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Ram FXT irons are a recent direct-to-consumer entry into the “players distance iron” category. Modern performance in a thoroughly modern package.
Introduction
If the first product that comes to mind when you hear the word “ram” is not a golf club, I’m sure you aren’t alone. In fact, Ram was a major OEM primarily in the 70s and 80s, appearing in the bags of world-class players like Tom Watson. Now, it’s been relaunched as a direct-to-consumer brand targeted towards budget-conscious golfers, including a full range of woods, wedges, putters, and irons. The Ram FXT irons are a modern players distance set that prioritizes distance and forgiveness. Keep reading to learn more.
Looks
Visually, the Ram FXT irons have some commonality with that other “ram” product. Okay, they aren’t as big as a truck, but the clubheads are substantial and packed with visible tech. You’ll notice a plug on the toe side. While this often indicates the presence of a hollow clubhead injected with a proprietary polymer material, that isn’t the case here. With the FXT, it’s only a precision weighting feature.
They offer a good deal of offset, which should inspire confidence in a good portion of the golfers these are meant for. The topline is on the thicker side, and there is also a plenty of “help” at the back of the clubhead visible at address. They have a sleek black finish though the jury remains out on how well that will age.
Sound & Feel
I would classify the sound and feel of the Ram FXT irons as inoffensive and totally acceptable. They feel moderately soft off the face and quite powerful. The sound is more towards a flat ‘crack’ than a metallic ‘ping’. Feedback through the hands on strike location is minimal.
For me, this is just one area where you get what you pay for. Let me be clear about this: by no means do they feel bad. Someone coming from an outdated set of irons would likely think these feel like magic. But a player who is used to a one-piece forged or other high-end club is not likely to be as impressed. I think that’s absolutely fine and not intended as a knock at all.
Performance
Looking at theRam FXT irons on paper, they should be delivering high-levels of distance and forgiveness. That’s exactly what I found during my testing. One after another, I was hitting high-launching balls dead straight. Working the ball either way wasn’t particularly easy, but that shouldn’t be viewed as a bad thing since the straight ball is one of golf’s great mysteries for many.
There are a few design features that I think help achieve these results. First is the muscleback design which positions the center of gravity low and assists with that high launch and straight flight. Second is the precision-weighted screw on the toe side of the club, which helps stabilize the strike and keep things moving in the right direction.
One feature of the FXT that contributes to performance are stronger lofts. It has this in common with almost every other club in this category, and mirrors the lofts of many of those clubs. This helps contribute to the sense that these irons fly farther than traditional irons like the Ram Axial Forged [review HERE].
I recently reviewed another recent release of a direct-to-consumer players distance iron from a recently-revived brand, Macgregor’s MACSPD irons [find it HERE]. While there isn’t a ton to separate them, I liked the look and feel of the MACSPD just a bit more. I also found that they were a bit more responsive to attempts to change trajectory.
Conclusion
The Ram FXT irons are a welcome addition to the players distance category of irons. They are well-made clubs that can hang with offerings from the major OEMs at a fraction of the price. For budget-conscious golfers who don’t care about brand names and want to prioritize forgiveness and distance, these are a great option.
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7 Comments
How can I get these irons, am from Zimbabwe?
Francis,
There is a link to RAM’s website in the review.
Best,
Matt
I think as golf club prices rise into the stratosphere, these DTC offerings will become much more relevant. I love my current set of irons but if I had to purchase new ones, there’s no way I would be dropping $160-180 per iron from the oans.
Dylan, great review! One question, how is the turf interaction? I’m always worried about digging, but also concerned about too much bounce as well. Thanks.
Hey Chip,
I thought it was very good. Definitely didn’t have an issue with digging but I’m also a picker so that tends not to be an issue for me.
Dylan, which is more forgiving
these or PXG 0211 xcor
Hi Butch,
Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I can’t offer a helpful response as I haven’t hit the PXG 0211s.