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I'd like some advice on which irons I should try out at the practice range. I'm a solid single handicapper who has been playing the same Titliese DCI oversize irons for 10 years.

I do not work my irons ball flight in either direction, and I would like some added distance (I hit my 7 - 160 yards). Thanks in advance for your help.
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denver_nuggs_15 Great Member

denver_nuggs_15

This is very hard to answer. If you don't work the ball at all, try some superforgiving clubs (G10s, X22s, etc.). You may hook them, but I'm sure there is a superforgiving club that isn't a shovel or hook machine.
I personally don't like superforgiving clubs (lack of feel, etc.), and if you're the same, try some players cavities. PING i10, X22 tours, MP 52s, AP2s, CG7 Tours, etc. All are fairly forgiving, have minimal offset, and are geared towards low(er) handicappers.
I would stear clear of blades if you don't work the ball because they will show all swing flaws and will hurt on slight misshits. Plus, a main function of blades is working the ball.

As for distance, if you get your irons properly fitted, you'll probably gain distance. It's tough to say though. Also, today's irons have strong lofts when compared to older irons. You may find you hit your new PW as far as your old 9 iron. However, the difference is probably in the loft of the club. (I heard TM TPs are long clubs with traditional lofts...something to look at.)

In my Ogio Ozone Bag:
TM Superquad 9.5* UST Proforce 77g Stiff
15* Sonartec SS-2.5 (Pershing stiff)
19* TM Burner (stock stiff)
4-U - PING i10 White dot, +1.25 inches, ZZ65 stiff shafts55*/11* Snake Eyes Form Forged (DGS300)60*/12* Snake Eyes Form Forged (DGS300)Ping i10 1/2 MoonTitleist ProV1

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Ok, I recently had a chance at a Demo Day to try the Ping i10 and g10's. I preferred the i10's and definetely did like them. So from your advice I would be better off also testing the X22's tours, MP 52's, AP2s and the CG7's. Are the X22 tours and CG7's Calloway's and Clevelend's respectively? What about the Ap1's?

I have never been fitted for irons and will definetely be doing that this time around.

By the way, Go Nuggets, Huge Syracuse fan here, been folloing Melo ever since 2003.
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Is there a certain price range you fall in? Or are you willing to spend whatever? The X-22 Tours are certainly a really nice club for someone of your caliber of player. I play the MP-57's. I can work the ball with them, but they are forgiving enough that when you miss with them, it isn't a complete loss of yards, but you can feel it when you don't stripe it perfect. If money isn't an issue also check out the Titleist AP2's and Ping S57's...they are really nice clubs as well.

Good Luck with everything.

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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PiKapp23

I'm a big fan of Mizuno MP irons and those should definitely get a look from you. If you're not as worried about workability be sure to try out the MP-52 and 57 models. Both have a little forgivness, but are still designed for better players.

I also wanted to mention the Adams Pro Gold irons, though. They are forged and felt almost as good as Mizuno's but cost a little less.
Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0
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DavidFehertysBike Great Member

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I think you'll be fine with any club that doesnt have GI offsets. There are many to chose from.
THE WEAPONS CACHE..

Titleist 909 D2 9.5 Degree Driver| Titleist 906f4 13.5 degree 3-Wood | Titleist 909 17 & 21 degree hybrid | Titleist AP2 irons
Titleist Vokey Wedges - 52 & 58 | Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 Putter | ProV1 Ball
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enis750 Great Member

enis750

can't say enough about the Nike Pro Forged Combos
it's the best of all 3 worlds..3-4 cavaity back, 5-7 muscle back, 8-PW full blade
i have about 4 full rounds in with them and it keeps getting better

they are a few yrs old, but i found mine brand new on ebay for only $315CDN shipped to me in 4 days

starting to really appreciate Nike clubs...so much that i am looking to UPGRADE the Vokey's to some VR's

couple pics for ya....i think there super sexy clubs!! :)
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me
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KingCobra

I am a 6 and I love my x-20 tours. Great workable club was awesome distance. Couldn't be more happier with them.

What's In My Bag

Driver R9 Supertri 9.5
3 WoodR9
3 Hybrid: Baffler DWSIrons X-20 Tour 4-PWGap Wedge RAC TP SmokeSand Wedge Vokey 56.14Lob Wedge Vokey SM 60.7Putter:SeeMore FGP Black

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Thanks for all the advice so far...I'm definetely going to get to a range and test some out this evening. I do have a price range in mind (No More than $800), but if something really blows me away I would probably splurge for it. Sounds like I have a lot of options...If anything else comes to mind, please post.
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You could try TM 09 burners, tour burners, or maybe even the nike vr forged. They are all around your price range. I use to play the tour burners and i really liked them. The lofts were a little stronger then standard. Great feel. and they are $399 new.

Driver Tour Burner 10.5 NV stiff shaft
r7 limited 9.5 ozik shaft
3 wood 906f4 proforce v2 stiff
2hybrid Rescue Tour Launch
3hybrid Dual HybridIrons 4-pw CCI forged S300Sand 56* CG14 WedgeLob Vokey 260.06Putter VP1 putterBall: HX Tour/used pro V1

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DBake Dedicated Member

DBake

This is very hard to answer. If you don't work the ball at all, try some superforgiving clubs (G10s, X22s, etc.). You may hook them, but I'm sure there is a superforgiving club that isn't a shovel or hook machine.

If your are a solid single handicap, shouldn't you know what irons to look at?

DBake
Titleist 909D3 10.5* Tour Green 89 Stiff
Titleist 906F2 15* v2 85 Stiff
Mizuno MP-30 2-PW S300
Mizuno MP-R 52* & 59*Scotty Cameron Studio Design 1.5Titleist Pro V1Leupold GX-1The Home Course (75.7/130)
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wrx_junki Great Member

wrx_junki

If your are a solid single handicap, shouldn't you know what irons to look at?

Don't think this is true for all single handicaps. Some don't follow all the new equipments that come out. I know a couple guys with single handicaps that play with old clubs and doesn't have any clue as to the new technology that is out. One of them tried out my hybrid and recently replaced his 5 wood with a hybrid.

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If your are a solid single handicap, shouldn't you know what irons to look at?

No, I haven't purchased a set in 10 years. Buying a new set of clubs is an investment for me, I have no intentions of switching every couple years. I want to make sure I pick the right set.

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wedge player

No, I haven't purchased a set in 10 years. Buying a new set of clubs is an investment for me, I have no intentions of switching every couple years. I want to make sure I pick the right set.

nike vr split cavaties,cobra pro-c,taylormade tour perferred,callaway x forged,titliest zb,mizuno mp 57,bridgestone j36 cavaties,just to name a few

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SpacklersEdge

Can someone tell me the main differences between the Mizuno MP-52's and the MP-57's?
TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1
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i have been to many demo days in the past month and the irons that seem the best to me for all around feel and workability are the Mizuno MP-62's! this is the next set im going to buy. if you would like a little more forgiveness and a little less workability you could try the MP-52's or the 57's
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