The Best Players Irons for 2019?

[@imran1006ify]

I just got the apex pro 19. Played my first round w them yesterday and I absolutely love them!

[@jazzyfact92]

Same. I bought a brand new set 5-pw for 550. :) it feels fantastic

[@88dirtdigger]

James.. I'm glad to see you post this one up.. this is the same process I go thru every time I think I want new gear.. I test several times and always include my gear.. for me this year it will also be the 919 Tours.. main reason is the consistency in distances that won me over with them. I don't need more distance.. I need control and knowing what my distances are is key to my game.. Cheers..!

[@johnerrington4072]

I agree, distance isn’t the most important criteria for irons. I have just bought a new set of Cleveland 588 cb irons. They are half a club shorter than my previous irons but feel superb, especially around the green. For this one reason they give me confidence and my handicap ( the true test) has come down from 10 to 8.

[@bernardblood9447]

I conparison between the latest irons and some from 10 years ago would be good .Most club golf are still using stuff from that time .

[@goamber2162]

James hi. How about Srixon 785s

[@aaronkennon]

Wish you added Srixon 700 and Titleist CB in there. I am looking between the Mizuno , Apex Pro, Srixon 700, and the Titleist CBs. But thanks for the numbers. I understand why you went with the Mizuno. And that is why they are on my list.

[@donkee9]

Aaron Kennon I’m in the GI level of irons. The srixon 585 ended up being the best for me. I can only imagine how good a785 must feel when struck well.

[@John-jn6dt]

JAMES CAN YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THE MIZUNO HM 919 JPX PRO THAT JUST CAME OUT

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Really good one James,. I would go Callaway, but it is a free world.

[@craignelson5689]

Great video James! One thing you might want to consider mentioning when doing these head-to-heads is the standard deviation in measurements. You've already got them on hand, and especially with irons they help show consistency. Averages only say so much themselves

[@roytuxford7399]

Great review James - especially love how you manage to include a tip during many of your videos. I also love my Mizzies but also like you disappointed at the plating wearing off. Might give the Honma’s a try.

[@Justkatie2012]

let's see a best blade video! Love the channel James!!

[@JimboSRP]

Thanks James - a lot of effort and a well-thought out approach (mixing the clubs you hit up so they got equal warm-up/fatigue swings etc). I just tested the Mizuno JPX 919 forged and Tour the other day. Interestingly I found they both had slightly low spin rates for me (I was hitting a 7 iron in both), with the Forged lower than the Tour. Anyway, long story short the shop let me take out the 7 iron in the one I preferred (the Tour) so I can see how it goes on course and it has been brilliant. Consistent and controllable distance, pretty easy to shape. Definitely buying a set of these this week.

[@Michaelsjpx]

great video and review James ....I agree with you I went with the jpx 919 tour and love them not changing my bag out .....keep up the good work and have a cold one you earned it after that mate cheers

[@doronneuhaus30]

Absolutely love the fact that the Mizuno won. Personally I chose the MP18SC for the exact reason that it is chrome and absolutely beautiful and in terms of ease of hitting its about the same as the 919 pro. Love them and the feel for me is better than anything else I've tried. The new forging process at Mizuno has just stepped up feel and sound from previous versions and in my opinion pushed them further ahead of anything else on the market. Btw I also didn't like the 760's and there it's no way I'm paying for the PXG's.

[@larryclausen8907]

Excellent review ... you’re a beast to hit that many shots. I love the consistency of my Mizuno irons and the finish. Hate the glare when looking down at the chrome on a bright sunny day

[@TheOutdoorDaileys]

I would be interested in a "Peak Height" average along with a "Spin" average. A club doesn't have to have a massive spin, for me, if I can get the height high enough to a good decent angle. Also, I still want those Mizuno irons! So good looking!

