What is the best players distance iron of 2026? In this video, we test and rank the best 2026 players distance irons including the TaylorMade P790, Srixon ZXi5, Wilson Staff XB, Takomo 201 MKII, Mizuno Pro M-15, and Titleist T250.
If you’re trying to find the most forgiving players distance iron, the longest players distance iron, or the best players distance iron for your game in 2026, this comparison breaks down the winners and losers.
We had Tayte and Trevor hit every iron, eliminate the worst performer, and rank the rest from worst to best to find out which 2026 players distance iron deserves the top spot.
In this Embers Golf iron test, we compare six of the hottest players distance irons of 2026 and see which ones actually perform when real golfers hit them. Some clubs looked great, some felt amazing, and a few definitely didn’t finish where we expected.
This is the first part of our 2026 iron ranking series. We’ll also be doing the same format with game improvement irons and players irons to see which clubs really stand out in each category.
Which iron would be your #1? Drop your rankings in the comments.
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0:00 Intro
2:14 TaylorMade P790
4:43 Wilson Staff XB
7:38 Srixon ZXi5
10:04 Mizuno Pro M-15
12:01 Titleist T250
14:48 Takomo 201 MKII
16:45 TaylorMade P790
18:51 Wilson Staff XB
19:59 Srixon ZXi5
20:54 Mizuno Pro M-15
22:20 Titleist T250
26:12 Takomo 201 MKII
28:25 Results
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I enjoy watching your club reviews because you guys miss the middle about as much as I do. Watching someone like Rick or Pete, the club test isn't as relatable
I love these videos!
Mizuno sounds the best on the video. Those Wilson’s got me thinking about upgrading from the jpx 925 hmp though. Since Wilson came in 2nd for both of you, ya’ll should try them out!
No Callaway and cobra sadness
I do want to see you build a full set of takomos built for you with your shafts and see how good they’re. I got a set of 101mk2 off eBay for $400 and they’re are the same as my $1500 T350. I can’t tell a difference performance wise
Agree, Hamilton is awesome. I still listen to the soundtrack. Wicked started in San Francisco so maybe when it’s playing here next, you come here instead of NYC.
Noting that PING won’t give you access, the i540 is getting good reviews.
Not having the Apex 150 in this is criminal.
The wilson XB are great. The dynapower forged are also great.
Hi from Scotland. You lads are fair losing pounds. Great effort. Good review too. You mentioned in another video it's all very well hearing opinions of pros, hearing mere mortals equipment reviews is more relatable. Agreed. Enjoyed the vid as I'm in market for one of these
Taylormade is the Kia of golf. Compared to the muira, titleist being Mercedes.
I started golfing 3 years ago using an eBay Titleist set scoring 120s-130s consistently. Got a set of the OG 101s and shot an 85 with them yesterday. Totally understand they may not be the best but for that price, they are unbeatable.
No Ping i540’s?
How about New Level 702 series?
Please do the Takomo head build!
Weight loss or gain = bad ball striking. + or – 10 lbs usually won’t affect your swing but anymore will cause a lot of miss hits. Keep hitting them boys just takes time.. BTW P790 hands down, good content tho! Enjoy your channel keep the on course content coming!!!
I wish Takomo would offer shafts that aren't KBS. The KBS in my new set of Wilsons straight up disintegrated. 5 iron broke, then 7, 6 started to go. So disappointing. I just dropped them off with you guys yesterday so Wilson can throw in a set of True Temper Dynamic Gold.
As much as you guys might not like it, Takomo does make great clubs, but they gotta get away from KBS as their only shafts they offer.
I would love to see you guys do some builds with them. If you guys get the heads and a variety of shafts, you could offer builds for the people who don't wanna risk the headache of KBS "quality" 🤷♂️
Apex TI Fusion is what I would have loved to see included
Not to have the cobra 3DP not a real test but what can we sell best
How was WRESTLEMANIA big guy??
Im playing the XB’s this year and after 4 rounds I haven’t seen any flyers. Im coming off the Wilson CB’s, which I loved but needed some more forgiveness now that I don’t practice as much, the xb’s fly higher. Very happy with them so far.
Will you guys ever test the nexgen driver?