The Players-Distance Irons available in 2022 include the PING i525, Callaway Rogue ST Pro, Cobra KING Forged Tec, and the Mizuno Pro 225 irons. Each of these players-distance irons is designed to deliver explosive distance without sacrificing forgiveness and workability.
In this video, 2nd Swing’s Thomas Campbell and Drew Mahowald conduct a Trackman Test featuring each of these players-distance irons to identify the similarities and differences. The players-distance irons category is terrific for the experienced golfer that isn’t quite ready to play the small, compact players iron.
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Shop Callaway Rogue ST Pro irons at 2nd Swing: https://www.2ndswing.com/callaway/golf-irons-and-iron-sets/rogue-st-pro/#used
Shop Cobra KING Forged Tec irons at 2nd Swing: https://www.2ndswing.com/cobra/golf-irons-and-iron-sets/2022-king-forged-tec/#used
Shop Mizuno Pro 225 irons at 2nd Swing: https://www.2ndswing.com/mizuno/golf-irons-and-iron-sets/pro-225/#used
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(My handicap is down to a 3) Your video made me happy I chose the Rogue ST Pros. I'm constant with my irons now and they are still forgiving. I was 2', 3', 5', and 11' from the holes on our 4 Par 3's last Friday. I'm starting to figure these ST Pros out. I'm really happy with them. My original problem was lack of spin and distance. I gained 10 yards per club after replacing my PXG Gen 3s and my spin increased which increased my stopping power. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my Rogue ST Pro irons.
I tried both the MP 225 and Ping i525 and got virtually identical numbers. The Mizuno feel won it for me. The Ping has a noticeable ‘crack’ that was a bit off putting IMO. Thanks to the popularity of the P790 this category has really caught the attention of a wide range of golfers and OEMs.
I'd like to see the Callaway Apex21 and the Rogue pro comparison.
Has Thomas shortened his backswing? Looks more compact but maybe quicker transition.
I was expecting the Cobra King Forged Tech to have the longest carry because it has 27* loft and the others are 30 to 30.5. That is also why it has the lowest spin. I am impressed the most with the Callaway Rogue ST Pro due to good carry while also having the most spin, and highest ball speed. Either the Rogue has some magic sauce, or you just hit it best.
Good review. Everyone needs to get fitted. I525 spun at 4500. Forged Tec climbed up to 6000 for me with 7 iron
Love the cobra’s. I have no problem getting them to stop for me. Plenty of height to stop it.
No zx5????
Thomas you seem like a good player and good enough to know that you should be hitting down more than 1.3…. Please start actually swinging properly because when you pick it like that and the clubs are already low spin your just magnifying what they do…. I get that you like to hit up on your driver but most good players still find a way to hit down on their irons and up on their drivers, its why many people say you have an iron swing and a driver swing.. Anyways love the content it would just be nice to see, and I don't mean throw the ball back in your stance I mean hit down on it while keeping it where it is in your stance already
I really like those ping i525, but I think they probably go to far for me. They can easily get to 200 yards with a 7 on gc hawk.
Seriously considering new clubs in this class, thanks for the information.
Whers that annoying P790! Its EVERYWHERE ruining my nerves🐶👍🏼