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steve8820 Well Established Member

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I have been playing for a little over a year now and shoot in the high 80's to low 90's. I purchased a set of 2004 Callaway Big Bertha irons as my starter set, but as I progress I am curious if it is time to invest in a better set. Here are approximate yardages that I hit my current clubs:

9 - 130 yds
8 - 140 yds
7 - 150 yds
6 - 160 yds
5 - 170 yds
4 - 175 yds (maybe)

So, my question is will I see an advantage to going to better irons such as feel, distance, etc...? I am considering the Callaway x-20's, Ping G10's, or Titleist AP1's. Can someone point me in the right direction?

R9 460 9.5
R9 3-Wood
Irons AP1 4-PW
Wedge X-Forged 62*, 56*, 50*
Studio Select 34" MS Newport 2 TP Red

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x-forged

big berthas are super game improvement clubs. new irons will give you a little more distance while sacrificing some forgiveness, depending on what you get. For example, the AP1 or x-20 will have a thinner sole width, and a thinner top line = less forgiveness(still fairly forgiving though), but since they are not fully focused on forgiveness, they should give you some extra yardage and a better quality feel.
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driver- X460 tour 9.5 Aldila NVS 75
irons- X-forged 3-PW TT BlackGold stiff
wedges- x-tour vintage 52, 56, 60
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So, my question is will I see an advantage to going to better irons such as feel, distance, etc...? I am considering the Callaway x-20's, Ping G10's, or Titleist AP1's. Can someone point me in the right direction?

First, don't upgrade solely for distance unless your clubs are ancient (2004 clubs aren't). Otherwise, you're likely just buying stronger lofts.

My suggestion is to go to demo days. Hit a ton of different companies' clubs. You've made progress very quickly ; do you intend to practice enough to make more strides? That may determine what type of irons you get. As for feel, yes, the farther you are from SGI, the more feel you'll get. But there's the big balancing factor of forgiveness. I'm pretty sure the ultimate in feel is blades, but I strongly suggest not getting those. Meanwhile, for the three iron sets you mentioned, I don't believe you'll do any harm by getting any of them. Another important consideration is to ask why you're getting new clubs. You mentioned feel and distance. The latter comes with time. Are you looking to work the ball whereas SGI limit you to hitting it straight? What else are you looking for in new irons that aren't in your current ones?

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Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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nykfan4life Dedicated Member

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First, don't upgrade solely for distance unless your clubs are ancient (2004 clubs aren't). Otherwise, you're likely just buying stronger lofts.

great post. I would offer my suggestions, but I couldn't put it better than this.

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Save your money and don't buy a new set until you start hooking your game improvement clubs.

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Big Bertha's are the easiest clubs to hit out there imho. I would just regrip them and keep getting better. Too many players (myself included) get the itch to get some new gear and end up with stuff that is beyond your ability. I would wait another season and then go get fitted for your next set and stay with the stuff that is easier to hit. You will save yourself thousands (trust me I know) and you will become a better golfer faster.

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Driver: FTi Tour LCG Matrix Xcon 6
3 Wood: Sonartac SS03 *14
Hybrid: FT Hybrid *18
Hybrid: Rescue Mid 22*Irons: 5-PW i10, Project X 5.5Wedges 52, 56, 60Putter:i Black #9Ball: Tour ix

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steve8820 Well Established Member

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Big Bertha's are the easiest clubs to hit out there imho. I would just regrip them and keep getting better. Too many players (myself included) get the itch to get some new gear and end up with stuff that is beyond your ability. I would wait another season and then go get fitted for your next set and stay with the stuff that is easier to hit. You will save yourself thousands (trust me I know) and you will become a better golfer faster.

Thanks for the info. I think that is the best path for me to go. I'll play with my current irons for another year and then look into a more advanced set. Thanks again

R9 460 9.5
R9 3-Wood
Irons AP1 4-PW
Wedge X-Forged 62*, 56*, 50*
Studio Select 34" MS Newport 2 TP Red

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