THE BEST OVERALL IRON of 2024...... FACT !!

[@harbukshsekhon8757]

I cannot understand how you only have 24.8K subscribers. You have one of the best club review channels. Thank you.

[@wadepreston3401]

Agree

[@Blakelester15]

@@wadepreston3401 agree to agree

[@stevereed5770]

Also agree, this channel is fantastic!

[@paulmcgee1867]

Something doesn’t suit the algorithm I imagine

[@AskGolfNut]

That and I don't get the manufacturers sponsoring the content or me 😉👍

[@toneyo4794]

I switched from the Titleist T150s to the Wilson CBs. I also bought the Staff wedges. Absolutely a wonderful set. Soft consistent feel and a look that motivates me to go to the course more often.

[@AskGolfNut]

All in one package there then 👍👍👍

[@stevedriscoll2539]

I love Wilson. I have played my best rounds in 2024 with my favorite clubs, the '76/'77 Wilson Staff blade (scared a 73 one round but we had to skip hole 10 because course was so backed up). I just bought a set of D9's for a fun change. Hit them yesterday in super windy around zero (Farenheit) conditions... can't wait till spring.

[@AskGolfNut]

We all can't wait til then. Hopefully the winter won't be too hard and it'll still be playable 🤞👍

[@antondredoublee7727]

Its crazy how many people have placed this iron as the best overall or atleast in this catagory. Not sure ive ever seen anything like it. Been telling people for years dont sleep on wilson. I actually didnt love the look of these surprisingly. Something about the shape of the 7 was offputting and I usually love most players irons. Did buy the blades though as knew they were pretty forgiving for a blade. And they are and feel amazing. Love seeing wilson beat all the trendy big boys.

[@sethnorthern711]

Jay, excellent in-depth review as always! You always present the most excellent data to give golfers the information they are looking for. The face heat maps were incredibly cool!

[@lkae4]

I play and love the ZX-7 MK II but this looks a bit more forgiving and is just as playable and soft. I think the difference comes down to sole preference. Very nice club.

[@AskGolfNut]

Agree but also the ZX7s are a great set and there's not much difference so on balance I'd absolutely stick with what you have 👍

[@TheTurbomopar]

I have both and only thing that messes with me is offset in zx7 Mkii. I have too stiff shaft in 24 CB and closer in zx7. Zx7 seems more forgiving to me

[@lkae4]

@@TheTurbomopar Thanks for the info! I have no idea how Srixon does it but there's definitely some special forgiveness sauce in the ZX7 recipe. Haha. I can't wait for the ZXi7. Getting them with Steelfiber i80s.

[@williamvandenbergh9296]

Hi Jay, great shout out to Wilson! I’m in between the 0317 CB which you also liked and this one… what differences do you see? It seems easier to blend the PXG with the T etc… 🙏

[@mizunoMP100]

I still have the 2021 CB. Got them for 350€ and fitted them myself. They are absolutely fantastic albeit a bit more difficult for me to produce low cut with the CB compared to my previous MP100 (MP33). Any idea why that is?

[@TheMachoMan]

From your previous videos, the ZX5 was right up there too for forgiveness/spin/ball speed/price

[@AskGolfNut]

You aren't wrong and if you already had a set I'd say stick with them. On balance though the Wilson CBs for me at least just pips them 👍

[@sevesellors2831]

Get well soon Jay, great review and lovely iron I love my Dynapwr forged irons. Wilson in my view the most underrated brand and also offer fabulous value as you say not cheap but sensibly priced.

[@AskGolfNut]

Yeah the old marketing teams hate me calling things cheap 🤣🤣 well luckily no one controls what I say and being independent I can be honest with anything and everything I test 😊👍

[@sevesellors2831]

@ Indeed Jay don’t change just keep doing what you are doing because when it comes to testing then you are unique.

[@IvanProsper]

the best golf review channel on the youtubes by far. I would love to see you review the Aussie DTC brand Haitch. They make some nice looking clubs.

[@BigDawgCAM]

I’m probably going to recommend the Mizuno 243 and Ping i230s to my buddy based on your reviews Jay! Wish Titleist would play ball so we could see about the T100/150

[@AskGolfNut]

I would say it's their loss but I don't think Titliest worry too much with their yearly profit numbers 🤣🤣👍

[@Ibizassini]

I play the 2019 staff blade model and love them. Don’t seem to have many fitters in Europe (continental) (can’t find any in the UK no list available but sure they are some) but wonder if a combo of blades, CB and maybe a dynapower forged as a driving iron would not be awesome haha

[@AskGolfNut]

Absolutely, that's the way I would go with the set composition. Well I'd go hybrid rather than driving iron as I love a bit of roll and bulge on the longer stuff to help with the odd off centre ones 😊

[@Ibizassini]

@ 3h is nice I agree then maybe a 5i dynapower forged, 5-7i CB, 8-10i MB

[@AskGolfNut]

That's tickling my cockles more now 🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@Ibizassini]

​@@AskGolfNut just trying to get Father Xmas's attention, or are you running a Christmas raffle? 😂

[@AskGolfNut]

@Ibizassini if the winner receives a magical knee repair kit I'd be in it to win it 🤣

[@jamescasteel8990]

Are they better than the callaway apex cbs? Considering trading out

[@johncasper5783]

Hope your knee feels better soon. You've commented in the past that you play blades. What brand/model do you play? Thanks!

