OT: Golf Clubs? Iron set mainly....

[opusdawg]

I have had a set of King Cobra irons since I was in the 9th grade and I am now 32. Purchased them off the rack and never had them adjusted to my height, swing, etc. Time for a new set.<div>
</div><div>Anyone here recommend a set of irons for a 8 handicap or intermediate player. I am going to get loft/lie and height all adjusted but was wondering if anyone has purchased a new set recently or an relatively new set. Thoughts?</div><div>
</div><div>Also, if anyone here knows who to go see in the jackson area for fitting and/or purchasing. Eddie Watts, Nevada Bob's, Dicks, or a golf pro/rep?</div><div>
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</div><div>thanks in advance</div>

 

[bigred2424]

Steven's golf shop on Old Canton Rd for the fitting. Ask for Sid. He did a couple of people I know and they are all happy. He will suggest some clubs for your game.

 

[memphodawg]

All the name brands make good quality equipment. Best thing is togo in a golf shop that carries all the big names and find a few sets that fit your eye and then go hit'em. Ifyou don't likehow an ironframes a ball chances are you will not hit it well.

Never been to the EW in Jackson but they should have fitting carts with all sorts of shafts you can hit on the launcher monitor. Just make sure they don't have the monitor juiced.

Adams, TM, Cally, Ping, Titleist, Bridgestone, Mizuno, etc.... all make top notch equipment. If you really want a kick *** set you might want to consider Scratch Golf.A little on the pricey side but damn good

 

[OneParticularHarbor]

You are doing the right thing by being fitted. Just be prepared for an adjustment phase and some frustration until you learn the clubs. With the change in club fit, you won't get the same result with the same swing as your older clubs.</p>

 

[coursesuper]

fo CB1's last year and they are as smooth as the Mizuno blades I used when played alot.

 

[Dawgzilla]

I don't live in the Jackson area, so I cannot speak to location, but find yourself a quality fitter who has different brands of clubs. Keep an open mind, and hit irons until you find a set that gives you the best results.

A quality fitter will have the means to measure your ball speed and spin, particularly backspin, while the ball is in flight. The best fitters use radar and a real range, but you can get perfectly good results using lasers and indoor hitting. The fitter should recommend some brands for you, but you can also go check out the Golf Digest Hot list for 2011 and see what you might lean towards. As previously stated, all of the name brands are making high quality clubs now, so I would keep an open mind until you've had a chance to hit everything in sight.

I bought new clubs last Fall, after having not played much at all over the past 3 years. I figured I couldn't hit my forged blades well anymore, and it was time to look at something with a little more forgiveness. I had my heart set on cavity backed forged clubs, like the Titleist AP2s or the Mizuno MP 53s. To my surprise, I got much more consistent results with the Callaway X-22 Tours. Better backspin, tighter dispersion of mishits. I just didn't like the way cast clubs felt, so I opted fro the AP2's instead.

3 months later, I was swapping the AP2s for the X-22 Tours. I only took a could hundred dollar hit for that one. For me, my mishits with the AP2s were just unacceptable. I've had lower scores with the Callaways, and after changing the grips I no longer feel that jarring clang when I miss the sweet spot.

 

[DeanMoriartyMan]

...it doesn't look as nice as some of the chain shops, but they know their stuff. Highly recommend Steven's.

 

[mstateglfr]

90% of buying new clubs is total hype. If it is a quality name brand, then quality control has been implemented during design and manufacturing. That is the most important thing to care about.
Knockoffs and cheap irons have **** for manufacturing standards. Balance is inconsistent, the metal is inconsistent, etc.

Whatever looks good at setup will work. Whatever makes you think you will crush the ball or place it where you want is best.
Seriously.

Have fun!

 

[jethreauxdawg]

They are extremely forgiving. They are heavy on the bottom which helps if you slightly miss-hit it.

 

[windcrysmary]

they are at least 20 years old.. I think it was just about the time the oversized heads started coming out...
mine are not the oversized version...

I know back at the time, these were as good a set of irons as you could have...

am I missing much by keeping them?

 

[maroonmaniac]

If you're an 8 handicap and like to work the ball. These irons are as pure as they come! I played the MP-32's for years followed by Callaway X-forged,and then the Titleist MB irons. I've hit just about every iron out there over the past 3 years or so and these irons are by far and away the best I've played and most consistent. Give'em a try when you're looking! I'm not sure about fitting in Jackson but most Country Clubs (member or not) will spend the time if they think they can get a few lessons and a sale of the goods out of you.

http://shop.callawaygolf.com/tour-authentic-x-prototype-irons/irons-ta-x-prototype,default,pd.html#product-reviews-col

 

[dawgface]

then get him to use tom wishon's components to build you a set. without a doubt, he is the best in the biz! i may be somewhat biased though, i left my swing-robot up there for him to use to test clubheads and shafts....

i am still using the muscleback blades i got from him 8 or 9 years ago, spine-aligned shafts, leather grips......wouldn't trade 'em - got my 1st hole-in-one with 'em (the most forgiving blade ever made)

<http://www.wishongolf.com/> check out his resume' (even used to play drums with steve miller band back in the day)

 

[jacksonreb1]

IMO, you should definitely upgrade. dci's were great in their day but man things have changed.

 

[dhall2276]

Second on the Callaway X-??s. I got a set of the X-24s last fall and love them. First thing tho as everyone else suggested get fitted. I spent quite a while at the MSU golf course with Tony Luczak out there and he fitted me and then I hit a wide variety of shaft and head combos. Came down to a couple different sets that suited me best and I chose the 24s from that point. Tony is a great guy and you are supporting the university when you go out there too! Also as a sidebar, Tony is the father of Taylor Luczak, walk-on on the basketball team.

 

[bulliegolfer]

The club has to look good to you at set up. As far as what irons to buy, try out as many as you can. That's the only way. I have been a Ping guy over the years and for an 8 HC, I would probably go with the G15 or I15. Having said that, I recently bought a set of Burner 2.0's and they work for me. Some people don't like the black finish but they look OK to me.<div>
</div><div>Oh yes, can't go wrong getting fitted.</div>