TOP 5 Game Improvement Irons!!! ( The right club will help your handicap! )

[@JediDad23]

I was fitted with Cleveland Zipcore XL back in February. Always played Pings. My playing buddies can’t believe how well I hit my irons now. The Cleveland’s are outstanding! Great video and breakdown of all the irons.

[@embersgolf]

Thanks for sharing! We agree with you there! Thanks for watching 👍

[@pistonburner6448]

The Cleveland's what are outstanding?

[@chrisdoe6890]

@@pistonburner6448 well certainly not the Browns 😅

[@melwalker2135]

Hello how are the Cleveland irons going, good points, bad points. Regards Mel

[@JediDad23]

@@melwalker2135They are still really good. Easy to hit and I hit the ball really high. They are holding up well and I still very much enjoy playing them.

[@LA-zc9rg]

Just bought a bag of XL launchers. Assembled 14 clubs with bag for under 1k all new with the exception of 1 demo wood and 1 demo iron. I’m excited!

[@embersgolf]

That is awesome! Nice Work! 🙌🏼

[@jeffproehl295]

I went from Mizuno mp-20 to the titelist t-350. So awesome to have the forgiveness. Now shooting from 85-90. Now shooting 78-82. Great move to game improvement clusvs

[@robertcuomo7084]

Huge oversight not including the t350 in top five. It is numero uno for me. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Yes,I have hit all those others in this video.

[@embersgolf]

Thanks for watching and sharing Jeff and Robert

[@mr.driveamerica3743]

Excellent video guys, Cleveland ZIP XL are truly incredible.

[@embersgolf]

Yeah they are!

[@tonyhauser5640]

I play the Wilson Dynapower Forged irons and they are the best iron I have every played and they look incredible.

[@embersgolf]

We have some coming in

[@georgefischer8458]

@@embersgolf ..your list is incomplete until you try them.

[@toddleary]

That was fun. Hard to argue with your choices but the Gen 6 is so easy to hit. Thanks guys.

[@embersgolf]

Yeah it is! And it looks good 🔥 Thanks for watching Todd 👌

[@ericpigg2689]

I am still hitting my old Ping Zing 2's. I am about an 18 handicapper. I played when I was young, and now I am in my late 40s. Everything is harder now from a physical standpoint (flexibility, joints, etc.). I want to play for a full year to make sure I am going to stick with golf this time around before I go drop $1000 plus on a set of irons, but I look forward to seeing how my game improves when I get there. Great video!

[@bentwookie348]

I would be really interested in a comparison video for the Cleveland Zipcore XL and the Srixon ZX4 MKII irons. I know the ZX4 has a forged face and the Cleveland is cast, but I'm curious about the differences in feel and forgiveness.

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Love the channel. Real and honest reviews. Just a bit disappointed there isn't a Wilson Dynapower Forged.

[@LeprechaunGinger]

Agree, love love love my dynapower and they look amazing.

[@embersgolf]

We got some good stuff coming out with what you mentioned 🤫 Stay tuned, I think you'll like what you see!

[@Simplycomfortfood]

@embersgolf You guys always have something up your sleeve. Looking forward to it.

[@Hsuperman18]

My dad picked out the ai smoke for his new set yesterday. First new set in over a decade. He was hitting them super straight at the fitting. Very impressed!

[@embersgolf]

Thats awesome! Love to hear it! 🙌🏼

[@frednugent8068]

I just ordered the Cleveland Halo XL. With my old 7i averaged 155-165 yards. I hit 20 balls at my local PGA store, and I averaged 178 with rollout. That is a hugh difference.

[@mikeb3835]

I've heard good things about the Wilson Dynapower Forged irons.

[@LeprechaunGinger]

I used to play Hogan Pro’s and switched to those and they sound the same with amazing distance and spin. Also had the lofts adjusted to keep the flight down. They are amazing, the sound is mind blowing so pure!

