4 CHEAP Iron Sets That Humiliate $2,000 Premium Irons

The Honest Gear Vault: five buyer's guides for drivers, irons, putters, golf balls and rangefinders, with real models, current prices and a clear pick at every budget. Get it here: https://honestcaddy.com/ A $579 iron set outscored a $2,149 Callaway in 2026's biggest independent iron test. Here are four cheap sets that beat premium brands. We go through the Haywood SV.2, Tommy Armour 845+, Tour Edge Hot Launch Max D and Takomo 101 MKII, and the premium sets each one beat: Callaway TI Fusion 250, PXG 0311XP GEN8, PING G740 and more. For every set you get the price, the test category where it won, and exactly what you give up, from distance to looks. Plus the order to read any iron test before you buy.