As a former golf retailer I am very particular about my irons, it is a combination of look at set-up, sound on contact, and feedback through the club matching my expected ball flight. Honestly it's also more than a little bit on how good the irons look in the bag. I went through the fitting process online, though I already know my set-up and found that the recommendations based on honest responses was spot on. I contacted Haywood with some questions based on my past favorite irons and they confirmed that the CB's were in fact the best match for me. Though I play to a fairly low handicap I prefer play to practice so I wanted a little more forgiveness. After a week of using these irons I can honestly say I got exactly what I was looking for at a price that is untouchable by big name brands. Fit to my specs, the shafts and grips I am comfortable with and a classic look. I took a chance on a club I've never hit before, but Haywood more than lives up to it's reputation, I'll have these in my bag for the foreseeable future.
I picked up a set of the CB 5-PW after getting fitted at their HQ in Vancouver. The fitting process was a great experience and I ended up hitting the Modus shafts in X flex the best. I ordered the next day and they arrived a couple weeks later. Through my last 5 rounds of the year I shot two PB's and completely eliminated the flyers my previous set was having on the centwr strikes that went an extra 20Y. My distance and side to side dispersion has dropped by almost half and I am loving these clubs. I've been to the range 3 times since getting them and all 3 times I had guys come up to me and ask what club I was hitting. One of them was playing a $3k set of Miuras and said he would be selling them after trying a couple clubs. Even I tried his Miuras and thought the CB's had a softer feel, better flight, and you can't beat the sound these make off of the face. No complaints and can't wait to order some wedges this winter.
I ordered the 5-PW CB set as I carry a 5/7 wood at the top end of my bag. I had the clubs fit with x100 shafts with navy/red furls. Clubs are gorgeous. The CNC milled finish is outstanding and I have already had a number people comment on how good the clubs look. The feel off the club face is fantastic. Coming from a set of GI irons I did not know what to expect and I am beyond impressed. Miss hits are not that punishing, but definitely has less margin for error than my GIs. I went back and forth with a few questions and Haywood was always prompt with emails. Clubs came in just under 2 weeks. I would 100% recommend Haywood and I am planning on replacing my wedges when needed and maybe picking up a driving iron!
I was a bit hesitant ordering these irons without having seen them in person, much less tried them. I cannot say enough positive things about them! I was previously using game improvement irons, and I’m blown away by these. The feel is absolutely buttery! Like hitting a marshmallow when you pure it. It’s addictive. The forgiveness is also great! I was concerned about that, coming from game improvement irons, but these are great. You’ll know when you mishit it, but they aren’t too punishing. The top line is somewhat thin, but actually inspires confidence. I feel like I hit them better than my GI irons, because of that. These are hands down the best looking irons I’ve ever personally seen. The finish and milling is stunning. They’re extremely aesthetically pleasing. Almost too pretty to hit! Lastly, the price absolutely cannot be beat. These are premium irons that would absolutely stack up with the $1,300 sets. At $800, I got a great set of clubs that’ll last a decade or more, along with a complimentary hat and towel. If you’re on the fence, just make the jump. You wont regret it; they’re an absolute joy to use!
What a great looking and playing set. I'm pretty meticulous when it comes to making big purchases. I like to do my research and take my time. Took me almost a year to pull the trigger, but so glad I did. Bought a full set (irons, driving iron, wood, wedge, putter, bag) and a few solid accessories. Everything is of quality. I've gained 20-30 yards on my drives too. Still getting used to the driving iron, 56, and putter.
Played in Niagara Falls on the weekend. The person I was golfing with very excited to see that I had a set of haywoods, as his brother, who is a golf nut, just purchased some not too long ago. As an amateur golfer, this made me even more sure of my purchase.
Thank you, haywoodgolf!
These irons are pure! Great feel, great looks, and a great price tag. If you are looking for irons without jacked up lofts, and with minimal offset, I can't recommend these enough.
These guys are the real deal !! I was absolutely blown away by these clubs. Beautifully designed and finished with amazing attention to detail. These were custom built to my specs and I couldn’t fault any part of the buying process. From the customer service to the extremely fast shipping, there wasn’t a single moment I could fault when dealing with Haywood. I’ve played 2 rounds with my new CB irons now and I have to admit, they play just as good as they look!! I’m currently playing at a 14.5HC so as you can imagine I still have a miss shot here and there, but these irons are so forgiving you forget you’re playing a forged cavity back! The feel off the face and the feedback from each shot is perfect. That quality forged feel is what I’ve been dreaming of for quite some time and these Haywood’s just deliver the purest sound out on course. I have, and will continue to let everyone know about this exceptional company and the products they are bringing to the market. I always knew the risks buying clubs from a fairly new company and let me tell you, it paid off big time!! I’ll be back in 2024 to purchase some wedges and grow my bag with more Haywood goodness. Huge props to the entire team at Haywood, you all play a key part in this business and I wish you guys nothing but continued success. Officially your biggest fan from New Zealand !!
