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McLaren Series 3 4-iron

Players cited with it
1
From 2 reports.
Released
2026
First cited here by Justin Rose, April 2026. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for feel
Pushback on value. From 2 reviews. What they said

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Players cited with this

  • Justin RosePRESS
    “His T200 2-iron is the same one he used at the U.S. Open while the 3-iron is a new McLaren Golf Series 3 3-iron similar to the 4-iron he played when he debuted the new irons earlier this year.”
    Read the report
    1 more report from Justin Rose
    • “Rose is expected to game a set of McLaren Series 1 irons 5-P with a Series 3 4-iron this week at Trump Doral.”
      Read the report

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews, newest May 2026

What press reviews of the McLaren Series 3 4-iron judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Feel

Where reviewers push back

  • Value
  • Looks at address
  • DistanceNot covered by enough reviews
  • ForgivenessNot covered by enough reviews
  • FeelRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers praise rich, soft, premium feel with flattering mishit feedback.2 reviews›

    Praise (5)

    • “the high-tech construction of the Series 3 iron delivers a genuinely premium feel”

      PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · April 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “The impact is rich, deep, and soft - something many game-improvement irons struggle to achieve.”

      PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · April 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “Exceptional sound and feel”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “the feel across the face is a lot softer, representing more of a tour-validated iron than a player’s distance model.”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “Mishits were very flattering – noticeable in feedback to my eye but not to my playing partners.”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

  • WorkabilityNot covered by enough reviews
  • Turf interactionNot covered by enough reviews
  • Looks at addressMostly negative: Leans negative.Mostly criticized as busy, angular, cheap-looking; one reviewer called it flattering.2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “Flattering looks down at address”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    Complaints (3)

    • “The busy aesthetics, awkward shaping logo execution detract from the ultra-premium £360-per-iron price tag.”

      PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · April 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “The heel is a little too pinched, and the toe is very high and pronounced, creating a very angular look.”

      PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · April 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “Shelf appeal seems rather cheap”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

  • ValueCriticised: Reviewers are critical.Reviewers call the £360 price outrageous and unjustified versus rivals.2 reviews›

    Complaints (4)

    • “there are significantly better irons available for less than half the price”

      PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · April 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “they still don't come close to justifying that eye-watering price tag”

      PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · April 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “Price tag borderline outrageous”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

    • “An eye-watering £360 per iron has even the McLaren purists raising their eyebrows at what is a controversial release for many reasons.”

      PressToday's Golfer · May 2026Read the review

      About the model family, not this exact version.

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