[@AskGolfNut]

I've got a What's in the Bag video coming next week 👍👍

[@Evan_Rodgers]

About a decade ago I had to start flaring out my left foot >45° due to knee pain / aging. Get well soon Jay.

[@AskGolfNut]

Not sure if the 45 degree route will be sufficient to get me through a review. I've got the Cobra DS Adapt Irons review to film so will need to get that done and ready for embargo day.... Fingers crossed 🤞👍

[@slytown]

Thanks for the reviews on this. Definitely will be my next iron. My current set is 20 years old, so I'm due. Question: will you review the new Bridgestones though?

[@AskGolfNut]

Absolutely worth an email to see if they want to be a part of the channels growing number of club reviews and associated heat map data 👍

[@bigwhooptrading6368]

Good morning, I would have liked to see the heat map of the Cobra King Tour against the Wilson CB? Do you have this data?

[@AskGolfNut]

My KZbin Members have access to the new website www.askgolfnut.com where Bronze members can view and compare heat maps, Silver members have access to all the in depth data to compare measured forgiveness from Toe, Heel and Low locations, plus Face Speed, Face Spin Rate and Launch Factor. Also access to Radar chart compares. Gold access gives access to all the above plus really exciting Self Fitting Tools where you can see how all the clubs will likely perform in comparison for distance, peak heights etc. Also other features too.. 👍

[@andy_bickley]

You can compare all the irons we have done reviews on at askgolfnut.com/ with a bronze level AGN membership.

[@superfly1187]

How do they compare the Dynapower in the same group price?

[@richardjacobs7632]

It’s a good looking Iron for sure! Thanks

[@AskGolfNut]

I love a nice bit of chrome 😊👍

[@wadepreston3401]

This is definitely a sexy iron. Just something about it. From your reviews, I am going to test clubs I wouldn’t have normally tried. Your reviews have just been such an eye opening experience. I would love for you to go into depth about different shafts, as really think it is hard to find a fitter that really knows how to fit shafts.

[@allahalibaba9063]

Jay..Thanks for this review.. I have been looking at the Mizuno 245 irons. How would you rate these Wilson CB up against the Mizuno 245 irons??? The nearest store for me to test these irons in in Las Vages and 120 miles away..Thanks...

[@AskGolfNut]

Wow yep that's a trip. They are very different irons at very different lofts. Depending on your speed I'd personally air towards the CBs, although if you are looking for something with a bit more of a powerful design and technology package then the 245s have that in spades 👍

[@adambarnes4191]

Makes the i230 even more impressive that it's 41% more forgiving than average as a player's iron. Although, the Wilson looks better, and I'd guess it feels better as well. Hope the knee feels better. Good news is there shouldn't be a lot of club releases coming up...

[@AskGolfNut]

Really on balance it's only looks, feel, price and believe it or not custom fitting options that make it overtake the likes of the i230 👍

[@jimwocha4949]

Jay, please do a review of the Orka range and in particular the RS1x. It's a hollow body but with traditional lofts. Orka are a dtc brand with a difference. You get a fitting as part of the process and the build tolerances are very tight. Id be interested ro get your take on them.

[@AskGolfNut]

Interesting brand, not really heard too much about them. They are hovering on the dtc market and it's always interesting to see how an up and coming dtc brand does 👍

[@jimwocha4949]

@@AskGolfNut they have been going for a while now and have won awards for their clubs etc. Alex (the owner) is a bit of a maverick by his own admission and doesn't really do marketing etc like a lot of the other dtc brands do. He's based near Milton Keynes and does his fittings etc in a studio there. He used to be a pro at Woburn I think. The brand is interesting and he's doing things different to the norm.

[@AskGolfNut]

@jimwocha4949 now you mention it, I think I have come across some of his, stuff before hand..... Might reach out in the new year to see where it lands me 👍

[@muchomail9086]

Similar problem hit me last August. Slowly getting better due to enforcing the surrounding muscles. It can be ankle or pelvis causing the whole thing, but who knows. Speedy recovery!

