The Avoda Combo Length irons fail to deliver consistent distance gapping, creating a massive 25-yard gap between PW and gap wedge while generating unwieldy, ballooning ball flights on short wedges. For £1,755, it is a costly experiment that Rick Shiels does not recommend for most golfers.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 3/5
Workability: 2/5
Feel: 3/5
Turf interaction: 3/5
Distance: 2/5 — Poor gapping between PW and GW
What they rate
Consistent 9-iron setup feel across scoring clubs (8-LW)
Unmatched spin generation (12,000+ RPM) on lob and sand wedges
What they don’t
25-yard distance drop-off between Pitching Wedge (148 yds) and Gap Wedge (125 yds)
Extra swing speed transfers into pop-up height rather than carry distance
Shaft length makes delicate chip shots around the green feel awkward
High price (£1,755 total as tested) with fast golf ball wear due to high friction
The Avoda Combo Length irons fail to deliver consistent distance gapping, creating a massive 25-yard gap between PW and gap wedge while generating unwieldy, ballooning ball flights on short wedges. For £1,755, it is a costly experiment that Rick Shiels does not recommend for most golfers.
Consistent 9-iron setup feel across scoring clubs (8-LW)
Unmatched spin generation (12,000+ RPM) on lob and sand wedges