The Best Golf Irons in Australia [2020]

Golf irons are well and truly among the most important pieces of equipment for any golfer. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we're sure that you've learned their importance almost right off the bat. Using the right iron can make or break your game and either improve or spoil your time spent out on the course - that's why it's crucial that you pick the ones that suit you best.

Golf irons come in several shapes and sizes, and picking the right one is going to be as much down to features and specifications as it is to your own individual playstyle. When it comes to golf equipment, it's often impossible to pick just one and say that it will be the best for everyone - every golfer has their own specific needs and preferences.

To help you narrow down the options, we have prepared this buying guide. After the summary table below, we’ll discuss some basics about golf irons as well as what you should be on the lookout for. After that, we’ll review some of the golf irons that we consider to be among the best on the Australian market.

As mentioned earlier, it's next to impossible to pinpoint just one type of golf iron that will suit everyone. Below, we will discuss some of the types and features of irons, which will allow you to make an informed decision about your new clubs.

Golf irons come in three main styles: muscle-back and cavity-back blades, and hybrid clubs. 

• Muscle-back blades feature a full back on the rear. They are primarily used by professional players or those that have years of experience under the belt. They are considered to be more difficult to use because they allow for an increased shot-shaping ability.

• Cavity-back irons are made with a hollowed-out rear club head. They are favoured by novices because they offer perimeter weighting for increased forgiveness. This is especially true on off-centre hits.

• Hybrid clubs are probably the most popular. These types of clubs borrow aspects of design from both irons and woods and are ideal for beginners or casual players. Some people will find themselves replacing 3, 4 or 5 irons for a hybrid club.

Aside from picking the best type of golf iron for your playing style, you will need to consider the loft, length and distance. Irons are divided into long irons (2, 3 and 4 irons) mid-irons (5, 6, 7-irons) and short irons (8 and 9 irons as well as the pitching wedge).

Long irons hit the ball further with a short loft. Short irons, on the other hand, produce a higher loft which grants a steeper angle of the ball flight. 

It's generally recommended that your clubs are separated by 4 degrees of loft. You will want to have a variety of irons to achieve the best result in a range of circumstances.

Now that you have a better idea of the different types of golf irons, here are some of the ones we consider to be the best on the market right now.

While the market is quite saturated with golf irons, only a few truly stand out among the rest. We hope that our guide has helped you make your decision and you will soon be enjoying a whole new experience out on the course. While all clubs on this list would make an excellent choice, our top pick is the impressive Titleist AP2 718.