Best Golf Irons for Women 2024: We’ve reviewed the best irons to help your game
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Do you want to find more greens and hit the golf ball more consistently? We test and review the best golf irons for women, to help you decide which set will be the best investment for your game.
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With a wide range of options out there, finding the perfect set of golf irons for women can be a difficult process. Especially if you’re a beginner golfer new to the game, the sheer number of choices on offer from different brands can be overwhelming. We have you covered! Our reviews of the best golf irons for women are here to make the decision process a whole lot easier.
How to choose the right irons for you
So, what should you look for in golf irons for women? Well, it depends on what you want to get out of them. Do you need a set of irons that will improve your consistency and help you find the green more often? Looking to get the ball flying higher, and some extra spin to help those pitch shots stop on the green? Perhaps you have a slower swing and need a boost in club-head speed?
These elements all come into play when shopping for new irons, and being clear about what you want to achieve out on the course will help you pick the right set. It’s important to remember that no two golf swings are the same, so the ideal irons will differ from one person to the next.
We’ve tested and reviewed the best golf irons for women in 2024, highlighting the top choices to help you make informed decisions tailored to your ability, swing speed, and personal preferences. We also have a buying guide to the best golf drivers for women, if you’re in the market for more than just irons.
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Best Golf Irons for Women 2024
Below is our list of the best irons, and prices are based on a full set (unless otherwise stated)…
Fast forward nearly three decades, and the Big Bertha brand continues to be synonymous with the words ‘effortless’ and ‘easy.’
Built specifically for ladies, the new Callaway Reva irons promise to offer distance gains no matter how you swing the club. They are designed to deliver more ball speed, higher launch and straighter shots for every lady golfer, no matter what your standard.
The club heads are offset to help you square the face as you strike the shot so the ball flies straighter. A significant amount of custom tungsten weighting in the head further lowers the centre of gravity, so you’ll really find these easy to get airborne.
A fancy A.I Flash Face Cup further boosts ball speed while hidden urethane microspheres in the head absorb those nasty unwanted vibrations that make the club jar in your hands, giving a delightful, responsive feel. Easily one of the best women’s golf irons.
| Availability: | 5-SW |
| Stock grip: | Lamkin Women’s ST Soft |
| Stock Shaft: | Callaway RCH |
| 7-iron loft: | 31.5º |
We’re certain you’ll feel very confident with a Max OS iron in hand. The wider sole and chunky top line make it look impossible to miss hit. Plus the set has stronger lofts, draw-bias and a super flexible insert, stretching from heel-to-toe to channel away unwanted vibrations (called the ECHO dampening system) and give you a pure forged-like feel
Beyond added distance and speed, Cap Back Design boosts forgiveness with increased clubhead stability at impact to discourage twisting, so you’ll enjoy solid strikes more often.
By getting golfers of every skill level to hit thousands of shots with the prototype, the TM engineers were able to identify the most tightly clustered impact areas among solid strikes. Using that data, they set out to intelligently expand the sweet spot to capture more of those shots, effectively pinpointing performance where you need it the most for explosive ball speeds and consistency.
| Availability: | 4-LW |
| Stock shaft: | Aldila NV |
| Stock grip | Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip |
| 7-iron loft: | 28.5º |
The ‘hot metal’ in question is called Chromoly, and the feel is absolutely awesome. So what do you get from the set? Faster ball speeds, a piercingly straight ball flight and a very controlled landing.
We think that these irons will appeal to the lady who is totally in tune with her game. The discerning player who would never opt for standard, off-the-shelf-specs but would rather get custom-fitted to know that the clubs she swings are perfect for her technique. Mizuno offers a Tour-standard one-to-one fitting experience, but as a starter, you can use their online ‘quick iron selector’ to help you decide what set you might suit.
If technology matters, then know that the JPX921 has a really advanced design. A stability frame pushes weight to the extreme perimeters with toe bias for improved contact and results from your missed hits. A re-engineered COR-TECH face, thinner across the centre point, makes them powerful, and a variable thickness sole gives greater face flex and ball speed.
Tech aside, the sheer beauty of the forging makes them one of our favourites and undoubtedly one of the best ladies’ golf irons.
| Availability: | 4-PW |
| Stock shaft: | Custom fit only |
| Stock grip: | Custom fit only |
| 7-iron loft: | 29º |
Designed for the lady with a handicap in the teens and above, the Ezone Elite 3.0 irons are extremely lightweight and easy to swing, boosting speed and giving you a helping hand to hit shots high.
