Having seen a lot of reviews, both print and video, of Inesis equipment previously, I was looking forward to getting my hands on the new Inesis 500 Irons. On the Inesis website, it says they are aimed at “experienced players” with a handicap “between 15 and 30”, so let’s find out if they sit amongst the best irons of 2024.
From a tech point of view, these are hollow-bodied iron that have been injected with hot melt glue to dampen noise. The main body of the club is cast, but Inesis has added a fully forged face to improve feel and increase the trampoline effect for added distance.
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Out of the box, first impressions are good. They have a lovely brushed satin kind of finish similar to the Mizuno JPX 923 Tour which gives off premium vibes and the rest of the detailing is nicely subdued. There is a small chrome strip on the back for contrast and the minimal branding is highlighted subtly with all black paint fill which adds to the sophistication. Good start.
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Down behind the ball, the good news continues. The head shapes throughout the set are excellently proportioned and there is a nice blend of what would be considered “better player” preferences and things that higher handicappers are often looking for. For example, the blade length looks very long, which inspires a lot of confidence at address, but the top line is relatively slim which provides a nice aesthetic. There is a good amount of offset, but Inesis has taken care to disguise it optically with clever shaping, so you can reap the benefits without having to compromise on looks.
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I tested the Inesis 500 iron at Saunton Golf Club using TaylorMade TP5x golf balls and my FullSwing KIT launch monitor and the results were interesting.
As an average, the numbers are strong. For context, the 7 iron sits in a pretty aggressive loft at 28˚, however, Inesis doesn’t try and disguise this at all, printing all the lofts of the sole of the club which is a nice touch. On average, the 7-iron was carrying 192 yards and spinning at 5566 rpm, which at first glance sounds pretty good. My only concern was with the consistency of these numbers. I was getting a fair amount of “jumpy” strikes where the ball would zoom off with sometimes over 1000 rpm less spin and fly 10-15 yards further than I anticipated. As you can imagine, on the golf course this could land you in a bit of trouble on the wrong hole. That said, it is important to note that…
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