[@embersgolf]

We got some good content for you guys coming soon that we think you'll like! Stay tuned 🙌🏼

[@taylorbrown71]

Just got mine this season. First custom fit clubs I’ve had and they are unreal. Great spacing and straight hitting. No surprise bombs like with the Taylor made Qi’s they are much more consistent and feel way more satisfying

[@500VulcanRider]

I just bought a set of Cleveland Zipcore XL---LOVE THEM

[@janecraft9412]

I am going to try these this weekend. I can’t believe they are better than Callaway and Taylormade so thank you.

[@janecraft9412]

What regular shaft would you suggest, my hits always go high.

[@eddiecarsonjr9000]

I absolutely love my Titleist T-300s!

[@Jaredxstp]

Video of the year. Glad to finally see more of the game improvements compared. Thanks for sharing and taking the time

[@embersgolf]

Thanks for watching Jared👌

[@jayholiday256]

I’ve used PXG for 6 years, and just ordered the new gen7 series. Great fitter here locally

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid75]

It's nice to get reviews by someone that isn't necessarily a scratch golfer. These gents are very relatable and funny. Keep up the great work 🏌‍♀⛳

[@TonyDo]

I personally have the PXG P series irons. Love them for the short irons but cannot for the life of me hit the long irons. Maybe I need to mix in the XP's for the long irons in the future and have a mixed set.

[@embersgolf]

Not a bad idea, may help you out a lot! Let us know if you try them what you think 🙌🏼

[@danfields3341]

Cleveland XL halos gave what I was looking for... (18 handicap) I made some great shots approaching the green my last few rounds, confidence I've never had before...

[@embersgolf]

Love it! Thanks for sharing 👌

[@jerrywoods4845]

Love my Ping G430s. Shaved 6 stroke immediately. Can't imagine any of these being better. All personal preference I guess.

[@raymondgoyco5426]

Yeah as a G425 owner I was surprised they didn’t include the G430’s. Great video nonetheless!

[@derbscott2687]

@@raymondgoyco5426they didn’t include the Pings because the company wouldn’t send them the irons…they mentioned that at the beginning of this video…just saying…

[@Thataintnothing]

Have the TAKOMO Forged Hollow Body 101’s which are similar to Taylormade P790’s and can work the Ball ,Shot 73 last week , Lower Ball Flight! $460.00 Delivered . Also have the King Cobra Forged Tech Hollow Body which are more blade like but love them too but lot more$$$$

[@steveadair7942]

I have the Takomo 201s and love them!!!

[@Thataintnothing]

@@steveadair7942 Heard nothing but Good things on them ! Great Clubs ,Great Value !

[@kevinpack1454]

Great review! I live in Oregon, but travel to Longmont, CO for work. Will definitely stop in the next time I am in town. You have earned my business!

[@embersgolf]

Yeah you do! Thanks for watching and for the support Kevin 🙏

[@lauriemorgan9083]

Great video and like the format to rank top 5 clubs. You guys have great chemistry and you both have different opinions, but agree on the winner.

[@irahartoch1075]

Great video. My only comment would be about semantics. I would categorize the Mizuno HM HL as a "super game improvement" iron. When I think "game improvement" I think the regular Hot Metal and the Pro with the regular being for the upper range of the mid-handicapper and the pro being in the lower range of the mid-handicapper. Don't know the other lines nearly as well so I don't know if they are apples-to-apples or apples-to-oranges to the HM HL's from that perspective.

[@chadmatthew3289]

You guys nailed it on this review. I tried a lot of those and the Cleveland XL blew me away in performance and incredible price point

[@embersgolf]

Thank you Chad! We appreciate the support and the watch 🙏

[@nigelrich9049]

I tried all these clubs at our proshop and I was also very impressed with zipcores. So I decided on the zipcores. Good looking clubs to. Thank you for the awesome review gentlemen.

[@AlanOgle]

Great video! Love the honest and unbiased reviews you guys do

[@embersgolf]

Thanks so much!

[@Evil.Turkey]

Unbiased? Did you not see the big sign behind them and the hat they were wearing 😂

[@68kcfan]

I truly need to know, have you ever pured any iron and not have it feel buttery? So far in my experience, every club club feels great in the sweet spot.