A key technology called Octaforce Neo is responsible for helping to reduce the overall club weight by 10%. Yonex have located it in the upper back of the club face to help lower the centre of gravity so you launch the ball higher and it also increases face flex so you’ll have powerful forgiveness at your fingertips.
| Availability: | 5-SW |
| Stock shaft: | Yonex graphite EX-EO3 |
| Stock grip: | Yonex original rubber 360 |
Radical refers to the strategic weight screws placed in the heel (3g) and toe (10g). Pushing weight to the extreme edges of the club helps to create remarkable ball speed improvements and extreme forgiveness.
We love our iron shots to feel soft and responsive, there’s nothing worse than a hard, jarring hit, yet traditionally a firmer face added distance. In the Radspeed Cobra has accomplished the best of both worlds by adding a forged insert that increases face flex so that you get a faster ball speed with the buttery soft feel of a forging. That great feel is furthered by an intricate lattice medallion structure that saves weight, so these irons will feel really lightweight to swing.
Every iron is fitted with Cobra’s clever Connect technology – a shot-tracking device that pairs with a free Arccos Golf app to give you useful information such as distance club averages, strokes gained analytics and advice.
| Availability: | 5-SW |
| Stock shaft: | UST Recoil 450 ESX |
| Stock grip: | Lamkin Crossline with Cobra Connect |
| 7-iron loft: | 27.5º |
Shot-making creativity is guaranteed alongside ease of use thanks to Power Hole technology that increases ball deflection, allowing more energy to be transferred across the entire club face, giving it a giant sweet spot.
| Availability: | 6-SW |
| Stock grip: | Wilson Staff Women’s Performance |
| Stock Shaft: | Quaranta Blue graphite |
| 7-iron loft: | 27º |
Additional importance has been placed on expanding the fitting options for women to help you find the ideal set to match your game. The GLe2 really emphasises this through the loft, lie and length adjustability, along with the shaft weight, flex and grip choices.
Ping have also created GLe2 hybrids (4-7) to allow you to create the perfect combo set.
| Availability: | 6-SW |
| Stock grip: | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Garnet 360 |
| Stock shaft: | Ping ULT 240 |
| 7-iron loft: | 30.5º |
Their huge, hybrid-like hollow backs are just about as forgiving as you get and offer turbocharged speed off the face. At under 500 quid, you can’t quibble at the value for money.
| Availability: | 4-SW |
| Stock grip: | Lamkin 360 |
| Stock shaft: | Miyazaki C.Kua 40 |
| 7-iron loft: | 30º |
The Crystal is offered fully custom-fit, with a choice of high-quality components, for just over £350. It’s wide-soled and forgiving and even comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
| Availability: | 5-SW |
| Stock shaft: | Lynx Crystal Graphite Bronze |
| 7-iron loft: | 33º |
There’s the T100, T200, T300 and T400…each with a slightly different design spin and adapted to suit the needs of that player type.
We love the Titleist T200 irons because they’re forged (so you get a really great feel) yet really powerful. In fact, the clever Max Impact face promises to convert near misses to nearly perfect shots.
| Availability: | 4-PW |
| Stock grip: | Multiple custom fit options |
| Stock shaft: | Multiple custom fit options |
| 7-iron loft: | 30º |
Buying Guide: How to choose the best golf irons for women
Choosing a new set of irons doesn’t have to be a complicated process, and the style that you opt for will depend on the performance you need to get out of them.
Ability
Ensuring your iron choice matches your current playing level is crucial for making a smart purchase. While it’s not impossible for a high-handicap player to excel with a blade iron, it’s generally not the norm. We recommend selecting irons based on your current ball-striking ability rather than future aspirations for your game. If you’re a beginner or a high handicapper looking to increase distance or maximize forgiveness, then super game improvement irons might suit you best. Their deep cavity backs are designed for optimum weight distribution in the club-head, which allows more forgiveness on off-center hits. If you’re a low-to-mid-handicap golfer looking for an all-round upgrade to your sticks, and increased feel, then players’ irons might be the style for you.
