Price
$215 per iron
Titleist T250 / T250*
Price
$215 per iron
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Why We Like It
- A forged L-face wraps around the sole to enhance rebound, particularly on shots hit low on the face.
- The L-face also helps foster launch on off-center and low-face strikes to promote consistent distance and peak heights.
- The T250 provides a cleaner look than the T200 it replaces, especially on the back. This was achieved by incorporating the company’s max-impact technology within the all-steel construction.
- Split high-density tungsten strategically positions the center of gravity to improve launch and stability.
- An intriguing addition to the 250 lineup is the T250* or Launch Spec. Launch Spec features the same technology as the T250 but weighs less and has significantly higher lofts (up to 4.5 degrees weaker) to help players launch the ball higher to hold greens.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps
- SPECS: 7-iron: 30.5 degrees; PW: 43 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a clean, players-style head with a tiny muscle‑back look, soft, ringing feel and exceptional distance on flush strikes. Center hits launch high and carry a long way; off‑center strikes lose little yardage and feedback is muted. Very playable and forgiving, with smooth turf interaction and easy shotmaking. One consistent caveat: the longer clubs (notably the 5‑iron) could feel grabby and be harder to hit consistently.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a compact, tech-packed iron with a cleaner muscle-back look and reduced topline/sole that launches the ball very high and lands it soft. The face feels noticeably softer than the T100/T150, offers effortless ball speed, strong turf interaction and excellent feedback, and remains massively forgiving (toe and thin shots held distance). Great for combo sets and stopping long irons. One drawback: occasional fairway flyers and limited workability.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a clean, players-style profile with a tiny muscle‑back look, smooth lines and very comfortable, soft feel and sound. Flush strikes produced lively, long carry and a penetrating-to-high trajectory, with plenty of launch and easy shot shaping. Off‑center strikes stayed playable — often only a few yards lost and little harsh feedback. One consistent caveat: the longer 5‑iron could feel grabby and cut into distance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It was almost impossible to miss the sweet spot on these. Everything was trampolining off the face. Even when I hit a shot a little thin, I was only losing four or five yards of carry. Easy to move the ball up and down and shape shots with this club.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Very classy look. Smooth, rounded edges, and a bit on the smaller side even as you progress up to the 5-iron. Even in the longer irons, the feel wasn't compromised. Very soft.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Looks like a players iron with a tiny muscle back, which I think provides extra power. The trajectory was piercing, and the feel was like a massive punch to the sweet spot. Mis-hits were characterized by a little clickier feel, but not much loss of distance.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The heavier head produces a little thud action off the face, but nothing eventful. Ball flight was a little lower than the others. Below-average forgiveness.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
These things get the ball up super quick, almost too quick on the lower end of the bag. I couldn't flight the higher-lofted clubs at all. They were super easy to hit on the top end, however. I didn't have to try and hit my 5-iron far. The ball comes off the face effortlessly, and flies high and soft. Good candidate for a combo set.
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Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It was almost impossible to miss the sweet spot on these. Everything was trampolining off the face. Even when I hit a shot a little thin, I was only losing four or five yards of carry. Easy to move the ball up and down and shape shots with this club.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Very classy look. Smooth, rounded edges, and a bit on the smaller side even as you progress up to the 5-iron. Even in the longer irons, the feel wasn't compromised. Very soft.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Looks like a players iron with a tiny muscle back, which I think provides extra power. The trajectory was piercing, and the feel was like a massive punch to the sweet spot. Mis-hits were characterized by a little clickier feel, but not much loss of distance.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The heavier head produces a little thud action off the face, but nothing eventful. Ball flight was a little lower than the others. Below-average forgiveness.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
These things get the ball up super quick, almost too quick on the lower end of the bag. I couldn't flight the higher-lofted clubs at all. They were super easy to hit on the top end, however. I didn't have to try and hit my 5-iron far. The ball comes off the face effortlessly, and flies high and soft. Good candidate for a combo set.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Massively forgiving club. Didn't lose much distance on strikes out on the toe. Solid interaction with the turf. My biggest concern with this club is that you can hit the occasional flyer from the fairway. It's also not as workable as some of the other clubs in this category.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love the smaller head with the tech built in. You really don't have to help this club. Good playability, too. I could hit all kinds of different shots.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
They are very high-launching. Great for when you need that.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
The look is super sleek and elegant. It just felt comfortable. It was one of those irons that I wouldn't mind hitting for hours and hours on the range.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Titleist does this every year. The clubs look so clean. I love when you have this feeling where the deflection of the shaft and the compression of the ball match up at the same time. I felt that with the pitching wedge. I just was not able to replicate that consistently with the 7- or 5-iron.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
It's a much softer face than the T100s and T150s. I love how they took last year's T200 and removed the plastic badging off the back. They just made it one smooth muscle back. Just a cleaner look. For a game-improvement type of club, they kept the topline pretty small and the sole a little smaller, too.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
