Tommy Armour 845+ claims the top spot in our 2024 Most Wanted Super Game-Improvement Iron test. It beats out our previous winner by way of being the best super game-improvement iron for forgiveness and the 2nd best iron for accuracy, and offering a better distance performance. Because of its outstanding performance, it is our choice for best value in this year's test. For $399.99, this is a steal.
► You want forgiveness: How do you define forgiveness? Moreover, how are you able to distinguish whether or not an iron is forgiving? In our testing, we consider forgiveness as how consistent a golf club produces similar shot outcomes. In essence, we are analyzing how consistent an iron is with specific golf ball metrics. These metrics are: ball speed, carry distance, backspin, and dispersion. Tommy Armour 845+ is the best super game-improvement iron for forgiveness because it produces the most consistent performance shot-to-shot for these specific metrics.
► You love accuracy: We preach accuracy over everything else. Being on or near the green consistently will help your golf game over time for the better. Tommy Armour 845+ is the runner-up in our accuracy scoring category. In iron testing, accuracy comes down to strokes gained performance. Strokes gained allows us to witness how well an iron is performing relative to the field. And well, Tommy Armour 845+ surpasses expectations and performs exceptionally well for accuracy relative to the field.
✖︎ You prioritize superior distance: When it comes to distance, Tommy Armour 845+ isn’t going to enthrall you. It does offer better distance potential than last year’s winner. But still, it is in the bottom half of the field for distance. You won’t be reaching the distances that PING G730 or Callaway Big Bertha 23′ offer and if that superior distance is your priority, Tommy Armour 845+ isn’t for you.
Joe
1 month ago
I was fitted into the 923 HM HL and they are very forgiving and accurate as stated especially thin shots. I get better distance than my old Mavrik irons even though they aren’t loft jacked but I can get them in the air and flying with my 73mph swing speed