Best golf irons for an intermiediate player?

Question

I shoot in the low 40s and high 30s on 9 holes, I hit good shots that draw with my irons right now, but they are too small, and i want to ge some new ones

Answer 1

I actually prefer the standard pitch and length steelshafted Taylormade r7 irons. They have nice feel, and good control. They aren't way overpowered, but you can still get it to where you want to go. I'm sort of a Taylormade junkie though, so I might be somewhat bias =].

If you're looking for new wedges, I suggest the Bob Vokey Titleist ones. They are pricey, but are well worth it. You get exceptional control, and incredible touch greenside.

Answer 2

The intermediate golfer should be looking for a club that maximizes both distance and control. The more perimeter-weighting you have, the more forgiving the club, but the more weight directly behind the ball gives you more distance. These club heads all seek to optimize the balance between distance and control.

You should look for distance clubs with titanium heads.  They are very light, allowing you to generate more club head speed to get more distance, yet still more controllable than the largest of the oversize titanium heads.

For intermediate golfers, any shaft would work well. It’s important that you pick out the properties of a shaft that will help your game the most. The lightweight shafts have a lower flex point, which help you get the ball in the air quicker. The standard weight shafts have a higher flex point, which allows for better control. Graphite shafts and the True Temper Sensicore shafts have a bit softer feel.

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Answer 3

First of all are the heads too small or the shaft. I bought the MX 23s from mizuno and will never buy another set of irons. You may like the Mx25 if you can afford it but the old model is great. Get your swing speed tested for the optimal flex on your shaft.

Answer 4

Since you're a relatively serious golfer (one doesn't get to the high-30/low-40 for 9-holes without practice), I suggest doing two things:

1. Hit a lot of demo clubs. All of the OEM brands have excellent products on the market (Taylor Made, Callaway, Mizuno, Nike, Cobra, etc.), but don't forget the component clubmakers like SMT, Tom Wishon and KZG to name a few. You'll be surprised how different they will feel and how each of them will have their own strengths and weaknesses. The key here is to match the club's strength with the area of your game that needs the support.

2. Get yourself fitted. You have a swing and physique that's all your own, so match yourself up with a set that suits you best. Any reputable club maker or golf equipment retailer will be able to do this for you. A lot of people will say that mid to low handicappers should use blades or forged irons, but at the end of the day, if there is technology in the market that will help you enjoy the sport more... just take it.

At the end of the day, it will boil down to your personal preference. So take your time, hit the demos and enjoy the experience!

Answer 5

Go to golf world or a golf proshop and test drive all of them, they are your investment that will last for several years why not make that return knowing that you tried all of them and got what you felt was right for you. Good luck.

Answer 6

^^ those are great suggestions

I have Cobra Oversized similar to these

http://www.cobragolf.com/irons/details.a...

but these are also a great model with one of the best prices on the market now $400 with Aldila NV shafts

http://www.cobragolf.com/irons/details.a...

Answer 7

I have a friend who just bought a set of TaylorMade CGB irons and said he loved them.  The ball jumps off the face according to him.  Demo season is coming in the next couple of months so hit them up and demo different products.  Mizuno makes great products as well as Callaway and Nike.

Answer 8

Since you are able to shape your golf shots, you should go for semi-pro blades like Mizuno MP-67 or similar irons. You should choose brands that you feel more comfortable with in terms of feel and look. Try them out at pro-shops and good luck.

Answer 9

I specialize in selling name brand, pre-owned clubs.  I try to find the best clubs at the best prices.  My top 2 recommendations and sellers based on research and requests have been the Callaway X-14 steelheads and the Ping Eye 2's/Ping Eye 2 +'s. These sets are great and can be purchased for a great price.

If you are looking for something newer, Golf Digest just came out with their Hot List of clubs and ranks these as the top irons (Gold Medal) in the game improvement category: TaylorMade R7's, Ping G10, Callaway X-20's and Adams A3's.  In the silver medal, I have heard good things about the Mizuno Mx-25's as well as the previous model Mx-23's. Lots of requests for those as well.  

I of course recommend buying used, since you can often return them, if they are in the same condition, after trying out the clubs.  

Good luck! Golf 4 Life!!

Answer 10

http://callawaygolf.com/Global/en-US/Pro...

these callaways have amazing feel!

http://clevelandgolf.com/index.php?&¤t=0...

i have these clevelands, they have solid feel and have great crisp feeling after you hit the ball.

im not saying you have to get either of these, you just go to golfsmith or something and try out the irons, see what are best for you.