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hogman14

hogman14

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Hi guys,

In the market for new clubs. I am a mid-high handicapper. Nothing great, but I'll get a hold of one once in a while. Honestly if I could play with only irons I'd stay out of trouble, but just bought a new driver...I had been staying away b/c of my handicap, but bit the bullet and got a TaylorMade Burner.

Either way, I'm going to get new irons this year. I have gone the last 2 years with "knock-off" Bertha Fusions, and it's time to step up to real brand name clubs. Not that it will shave 10 strokes off my round, but I know it will be better in the long run. I have a few questions...anything you would reccomend to a high capper? Obviously I'm not going to get forged/blades. I was looking at the X-20s, but is there a huge difference between those and the X-18s? I've solicited tons of opinions, so I'm just looking for another outlet really. I appreciate any input in advance!

I've been told to stay away from Cobra irons also....


Thanks again fellas
 
Chadman

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Since you mentioned having a Taylor Made driver, I would mention I have been playing Taylor Made irons for about 4 years now, and still love them. Can't even remember technically what they are called, but they came out after (or at the same time) as the Burner irons did - after, I think. They were on sale, I saved a bunch of money on them, and would pay double that for them after playing them.

I don't think there's a ton of difference in performance with most of the top brands, but think it would be important to hit several different kinds and compare the look and feel of them. Whichever ones you feel the most confident with make a lot of sense to me. Remember, you are the one that will be pulling them out of your bag and standing over the ball, looking and feeling them. I think personal confidence is pretty important, and often overlooked when listening to salespeople and others.
 
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I am a mid-high handicapper as well. The next set of clubs I buy will be full hybrids except my wedges.

I have a really slow swing and don't work the ball at all (outside of my unintended fade). After hitting a few sets of hybrids, I believe that is what will suit my game the best. I don't know what brand, but I won't be buying until next year anyway.

Good luck!
 
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Chadman

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related to dawgball's hybrid comment, I just got a 3 "iron" hybrid which I'm planning on using as my long iron this year. I tend to try to muscle up my long irons, and hope this calms me down. I think I'll stick to regular irons other than that.

For reference, I play to a 10-12 when playing a lot, and a 14-16 when not. And yes, I could break par at Augusta if I wanted to...

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Mully

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Really depends on if youre a mid or high handicap player. I consider a mid handicap player 10-15. Anything over that I would look seriously at the new Cleveland CG Gold set that comes with the 3 and 4 HB. Callaway X-20 would be a wonderful set for you if youre in that 12-15 range. I would get a set make up of 4-pw or even 5-Gw. No matter your handicap, hybrids are the way to go. I don't play as much as I use to,(6 handicap) and I don't carry a 3 or 4 Iron in my bag. For the $$ , Cleveland is by far the best quality...By the way, I've been in the the golf business for the past 16 years....

Good luck with whatever you choose...
 
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obvious, but I'd suggest you find a driving range where you can test out different models...you'd be surprised what feels good...as cheesy as the nike slingshots seem, they are pretty good for the high handicapper, can't go wrong with big berthas, and ping's new line has hybrids with the 3-5 iron and are pretty solid all-around
 
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I bought a set of x-20 irons 4-gw and it was the best feel for me and I got them fitted for me. If your going to spend money on clubs you should get fitted, it makes a difference. I strike my irons so smooth now compared to previous clubs
 
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DOGS THAT BARK

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dunclock said:
I don't have any irons in my bag that are less than 15 years old:shrug:
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Ditto here -1992 callaway's have 2 identicle sets

--prior clubs were old square groove pink eye 2's
have two sets of them also if anyone looking for them--they are the originals Berilium copper--have assortment of their wedges and back ups which I still use.

H-man--here is consideration--knock offs are generally very poor quality to real thing--if you are use to irons "look" you might consider trying the real fusions--can get them at modest price and excellent shape at Callaways preowned clubs-site.

http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/isets/isets-erc-fusion.aspx#Mens-Right
 
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Don't think you can go wrong with callaways,they are pretty forgiving for the mid-high handicappers. i have taken the 3-4 iron out of my bag as well and gone with the hybrids. Adams golf produces some nice sets featuring hybrids in place of the long irons.

Beware of the clubs that DTB recommends. His shots all go to the extreme right.
 
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Bombs

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I'm a 17 hcp and have the TaylorMade R7's and absolutely love them.

Other clubs I considered last year:

Callway X20
Mizuno M25
 
redsfann

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Skipper

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Love the Cobra irons:shrug:

Went from a 12 to a 5 handicap since playing with them. Have more control
 
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