When it comes to true game improvement, you’ll need accuracy from the clubs you have in the bag. Accuracy should be the top priority when picking out a new set of clubs. Our 2024 Best Game-Improvement Irons test featured 17 models. The three that stood out from an accuracy standpoint are the MacGregor MACSPD, Titleist T-350 and the Srixon ZX4 MkII. If you want to save strokes on the course, these three irons would be the best place to start.
MacGregor MACSPD
Who Is It For?
✅ Players who need to hit more greens. The MacGregor MACSPD is the best game-improvement iron for accuracy.
✅ Golfers who want playable shot outcomes. It is one of the most forgiving (consistent) irons in the 2024 test for ball speed, carry distance, backspin and dispersion.
Who Is It Not For?
❌ Anyone who needs distance: All that forgiveness and accuracy comes with a catch: the MACSPD is the shortest iron in the 2024 test.
Why Buy
Hitting greens is important. It’s much easier to shoot lower scores if you are putting rather than chipping or taking an additional approach shot. Golfers tend to prioritize distance over accuracy and this is a mistake.
The MacGregor MACSPD is a game-improvement iron that excels in accuracy and forgiveness. It is also very reasonably priced at $499.99.
It’s not often you find a top-performing set for that price. However, we have to talk about the one issue with the MacGregor: distance. It ranked last for distance with a score of just 4.6/10.
You’ll have to make a choice here about distance versus accuracy.
Score: 8.6
Titleist T-350
Who Is It For?
✅ Someone looking for more accuracy. If you are looking to hit more greens in regulation, the T-350 is an iron you want in the bag.
✅ The golfer who wants reliable performance. A good mix of accuracy and performance, so it’s consistent.
Who Is It Not For?
❌ Players looking for distance: Average distance relative to the testing field.
❌ Anyone on a budget: At $1,399, this is one of the more expensive irons on the list.
Why Buy
The Titleist T-350 is the second most accurate iron in the 2024 Best Game-Improvement Iron test. It is also the runner-up for the best overall game-improvement iron this year. When you look at the accuracy performance of the 7-iron and 5-iron, the T-350 numbers are quite impressive.
In addition to having impressive accuracy, the forgiveness of the T-350 is quite good. You’ll be able to hit more greens in regulation and do it consistently.
As you’re probably used to it by now, the T-350 has one weakness: distance. It’s not the shortest iron in the test but falls below average. If you go for a fitting, you may be able to work out the distance factor and still benefit from its accuracy.
Score: 8.4
Srixon ZX4 MkII
Who Is It For?
✅ Someone looking for balanced performance: The Srixon ZX4 Mk II isn’t the best for any scoring metric but it is an above-average performer across the board.
✅ The golfer who values subjective appeal. One of the highest-rated game-improvement irons for subjective appeal.
Who Is It Not For?
❌ Players afraid to try something different: We’ve seen year after year that golfers are not familiar with Srixon irons and are afraid to move away from something they are familiar with.
❌ Golfers who lack distance: The Srixon ZX4 Mk II isn’t a short iron but distance is its weakest attribute.
Why Buy
We keep telling you that it’s worth testing the Srixon irons and the 2024 test results reiterate this fact. The Srixon ZX4 MkII irons were third best for accuracy and third overall in the entire test.
What you’ll notice here is that even though the Srixon irons don’t have a perfect score in any one category, they perform strongly across the board.
The Srixon ZX4 MkII irons finished ninth for distance and 10th for forgiveness. One tester said, “It checks all the boxes. I feel extremely comfortable and confident over the golf ball. I know it is consistent.” Another thing to remember about the ZX4 MkII irons is the subjective appeal. It’s one of the highest-rated irons for look, feel and sound.
Score: 8.3
More accurate irons to consider
Don’t see the product you are looking for and want to see where it stacked up? Find the full results of the Best Game Improvement Irons of 2024 here: MyGolfSpy Best Game Improvement Irons of 2024
Steve P
2 months ago
Can you maybe use a picture of the current ZX4 model? (Original model is pictured)