[@embersgolf]

Yeah, we agree. Different clubs feel different when they are flushed obviously. Stay tuned for the "Player Irons" top 5 video, we will discuss that feeling more in that video. Obviously the more of a "Player Iron" you hit the more you will feel that soft buttery feel but also the bad feeling off of misses. Thanks for watching 👍

[@dylanmfboss]

New to the channel and huge fan already yall give nice honest sounding takes !

[@bradnelson3267]

I hit the ai smoke today and was really impressed. I wanna hit the Cleveland xl but its gonna be hard to beat the ai smokes

[@bentwookie348]

I went to my local shop and hit some of the 2023 GI irons and randomly hit a few with the P790 and wow is that a sweet club. I'm probably not good enough to hit it, but the look at address and feel was so nice. My swing is busted and I pull everything left (no hook) so they fit me pretty well in that regard, I just wonder how forgiving they are.

[@andybarger8486]

Great video. I play exactly what you said about the Srixons. I play zx4, 4 and 5 iron and 6-AW with the zx5's. Excellent all the way through. I play at a 5 hcp and was considering going with all zx4's but the offset is a bit too much because my misses are left and this may make it worse. Thoughts?? Thanks.

[@andybarger8486]

I forgot to mention that I am 68 and looking to make the game easier by possibly going with the easier to hit zx4's but the offset is concerning.

[@mattp1914]

Absolutely love my 0311 XP PXGs. Mishits stay on line. I don’t get to play and practice as much as I’d like bc of work but they’re one of my best golf purchases ever

[@embersgolf]

Nice! Thanks for watching and sharing matt 👍

[@spencerjones635]

That’s a surprise, Cleveland XL, just this afternoon I pulled my old Cleveland CG-16 irons out of closet considering replacing my Titleist T-350 irons. They brought back fond memories. Can you guys suggest a shaft for a 77 year old man seeking to improve?

[@fredf.3769]

I purchased the PXG gen 6 0311xp after shopping many brands. I didn't know how bad my old irons were until I played the pxg's

[@Waji2o]

2023 Adams idea are extremely affordable and great irons maybe review them next to Wilson and Cleveland?

[@embersgolf]

We'll have to get them in and try them out! Thanks for watching 👍

[@donfarrell2359]

Just got fitted for Adams and couldn't even mishit them...$399 5-GW can't beat them.

[@4rroby]

Love the video! I personally went with the PXG 0211. I wanted the Gen 6, but I don’t have the game to justify the extra $600 bucks.❤

[@embersgolf]

If they're working for you thats a huge win! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼

[@czechmate9497]

WOW! I want to replace my most beautiful iron set, that I've ever owned, Callaway X-Forged 2013 model. I'm 58 and play to around a 1 or 2 handicap across a few courses. Are these an upgrade? I figure my normal swing gets me 140 with a pitching edge and +10 on up the set. I carry a 5 iron but it's tough for me so I have a 4 and 3 hybrid. I have a slow swing speed.

[@Florida_Marine]

Anyone know what the song playing @12:45 while testing the TaylorMade Qi10’s? It’s like Reggae-ish. Like Stick Figure or Rebelution or something similar.

[@toadamine]

i have some vintage Walter Hagens... one of the best golfers of all time... good enough for him = more than good enough for my amateur status... i got them for free when my grandfather passed away... he bought them new

[@geofftyrrell4260]

What about the Wilson Staff dynapower, either the forged or the game improvement. Although strong lofted, the game improvement irons still have plenty of height and stopping power, as well as forgiveness.

[@Stuart-n7z]

Excellent video guys. Really enjoyed it. Where you located.. been 25 years since I got fitted to the irons I have now.. may be time for a new set

[@embersgolf]

Thats what we like to hear! We are just outside of Denver CO. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@50StatesGolfer]

Surprised at your inclusion of PXG because I thought that they were only sold direct. So, are they now sold by stores and or club fitting shops?

[@embersgolf]

We have an account with them. Im not sure about other stores 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@parkercox4128]

Dynapower forged are slept on

[@embersgolf]

So, we just picked up Wilson. So those reviews are coming!

