Speed Blade Irons Speed Blade irons take our Speed Pocket? to the next level, giving golfers an instrument that will change the nature of their approach shots to help them hit more greens & shoot lower scores. Speed Blade is radically differently than any other iron in terms of look, speed, launch, spin, feel, sound. Visually, Speed Blade irons are striking, combining a two-tone, satin nickel chrome plating with dark smoke satin ion plating (IP). Internally, the key performance feature that separates Speed Blade from the pack is the Speed Pocket, a handle-bar shaped slot in the sole of the 3-7 irons that enables a large area of the face to flex & rebound at impact, resulting in faster ball speed, higher launch & better feel. The Speed Pocket performs where golfers need it most. Our research indicates that 72% of shots by 5- to 25-handicappers are impacted below the center of the face, which typically results in low-launching shots of inconsistent distance. The Speed Pocket helps you launch those low-impact shots on a consistently higher, longer carrying & softer-landing flight. The enhanced Speed Pocket has been widened & lengthened, giving golfers more face area toward the toe & heel that promotes a high launch angle, strong ball flight & a steep, quick stopping descent angle. The Speed Pocket also features a cut through slot internally, which allows for more flex & rebound on the bottom part of the face, making the Speed Blade iron set the fastest face Taylor Made has ever created, measuring right up to USGA COR limit. Critical to the performance & visual appeal of Speed Blade irons is their progressive shaping throughout the set. The slender topline & sole in the short irons promote better workability, feel & control. The long irons feature a bigger topline to inspire confidence at address, & have each been optimized to promote phenomenal distance as well as fantastic feel & sound, thanks to the vibration-dampening qualities of the Speed Pocket