Look and Feel
It’s important that you like the look of your irons, when they’re at address behind the golf ball. You want to choose a set that you feel confident with, and that’s not going to happen if you’re not keen on how they look. Each set of irons offers it’s own distinct ‘feel,’ making it essential to choose a model that enhances the feedback from your shots to ultimately improve your scores. You want to be able to tell from the feel of the club whether you hit the ball from the sweet spot, or from the heel/toe areas.
Precision and Control
Choosing a set of irons that matches your game will enhance your ability to consistently place shots where you want them, and facilitate shot shaping. By having control over spin and launch angle, you can achieve more predictable distances and avoid hazards more effectively. Ultimately, you want the irons you choose to offer precision and control in order to help you execute your shots with greater reliability and effectiveness. This leads to improved performance and ultimately results in lower scores on the course.
Budget
A major factor, of course, is your budget. If you’re just starting out or want to upgrade your irons for as little cost as possible, then consider one of the best golf package sets, which include a driver, woods and a putter alongside a brand-new set of irons. Alternatively, used golf irons are an option, with models from the last year or two still having plenty of years of play in them, as well as saving you some cash.
The best way to really decide which ladies’ irons are right for you is to head to your local custom fitting center, which will ensure your new irons are optimized for your swing.
Best Golf Irons for Women: FAQs
Are women’s golf clubs different to men’s?
Traditionally, yes. Women’s golf clubs are usually designed with larger sweet spots and higher lofts to increase forgiveness on off-centre hits. Ladies’ clubs are generally slightly shorter than men’s, and will have a lighter, more flexible shaft as standard. This makes the club easier to swing, which generates more club head speed, and helps with height and distance. However, some brands have moved more towards a more customised approach in recent years, with clubheads designed with ability in mind, and sets being offered with different shaft and grip options for varying strengths and swing speeds.
What are the best golf irons to use?
There are a few things to consider when deciding which would be the right irons for you. Your swing speed, shot shape, and consistency are all factors to think about. If your iron shots lack consistency, then a set of forgiving game improvement irons will help your dispersion whilst maintaining distance on off-center hits. If you have a slower swing speed, then irons with a lighter shaft could help you get the ball up in the air easier and increase your carry distance.
What is the easiest type of iron to hit?
For the regular golfer, cavity back game improvement irons are best for getting the golf ball airborne. Designed specifically for forgiveness, with the weight distribution in the clubhead allowing for a bigger sweet spot which helps to combat those mishits, cavity back irons are definitely the easiest to hit all-round.
Which brand of irons are best?
There is no right or wrong answer here, it’s all down to personal preference. Some golfers are loyal to a certain brand as they like their designs, have had positive experience with them in the past, or they feel more confident hitting specific shapes of club. The only way you can decide which you prefer, or which suits your game best, is to give them a try. Custom fitting is by far the best way to find out which brand is best for you.
Is it worth getting custom fitted for irons?
Yes, we always recommend that you visit your nearest custom fitting center to find out your exact specification for a new set of irons. No two golf swings are the same, and a fitting will ensure the clubs are optimized for your swing, allowing you to get the best out of your gear.
About the author
Sarah Pyett – Deputy Digital Editor
Sarah Pyett is the Deputy Digital Editor of todays-golfer.com. She specializes in ladies’ equipment reviews, including drivers, irons, and golf balls.
After a career in a golf professional shop, and earning a qualification in golf club management, Sarah joined Bauer in 2014 as a Web Producer for Today’s Golfer. She has since worked across multiple brands in a mixture of digital marketing and paid media roles, before returning to focus on golf full-time as Deputy Digital Editor in 2024.
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The best ladies' golf irons.
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Do women's golf irons differ from men's golf irons?
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Callaway Big Bertha Reva are among the best women's golf irons.
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Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo are among the best women's golf irons.
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Conbra King Radspeed are among the best ladies' golf irons.
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Lynx Crystal are among the best ladies' golf irons.
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Lynx Crystal Ladies Irons
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Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal are among the best women's golf irons.
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Ping GLe2 are among the best ladies' golf irons.
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TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS are among the best women's golf irons.
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Titleist T200 are among the best women's golf irons.
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Wilson Staff D9 are among the best women's golf irons.
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Yonex Ezone Elite 3.0 are among the best ladies' golf irons.