[@nickpritchard7130]

Hi James, What shafts did you have in the irons? thanks

[@carolinablu3]

brilliant video... I have rarely seen someone take the time to do this, particularly with players irons... currently play the mizuno mp58s and when I have the cash, this video confirms my thoughts about the 919.... can't wait to hit them but I'm sure that they are pure because, well, they're mizuno

[@thebigeasy8609]

Well done James. So appreciate the effort you put in this video for us. Love it that the Mizuno was your choice. I'm a little biased towards Mizuno. Not that I would know anything about the new stuff since I still use the 20+ year old Mizuno Pro's. Thanks again. PS would have liked to see the Srixon Z 785's too. Sweet looking clubs

[@dondasher58]

Fill the slots with color on the P760. Black, White or whatever....that would be a nice customized option. For me? Naw....I like the way it looks. I play Mizuno JPX but am looking to change since my game/feel has changed for the better and now I know more of what I really want to feel. I would like to feel more headweight in my swing.

[@zacharymilos392]

I hit apex pro vs 760 and didn't find them massively smaller. My wife was with me and she agrees. I wonder James if the chrome finish makes them appear just a tad smaller? The feel I agree, is incredible.

[@andrewpeters4716]

Which one had the thinnest top line?

[@justinstephenson9360]

Very good review but it is amazing how much the look of the club head determines what we choose. So for me the 919 Forged is the straightest hitting iron I have ever hit, it feels wonderful, it goes the right distance but... the blade length just looks a tad too long for me - and it might just be an optical illusion. I have a same love/hate view of the Rogue (not a player iron I know) - amazingly easy to hit, beautiful high ball flight, very long but... I just cannot stand the thickness of the top line

[@brandonweber3178]

I'm more of a blade person myself, currently playing the P730's! Would love to play the P7TW's but can't afford them :-(

[@michaelg6658]

Haha, you’re end results would be mine as well. I went and tried the Apex pros because they look great but they didn’t persuade me away from my iblades at all, BUT when I get a new set down the road they will most likely be the jpx 919s. Nothing beats that Mizuno feel and I love the looks of them even more then the apex pros and about the same as my iblades. Good job!

[@pauldummett8675]

It was a no brainer looking at the dispersion if you want to hit it further pick your 5 iron out the bag?? I've been looking at 2nd hand clubs/unused left in the pros shop for the season ahead can you do something on last years/2 year old models. Thinking of game improvers..I play off 12 but lacked consistency until 2 weeks ago when I convinced myself I was changing clubs lol

[@storieswithaly1247]

Very timely as I am about to try out several clubs this coming week (apex pro, p760, srixon z785, jpx 919 forged, ping i500, ap2/3, cobra forged tec, and one of the wilsons. As a comparison against my current srixons z565) as something to grow into as my game improves now. Also from the point of view of looks, feel, but especially consistency (minimal dispersion front and back and side to side). Already ruled out the cf19 apex forged, p790. It seems to me that as you suggested I think in one of your other videos that the clubs don’t change that drastically year on year but perhaps every three or four years. Hence the z585 did not make enough sense to move to especially taking fitting costs (including shafts) into account- much like your thought to stick with your Mizuno’s. I am looking for something that gives me at least the feel and confidence of my srixons but reliability for the next four years or so in my mid 60s and as my game improves, especially the short irons but would add equally best mix/fit to the wedges that I have (RTX 3) or would change to (being assessed also - waiting for the new volley forged wedge coming out in March).

[@44Millen]

i'm looking at mizuno irons to replace my taylormade rsi set. when i can get 220yrds 1.50 smash using flightscope with my 7 iron. I need to reign in the dispersion (all over the shop) and need the higher spin rates for stopping on the greens. Great review sir, truly picking the best irons for actual play and not distance.

[@tchadwic82]

I got the 919 tours a few weeks ago after trying everything like you was the shortest on track man but by far the tightest group and the feel is just sublime. 4-PW was also a lot cheaper than everything else.

