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Cobra King F7 One Length. Every iron in this set sports the physical length and weight of a standard 7-iron — for most people, the easiest club to swing. The benefit? You use the identical setup and swing with every club and it won’t stress your lower back, either. Also available: matching 56- and 60-degree wedges. Irons: $800/set with graphite shafts, $700/steel; wedges: $119 each; cobragolf.com
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Honma Golf TW737Vs. This cavityback’s weighting eases the act of getting shots airborne, while strong lofts add plenty of distance throughout the set. The slightly oversize clubhead lends visual confidence at address. $1,200/set; honmagolfusa.com
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Mizuno JPX 900 Forged. Get more power with the compact, boron-infused clubhead and high ball-speed on off-center hits with the multithickness-sporting face. The thinnest sole area extends the heel and toe, boosting distance all across. $1,200/set; mizunousa.com
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Ping i200It looks and feels like a player’s-style iron, with minimal offset and a thin top line. But thanks to a “HydroPearl” finish that reduces friction with the turf, this club boasts exceptional forgiveness so it glides easily through impact. $150/club with graphite shaft, $135/steel; ping.com
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Wilson Staff FG Tour V6A. 20-gram tungsten insert in the long irons boosts launch angle but not spin rate — meaning you’ll effortlessly achieve high shots and enhanced forgiveness. Impact-area mass across the set delivers a solid, muscleback-like feel and helps workability. $1,000/set; wilson.com