Modern irons with more traditional look

[GT1885]

Are there any modern game improvement irons that look more traditional in terms of thickness of top line and offset? For reference I have played in the past few years since I've put away my old blades and Taylormade 300 Forged (excellent OG irons, BTW):

Callaway XR16 Pro

Ping G400

Mizuno 923 Hot Metal.

I currently have in my bag a set of Maltby TE Forged and have one of their TE+Forged and TS3 in 7 iron head that I've shafted and tested. All of these are great irons also. 

 

I am just curious if the big names have made anything with a thinner top line and with smaller offsets than what I've listed from the big names above.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Just now, GT1885 said:

Are there any modern game improvement irons that look more traditional in terms of thickness of top line and offset? For reference I have played in the past few years since I've put away my old blades and Taylormade 300 Forged (excellent OG irons, BTW):

Callaway XR16 Pro

Ping G400

Mizuno 923 Hot Metal.

I currently have in my bag a set of Maltby TE Forged and have one of their TE+Forged and TS3 in 7 iron head that I've shafted and tested. All of these are great irons also. 

 

I am just curious if the big names have made anything with a thinner top line and with smaller offsets than what I've listed from the big names above.

Lots! 

To be honest it is a little bit too long to list but basically most companies have gone in a more simple or traditional look as that has been a trend.

[CB Lobo 4 Life]

If I were to pin a set of irons that I think fit this mold perfectly (also happens to be a set I desperately wish I had enough money to purchase) it would be the Ping Blueprint S/T irons. They look so incredibly good, and from reviews that have come, I have seen everyone rave about them. 

[Rob Person]

There are tons, but the first that popped in my head were the Takomo 301s for some reason.

[Josh Parker]

1 hour ago, GT1885 said:

Are there any modern game improvement irons that look more traditional in terms of thickness of top line and offset? For reference I have played in the past few years since I've put away my old blades and Taylormade 300 Forged (excellent OG irons, BTW):

Callaway XR16 Pro

Ping G400

Mizuno 923 Hot Metal.

I currently have in my bag a set of Maltby TE Forged and have one of their TE+Forged and TS3 in 7 iron head that I've shafted and tested. All of these are great irons also. 

 

I am just curious if the big names have made anything with a thinner top line and with smaller offsets than what I've listed from the big names above.

Just about every manufacturer.  Titleist, Srixon both have the ability to mix the sets.

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, GT1885 said:

Are there any modern game improvement irons that look more traditional in terms of thickness of top line and offset?

What do you consider “traditional”?   GI irons implement design features to improve a players forgiveness, launch, and ease of use.   Many OEMs are doing a good job at blending the features to make them look slimmer though some OEMs package/label the bigger SGI type iron as GI.   I’ve recently started doing most GI wanted testing for MGS and have been impressed with the size and profile of some of the GI heads. Some of my favorites have been Cobra, Callaway and Ping irons.   Of course you still need to consider spin since GI irons often trade spin for distance.   The real answer is you need to get them in you hands and see how they perform and if they meet you “look” criteria.  

[funkyjudge]

2 hours ago, GT1885 said:

Are there any modern game improvement irons that look more traditional in terms of thickness of top line and offset? For reference I have played in the past few years since I've put away my old blades and Taylormade 300 Forged (excellent OG irons, BTW):

Callaway XR16 Pro

Ping G400

Mizuno 923 Hot Metal.

I currently have in my bag a set of Maltby TE Forged and have one of their TE+Forged and TS3 in 7 iron head that I've shafted and tested. All of these are great irons also. 

 

I am just curious if the big names have made anything with a thinner top line and with smaller offsets than what I've listed from the big names above.

Since you are already familiar with the latest Maltby iron designs, the first place that I would suggest looking is their TS1 IM iron model, although they have been so popular since their introduction that Golfworks is finding it impossible to keep those clubheads in-stock. I just built a set for myself, and they are very much in the P790 and Takomo 101T style. Not too strong-lofted, but not super-weak either. Quite a thin topline and the soles are not very wide, but just a little bit wider than traditional blade irons.  I'm playing mine this evening for the first time in my 9-hole league, and if I get decent results with them, those irons will be in my bag for travel matches tomorrow and Thursday.

[THE GOLF GUY]

6 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

Just about every manufacturer.  Titleist, Srixon both have the ability to mix the sets.

This is what I play , I like blades but prefer something with a little more forgiveness.

Edited April 22 by THE GOLF GUY

[Josh Parker]

52 minutes ago, THE GOLF GUY said:

This is what I play , I like blades but prefer something with a little more forgiveness.

Play a combo set.  If Srixon would have has the zx in left handed I would have prob done the 5's, 7's and zx