[@borocamo]

I've been playing callaway Diablo edges since they've come out and maybe it's time to update

[@robert5150]

How would you combo set PXG’s in the top of the bag because of the loft change? Meaning for let’s say I hit the 0311 6p well but the 5 is hard, so do I go 5xp or 6xp and carry two 6’s? Thanks

[@JohnWhite-fv2fn]

Which irons are you hitting, 4? 5?

[@userb83852]

I shoot even par with 90s Callaway X14s. Clubs haven't changed contrary to what companies want you to believe 😂😂

[@dtmcbride]

More distance, straight flight, less spin.

[@aslancpa]

If you go with a G.I. Iron for your 4 and 5, does it leave a big yardage gap to your “non G.I.” 6 iron?

[@randymahony8157]

I saw Rick Shields review the mizuno hot medal & pro. They had trouble holding greens. I'm hoping the HL is better. I wish you showed the decent angle and spin

[@embersgolf]

Yeah if you struggle with launch and spin the HL will help you in that category.

[@tomeij651]

Do you still put the Cleveland’s over the new PXG Gen 7s?

[@mannytorralba1048]

Would you recommend getting the Cleveland’s from this video or the P790s if your a mid handicapper?

[@embersgolf]

I would try and hit them both if you can. The 790's look a little better in my opinion and feel great with the "Speed foam" but the cleveland feels great too and is more forgiving. So just depends on what you want. Hope that helps 👌

[@fishon7755]

I am brand new to golf and am looking for my first set of irons. I looked at the Wilson irons and the stealth HD irons thus far. Would you recommend either of these or something different?

[@embersgolf]

Wilson makes a great iron! We'll have content on that coming very soon. Taylormade makes good irons as well, i would highly recommend hitting some Cleveland irons if you can! They are fantastic 🙌🏼

[@embersgolf]

Thanks for watching and for the support on the channel 🙏

[@galeboak4677]

Nobody talks about Hogan ex irons. The best feeling irons on the market.

[@embersgolf]

I’ve heard that before 🤔

[@eddiecarsonjr9000]

Why the Titleist T-350s over the T-300s, cuz they are newer? I much prefer the T-300s if im going with the Titleist game improvement irons.

[@Rudypoo42]

I have the mizuno jpx hot metal irons in my bag and it has shaved off 6-8 strokes off my game compared to the nike slingshots i was rocking with.

[@TheCodywolford]

I just ordered jpx hot metals to replace my Nike slingshots too! I’m really looking forward to getting them in and taking them to the course.

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review guys would agree with your decisions I must try those Cleveland’s! Shame on Titleist and Ping their irons are excellent but expensive. The only other brand would be Wilson Dynapwr to go head to head with Cleveland and similar price, but would suggest Cleveland might have the edge on looks and technology. Greetings from 🇬🇧.

[@embersgolf]

Thanks for watching! Got some great content with Wilson coming your way soon so stay tuned 🙌🏼

[@RobinOwens-rh3ys]

Are the Cleveland XL iron heads heavy or light ? Thanks

[@matthewbrayson8897]

Hi guys, when can we expect the new jpx hot metals to release? And what sort of price will they be when they come out?

[@embersgolf]

I think we will probably start seeing leaked images around September but i'm not positive. Thats just when you can usually start seeing the mock ups and stuff.

[@Nathan-qt6xv]

How do you guys think the Cleveland’s zipzore XL’s hold up against they TaylorMade stealths?

[@BigPapa732]

I just bought the pxg xps was that a bad choice?

[@iceblock3]

Heck no great irons !! Some of the best

[@BigPapa732]

@@iceblock3 thayou brotha i see dat now! Lol

[@andrewrudzinski5653]

I think Srixon zx5 mark ii would be first. However, I need to hit the ping I 530 to get my final answer

[@embersgolf]

Zx5 isn’t in the game improvement catagory. Player distance category… that video is coming

[@scottfrench6128]

​@@embersgolf ZX4 mkii?

