TaylorMade P790 Individual Iron
The TaylorMade P790 stands out for blending a forged feel with hollow‑body distance technology, making it a top choice when you need a single replacement iron that still feels like part of a player’s set. Compared with the other irons listed, the P790 delivers a particularly strong distance‑forgiveness balance and typically commands premium pricing and strong resale — a financial upside if you keep value in mind when replacing just one club.
Buttery forged feel
Explosive distance pop
Buttery forged feel
Explosive distance pop
Review Summary
"Users praise the P790 for its powerful distance, crisp feel and sleek players' look; some note it trades a bit of forgiveness compared with heavier game-improvement irons."
Sleek tour styling
Hollow‑body construction with a thin forged face to maximize ball speed and distance
Sleek tour styling
Hollow‑body construction with a thin forged face to maximize ball speed and distance
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The TaylorMade P790 stands out for blending a forged feel with hollow‑body distance technology, making it a top choice when you need a single replacement iron that still feels like part of a player’s set. Compared with the other irons listed, the P790 delivers a particularly strong distance‑forgiveness balance and typically commands premium pricing and strong resale — a financial upside if you keep value in mind when replacing just one club.
Buttery forged feel
Explosive distance pop
Sleek tour styling
Hollow‑body construction with a thin forged face to maximize ball speed and distance
Speed‑optimised sole and internal foam for improved feel without sacrificing launch
Buttery forged feel
Explosive distance pop
Sleek tour styling
Hollow‑body construction with a thin forged face to maximize ball speed and distance
Speed‑optimised sole and internal foam for improved feel without sacrificing launch
$260-350 USD
Titleist T200 Single Iron
The Titleist T200 prioritizes precision and clean shaping, appealing to players who want a like‑for‑like replacement that preserves shot control and trajectory. Versus the more distance‑oriented P790 and Apex, the T200 trades a touch of outright yardage for tighter dispersion and Tour‑inspired looks, and its consistent finishing and strong brand resale make it a reliable, slightly more conservative financial choice for single‑iron swaps.
Hot-face launch
Compact player profile
Hot-face launch
Compact player profile
Review Summary
"Buyers report excellent ball speed, consistent dispersion and a refined look at address. A few wish for slightly more forgiveness, but most appreciate the feel and launch."
Laser-sharp precision
Forged gal‑face insert for consistent ball speed and a solid, tour‑like feel
Laser-sharp precision
Forged gal‑face insert for consistent ball speed and a solid, tour‑like feel
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Titleist T200 prioritizes precision and clean shaping, appealing to players who want a like‑for‑like replacement that preserves shot control and trajectory. Versus the more distance‑oriented P790 and Apex, the T200 trades a touch of outright yardage for tighter dispersion and Tour‑inspired looks, and its consistent finishing and strong brand resale make it a reliable, slightly more conservative financial choice for single‑iron swaps.
Hot-face launch
Compact player profile
Laser-sharp precision
Forged gal‑face insert for consistent ball speed and a solid, tour‑like feel
Compact, clean shaping for players seeking precision and shot control
Hot-face launch
Compact player profile
Laser-sharp precision
Forged gal‑face insert for consistent ball speed and a solid, tour‑like feel
Compact, clean shaping for players seeking precision and shot control
$240-330 USD
Callaway Apex 21 Individual Iron
Callaway’s Apex 21 combines a forged construction with modern face‑engineering to offer a compelling mix of feel, ball speed, and forgiveness that makes it an attractive single replacement option. Compared to the P790 and T200, the Apex 21 often sits in the middle ground technically — offering pronounced feel like a forged model but with A.I./face‑speed enhancements for distance — and is frequently competitively priced, giving good value for players replacing only one iron.
AI-tuned zing
Feather-soft impact
AI-tuned zing
Feather-soft impact
Review Summary
"Owners like the Apex 21's soft forged feel combined with surprising distance and reliable turf interaction; it can be pricier and slightly less forgiving on severe mishits than some alternatives."