[@AskGolfNut]

Wowsers, I hope its not that long an injury although it's not soft tissue so it'll likely be a more delicate recovery... May well have to do 2 reviews of the upcoming irons... An introduction one and swinging at slower speed and then the full on in depth forgiveness testing with heat maps etc when it feels better 👍

[@muchomail9086]

@@AskGolfNut Opening the lead foot is a no-brainer as long as you don't have walk long distances. Using various kind of supporting devices might help too, to take away the excessive pressure. Hitting the gym for training the muscle groups near the knee will certainly help too. To my big surprise I noticed that the muscles on left shin and thigh were weaker than in the right leg. That might have something to do with the problem. In Winter time vitamin D, Omega3 and magnesium, are in order. The knee is now better but I haven't hit a ball in three weeks - snow helps a lot. Take it easy. Patience is the best bet.

[@abstractavltd.9571]

anyone know which feels better between the 243 and Wilson CB?

[@AskGolfNut]

CB 😊 8 iron down the 243 and CB are basically identical. If you balance the more tech inspired composition of the 243 the feel changes in the mid to long irons where the CBs stay the, same as the tech doesn't really change only CG location 👍

[@knudson6769]

Will you be testing the 925 forged any time soon?

[@AskGolfNut]

Media samples will be with me in less than a weeks time. Then it'll be lots of testing as embargo is early Jan... Although the knee is concerning me somewhat...... 😭

[@michaelgarden6554]

Wilson has always produced quality irons. I played the v6 and cb's in college. Nearly every company makes good irons so your choices are in many budgets. Around 15 companies make a good product.

[@ultimatejay]

I agree. Wilson is such a good product for the price

[@seanriley640]

Would it be worth upgrading from my wilson d9 forged irons?

[@AskGolfNut]

Honestly I haven't tested the D9s to see how consistent they are against the CBs. Well worth a test for you to see how big a difference there is between them 👍

[@mkal009]

Played a number of rounds with the CBs and the dynapower forged. Liked the CBs in the short irons but found dynapower forged so much easier to hit when it came to 5,6,7,8 irons. Ended up with dynapower forged 6-gw and 54/58 Wilson xm wedges. No regrets. play off 7

[@jimwocha4949]

Re tbe knee, get yourself some high strength turmeric tablets (natures best is the brand i use) i had persistent pain in my left knee and the turmeric sorted it out within a few weeks.

[@AskGolfNut]

Turmeric huh! Hmmm I'll look into that, thanks 👍

[@MG-ro7nl]

I’ve played a predecessor to this iron (FG tour v4) for years and really like it. I am looking to get something new and this is in the running. But honestly, the titleist t150 and Mizuno 243 seem like they would be much more forgiving since they seem to have more tech (tungsten or microslot). Any thoughts?

[@johnk.atchley5079]

About your knee, not sure what caused the issue. However, be aware that people of any age can begin to get wear and tear on the two meniscus discs. You don't have to have a traumatic injury from football, skiing or soccer, or a car crash. Get an MRI. Therapy exercises and some rest can restore movement. Don't jump right into arthroscopic surgery except for those major traumatic cases. That can produce tissue loss that will alter stride and balance between legs and lead to future problems. I had sudden swelling of the right knee earlier this year and found a small tear on one side and a flap on the other. Had developed over time. They used to recommend surgery for older folks but now try to avoid it if at all possible because losing meniscus pad tissue can lead to erosion of articular cartilage that covers the knee joints and bone on bone arthritis. So the idea is to keep as much meniscus tissue as possible. Did therapy for several weeks. Swelling and pain went away.

[@AskGolfNut]

Thanks John. Currently it's a first it's ever happened kind of injury.... May, well be just one of those little niggles that go away. More so an issue due to the timing with all the media samples that need reviewing and at present... I can't swing really at all or at least I will have to swing much much slower and use little to no ground force. I've got the Cobra DS Adapt Irons review to be done and released on 16th Dec... Really wanted to get the old vs new of the DS Adapt vs Darkspeed Irons compare review also.... Although that could be done via talking head video I guess and refer to my previous videos during discussion of the relative irons.... We'll see, no massive alarm bells just as yet but still, I'm patiently waiting to wake up and it feel fine again..... 😊

[@johnk.atchley5079]

@@AskGolfNut If it wasn't caused by an external blow to the knee or by bumping against something, it could well be wear and tear on the meniscus pads from the stresses placed on the joint by turning and pushing up against the ground. I think it would be a good idea to see your Orthopedist and get an MRI. Left untended, these things have a way of becoming nasty problems. We need you, so take care of yourself.

[@douglasgardner4004]

Hit those at my local PGA Super Store. They felt and worked great.

[@AskGolfNut]

But did they make it into your golf bag??? 😊

[@douglasgardner4004]

@@AskGolfNut I was tempted but no. Really hard to change out my Pro 223 irons which also feel and work great. Maybe something like the Wilson CB in a second set in the future if I need to change things up to get out of a slump.

