LogicalOne Golf is a company that hit the golf scene back in 2005 with the development of the LogicalOne putter. After some time away from the industry, 2022 appears to be a significant year, perhaps a re-emergence, as they have dropped several new products, including a 4-piece golf ball, shafts, wedges, a second gen putter, and a set of irons. Today we are looking at the latter, as I got to spend some time with LogicalOne’s L1.X forged irons.

Upon being told about a set of irons coming from LogicalOne, my preconceived notion was that we’d be looking at a beefier style iron with plenty of perimeter weighting. I don’t say it often because it’s a rare occasion, but boy was I wrong. These L1.X irons are anything like what I expected, as they are muscle-back/bladed irons forged from 1020 carbon steel, a material known for its softness, so these irons should pass the feel test.
Featured on the back of the L1.X irons is an adjustable weight. In the past, we have seen some major equipment manufacturers push adjustable weights in their blade irons. So, while it’s not new, it is nice to see that there are options to help tune your club performance by adding or subtracting four grams from the stock six-gram setup. Those additional weights are available on their website. Performance aspects aside, having this weight and the milling on the back creates an attractive industrial design.

Being a small company, LogicalOne only carries one shaft offering, a graphite shaft that lacks fancy graphics. Instead, it’s a simple-looking black shaft with the LogicalOne logo and weight and flex designation. Each flex carries a different weight, with regular flex weighing in at 75 grams, stiff at 85 grams, and X flex tipping the scales at 95 grams. Each of these shafts was designed in partnership with the heads allowing LogicalOne to fit a more extensive range of golfers. Their website identifies which shaft best suits you based on your 6-iron swing speed. For testing, I received the stiff shafts recommended for a golfer who sits in that 81-88 MPH range.

Testing of the L1.X irons consisted of time on the course, driving range, and collecting some dry ball data, which is available below.
Earlier I mentioned that these irons are forged from 1020 carbon steel, and the sensation you get from hitting these is similar to what you would expect from hitting a forged blade. There is a discernable difference in sound between hitting the ball in the center and everywhere else on the face. Catch the ball thin, and you will know instantly by the sound. Thankfully, the benefit of these graphite shafts is that your hands don’t sting after such poor contact. Even perfect strikes produce a tone that is a touch louder than I expected, but the feel is rather good.
Where these irons shined was in turf interaction. There is a slight bevel to the leading edge, which matches up well with my swing. Perhaps it’s not overly critical on a club with a thin sole, but still, I found these clubs to cut through turf nicely and avoided my biggest concern, which was digging into the soft conditions that we face in the northeast this time of year.

Throughout the review process, the most often asked question I received was about the graphite shafts. Since these lack a recognizable shaft manufacturer’s name plastered on the side, it makes sense that it becomes a topic of discussion. I am glad to report that these shafts were a non-issue. They felt stable throughout my swing and were well-balanced. My general ball flight was a high draw, which is typical for my iron swing. Yes, they still carry a bit of a mystery to them, but they pair well to the point that I wouldn’t be concerned about them.
All the below dry ball data was collected using a Foresight GC2. These numbers coincide nicely with what I saw during my range and on-course testing. Kicking things off with the seven iron, these numbers are what I expected to see in an iron of this type of build and 32° loft. There are several misses in this data set, which helps illustrate what happens without a precise strike. Those are easily findable, as you can see a drop in ball speed and carry distance. On well-struck shots, these L1.X irons performed very well, as they provided good ball speed, consistent spin, peak height, and descent angle.

With the scoring irons on the course, I saw a lot of control heading into the greens. It was rare to see a ball kick forward of its pitch mark with an eight iron or less into the green. These numbers help show why spin is up (for me), and that descent angle is strong coming in over 50°. Knowing that these shots will stop quickly or spin back makes attacking the pin a little more fun, and let’s face it, it just looks cooler.