[@mcximus]

Try the SEVEN muscle back. Gorgeous looking iron

[@jeffthompson6749]

Got my set JPX Tours (6 to wedge) last week, with the forged 4 and 5 iron. I play of 10 - 12, 3 rounds in and have not missed a par 3 green yet, these clubs are just phenomenal. Only regret is not giving the Tour 4 and 5 irons a better run. I now need a driving Iron to replace my 3 Hybrid, any suggestions? Thinking either Taylormade or Mizuno...???

[@333brooky]

Great review James, were all the shafts the same?

[@nickflow2]

Can we see the the Miz 919Tour vs the Titleist CB718?

[@tommiethatcher7265]

What a cracking iron test,shame you didn’t have a Titleist iron to add to the mix, before you started your test I had a feeling that it would come down to those two, Roll on later this year when I will hopefully start testing new irons

[@Jimtoledo]

Great Job ! Appreciate you doing what none of the rest of us could afford to do! Thx

[@richardsdiaz1]

Jimtoledo that’s the best part of this review isn’t it? It’s just so nice to see one person try them all and give an honest opinion. An example: This review talked me out of the P760s. I was getting good numbers with them in tests but i really felt like they were “too soft”. They felt weird to me. I kept thinking, “it’s not possible for a club to be too soft....and yet they were for me!” Here comes James today confirming my feeling.

[@Jimtoledo]

@@richardsdiaz1 I like James Robinsons enthusiasm for the game. I've been at it for 6months now and am looking for consistency with my irons as I work each day on my swing...I am developing more power so I am seeing deviations...these reviews really help. Rt now I'm gaming Mizuno MP15's prolly going to swap em for more of a game improvement set...

[@jeremycrowley994]

Great reviews James.....I love the satin look of the mizuno’s. Could you do a head to head on the 919 Forged and say Apex Forged or others of similar type.....keep up the great work

[@ReedServices]

Nicely done. Any thoughts as to whether on-course testing would be any different? I agree with your chrome preference, which is why I play MP 5. Outstanding feel and classic looks. MP 18 perhaps?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

I like the idea of having a little more behind it than the blade :)

[@jnkhopper1]

Should add the srixon 785 to your review. Should definitely compete with the mizuno. And it is chrome.

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Can’t include everything mate

[@joanarderiu2044]

Why never srixon irons?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Joan Arderiu I can only review what I have. Unfortunately I can’t get everything. This video took me hours. Anything positive to say?

[@andypullan8650]

I have to say I completely agree. The Srixon z785 is probably the nicest out this year. Stunning looks and unreal performance. I think maybe a separate review on this would be good. From a fellow Yorkshireman great videos but would love a review of these I play these so I know how good they are.

[@jnkhopper1]

I agree with your assessment of the irons in your review, I have played mizuno irons for many years and are among the best in the market. I know you do not have access to every manufacturer but just thought srixon should be on your short list to try. Love the reviews and overall channel. Keep them coming.👍

[@ermangus]

I'm betting the Ping i210 could make a good argument as well. Hard to get them all together at once, and really no wrong choice. Get fit and play what is best for the golfer.

[@gunnarjinx]

Buddy.... you NEED to get Srixon 785 in there ... i'm pretty sure you'll have a "competition" on your hand... you just might... change... .... something ;) Great video ... as always... cheers.

[@richb326]

This zuno’s are mighty fine things! Currently playing a set of i25’s, which of the current crop of Mizunos would be on a similar level for a 13hcp?

[@3steveo3]

cracking review... id like to see - ping i210 vs 919 tour..... and ping i500 vs 919 forged??

[@josephvoll3842]

Yes! I'd be very interested in both of these!

[@rickgarza265]

James ...love your videos and colorful yet very deliberate ..... I laugh at times how you express ... by the way your swing is strong and balanced

[@michaelnowak3570]

I wish you would talk more about which club gets you better accuracy to the pin.

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Lessons

[@dbgolf577]

Have you reviewed the Titliest MB 718 blades ? If not, are you going to ?

[@golfbuddy1969]

Callaway for me. I actually like a shorter blade length because of narrowing focus, but also it is a little easier to square the face more consistently. But Mizuno is a beauty too.

