TaylorMade P790
The P790 sits at the top of this forged hollow body irons list for its blend of hollow-body construction, a thin forged face and technologies tuned for extreme ball speed and distance while still offering a players-friendly profile. Compared with the others here it leans more toward explosive performance and wider forgiveness, giving golfers a technically advanced, high-value option that often undercuts competitors on a cost-per-yard basis without sacrificing the premium look and playability many better players demand.
Explosive distance
Featherweight forged feel
Explosive distance
Featherweight forged feel
Review Summary
"Users praise the P790 for combining forged feel with exceptional distance and surprising forgiveness; longtime owners note consistent ball speed and a premium sound though some wish it felt a touch firmer at impact. Overall it's regarded as a high-performing, player-friendly distance iron."
Sleek sports-car vibe
Forged hollow-body construction with SpeedFoam for a thin, fast face and high ball speed.
Sleek sports-car vibe
Forged hollow-body construction with SpeedFoam for a thin, fast face and high ball speed.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The P790 sits at the top of this forged hollow body irons list for its blend of hollow-body construction, a thin forged face and technologies tuned for extreme ball speed and distance while still offering a players-friendly profile. Compared with the others here it leans more toward explosive performance and wider forgiveness, giving golfers a technically advanced, high-value option that often undercuts competitors on a cost-per-yard basis without sacrificing the premium look and playability many better players demand.
Explosive distance
Featherweight forged feel
Sleek sports-car vibe
Forged hollow-body construction with SpeedFoam for a thin, fast face and high ball speed.
Tungsten weighting delivers high launch and stable ball flight from a compact profile.
Explosive distance
Featherweight forged feel
Sleek sports-car vibe
Forged hollow-body construction with SpeedFoam for a thin, fast face and high ball speed.
Tungsten weighting delivers high launch and stable ball flight from a compact profile.
$220-320 USD
Titleist T200
The T200 earns its place by prioritizing precision, compact shaping and a forged face that delivers crisp feedback and tighter dispersion for better players who want hollow-like performance in a more tour-inspired package. Compared with the P790 and Apex 21 it favors shotmaking and workability over outright distance, and its brand reputation tends to preserve resale value—making it a financially sensible pick for serious golfers who prioritize control and long-term ownership value.
Laser-like precision
Crisp forged feedback
Laser-like precision
Crisp forged feedback
Review Summary
"Owners report the Titleist T200 delivers precise ball flight, solid feel, and strong turf interaction with a compact look that appeals to better players; feedback highlights excellent workability and distance control with minimal compromise on forgiveness. Most long-term users find it reliable for scoring shots and launch consistency."
Tour-ready polish
Compact player-oriented shape with a forged face insert for crisp impact feel and consistent spin.
Tour-ready polish
Compact player-oriented shape with a forged face insert for crisp impact feel and consistent spin.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The T200 earns its place by prioritizing precision, compact shaping and a forged face that delivers crisp feedback and tighter dispersion for better players who want hollow-like performance in a more tour-inspired package. Compared with the P790 and Apex 21 it favors shotmaking and workability over outright distance, and its brand reputation tends to preserve resale value—making it a financially sensible pick for serious golfers who prioritize control and long-term ownership value.
Laser-like precision
Crisp forged feedback
Tour-ready polish
Compact player-oriented shape with a forged face insert for crisp impact feel and consistent spin.
Engineered internal weighting promotes higher launch and controlled distance dispersion.
Laser-like precision
Crisp forged feedback
Tour-ready polish
Compact player-oriented shape with a forged face insert for crisp impact feel and consistent spin.
Engineered internal weighting promotes higher launch and controlled distance dispersion.
$220-310 USD
Callaway Apex 21
The Apex 21 stands out for marrying a forged body with A.I.-designed face architecture and urethane microspheres for a noticeably soft feel plus high ball speeds across the face, delivering a forgiving yet refined hollow-body option. Versus the P790 and T200 it strikes a middle ground—often priced competitively relative to its technologies—so buyers get cutting-edge face engineering and strong all-around performance for their money.
Blazing ball speed
Velvet impact feel
Blazing ball speed
Velvet impact feel
Review Summary
"The Callaway Apex 21 is consistently praised for its soft forged feel combined with surprising ball speed and a satisfying sound, making it popular with players seeking forged performance plus forgiveness. Reviews from repeat users emphasize its balance of playability, distance, and feel across a variety of swings."
Urethane whisper surprise
Forged hollow-body construction with urethane microspheres for improved face flex, sound, and feel.
Urethane whisper surprise
Forged hollow-body construction with urethane microspheres for improved face flex, sound, and feel.
