Best Golf Irons Compared
A side-by-side comparison of our top iron picks, ranked Best Overall and Best for Forgiveness.
Mizuno
JPX923 Hot Metal Irons
Better feel and a higher editor's rating, at a lower price than the T350.
- Set Makeup
- 4-PW (5-GW options available)
- Face Technology
- Chromoly 4140M face insert
- Best For
- Mid-handicap golfers wanting distance with tour-like feel
- Chromoly face insert boosts ball speed without a hollow, clunky feel
- Consistent distance gapping through the set
- Less forgiving than max-game-improvement irons for high handicappers
Titleist
T350 Irons
A wider sole and higher launch for golfers who struggle to get long irons airborne.
- Set Makeup
- 4-PW (AW, GW, SW options available)
- Face Technology
- Max Impact high-speed face insert
- Best For
- Mid to high-handicap golfers prioritizing distance and forgiveness
- Maximum forgiveness in the T-series for off-center strikes
- High launch helps get long irons airborne
- Less workable than T100 or T200 for shot-shaping
How these compare
Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal and Titleist T350 both target distance-seeking golfers, but they aren’t a simple “cheap vs. premium” pairing — the JPX923 Hot Metal is both less expensive and more highly rated.
Best Overall — Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal
A chromoly face insert adds distance without sacrificing the solid, tour-like feel Mizuno is known for, at a lower price than the T350.
Best for Forgiveness — Titleist T350
A wider sole and higher launch help golfers who struggle to get long irons airborne, at the cost of some feel and workability.
For the full narrative breakdown, see our JPX923 vs. T350 head-to-head, or read the best irons guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't the more expensive iron labeled 'Best Premium'?
The T350 costs more than the JPX923 Hot Metal but isn't rated higher or more capable overall — it's simply more forgiving. We only apply a 'best' label when the underlying facts support it, so it's labeled for what it actually does best.