[@clientbuilding8737]

You never tested or said how this iron rates for a slower swing speed? How much distance drop off would there be?

[@SanjuroCA]

that's already in the video of the full review -70mph 80mph and 90mph swing speeds. edit : here u go kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZPJeXxthNtneNE

[@clientbuilding8737]

@ I think I’m a consistent enough ball striker but unfortunately I don’t think I have the ball speed to play these irons.

[@shaunkelley55]

Stunning iron love my Wilson’s

[@AskGolfNut]

I love a good bit of chrome 😊👍

[@gagazzo82]

Jay, if they’re the best why did you go for Mizuno when buying new irons for yourself?

[@AskGolfNut]

Mainly because I've played Mizuno irons from way back when... Even in my amateur days I was using Mizuno irons, one of my favourite iron models I used over the years was the MP57s now they were a nice set. Remember I'm very fortunate to not have to pay for my equipment and this was what I think overall is the best iron objectively and subjectively given many different parameters including Price etc. 👍

[@blackheart7886]

I've got the old model of these and love them. If I could afford the new one's it would be nice, though probably unnecessary.

[@AskGolfNut]

Unfortunately I didnt have enough data on the old model to create a heat map for it to be able to compare to the new one but I'd be massively surprised if it was a night and day change so you are more than likely absolutely fine with the older models for now 👍

[@dobster5819]

Good luck looking after yourself Jay, now that is a wonderful iron.

[@AskGolfNut]

The chrome is lovely to see.... Thanks for the kind health wish 👍👍

[@nickmillar9651]

Great review. Hope the knee gets better son Beautiful irons

[@AskGolfNut]

Thanks very much, still not great today. Chipping and Pitching practice only for me... The Wilsons hold their own against many more expensive options and even beats some in certain areas. Definitely the Overall on Balance Winners 👍

[@freddym6643]

Fine then. Next year, going full WILSOOOOOOOOOOOOOON. Driver, 2 iron through Lob wedge, Putter, Ball, and bag. Now question is: Should I go 2-5 iron CB, then 6-9 iron MB, with PW-LW in the ZM wedges? So it's all neatly 4 clubs for each type? Or going CB for all the irons 2-9 iron with the ZM wedges? Is there anything to gain with the blades in the short irons, or rather is there anything to lose?

[@AskGolfNut]

Nothing performance wise to gain except kudos points for playing something that nice looking 😊 Also..... 2 iron..... Who uses a 2 iron anymore 😊 👍👍👍

[@freddym6643]

@AskGolfNut 2 iron is nice off the tee if you swing it 120mph Is there much to lose though in the MB over the CB when you're up into 32 degrees of loft or more?

[@AskGolfNut]

@freddym6643 as soon as you transition into 8, 9 etc both the CB and MB are basically identical. Remember forgo forgiveness or consistency differences reduce with higher loft so by then you'll be fine 👍

[@neoinarien]

This is the way

[@AskGolfNut]

Mandalorian reference..... 🤔😊

[@pbode1]

Dammit Jay, unexpected! Best subjective iron of 2024 and it's not 100% Chrome plated? LOL. Love the channel.

[@AskGolfNut]

It's not fully chrome no 😊 but more than most 😊

[@gcoffey223]

Srixxon

[@donirving5935]

Clubs look great all that CHROME 😅😅😅 Jay loves CHROME . All kidding aside they do look nice.

[@AskGolfNut]

I'm still a bit of a traditionalist so chrome always rates highly 😊

[@midhc5072]

Wilson risen from the ashes.

[@AskGolfNut]

Well they'd probably disagree with ashes 😊 but yes, they fly very much so under the radar and are becoming not necessarily a sleeper brand but definitely more like a just waking up brand 😊

[@paulmcgee1867]

Premium brand offering better value

[@TZOID08]

Wilson must have spent the end of year Marketing $$$ on KZbin influencers because all the UK guys are suddenly promoting their Irons..... We know they are good but this is a bit much.

[@andy_bickley]

The AskGolfNut channel doesn't get paid by any of the Brands for reviews.

[@AskGolfNut]

Not being familiar with what content other channels have created surrounding the Wilson clubs, I would be assuming if they are doing similar end of year or best of year content, that if it's done based on similar criteria then I wouldn't be surprised that Wilson are doing so well or at least being represented in a positive light. Premium Performance and Forgiveness with good custom options but at less that Premium prices... For the record, I receive the media samples and in no way am I paid for any review I might give or any result there may be. All the views held within the videos are my own and the objective club performance is based on a totally unbiased launch monitor which doesn't care what piece of equipment I'm using it just measures it. Personally if I was a golfer golferand seeing this level of content coming for a singular brand and potentially held within Best Of videos, then it would be a positive for the golfer 👍