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Apex 21 stands out for marrying a forged body with A.I.-designed face architecture and urethane microspheres for a noticeably soft feel plus high ball speeds across the face, delivering a forgiving yet refined hollow-body option. Versus the P790 and T200 it strikes a middle ground—often priced competitively relative to its technologies—so buyers get cutting-edge face engineering and strong all-around performance for their money.
Blazing ball speed
Velvet impact feel
Urethane whisper surprise
Forged hollow-body construction with urethane microspheres for improved face flex, sound, and feel.
High-strength face and internal weighting optimize ball speed and forgiveness across the face.
Blazing ball speed
Velvet impact feel
Urethane whisper surprise
Forged hollow-body construction with urethane microspheres for improved face flex, sound, and feel.
High-strength face and internal weighting optimize ball speed and forgiveness across the face.
$200-300 USD
Ping i525
The i525 is prized for its consistency, stability and player-focused forging that yields predictable launch and tight shot dispersion across a hollow-influenced head design, making it a go-to for golfers who value precision and forgiveness simultaneously. Compared with the explosive P790 or the ultra-soft feel of the Apex, the i525’s engineering emphasizes repeatability and shot control, which can reduce wasted strokes and lower long-term playing costs through improved scoring consistency.
Stable straight flight
Punchy forged thump
Stable straight flight
Punchy forged thump
Review Summary
"Golfers like the Ping i525 for its strong, consistent ball speeds, excellent stability and precise dispersion; long-term users note a solid forged feel and reliable performance from tee to green with a very confidence-inspiring profile. It’s often described as a dependable, forgiving players’ iron."
Control-focused mojo
Forged construction with a precision-milled face for consistent launch and shot-to-shot dispersion.
Control-focused mojo
Forged construction with a precision-milled face for consistent launch and shot-to-shot dispersion.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The i525 is prized for its consistency, stability and player-focused forging that yields predictable launch and tight shot dispersion across a hollow-influenced head design, making it a go-to for golfers who value precision and forgiveness simultaneously. Compared with the explosive P790 or the ultra-soft feel of the Apex, the i525’s engineering emphasizes repeatability and shot control, which can reduce wasted strokes and lower long-term playing costs through improved scoring consistency.
Stable straight flight
Punchy forged thump
Control-focused mojo
Forged construction with a precision-milled face for consistent launch and shot-to-shot dispersion.
Internal weight distribution increases stability and promotes a penetrating, controllable flight.
Stable straight flight
Punchy forged thump
Control-focused mojo
Forged construction with a precision-milled face for consistent launch and shot-to-shot dispersion.
Internal weight distribution increases stability and promotes a penetrating, controllable flight.
$230-330 USD
Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Pro
The JPX923 Hot Metal Pro brings Mizuno’s signature forged feel to a hollow-like construction, delivering one of the softest impacts in this group while remaining a strong value proposition for players who want a premium feel without the highest price tag. Against the P790 and Apex 21 it trades a bit of raw ball speed for exceptionally clean feedback and turf interaction, making it an attractive financial and technical choice for players prioritizing feel and precision over pure distance.
Hot-face velocity
Silky GrainFlow feel
Hot-face velocity
Silky GrainFlow feel
Review Summary
"The Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Pro is favored for its impressive ball speed and playability in a slightly compact, player-oriented shape; users who play it consistently highlight its surprising forgiveness and durable feel, though some prefer Mizuno’s traditional forged lines for softer feedback. Overall it’s seen as a great blend of speed and workability for mid-to-low handicaps."
Player-shaped profile
High-strength Chromoly face and engineered body deliver fast ball speeds with a forged-like feel.
Player-shaped profile
High-strength Chromoly face and engineered body deliver fast ball speeds with a forged-like feel.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The JPX923 Hot Metal Pro brings Mizuno’s signature forged feel to a hollow-like construction, delivering one of the softest impacts in this group while remaining a strong value proposition for players who want a premium feel without the highest price tag. Against the P790 and Apex 21 it trades a bit of raw ball speed for exceptionally clean feedback and turf interaction, making it an attractive financial and technical choice for players prioritizing feel and precision over pure distance.
Hot-face velocity
Silky GrainFlow feel
Player-shaped profile
High-strength Chromoly face and engineered body deliver fast ball speeds with a forged-like feel.
Multi-plate construction and internal shaping boost launch and perimeter stability.
Hot-face velocity
Silky GrainFlow feel
Player-shaped profile
High-strength Chromoly face and engineered body deliver fast ball speeds with a forged-like feel.
Multi-plate construction and internal shaping boost launch and perimeter stability.
$160-240 USD