[@paulmetzger4165]

Hey James, great content as always mate! I wouldn’t consider myself an equipment junkie but I do love this time of year when all the new gear comes out. I play off of a 6 and currently play the Srixon Z545 iron. I do enjoy them but being a cavity back iron, I do get inconsistent distances from time to time and flyers. I believe that a more traditional set of players irons will help narrow my dispersion a bit and have settled on either the Titleist AP2 or Mizuno JPX 919 tour. I’m not sure I could go wrong with either. Any suggestions?

[@ChefG3380]

Paul Metzger the jpg 919 tours are beautiful. Look class and feel better.

[@JamesThompson-zl2sk]

Paul Metzger Try new srixon definitely improved

[@golf007sd2]

James, you need to get your hand of the Hogan PTx irons....then you will know what performance and cost are all about!

[@blakeg.1093]

James doesn't the MP18 range of irons have a little more chrome to them? Sticking with the Mizuno, (and I totally understand why) there must be something very similar there that would satisfy your need for the chrome look and have the 919 tour feel etc. Great review btw!

[@muffin0079]

I think the PXG look great so many haters because of the price but if I could afford them I’d have a full bag all day long. Callaway forged clubs are so soft. I have the Mack daddy forged wedges feel are great.

[@stevehancock7722]

Great info. Interested to see how the 919 tour goes against its relation in the MP range - MP18 SC

[@storieswithaly1247]

I have been looking at what irons might be better for me as I improve my game and as I look to replace my srixon z565s. I am left handed so while hard to find I have managed in one form or another, including through fittings, ranges, in store etc to try several brands and models. After much ado - going through Tm, Callaway (including the apex), srixons, pings, Mizuno’s, Wilson’s, (not PSG- another planet in pricing!, nor honma) and more. In a nutshell am down to two that I am considering- p760 which gave me the least dispersion left to right and front to back and the less offset suited me better (only use 6-aw). Apex was hot but all over the place and strangely I did not like the looks so much and found it more bulky than my srixons even and data (aside from length) did not warrant looking at it more. Finally prices of p760 coming down- does that mean new ones coming out soon? Dilemma - go with p760 or wait till end year when more might be out to consider like new 720 ap2.

[@robertcourt8593]

Of the club's fearured, on looks alone I'd go for the apex pro's every time. Given a lot of lessons and free reign I'd choose either the titleist cb or the ping i210's. A lot of these look a bit too flashy for me.

[@jaybeuoy7240]

James, I'm a mid-handicapper and play a set of the Callaway ApexPro from 2015 or 16. Why does the blade length matter to you out of curiosity? You seem to hit them great. My mishits don't seem related to the blade length, although I might start blaming that.

[@tysonh424]

Mizuno all day!!! But, just ordered my GAPR today...can’t wait

[@michaelpope1710]

Great Video!!! I am intrigued by the Apex.

[@cwugrad396]

you always get less spin when the ball sits on a mat v. grass bc it sits up higher but nobody factors that in for some reason - I think it was Crossy that talked about that

[@dhtmo]

Cracking vid, James. I'd love to see the JPX919 Tour up against the MP18 MMC. I reckon you'll find the holy grail of Mizuno itons. Cheers fella!

[@BeachBow]

Definitely a labor of love herre. But since the companies sent you these irons, I'm assuming you weren't fitted into any, except your 919s. How do you thing a proper fitting would have changed your results?

[@Harmonica12345]

Mizuno are awesome irons, if I was to change from my mp32s it would be to the 919 tour, great video James

[@markspriggs1962]

Well done for persisting with 50 shots 👍 I struggled with the Mizuno and TaylorMade clubs but the Honma and Callaway, particularly the Callaway, were great. Test them all, inside and out 😀

[@willemkilian6002]

Why didnt you include the P790'S 2019 model?

