Golf Irons

[BadDawg.sixpack]

What is the best set of irons on the market for about a mid 80's golfer???? Thanks in advance!

 

[BadDawg.sixpack]

What is the best set of irons on the market for about a mid 80's golfer???? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dawg E Style]

Just kidding. I've always liked Ping irons because they gave me confidence at address with the way they look when behind the ball. You'll get down into the 70's soon. Keep at it.

 

[FurnitureDog]

are a personal choice. I have used Titleist, Ping, and now play with Callaway. I sold the old Ping Eye 2 Black Dots, and bought the Callaway. Honestly, I liked the Pings just as well, and they were made in the 1980's! Ping created a good, solid iron that is tough to beat.

You should go to a shop and hit some irons, making your decision on what fits all of your criteria best. Don't buy based on someone else's recommendation.

 

[memphodawg]

Do yourself a favor and demo everything you can.

 

[Sutterkane]

if you're looking to improve your game, get away from cavity-back irons and look into either blades or something that is in between full cavity back and blades. These might be less forgiving, but have a lot more feel, spin, and control for how you want to shape your shot.

for brands, Titleist, Mizuno, and Ping make the best ones. Although I'm partial to all things Taylor Made.

 

[insdawg]

I would go with some type of Callaway irons as they have models for different skill types. Look at the Fusion's or X-20's.</p>

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

He says he'll either have to get a lot better or a lot older to shoot his age. Every shot goes about 120 yards, regardless of club.

 

[Hooston728]

And all those responses prove that everyone has his or her preference. Memph is right, demo. That said, Mizuno

 

[Dawg E Style]

nt

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

They aren't as good for shaping shots, etc. but hell, I'm not good enough for that these days. I'm a big fan.

 

[BadDawg.sixpack]

Has anyone tried the new TaylorMade Burner irons?</p>

 

[615dawg]

upgraded from Mizuno and it really helped my iron play. But I demoed Ping, Titlest, Nike and even Mizunos.

 

[sweetpapajones]

would not switch back to cavity. They are not as forgiving but feel a lot better on good contact. If you can consistently make good swings and good contact I would definitely look at blades. I could never hit a draw with cavity's but can do it when I want to with blades.</p>

 

[Coach34]

Cleveland Hi-bores...I love these new clubs

 

[fishwater99]

I still use some Ping Zing 2's I bought back in 1992. I went in and was fitted for the right length and lie. That really makes a difference. Just find a demo day at a club somewhere and try them all out. Choose a set you feel comfortable with and then hit the practice tee four or five times a week. Practice makes a big difference, & don't forget to work on that short game.

 

[McMeat]

What you need to do is go get fit and get your specs. It makes zero sense to buy a set of clubs off the rack. You also need to try as many diffrent irons as possible with diffrent shaft combinations as well. Once you decide what you like you have two options. If you are going to get serious about golf and money is not a issue, order a new set. If you arent sure how much your going to get to play / dont want to spend a lot of money, get them off ebay. Find the set of clubs you want on ebay that are the lenght and are the same lie you need or close to it. Almost all of the irons can be bent to your specs. But you dont want to buy a set that is 3 degrees down and you need 3 degrees upright.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

That's my impression

 

[Coach34]

but they have really helped shave some strokes off my game. I love them. I think the fact they are heavier helps me.

 

[danceswithchicks]

That's a peach hon. Obligatory caddyshack.

 

[memphodawg]

McMeat is correct. Find a fitter and get fitted for your irons. Believe it or not, correct lie, loft, length, shaft and swing weight will make a big difference.

Be careful on ebay if you look at TM or Cally. There are some very good fakes out there.

 

[DawgMedic]

Now use it!

 

[weblow]

They have tested all the clubs and rank them into categories for game improvement, super game improvement, ........

Then they break them down by best to worst and give golfers feedback on each club. They will have golfer comments from all talent levels. Pick you out a few sets that you would like to demo and get to it. That is the way I went about buying my irons. I picked out 3 sets based on the test and reviews and played a few rounds with each. I ended up with the Callaway irons, Callaway 3 wood, Taylor made drive, and Ping putter. (I bought these over the past few years, not all at one time. Click on equipment and get to reading.

 

[TXDawg.sixpack]

They're not a "mainstream" brand, but take a look at Nakashima (if you can find a local dealer). GREAT forged irons for a great price. I got a custom set for less than off-the-rack Mizunos.

 

[OneParticularHarbor]

I still use some Ping Zing 2's I bought back in 1992.

So do I. Still stripe the ball with those old bastards, too.

 

[bulliegolfer]

and they are all good. But I have a set of Wilson Staff di7's right now that I like just as well as all the expensive sets I've owned. You can buy a new set of these cheap as they have a new model for 2009 they are pushing. And if you like blades, Wilson has those too. But those are not cheap. Good idea to get fitted whoever you go with.

 

[wpnetdawg]

You'll never know the difference.

 

[BadDawg.sixpack]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, I shall now begin my quest to find the perfect clubs!

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

well, I guess they can, but you can tell pretty much by looking at them if they are. I typically buy my clubs used, no reason for me to take that hit. Kinda like buying a car.