Golf Monthly Verdict

Traditionally MacGregor have been renowned for making fantastic players irons but this is a club at the other end of the scale. There is still plenty of feel on offer as well as forgiveness.

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By Neil Tappin

published 23 May 2011

The MacGregor M85i iron is made to deliver forgiveness without sacrificing feel. The cavity-back clubhead has a multi-material medallion that should dampen vibrations and enhance feel.

The deep cavity makes it easy to square the face at impact. However, they are not the most attractive cavity design that MacGregor have ever made.

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.