Forgiveness, distance and a touch of playability, can help you find more greens and help bring your scores down consistently. Buying pre-owned is the savvy golfer's way to get premium gear at great prices. At Golfclubs4cash, we've ranked the best irons from 2015 onwards. After scoring them on Playability, adjustability, distance and forgiveness. Here's our Top 10 in descending order, complete with release years. Based on a mid-handicappers game.
The Golfclubs4cash top 10 picks of the best pre-owned irons for 2025
Lets see what gets to the top spot in our top 10 (list in descending order)
Number 10: Titleist 716 AP2 (2016)
Playability 9/10
Adjustability 5/10
Forgiveness 6/10
Distance 7.5/10
Summary - Favoured by many for their feel and control, these irons are suitable for low to mid-handicap golfers.
Number 9: Titleist T100 (2019)
Playability 10/10
Adjustability 5/10
Forgiveness 6/10
Distance 7.5/10
Summary - Designed for skilled players seeking precision and control, the T100 irons offer a classic look with modern performance enhancements.
Honourable Mention - Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo (2020) - The Hybrid-Iron Revolution
Flying off the shelves this year is cleveland's hybrid irons sleek and dependable - a stable all-rounder that suits a variety of skill levels.
Number 8: Mizuno JPX850 (2015)
Playability 8/10
Adjustability 5.5/10
Forgiveness 8/10
Distance 7.5/10
Summary - Known for their soft feel and forgiveness, these irons cater to a wide range of players.
Number 7: Callaway Apex 19 (2019)
Playability 9/10
Adjustability 6/10
Forgiveness 7/10
Distance 8.5/10
Summary - These irons provide a soft feel and consistent performance, appealing to players who value shot-making capabilities.
Number 6: Srixon ZX5 (2021)
Playability 8/10
Adjustability 6/10
Forgiveness 8/10
Distance 8/10
Summary - Offering a balance between playability and forgiveness, the ZX5 irons are suitable for a broad spectrum of players.
Number 5: Wilson D9 (2021)
Playability 7/10
Adjustability 6/10
Price 9/10
Distance 8/10
Summary - Designed for distance and forgiveness, the D9 irons are ideal for players looking to improve their game.
Number 4: Mizuno JPX921 Forged (2020)
Playability 9/10
Adjustability 6/10
Forgiveness 8/10
Distance 8.5/10
Summary - Renowned for their exceptional feel and blend of forgiveness and workability, these irons cater to a wide range of golfers.
Honourable Mention - TaylorMade SIM2 Max (2021) - Forgiveness redefined
Another honourable mention which could've quite frankly topped this list is the TaylorMade Sim2 Max irons.
Number 3: Cobra King Forged Tec (2020)
Playability 8/10
Adjustability 7/10
Forgiveness 9/10
Distance 9/10
Summary - These irons deliver a combination of distance, forgiveness, and a compact shape preferred by better players.
Number 2: TaylorMade P790 Ti (2017-2021)
Playability 10/10
Adjustability 7/10
Forgiveness 6.5/10
Distance 10/10
Summary - Combining distance and forgiveness in a sleek package, the P790 irons are popular among mid to low-handicap golfers.
Number 1: PING G410 (2019)
Playability 7.5/10
Adjustability 8/10
Forgiveness 9/10
Distance 9.5/10
Summary - Known for their forgiveness and distance and great price tag the G410 irons suit golfers seeking game improvement features.
Why buy second hand irons from Golfclubs4cash?
It’s easy to buy top-quality, genuine and branded second hand golf clubs online when you shop with golfclubs4cash. We guarantee every purchase and offer worldwide delivery so you’ll have your new irons in your hand not long after hitting ‘buy’.
Simply sort the irons in our range by price, shaft flex and left hand/right hand to find your next iron set! And don’t forget that we have a comprehensive returns policy, so you can always buy with 100% peace of mind.
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