LogicalOne L1.X Irons Review

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. 

LogicalOne 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. 

LogicalOne irons weight port and milling pattern

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. 

LogicalOne 85-S shaft

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. 

LogicalOne L1.X irons in the bag

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

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Dean DeCrescenzo is a THP staff writer that currently resides in upstate New York. He has been a member of The Hackers Paradise for over 7 years and been involved with a number of THP events.