What are good iron sets out there right now for a 20-30 handicapper.?

Question

I don't want want any of the same brands my friend have already which are Mizuno, King Cobra, Titleist, so what brand and model would you reccommend. I started playing a year ago and was hitting Titleist 690 blades for all this time not knowing any better. I hit them okay (half the time), but I need something more forgiving, and I don't want the big cavity backs that you would probably suggest for me. I got used to the feeling of blades for a year and the good shots that I do hit half the time feel really good. I feel the butter baby. It's just that the bad shots happen a little too much and messes up my game. I struggle most on hard fairways. I actually prefer to hit in the rough because the ball is a little elevated there. I know that it should be vice versa. I hit pretty good on the mats, too. I guess I just need an iron set that will help me on the hard fairways. Willing to spend up to $1000 for a new set of irons.

Answer 1

Check out the website www.RANKMARK.com. This site evaluates golf clubs by type (drivers, fairway woods, irons, wedges, putters, etc.) using actual players of various handicap levels. They select the best clubs for each level of player and rank them by order of preference of their panel of experts. I have found I save a lot of moneyu by ignoring the hype and marketing BS and listening to people who are at the same level as me and who have actually hit the clubs.

Answer 2

ok, to be firm, Trash the Blades, their doing more harm then good, get what ever money you can for then, List them on ebay. I started with a $200 set of wilsons, I was a high 90's golfer, after 2 yrs, with lessons, I am proud to say Im a 12 handicap, I use the nike sling-shot Irons,  What I did learn was the Driver, 3,4 & 5 Irons were harder to hit, they were removed from my bag. If you dont want to take lessons, get to the range, take your 7 Iron, and learn how to hit the ball, from there, work on you short game. When I first started playing, Id T-off with my 7 iron, because I knew I could keep the ball in the fairway. Good Luck.

Answer 3

if you prefer to hit in the rough that is because you are not striking the ball correctly.  you are more than likely trying to lift the ball with the club and not "pinching" it to the ground, this is why pros like shorter grass better.  You have a nice set now but if you want more forgiving you need a larger cavity for that.  I have found that Taylormade makes nice forgiving irons and they also have a real nice blade set.  They also have a series with a tp after the name which stands for tour preffered, these are the clubs that pros use that use taylormade.  If you are willing to spend that much on a set of irons I would suggest going to a golf store that does some sort of fitting for you and your swing.  Don't just go to the store and buy a set off of the shelf, they are a standard size and flex and stuff like that,  if I was in your shoes I would keep the irons I had for right now and spend the 1000 dollars on a couple of lessons on pinching you irons and then you will get the correct feel for hitting off of the short grass.

Answer 4

http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/rati...

This is the Golf Digest 2008 hot list.  You can find information, ratings, and reviews for lots of different types of irons form player's models to super game improvement irons.  When you see a club your intersted it, go check it out at TGW.com.  They have some of the best prices on the net and click on product tour for that club and it will show you pictures of it from every angle.

My own advice for you is that you shouldn't care what brands your friends play.  Find a set that fits you best no matter what, and don't play a certain club or set just because that's what your favorite tour player uses.  Find a demo day near you to hit different types from different manufacturers.

If you are a 20+ handicapper playing blades, a forged set of cavity backs might be what's best for you.  You'll get the sweet feel of blades with the forgiveness of a cavity back.

Answer 5

You probably won't like my input... but it will be truthful.

Its the "indian.. not the arrow" , my friend..

You don't need to spend $1000 on a set of irons.. ESPECIALLY if you are a 20-30 handicapper..

You say you like to "hit from the rough" over the fairway..

You are a "scooper" and you feel that you have to lift the ball in the air.

This isn't going to change with either a $1000 set of irons.. or a $100 set of irons..

I would invest in about a $300-400 set of irons..

and the other $600 in lessons

Answer 6

I would invest in some good quality clones and not invest in the name brands until your game is better (around 15 handicap at least). You can get custom fit clones as well.  Check out Hirekogolf.com for custom clones.  Their Acer brand is an excellent product, both woods and irons.  And you can have name brand shafts and grips put on them.

Answer 7

Why don't you check out some custom irons? They won't cost you any more than name brands sets, they will fit better, you will have more choices, and your friends definitely will not have the same set. I use a brand called KZ Golf. They have several options in forged and cast models. If you can't find one you like, then you're probably not capable of being satisfied with anything, lol.

Anyway, see if they have a fitter in your area. It costs nothing to check them out.

Answer 8

Just about every club maker will make something targeted specifically to your ability.  Find one you like looking at designed for your ability and you will probably find the right club.   However, you asked to pick one.   Presuming you are a man, go for the ping G5's irons.  Very forgiving and nice to look at.

Answer 9

large golf outlet stores have 2007 model clevland irons on sale from 250 to 300 dollars . very good irons , game improvment . without ugly apperance . best option they will custom fit for you  and throw in a dozen golf balls

Answer 10

It ain't the bows and arrows.  You have an excellent set of clubs now but you need to work on your swing so that you make a consistent solid strike.  Getting some game improvement perimeter weighted irons will only allow you to keep making the same inconsistent swing that has you at a 20+ handicap.  Stick with the blades and practice, you will enjoy the good shots all the more, and have good feedback from the forged clubs.