McLaren Series 1 Irons Bring £360-a-Club Blades to Golf
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- The McLaren Series 1 irons are priced at £360 per club.
- The 7-iron carries a traditional 34-degree loft; the pitching wedge is 46 degrees.
- The irons feature a visible honeycomb structure and McLaren's signature papaya color on the rear cavity.
- Ian Poulter and Justin Rose are among the tour players using the set.
McLaren has released the Series 1, a traditional blade iron priced at £360 per club, marking the automaker's second entry into golf equipment following its Series 3 irons.
What are the McLaren Series 1 irons' specs?
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | £360 per iron |
| 7-iron loft | 34 degrees |
| Pitching wedge loft | 46 degrees |
| Design | Blade-style, honeycomb rear cavity, papaya accent color |
| Notable users | Ian Poulter, Justin Rose |
The lofts sit on the traditional end of the blade category, in keeping with a set built for shot-shaping and feel rather than distance. The longer irons, from the 3 through the 5, carry noticeably thin toplines with minimal offset, a departure from the more forgiving profiles common in modern long irons.
How do the Series 1 irons differ from McLaren's Series 3?
The Series 1 is a more compact, traditionally shaped blade than the Series 3, McLaren's first iron release. Both sets share the honeycomb rear design and papaya color detailing, along with a numbering treatment on the sole rendered in a digital-style font.
How have the Series 1 irons been received?
Reviewers have described the shaping as well balanced between traditional and modern blade profiles, with the leading edge built notably flat across the face, a trait shared with the TaylorMade P7TW. Testers have found the irons more forgiving on off-center strikes than their compact profile suggests, while still delivering the feedback expected of a players' blade. The set has drawn comparisons in feel to Miura's blade lineup.
At £360 a club, the Series 1 is priced for golfers buying into the McLaren name as much as the iron itself.
Who are the McLaren Series 1 irons for?
The traditional lofts, thin toplines and minimal offset place the Series 1 among the more demanding blades on the market, aimed at better players who prioritize shot control and feel over forgiveness. At roughly double the per-club price of comparable blades from brands such as Vice Golf and Takomo, the set is positioned as a luxury option within the category.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the McLaren Series 1 irons cost?
They are priced at £360 per club.
What is the loft of the McLaren Series 1 7-iron?
The 7-iron is built to a traditional 34-degree loft, with the pitching wedge at 46 degrees.
Who plays the McLaren Series 1 irons?
Ian Poulter and Justin Rose are among the tour players who have used the set.
How does the Series 1 differ from the McLaren Series 3 irons?
The Series 1 is a more compact, traditional blade, while the Series 3 was McLaren's first, more forgiving iron release. Both share the brand's honeycomb rear design and papaya color detailing.
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