This club makes you feel like a better player without being intimidating. The topline is not too thin, so it looks very hittable. Distance is really, really good. When you flush it, it feels great. A medium-to-high, strong trajectory. Off-center hits won't make you pay. You're still going to get good distance.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Beautiful looking club. Nice, soft feel and sound—enough ringing to tell me I hit the club, but not in a bad way. Not a lot of vibration. Distance and turf interaction was good until I got to the 5-iron. It got grabby and that cut off a lot of distance. I just struggled to hit the 5-iron well.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Contact was a little thin at times. But one thing I did like was that on good hits, the ball got up in the air fairly quickly, and was higher than my normal shot.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
It produced a noticeably higher ball flight without being too spinny, which I enjoyed, especially in the longer clubs where I was able to stop the ball fairly quickly on the greens.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
A quality iron. The metal feels really well made. Performs great when you hit it in the middle of the face. Fat and thin shots still traveled an acceptable distance. You can really tower this thing if you're wanting to hit it super high in the air and land it soft, like when hitting into a par-5 green.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Center strikes deliver a penetrating ball flight and very long carry. Off-center hits provide minimal feedback into your hands.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Launch is super, super high, and the ball falls quite nicely. It's fairly forgiving, but some of my misses were 20 yards shorter than I would've liked them to be.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
This is probably my No. 1 iron in this category. It looks clean, and plays like a real cavity back or muscle back. And boy does it react! When you hit it flush, this thing takes off.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It's pretty much the perfect golf club. It's beautiful, easy to hit, and gives you great feedback on every shot. It went through the turf with ease. As for the feel, nothing but good vibrations with this one.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It was almost impossible to miss the sweet spot on these. Everything was trampolining off the face. Even when I hit a shot a little thin, I was only losing four or five yards of carry. Easy to move the ball up and down and shape shots with this club.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Very classy look. Smooth, rounded edges, and a bit on the smaller side even as you progress up to the 5-iron. Even in the longer irons, the feel wasn't compromised. Very soft.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Looks like a players iron with a tiny muscle back, which I think provides extra power. The trajectory was piercing, and the feel was like a massive punch to the sweet spot. Mis-hits were characterized by a little clickier feel, but not much loss of distance.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The heavier head produces a little thud action off the face, but nothing eventful. Ball flight was a little lower than the others. Below-average forgiveness.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
The look is super sleek and elegant. It just felt comfortable. It was one of those irons that I wouldn't mind hitting for hours and hours on the range.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Titleist does this every year. The clubs look so clean. I love when you have this feeling where the deflection of the shaft and the compression of the ball match up at the same time. I felt that with the pitching wedge. I just was not able to replicate that consistently with the 7- or 5-iron.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
This club makes you feel like a better player without being intimidating. The topline is not too thin, so it looks very hittable. Distance is really, really good. When you flush it, it feels great. A medium-to-high, strong trajectory. Off-center hits won't make you pay. You're still going to get good distance.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Beautiful looking club. Nice, soft feel and sound—enough ringing to tell me I hit the club, but not in a bad way. Not a lot of vibration. Distance and turf interaction was good until I got to the 5-iron. It got grabby and that cut off a lot of distance. I just struggled to hit the 5-iron well.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Contact was a little thin at times. But one thing I did like was that on good hits, the ball got up in the air fairly quickly, and was higher than my normal shot.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Center strikes deliver a penetrating ball flight and very long carry. Off-center hits provide minimal feedback into your hands.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Launch is super, super high, and the ball falls quite nicely. It's fairly forgiving, but some of my misses were 20 yards shorter than I would've liked them to be.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
This is probably my No. 1 iron in this category. It looks clean, and plays like a real cavity back or muscle back. And boy does it react! When you hit it flush, this thing takes off.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
These things get the ball up super quick, almost too quick on the lower end of the bag. I couldn't flight the higher-lofted clubs at all. They were super easy to hit on the top end, however. I didn't have to try and hit my 5-iron far. The ball comes off the face effortlessly, and flies high and soft. Good candidate for a combo set.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Massively forgiving club. Didn't lose much distance on strikes out on the toe. Solid interaction with the turf. My biggest concern with this club is that you can hit the occasional flyer from the fairway. It's also not as workable as some of the other clubs in this category.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love the smaller head with the tech built in. You really don't have to help this club. Good playability, too. I could hit all kinds of different shots.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
They are very high-launching. Great for when you need that.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
It's a much softer face than the T100s and T150s. I love how they took last year's T200 and removed the plastic badging off the back. They just made it one smooth muscle back. Just a cleaner look. For a game-improvement type of club, they kept the topline pretty small and the sole a little smaller, too.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
It produced a noticeably higher ball flight without being too spinny, which I enjoyed, especially in the longer clubs where I was able to stop the ball fairly quickly on the greens.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
A quality iron. The metal feels really well made. Performs great when you hit it in the middle of the face. Fat and thin shots still traveled an acceptable distance. You can really tower this thing if you're wanting to hit it super high in the air and land it soft, like when hitting into a par-5 green.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It's pretty much the perfect golf club. It's beautiful, easy to hit, and gives you great feedback on every shot. It went through the turf with ease. As for the feel, nothing but good vibrations with this one.
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