Mid Handicap Irons?

Question

I Play off 18 which I have only recently gone up to from 14 after joining a new course which is very tight with difficult rough. I am having to "Learn" how to play sensible golf after spening 10 years basically just "Gripping and Ripping it" but this attitude is getting me into trouble @ my new course.

I am fairly knowledgable when it come to new equipment (You may have noticied that I am TOP ANSWERER for this golf section!!) so I am actually looking for people who actually have past experience of using the equipment they are recomending, NOT just their opinion.

I currently Carry:

Taylor Made RAC OS Irons, I have owned these for 5 years and have had them regripped, I am starting to wonder whether it is worth investing some time and money into getting fitted for a set of Irons and Maybe woods or whether this will just be a waste of time and money.

Clubs I like the look of:

Ping G10

Callaway X20

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Maybe you should learn how to control where the ball goes before investing in new equipment.  You already have oversized head game improvement clubs and you can't keep it in play but instead of learning good fundamentals and a repeating consistent ball flight you want to buy newer equpment to make up for your shortcomings.  Spend the $800 you would need for a new set of top of the line irons on some lessons - you'll be better off.

Answer 2

I would suggest you go and have a word with your club pro, he should be able to sort out custom fitting for you. This is a must for any golfer who wants to get better, as far as what clubs to buy, DON'T think of what make to buy. Go and try several different models, and choose the one's that you feel most comfortable with, and of course the advice of your club pro. You could also have some lessons with your club pro. But the best thing is to just go out and enjoy.

Answer 3

A few questions:

How tall are you?

Do you know your swing speed?

What club do you take for a 150 yard shot?

These 3 things are fairly important when deciding on new clubs.  When I went to my golf pro for a fitting this is what he asked me.

I'm 6'1", have a swing speed of around 100 - 110 mph, and would take between an 8 iron and a 7 iron for a 150 yard shot depending on the conditions.

Straight away he said that I'd need some stiff steel shafts.  Graphite is definately what I'd need.  Also if you are around the same height as me, then you may want clubs that are possibly 1 degree (maybe 2) upright.

One more thing is how consistent are you at ball striking?

If you strike the ball well 6 - 7 times out of 10 then I'd suggest Cleveland CG Gold irons.

If you strike the ball well 8 - 10 times out of 10 then I'd suggest CG Red irons.

Both of these sets are forgiving when the ball is struck badly, with the golds being more forgiving than the reds.

If you want to find out more then follow the link:

http://www.clevelandgolf.com/irons.html

Answer 4

I am playing of 14 HC.  I own two sets of TM R7 TP one for US play and one for overseas play.  They are easy to work with, draw and fade, and are forgiving on thin and off center hits and boy are they soft.  In addition they are longer than some clubs even with standard loft, especially the Mizzuno and Ping.  They look fantastic too, compared to Ping and Callaway.  I cannot say enough good things about these R7 TP.

Answer 5

I tried playing "sensible" golf with game improvement irons, but I found that I couldn't do so because those type of irons really lack the feel to help you figure out what's going on with your shots.

I went through about 5 different sets of irons, including the Ping G5, TaylorMade RAC OS, a set of Wal-Mart clubs, a set of Killer Bee (Golfsmith brand) and a few others I can't remember.

I recently got fitted and figured out that even though I'm a double-digit handicap, I liked the feel of the better irons. I now can't stand Ping, because every single demo club of theirs that I tried felt awful when I hit the ball. The Callaway X-20's were pretty good, and I liked the feel, but they were still a little bit muffled.

The Nike CCI Forced irons were pretty nice, but I ended up settling on the Mizuno MP-60 irons.

They are "Player's" irons, and supposed to be for guys with a single digit handicap, but I find that they have made me learn to swing better, and I also find that they make me stay within what I know I can do. So, since they're better than I am, they kind of force me into playing sensible golf.

Answer 6

For "sensible golf" PING would be the more forgiving choice. I was a self professed  forged  blade snob player for many years,stuck to one manufacturer. My teaching pro  told me that PING came out with they're version of a "blade" and  suggested I try them. They are now in my bag. Fitting was spot on. More importantly representation,follow up and quality is a priority with this company. And yes do get fitted, it makes a world of difference.