Forged vs Cast Irons

Forged vs. cast is the question you are trying to ask. A cavity back isn’t necessarily either one.

I’ll reiterate that I think the question you are asking is what’s the difference between “cavity back” irons and traditional blades or “muscle back” style irons; as either of those can be forged or cast.

In general cavity back irons allow for more forgiveness on off center hits or less ideal contact as their design allows for perimeter weighting and thinner faces that are more “springy.” It increases the MOI and COR and makes the sweet spot larger. These irons are also usually aimed at the mid-high handicapper and often have more game improvement features like thicker soles, more offset and taller or deeper faces.

Blades, in general are angled more toward someone who prefers to give up forgiveness and distance for workability, and who is much better at always compressing the ball at the sweet spot of the face, and who is also much more likely to make ball first contact most of the time.

Either of thee can be forged or cast. Forged irons have been described as being softer than cast and less brittle or “clicky.”
Now you can even get cast heads with forged faces, and some blade style irons are actually hollow and filled with urethane or other material so you get the look of the blade with the forgiveness of the cavity back. These are also available with more or less offset, taller face angles for more distance, etc. so the line has been blurred a lot over the last few years. Don’t discount cast irons though. There are many REALLY good irons that are cast. PING made a name for themselves making cast irons.

IMO I think the average golfer should be playing with cavity back “game improvement” irons with a moderate amount of offset and a good quality 2 piece ionomer cover ball. Save the butter knives for making toast, you’ll be a much happier golfer.

My guy is a 37 handicap and wants forged players irons.

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Play blades

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Gross

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Life is short. Play blades

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According to Titleist, 70% of tour players use cavity backs while 30% use blades.

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All the Rico's in here should be playing CBs. Want to practice with a 7 iron MB on the range be my guest.

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Life is short. Play blades Everybody should have a set of blades or even a half set just to play around with sometimes. You might be surprised

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Nike made a splash back in the day with the pro combo. The longer irons were cavity backs and the short irons were muscle backs. I know a lot of people liked those. If you really want to have an adventure find yourself a set of old blades from the 60s like the old Wilson Sam Sneads or some Hogans. Flat, sharp sole with little or no bounce, sweet spot the size of a frozen snow pea and just as forgiving.

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don’t. I just like knowing the difference of what’s out there so I can avoid buying something detrimental.

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If you REALLY don’t like the look of cavity backs and you want a blade style iron but you need the forgiveness look at something like the Takomo, Taylor Made P790, Kirkland, etc.

There are now some very forgiving forged clubs available like the Srixons and Mizuno's.

And a lot of the hollow body irons like the 790's & PXG'S have forged faces that promote feel and speed.


I playing Ping cast irons for years, now I love the feel of forged.

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Life is short. Play blades

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Not as a beginner, or even anyone with a handicap over 10-12. You just have to be too perfect for forged blades or any cavity back considered a player iron. The game is about enjoyment, not chasing hooks and worm burners all over the place.