[@ianrhodes3918]

James have a go at the FSX skills challenge some time 👍

[@SpudOutdoors]

You should look at Ben Hogan’s ft worth black irons

[@dameonbrown4840]

Why were the i210 not in this test?

[@philcampbell6896]

Which of the Ping irons would be similar to your tested clubs? I210?

[@richardsdiaz1]

Phil Campbell I would think so.

[@johnmonteagudo8164]

I think you should test the Mizunos against PING, Srixon and Cleveland and see where they stack up then

[@aw7425]

Wow, I worked up a sweat just watching you hit and had to drink two gatorades. Excellent review James and thank you

[@paulcurotto3884]

The apex pro has the edge for me. Although I will never to be able to afford to buy em!

[@markderraugh8493]

Would like to see a Blades compared James. Really enjoy your videos!

[@VegasStacker702]

I game the 919 forged and love them. Mizuno all the way

[@Jackrob16]

Great video again mate, made me feel sick when you was just throwing them new clubs though haha

[@dougierobertson2099]

Good test. I see you’ve nailed that Chris Ryan back swing. Hope you do a 2019 irons for mid handicap players.

[@simonhobbs9097]

Should test it against last year's champion TM P790 to see if things have moved on...

[@davefawkes8884]

Hi James. Really enjoy your videos. Can you pleaseeeee try the JPX against MP5’s? I have MP5’s & they are fantastic, but when I saw the JPX 919 tour I was amazed Mizuno had created a better looking club to the MP5... would love to see them up against one another.... please? 🙏🏻😁

[@bigjuzzo8680]

Honma + 3* of extra loft.185y, 5500 spin and still great dispersion?

[@davewilkins2459]

Can you compare the i500 to TM 760?

[@nickmillar3975]

Have you ever heard of or hit a pursuit 510 blade by giga golf ???

[@waadventure.5840]

Hi from Australia James love the content, cheers

[@geoffperez9917]

What about the z forged

[@seansaxon641]

What type of simulator are you using?

[@mitchthornton2401]

James, love the channel man! Is there a chance you can get your hands on the SRIXON Z785?

[@rodneygreenwell7620]

Very good test .... Now if you can get hold of them compare your JPX against MP SC vs I.210 vs Miura vs Wilson V6.

[@DavidPetryk]

Great review of a great mix of clubs.

[@spotmfd9431]

Honma clubs also have a lot of offset. There 737 that I tested last year had as much offset as a club for a 20+ handicap

[@gregwalker4236]

highly enjoyable, by the way--keep up the great work!

[@paulcurotto3884]

James I agree with Luke....Bring on the blades👍

[@gskeff]

Those Mizuno's are bloody good looking 😍

[@jordanneedham4398]

Mizuno chrome look mp18 sc? I love mine

[@simoping]

Great review James...Fixby Rocks

[@burbjkurs1]

I woke the wife up I was laughing so hard at the PXG comparison to a celebrity bit....thanks for putting me in the dog house already this Saturday morning 😜.. great stuff btw! Keep it up.

[@laurentschmitt5110]

Hi James, nice work! Maybe can you compare 919tour with the MP18-SC, I would love that. Thx in advance Laurent from France

[@alefone2]

I use Mizuno 919 Hot metal. The BEST clubs I ever touched....Great taste James:)

[@scottpomeroy6076]

what about the mp 18 sc

[@Droveit]

Thanks James! Great job! Could you have the average golfer test the Mizzu muscle backs and MPs. I love chrome too! Prove to me I shouldn't but them!! Lol

[@Bogeypro256]

Your mizuno was the shortest and has the 2nd greatest amount of deviation on distance. The TaylorMade has the 2nd best deviation. You say you want control yet you dumped the ones that had the best control.

[@davefawkes8884]

Please James.... JPX 919 v MP5 🙏🏻😁

[@xxcessus]

Good choice, and as always you get my attention. Have fun 😎

[@kenmykietowich3625]

Great work! 👊🍻

[@Lucksac98to47]

Thank you for that great review.