IRONS
Callaway Golf utilized its innovative weight-shifting science — Fusion Technology — in the new FT Irons, which have an amazing 77 percent of the clubhead’s weight in the extreme perimeter. This weighting technology allows for exceptional stability on off-center hits. Designed for mid- to low-handicap players, the FT Irons feature a new head with a titanium face that produces fast ball speeds and allows for an increased effective hitting area. Retail price for an eight-club set: steel shaft from $1,099; graphite shaft from $1,299

New, too: Bridgestone J36 blade irons, Nickent Golf 4DX Pro Irons

Trend: Plastic inserts on the back of clubheads to reduce vibration and create more feel are popular. Irons using screw weights in the heel and toe to help spread out the weight are appearing on the scene. Look for larger, effective hitting areas on irons, much like drivers.