[@TAYLORFAN50]

I play the PXG Gen5's and wouldn't trade them for anything else except possibly Ping i500's.

[@woody5581]

I don’t like the strong lofts of modern game improvement irons

[@Ghost-Of-Kyiv-]

The technology gives them the right apex to stop on the green, it's pretty much a non existent issue anymore, and u gain distance, 😉

[@petekenny3774]

Why ..explain pls

[@edbowejr6130]

They lower the center of gravity which creates higher launch with a stronger loft and the stronger loft creates less deflection at the surface between the ball and the club so you get more ball speed to club head speed ratio.

[@edbowejr6130]

If that type of club doesn’t work for your game because you have fast club head speeds then I’d recommend a forgiving players iron like the ping i230. I need the forgiveness but I swing faster than average and those clubs have been amazing for me

[@paulmcgee1867]

Loft is just one number. What about apex, distance, launch angle and descent angles they matter.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

was hoping TAKOMO 101's would be in there cheers

[@50StatesGolfer]

If I may be permitted two comments... I'd heard that Wilson was making a comeback after being acquired.

[@embersgolf]

That is true! Stay tuned, we will have some content Very Very soon for you on that 👌

[@franskrause4658]

Go Cleveland! Great review! Thanks

[@embersgolf]

Thanks Frans🙌🏼

[@BruceOglevie]

I currently play P790 6 thru gap. How do you think Mizuno HMP stack up to them? Got an amazing deal so am getting a set soon of the HMP's. You guys make the best videos!!

[@embersgolf]

Nice! Yeah the Mizuno Hot Metal line up really help's with distance, the technology in them works very well!

[@GoYankees27]

Were those Cleveland XL Irons the Launcher, Halo or Zipcore ?

[@nafem]

zipcore

[@jlnew10]

Unfortunately 28% of Champions Tour players use Ping irons. And in the words of Lee Westwood, Ping golf clubs are the most played golf clubs by non sponsored players in professional golf. That is a HUGE endorsement. Just because they won't play ball doesn't mean they aren't still top dog.

[@embersgolf]

Thats a good point. We never bashed there product, just the fact that we cant get our hands on anything to try or review without going out and buying it from a big box store.

[@thewaygokid3135]

It’s good to hit them all back to back. 12 cap in my 60’s but can still hit a solid drive 250+. I just tried them all 2 weeks ago in a trackman launch bay session. Liked the Wilson, Srixon & Mizuno but I went with the Cobra forged Tec X. Good feel, launch, spin and a little less clunky look than most.

[@jgaulorr]

I hit the Ping 730 7 iron as a demo last week and for someone in their mid 60's I got awesome distance, 160 to 170. Still, I am hearing lots of good things about the Clevelands so worth a look! Thanks for the video.

[@SubtleThatData]

Grips are just as important. Wrong grips can make a $1500 iron set feel like a pile of crap. Golf pride MCC grips 💯. MCC grips will change your game

[@embersgolf]

Aint that the truth!

[@kevinharris3672]

You did not indicate why T350 was not included in the video

[@embersgolf]

We really did like the T350 but it didn't make the top for us in Game improvement. Stay tuned for the player's iron review. They'll be in that video for sure.

[@leonardblush2557]

I hate to break the news to you guys, but you don't have picture perfect swings! And that's just one reason I enjoy your channel so much. Also happy to see Cleveland win one over the big dogs. I picked up the 2019ish UHX Launcher irons this spring and think they're terrific. (Hollow bodied 4-7 and cavity backed 8-pw.) Keep up the great work!

[@leonardblush2557]

PS- Dang, I wish I could not it as far as you guys....

[@embersgolf]

Lol, your not wrong about our swings Leonard! They need some work for sure. Thanks for watching and for the support of the channel 🙏

[@Trump2024Kentucky]

No Ping G430? Are you nuts? 😂🤣😂 And what about the Wilson Dynapowers as well. I’m sure the Cleveland’s would be worth a try as well.

