Modern players distance irons have solved the high-spin drop-off problem. The TaylorMade P790 remains the category benchmark, while the Wilson Staff Model X provides superior distance dispersion and Mizuno delivers soft feel.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 4/5
Workability: 4/5
Feel: 5/5
Distance: 4/5
What they rate
Hollow body designs maintain spin control far better than early generations
High ball speed retention on off-center toe strikes
Clean, blade-like top lines across all featured models
What they don’t
Lower spinning shots can occur on pulled or low-groove strikes
Modern players distance irons have solved the high-spin drop-off problem. The TaylorMade P790 remains the category benchmark, while the Wilson Staff Model X provides superior distance dispersion and Mizuno delivers soft feel.
Hollow body designs maintain spin control far better than early generations
High ball speed retention on off-center toe strikes