In our forums, our members have been taking a deep dive into forgiveness when it comes to irons. WRXer ‘Nev Adams’ uses Mizuno’s MP-20 and JPX921 irons as an example and asks:
“I wonder what the difference is in forgiveness, and how do you measure it?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- NRJyzr: “Forgiveness is measured in MOI, moment of inertia. MOI for the clubhead is the measure of its resistance to twisting on off-center contact.”
- AC in TX: “I measure by my crap swings … if it still flies straight, it’s forgiving … otherwise not so much.”
- TigerinTheWoods: “Anecdotally, I find the 921 Tour more forgiving than the MP20. I find the spin consistency a big part of that. Very easy to balloon the MB because they are designed for workability. I think that is something not always factored into forgiveness. Your dynamic loft control is tested, and any manipulation of the club face is exaggerated with the COG closer to the hosel. Everything about the tour is more friendly IMO.”
- MtlJeff: “I’ve never really looked at MOI numbers when it comes to forgiveness, just would hit the clubs and see. I remember when the Epic SZ driver came out it had the highest MOI of all time, and I didn’t find it super forgiving for a 460cc driver. I guess some of this is just a personal thing, or how you usually miss. It’s kind of like bounce to me with wedges. I understand the numbers, but I find it doesn’t always mean as much to the individual.”
Entire Thread: “How do you measure forgiveness in irons?”