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patz0r Member

patz0r

Hi guys,

I am starting to look into replacing my crappy starter irons with something nicer. I am a ~20 hdcp and make decent contact most of the time but certainly have plenty of mishits. I am looking for some decently forgiving game improvement irons that will have some degree of workability so that I won't outgrow them too fast. Basically I am hoping to just get a bunch of recommended sets to check out over the next couple of months so I can do some research as I save up for the new clubs. I currently use a 3w and 4H (22*) so I would most likely want the set to be 4-PW, GW and stick with my 56* CG14 wedge as well as eventually getting a matching 60* CG14. My budget is pretty open but I'd like to stay under $600 or so including fitting costs.

Thanks

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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Jesh Well Established Member

Jesh

I'd look at Adams Golf stuff. Some of there irons are some of the most forgivable I've demoed/played. I like their hybrids. I'm getting the RPMs from my sig next week though.

In the carry bag:
'07 Burner 10.5 Driver (S Flex)
Hyper X 5 Wood
J33CB 4-PW Irons (S Flex)
Vokey 54-10 Spin Milled Watson 08 60 Lob Wedge G5i Blade

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Has anyone played the MX-100 or 200's? I have heard such good things about mizuno but I am a little bit afraid of the MP series.

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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I have just purchased the MX-950, and they are great. I have tried the MX-200, too. Both MX-950 and MX-200 are great clubs, but I picked MX-950 cause it's cheaper. $349. They both very forgiven and solid feel and they are very very easy to hit.
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DES NUTTZ Well Established Member

DES NUTTZ

Callaway X-22's or Taylormade r7's

What's In My Bag:
Driver: TaylorMade R11s 9* w/ Fujikura Motore F1
3 Wood: TaylorMade R11s w/ Mitsubishi Fubuki 
Irons: Taylormade R11
Wedges: Titleist SM4 Vokey 52.08, 56.11, 60.04 
Putter: Odyssey Metal-X #9
Ball: Taylormade Penta TP5

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Callaway X-22's or Taylormade r7's

what's the difference between the TM r7, r7 CGB Max, Burner XD, etc. I can't really find a good synopses of their product line.

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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are the ping g10's too much on the GI side for me? They seem to be pretty popular

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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Shindig Incredible Member

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are the ping g10's too much on the GI side for me? They seem to be pretty popular

When I was about your handicap, I started looking into replacing my starter set. The sets I was deciding between were the Ping i10, the Mizuno MP-57 (which I chose), and the Bridgestone J36.

If I were making the choice today, I would scope out the Nike VR (half cavity primarily) and the Titleist AP2 also. Have you been to a demo day lately?

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

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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billysandy Dedicated Member

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I am in the middle of getting my friends Ping i10s - i am an 18 handicap and i can get solid contact with them most of the time and i cant see you having any problems with them. i have tried them and i like them so i am recommending them. i like the look of the MP52 and mx200s so i think u should give them a try if you want something that bit more good looking and special.
What I Play:
Wilson Mini Stand Bag | PING G10, 10.5°, Proforce V2 HL S | PING G5, 15°, 18°, Aldila NV 75 S | PING G5, 19°, Aldila VS Proto By You 80 S
Mizuno MX200 4-PW S | Ping Tour W 50/12 X | Ping Tour W 58/TS X | A selection of putters, all 35.5 inches.
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Taylor Shrake Established Member

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I would reccomend the PING G10s, they are very forgiving, but they also give distance and decent workability.

G15 10.5 Driver
G15 17 Wood
G10 24 Hybrid
G10 6-PW Irons
52, 56, 60, and 64 degree wedges Detour Newport 2 DT SoLo BallSwing Speed: 111 MPH, wish I could putt.

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sp33d Dedicated Member

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If you want to pay some money the new TM burners are really nice.

If you want to save some money cant beat the R7's

Aerolite III bag
MP600 10.5*
F-50 15*
MP57's Project X 5.5 3-PW
CG10 56* RAC 52* 60* 2 Ball putter ProV1/ProV1X Blackberry Storm GolfLogix

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I haven't been to a demo days in a while and unfortunately I missed the 2 they had this year at the closest pro shop. Anyway, a quick recap of clubs to try:

TM r7
TM Burner XD
Callaway X-22
Mizuno MP-57
Mizuno MX-200
Ping G10
Ping i10

Anything I missed? Also, certain clubs that are 'closeouts' such as the r7... are they typically offered for several more months? I would hate to miss out on getting them if I liked them but waited too long.

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

I haven't been to a demo days in a while and unfortunately I missed the 2 they had this year at the closest pro shop. Anyway, a quick recap of clubs to try:

The Mizuno MP-52s are the "newer" version of the -57. The other nice thing about Mizuno clubs is that it's easy to mix-and-match between GI and Players' sets - there are multiple threads here about it. The same is true for the Nike Victory Red sets, the Titleist AP1 and AP2 sets, and the Bridgestone J36: easy to mix varying degrees of forgiveness.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

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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wrx_junki Great Member

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In price order:
Wilson Ci7
Adams Idea Pro Gold
Taylormade R7
Mizuno MP-52
Callaway X-22 Tours
Ping G10

I would say go for the Wilson Ci7's. They come 4-GW for $300 and they not only hit well but are rather aesthetically pleasing. There are quite a few reviews on them about how good they are.

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The Mizuno MP-52s are the "newer" version of the -57. The other nice thing about Mizuno clubs is that it's easy to mix-and-match between GI and Players' sets - there are multiple threads here about it. The same is true for the Nike Victory Red sets, the Titleist AP1 and AP2 sets, and the Bridgestone J36: easy to mix varying degrees of forgiveness.

Thanks, the MP series numbering confuses me sometimes since I am not too familiar with their products.

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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Thanks, the MP series numbering confuses me sometimes since I am not too familiar with their products.

It confused me, too, before I bought mine. Plenty of people here helped me with it, and I'm happy to pay it forward.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

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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