[@embersgolf]

The Ping G430 irons arent bad at all. Just not top 5 based on when we reviewed them last season. Stay tuned for the Dynapower.... We have some content coming soon we think you'll like on those 🙌🏼

[@uscbigdawg]

Wilson Dynapower?

[@johnklink4825]

Shafts are the most important

[@palazzoschleisman]

I felt this wonderful feeling in my mind, body and soul when she said “I prefer kislux

[@embersgolf]

Thanks for watching 👌

[@markerard270]

Did they say what iron their hitting?

[@tommiller8567]

7 iron

[@ihsanardinel]

Change the settings on the computer, it says uve been hitting a driver.

[@johnf8122]

How about Wilson Dynapower?

[@gregorytatoian4181]

I agree on Cleveland but the new Ben Hogan edge forged face very forgiving a ND great sound plus less the Cleveland if ypur looking at best price.

[@embersgolf]

We'll need to try them out soon!

[@LeprechaunGinger]

Wilson Dynapower is the best iron out for game improvement.

[@embersgolf]

Stay tuned…. We have something coming out shortly for you very soon 😏😏😏

[@johnkhan1555]

To me a better way to get a better result of club performance is to let a mid handicapper test these cubs you guys must be low handicap I'm a 19 handicap and could never get 200 yard out of a 7 iron club

[@MikaelVallerand]

Any chance i can know what is the brand of the green wand white polo? Really love the content boyz!

[@embersgolf]

Hey Mikael! Yeah it is a Bad Birdie Polo that trevor is wearing 👍 Thanks for the support 🙏

[@da50sarge]

Miura PI-401 are awesome

[@embersgolf]

Yeah they are!

[@AKTan-hh1fb]

There are less than 30% of amateur golfers can consistently break 90 and can hit a 7 iron 180y, so your targets are those play below 80?

[@embersgolf]

90's are in play for us sometimes 🤷🏻‍♂️ Depends on the day as it does for most... Thanks for watching

[@mariad750]

Ha, honest review, but unfortunately Cleveland’s brand isn’t strong. Golfers IMO would rather stack brands than birdies 😂. Look at my $$$ clubs, I’m a 25 HCP, but I look like I have a 6 HCP.

[@embersgolf]

Haha

[@janecraft9412]

What about shafts

[@JamieGilbert-bb9gx]

Strong lofts Just need to get used to the difference to your old irons

[@embersgolf]

Thats a big difference and will usually change spin rates etc... Thanks for watching

[@ecliqxse9591]

The only way is to try them all out in the course

[@embersgolf]

Whose to say we haven't? 😏

[@kevinmcdonald1917]

Liked and subscribed

[@grasdaddy]

Talormade Stealth HD's...think you guys left out the leader in the field....

[@golfhawk18]

Titleist T350 Irons.

[@embersgolf]

They are nice for sure!

[@cliffdcjr7422]

Just starting the video. Im betting they miss one of the BEST! Yep they did. WILSON CB beats most of these shown!

[@embersgolf]

Stay tuned Cliff, we have some content dropping very soon that we think you will really like 🙌🏼

[@marcmounts1896]

How does the Cleveland compare to the big bertha 23 irons. ?!

[@embersgolf]

We sell much more Cleveland to ones that hit both... Cleveland wins that comparison IMO

[@marcmounts1896]

@embersgolf my mind has been set on the berth 23, but I need to hit the clevland. I just can't find them in stores

[@Ghost-Of-Kyiv-]

Pull Ping from your shop asap

[@embersgolf]

We cant even get them to return our calls or messages to try and get them in our shop or on the channel 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Ghost-Of-Kyiv-]

@@embersgolf WOW!!!!!!!

[@jcjbike]

Game improvement is two words... I'm just saying

[@jbh199]

Game improvement is not a word,it's a phrase. Your English teacher is very upset.

[@Gwillis7]

I’m gonna check out your bbq channel 🍖 🤙🏼

[@embersgolf]

Yeah you do! 🙏

[@steveh4762]

You forgot the top one Dynapower !

[@embersgolf]

Stay Tuned Steve, got something coming for you very soon!