LogicalOne’s L1.X Forged irons performed well for a blade in the hands of a mid-handicap golfer. They were not unplayable, but as you can imagine, poor strikes were undoubtedly not rewarded. For a company that many are unfamiliar with, these irons look good, perform well, and carry a price tag of $800, which is in the neighborhood compared to other companies’ bladed offerings. The company has some other products in the pipeline, including drivers, fairway metals, and hybrids. It will be fun to see how these clubs perform, and the following this brand could garner.
More information on LogicalOne and the L1.X Forged irons are available at www.logicalonegolf.com.
The Details
Available: Now
Price: $800
Set Makeup: 4-PW
Shafts: Graphite 75-R, 85-S, 95-X
A unique look, but Blades, I don’t have game for those.
Agreed with [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] description. The weight and mill patterns do create a pretty industrial design. Pretty happy to hear they offer weight options from the website and tinkering wouldn’t be that difficult.
Well written [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] ! The blade part scares me as my game isn’t to that level. I really do like the way they look though! Awesome that they made the ball hop and stop from 8i and in!
I think I appreciate the look the more I see the irons. Great photos btw, [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
I assume you have to really look at ways to differentiate yourself in this DTC market and I can see these being especially popular in the Asian market with the milling.
Have to wonder if they have plans to expand their line in the future. Going with blades as a primary offering seems very narrow in scope.
It’s cool to see these featured on THP. I came across this brand awhile back and found out they are located only about 25 minutes from where I live. It’s pretty cool to see a local company like this get some publicity.
Great review Dean. These look pretty sweet with a very reasonable price tag. Looks like the performance is there as well with good strikes. Bladed irons are well in my distant past but sounds like these would be solid performers in the right hands.
Nice write up @ddec. Great looking iron IMO but blades are a no no for my inconsistent swing. Having limitations on selections is understandable from a smallish company but so is consumer audience.
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I think I appreciate the look the more I see the irons. Great photos btw, [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
I assume you have to really look at ways to differentiate yourself in this DTC market and I can see these being especially popular in the Asian market with the milling.
Have to wonder if they have plans to expand their line in the future. [B]Going with blades as a primary offering seems very narrow in scope[/B].
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I said it too, I was surprised to see blades as the option. I’d love to see a follow-up with something more player friendly.
Large jump this year in product, have they been that successful previously or has an investor come into the mix? They look well done it’s just the look of the branding that’s a miss.
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Large jump this year in product, have they been that successful previously or has an investor come into the mix? They look well done it’s just the look of the branding that’s a miss.
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from what I can gather…they started in 2005, then took some time off to help get some things in order. Created some relationships with different foundries, and here we are.
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It’s cool to see these featured on THP. I came across this brand awhile back and found out they are located only about 25 minutes from where I live. It’s pretty cool to see a local company like this get some publicity.
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now that’s cool. Wonder if they have a place you can visit and check out some of their other stuff that’s coming/out.
The more I look at these the less they appeal to me. I don’t have the game to play them, but don’t know if they’d be on my radar anyway. I think the main reason is the shaft. They may be good but they make them look like a set you’d see in the weird off brand section of an old pro shop.
Great review. I’ve been curious of this company and was interested to see some feedback. Thanks for providing us a detailed review, [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]!
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The more I look at these the less they appeal to me. I don’t have the game to play them, but don’t know if they’d be on my radar anyway. I think the main reason is the shaft. They may be good but they make them look like a set you’d see in the weird off brand section of an old pro shop.
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I think the lack of anything on the shaft is a hard sell. But they were pleasantly surprising, to say the least.
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I think the lack of anything on the shaft is a hard sell. But they were pleasantly surprising, to say the least.
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I was happy to see the company mentioned on social media a steel shaft option coming
Question for everyone that has followed this review.
Taking the fact they are blades out of the equation – Is $800 a good number for a set of DTC irons? I’m sort of out of the loop on pricing these days.
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I was happy to see the company mentioned on social media a steel shaft option coming
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I think that is a good move.
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Question for everyone that has followed this review.
Taking the fact they are blades out of the equation – Is $800 a good number for a set of DTC irons? I’m sort of out of the loop on pricing these days.
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I looked at some other DTC companies and what they offer for blades.
Hogan(when they were alive) ICON was 770-800 depending on finish – steel
Sub70 is 109 a club for steel…if I add graphite they come in a 798 for 4-PW
New Level is currently on a sale price of 770 but was 800+ again that’s steel…graphite is an upcharge so they are over 900
PXG – depends on the day.
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I looked at some other DTC companies and what they offer for blades.
Hogan(when they were alive) ICON was 770-800 depending on finish – steel
Sub70 is 109 a club for steel…if I add graphite they come in a 798 for 4-PW
New Level is currently on a sale price of 770 but was 800+ again that’s steel…graphite is an upcharge so they are over 900
PXG – depends on the day.
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Pretty much right in line then. The milling seems to add some perceived value too.
Good read, Dean. I appreciate the ball information to see how these perform.
When I saw these, my first thought was that it looked like a cross of the Callaway TCBs and MBs with some milling added. I also had a thought of PXG.
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Pretty much right in line then. The milling seems to add some perceived value too.
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I had several random golfers ask about them because they caught their eye when in the bag on the course and range. Part of that I’m sure is because they were all shiny and new. One of my random playing partners last weekend took a shot with one…he said he liked the look and feel, but he had his preferred brand so didn’t see himself going that direction.
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Good read, Dean. I appreciate the ball information to see how these perform.
When I saw these, my first thought was that it looked like a cross of the Callaway TCBs and MBs with some milling added. I also had a thought of PXG.
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I feel like there are a lot of influences, which is cool. I mean there isn’t that much you can do with a blade design. The weight port brought me back to the TM Tour Preferred MB of 2011.
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I feel like there are a lot of influences, which is cool. I mean there isn’t that much you can do with a blade design. The weight port brought me back to the TM Tour Preferred MB of 2011.
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I wanted a set of the Tour Preferreds so bad back then.
Agree on what you can do with a blade design. They are to be commended for coming up with a unique look.
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The weight port brought me back to the TM Tour Preferred MB of 2011.
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This was my initial reaction as well. I LOVED those irons. These just don’t do anything for me.
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This was my initial reaction as well. I LOVED those irons. These just don’t do anything for me.
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I had the MC’s of that year’s version as part of THP Forum Testing. There have been many times when I think I want to find an old set of those and have some fun. But then I look at what’s out here now and decide that it’s not worth it. That set of MB’s felt so good when squared up.
Nice review [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] . That seems like a good price but they just don’t have any wow factor for me. Plus how can you base a shaft pairing on SS only? I would rather see more options for the consumer to chose from.
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Good move
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Good move
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I think so too. Name brand. Recognized brand. And one many are comfortable with.
Nice Looking Blades! I would put a set in the bag if I had the game for them.
These have a 40 percent coupon right now
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These have a 40 percent coupon right now
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I just ordered 2 L1.XW forged wedges. 52 and 60 (my normal wedges). 40% off is great.