Even when loft-matched, the hollow-body distance iron (T250) produces 1.5mph more ball speed and 500rpm less spin than the players iron (T100), resulting in a half-club distance gain.
Their scorecard
Distance: 5/5 β Averaged 189 yards carry
What they rate
Distance irons offer higher launch despite similar lofts
Hollow body construction provides a meaningful speed boost
T100 provides superior spin for control
What they donβt
Distance irons have a louder, less traditional sound
T100 carries significantly shorter at the same loft
Even when loft-matched, the hollow-body distance iron (T250) produces 1.5mph more ball speed and 500rpm less spin than the players iron (T100), resulting in a half-club distance gain.
Distance irons offer higher launch despite similar lofts
Hollow body construction provides a meaningful speed boost