delta XTs stacked up very well. I gained similar distance to what I get from my own clubs, which is great considering the price difference and the fact the Benross range hasn’t been custom fit to me at all.
I’m obviously not hugely consistent with my golf game, so not every swing was flushed, but the bad shots I did hit still carried a great distance. For mid to high handicappers, that’s what you ideally want from a set of irons.
I was also impressed with the level of ball and club speed I was able to reach with the various clubs from the set. According to Benross, the high-strength C455 stainless steel face provides more flexing at impact for improved ball speed, which ultimately allows the ball to go further.
A slight complaint I would have with the irons was the increase in left-to-right dispersion I experienced from the longer irons. Especially with the six iron, my shots a fair bit of the time seemed to come off the club face and squirm out to the right. I was hoping they would have been a touch more forgiving, given their target audience. However, the XF does fill this gap if you want something that is easier to hit straighter.
Positively, for those who want to get more height on your shots, the irons delivered a healthy launch angle and overall peak height. On my best shots, my apex was over 80 feet, which is great for my club head speed and will give me more control coming into the greens. This allows players of wide-ranging abilities to get the ball up in the air, giving you longer hang times and more consistent carry distances.
Having tested these clubs alongside Benross’ Aero XFs, I prefer this set. These irons would be more appropriate for mid-handicap golfers who want something slightly more compact than Benross’ other offerings.
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Everyone wants their clubs to resemble the pros, don’t they? Well, these irons certainly look sharp, and their performance makes them a great option for a higher handicapper at a lower price. Overall, I was impressed with this set from the UK brand.
We always recommend getting a club fitting before purchasing new equipment. Did you know American Golf offers free fittings across its UK stores? Find your nearest store today!
Available: Now
RRP: £499 5-GW
Shafts: KBS Tour Life R
More information: American Golf
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