These guys are the real deal !! I was absolutely blown away by these clubs. Beautifully designed and finished with amazing attention to detail.
These were custom built to my specs and I couldn’t fault any part of the buying process. From the customer service to the extremely fast shipping, there wasn’t a single moment I could fault when dealing with Haywood. I’ve played 2 rounds with my new CB irons now and I have to admit, they play just as good as they look!! I’m currently playing at a 14.5HC so as you can imagine I still have a miss shot here and there, but these irons are so forgiving you forget you’re playing a forged cavity back! The feel off the face and the feedback from each shot is perfect. That quality forged feel is what I’ve been dreaming of for quite some time and these Haywood’s just deliver the purest sound out on course.
I have, and will continue to let everyone know about this exceptional company and the products they are bringing to the market. I always knew the risks buying clubs from a fairly new company and let me tell you, it paid off big time!! I’ll be back in 2024 to purchase some wedges and grow my bag with more Haywood goodness. Huge props to the entire team at Haywood, you all play a key part in this business and I wish you guys nothing but continued success.
Officially your biggest fan from New Zealand !!
Great looking club and the feel is great too, still working to get correct distances dialled in.
Received my Haywood CBs over the winter. As an improving 12 handicap I had tried the 7 iron and really enjoyed it over the current hallow body irons I was playing. Didn’t lose a lot of distance but was seeing very consistent numbers on the launch monitor. The feel is incredible as well but the thing that stuck out to me (outside of the price obviously) was how forgiving they are. On miss hits the ball doesn’t travel too far offline or lose too much distance.
Absolutely amazing
First class customer service
These are the best looking irons I have had since the 1980’s. The biggest difference is that they are much more forgiving on off centre strikes. The look is clean and the soft feel is amazing. The weaker lofts compared to today’s distance irons are much easier to hit and there is not any loss of distance. I have not had such an enjoyable round of golf in years using the irons. Highly recommended for all ages including us old guys.
I absolutely love these irons. I have played them for 10 rounds now and I am so impressed. These are the most accurate irons I have ever played. The ball flight I am seeing through the set is fantastic. Even the 5 iron is fun to hit. 3/4 and knock down shots are easy. My previous iron set was Gen 1 P790 and I thought those were really good - the Haywood CBs are flat out better. It has taken very little time to adjust to the distance gapping of the CBs - very consistent distance gaps that quite frankly make the game easier. I would without doubt buy these irons again.
I was fitted for very expensive Ping CB irons, and decided to try out the Haywood CBs with the same shafts I was originally fitted in. I have about 25 rounds played with the Haywood CBs now. Performance is very similar to the more expensive Pings. The carry and spin numbers are consistent on a Trackman/GCQuad, and the irons feel decently forgiving and quite workable in real play.
For this price point, it is well worth the money. Certainly not an iron you play if you are looking for extra distance and/or a lot of forgiveness. But as far as a players CB goes, hard to go wrong with this kind of performance for the price. I was a fan of the Haywood wedges before, but these irons are just as impressive.
The cb's are truly incredible from a looks perspective and while they may not be as buttery soft as say a mizuno, they feel amazing. Haywood also puts the extra little touches in with their clubs in that they give you a premium hat and magnetic towel with a purchase of a set. Honestly its the little things that set Haywood apart, and I can say this with certainty because I bought plenty of full sets from the big manufacturers as well as from other DTC brands. In my opinion Haywood combines the best of design, quality, customer service, price, configuration options, and most importantly performance.
I couldn't recommend these any higher.
Awesome clubs. The bag appeal is unreal and the feel off the face is awesome. The only reason not 5/5 is cause I’d like to see an option where you can do CBs from 6 iron down and do a 4 and 5 iron in something like the PD1.
Highly recommend.
These are the best looking feeling iron I have ever owned, I have owned several "big name" brands in the past and these just do it for me, I love the look, love the feel and sound and that lofts are more traditional.
The customizing options are great. I just can't say enough about these irons, they are now my forever irons
Bit of a club junkie ,used to play some decent golf back in the day so I’ve tried lots of brands, currently own Haywood CB's and Wilson Staff V2 I can say Haywood irons are as good as anything out there they were made to my specs I wanted ,absolutely love them .Look forward to the whole season with them next year.
Super buttery soft and forgiving. Beautiful clubs at address. Never going back to the big Guys