Best used iron sets for the money in 2026
A used iron set from the last few years can cost half of what it did new. Here are the best-value used iron sets right now, grouped by the kind of golfer they suit, based on what they actually sell for on eBay.
Game-improvement irons (mid to high handicaps)
| Iron set | Typical used price | Median | Our guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobra Darkspeed (2024) | $335–$424 | $415 | Cobra irons |
| Ping G410 (2019) | $400–$530 | $450 | Ping G irons |
| TaylorMade Stealth (2022) | $393–$511 | $458 | TaylorMade irons |
| Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke (2024) | $455–$650 | $539 | Callaway irons |
| Ping G425 (2021) | $500–$600 | $550 | Ping G irons |
Players distance irons (low to mid handicaps)
| Iron set | Typical used price | Median | Our guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Apex 21 | $362–$450 | $393 | Callaway Apex |
| Ping i210 | $349–$539 | $440 | Ping i-series |
| Titleist T100 (2021) | $419–$650 | $480 | Titleist T100 |
| Srixon ZX5 Mk II (2023) | $500–$625 | $525 | Srixon irons |
| Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal | $500–$550 | $519 | Mizuno JPX |
| Ping i230 | $575–$725 | $610 | Ping i-series |
| TaylorMade P790 (2021) | $497–$731 | $652 | TaylorMade P790 |
Our picks
- Best value game-improvement set: Ping G425. It still sells for about $550, and Ping sets are easy to resell later.
- Best value for better players: Srixon ZX5 Mk II. A 2023 players-distance set for about $525.
- Best budget set: Cobra Darkspeed. A 2024 set for about $415.
Check the set makeupIron sets range from six to nine clubs. Compare the number of clubs and the shafts before comparing prices, and make sure the lie angle suits you (on Ping, check the color dot).
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