My top 10 irons 2018 list has a few rules. And I make the rules so you’re not allowed to argue.
Firstly, I’m not saying these are ‘the best’ irons out there. I’m saying that from all the irons I have hit over the past 12-18 months, these are my favourite from each brand.
So there’s only one model per brand which made this list even trickier to put together and most brands have a few models which I really like.
And remember, I am a mid-handicap golfer so have made my choices based on the irons I would be most happy putting in my bag for the 2018 season.
There are some lovely sleek blades out there which would get a lot of people’s vote but I’m not convinced they are going to help me shoot my best scores.
Feel free to have your say in the comments section or tweet me @JamesSavageNCG…
Since this list was created we have also reviewed the Ping i500 and i210, the Mizuno JPX919 and the Srixon Z85 range.
10. Top 10 irons 2018 – Cleveland Launcher HB

So easy and fun to use. These are ideal for players who need a bit of help getting the ball in the air.
I need the opposite so out of all the irons here this is the model I’d be least likely to take on the course.
But it’s great to see a brand investing in this type of club as I think it will help lots of golfers enjoy the game more.
SRPs:
Men’s steel Set (5-PW): £570 (single iron: £95)
Men’s graphite set (5-PW): £648 (single iron: £108)
Women’s graphite set (5-PW): £648 (single iron: £108)
Read and watch our full review here.
More information can be found on the Cleveland website.

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9. Top 10 irons 2018 – Wilson C300 Forged

This is comfortably the best Wilson iron I have ever hit.
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Great look, sound and feel and the numbers were up there with anything I have hit in 2018.
Well worth the extra £100 from the cast C300 model.
SRP: £699 (4-PW steel)
Read and watch our full review here.
More information can be found on the Wilson website.

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They look and feel great but are incredibly powerful too – especially in the longer irons.
Again, if Mizuno can release another iron in this category in 2018 which is better, I’ll be all over it.
SRP: £110 per iron
Read and watch our full review here.
More information can be found on the Mizuno website.

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There’s less offset, a slightly thinner top-line and a bit more shelf appeal.
There’s a hollow construction in the longer irons which gives them a bit more pop off the face.
A combo set of AP3 in the shorter irons and AP1 in the longer irons might be a really smart move.
Make sure you explore this option during the fitting process.
SRP: £115 per iron
Read and watch our full review here.
More information can be found on the Titleist website.

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Whatever handicap you play off, give these a hit before purchasing a new set of irons for 2018.
SRP: £1,049 (7 irons)
Read and watch our full review here.
More information can be found on the TaylorMade website

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