Power-with-feel
Forged body with urethane microspheres to damp vibration and deliver a soft, responsive feel
Power-with-feel
Forged body with urethane microspheres to damp vibration and deliver a soft, responsive feel
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Callaway’s Apex 21 combines a forged construction with modern face‑engineering to offer a compelling mix of feel, ball speed, and forgiveness that makes it an attractive single replacement option. Compared to the P790 and T200, the Apex 21 often sits in the middle ground technically — offering pronounced feel like a forged model but with A.I./face‑speed enhancements for distance — and is frequently competitively priced, giving good value for players replacing only one iron.
AI-tuned zing
Feather-soft impact
Power-with-feel
Forged body with urethane microspheres to damp vibration and deliver a soft, responsive feel
AI/engineered face design for strong ball speed and improved consistency
AI-tuned zing
Feather-soft impact
Power-with-feel
Forged body with urethane microspheres to damp vibration and deliver a soft, responsive feel
AI/engineered face design for strong ball speed and improved consistency
$220-320 USD
Ping G430 Single Iron
The Ping G430 focuses on maximum stability and forgiveness, so it’s ideal as a replacement iron when you need consistent launch and easier turf interaction without overthinking shot shape. Against the more player‑oriented heads here, the G430 presents a practical, value‑focused option with Ping’s reliable fit and strong forgiveness tech, often costing less overall while delivering consistent performance for mixed‑set replacements.
Mercy on mishits
Stable ball flight
Mercy on mishits
Stable ball flight
Review Summary
"Reviewers praise the G430 for its stability, high launch and strong forgiveness, often citing improved consistency and confidence; purists may prefer a thinner top line and firmer feel."
Confidence-boosting launch
High‑strength face and perimeter weighting for higher launch and abundant forgiveness
Confidence-boosting launch
High‑strength face and perimeter weighting for higher launch and abundant forgiveness
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Ping G430 focuses on maximum stability and forgiveness, so it’s ideal as a replacement iron when you need consistent launch and easier turf interaction without overthinking shot shape. Against the more player‑oriented heads here, the G430 presents a practical, value‑focused option with Ping’s reliable fit and strong forgiveness tech, often costing less overall while delivering consistent performance for mixed‑set replacements.
Mercy on mishits
Stable ball flight
Confidence-boosting launch
High‑strength face and perimeter weighting for higher launch and abundant forgiveness
Cavity‑back design built to stabilize off‑centre hits and maintain distance
Mercy on mishits
Stable ball flight
Confidence-boosting launch
High‑strength face and perimeter weighting for higher launch and abundant forgiveness
Cavity‑back design built to stabilize off‑centre hits and maintain distance
$200-290 USD
Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Individual Iron
The Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal prioritizes ball speed from a high‑strength face and a forgiving profile, making it a sensible, cost‑efficient single replacement for golfers who want durability and easy launch. Compared with the premium forged P790 or T200, the JPX923 Hot Metal typically offers a lower price per head and excellent speed‑forgiveness tradeoffs, which can make replacing a lone iron more budget friendly while still matching shot performance closely.
Hot-metal zing
Armor-like face
Hot-metal zing
Armor-like face
Review Summary
"Users love the JPX923 Hot Metal for its easy launch, impressive ball speed and surprisingly soft feel for a cast head; some better players find the shape a bit chunkier than forged models."
Forgiving long shots
High‑strength chromoly/multi‑thickness face construction engineered for ball speed and durability
Forgiving long shots
High‑strength chromoly/multi‑thickness face construction engineered for ball speed and durability
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal prioritizes ball speed from a high‑strength face and a forgiving profile, making it a sensible, cost‑efficient single replacement for golfers who want durability and easy launch. Compared with the premium forged P790 or T200, the JPX923 Hot Metal typically offers a lower price per head and excellent speed‑forgiveness tradeoffs, which can make replacing a lone iron more budget friendly while still matching shot performance closely.
Hot-metal zing
Armor-like face
Forgiving long shots
High‑strength chromoly/multi‑thickness face construction engineered for ball speed and durability
Wide sole and stable head shape for consistent turf interaction and forgiveness
Hot-metal zing
Armor-like face
Forgiving long shots
High‑strength chromoly/multi‑thickness face construction engineered for ball speed and durability
Wide sole and stable head shape for consistent turf interaction and forgiveness
$180-260 USD