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Hi, just signed up to this fab place.

Basically I took up golf 2 years ago, I'd played before so knew most of the rules, basics etc. so I bought a complete set of Cougar clubs D, 3w, 5w, 3h 4-SW.

Not knowing my ability at the time I got these as i'd say super game improvement clubs. I ended up starting at 17 handicap and I'm down to 15, I usually only play half the year too.

Im happy with my current driver but want to upgrade the rest of my bag. I always look around online for sales and discounts. ATM I think I would like to get an 08 Burner 3w, Burner 3h & 4h, and r7 irons. Then I would look at a wedge set either Titleist or Cleveland.

Can anyone recommend or argue against the r7 irons in regards to my playing level. I have a friend who has some and i must say i like hitting them a lot!!! :)

Open to any suggestions people, so give me your thoughts.

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OK the R7 are not the latest and greatest but you probably will not be able to tell the performance difference and the cost difference between those and the R9 makes a deal on the R7 the way to go. At the end of the day if you can hit a tin can on the end of a garden cane well then thats what you go for. If you feel the R7 will give you that edge you are looking for, and at a good price, then pull the trigger. You could spend months trawling around golf shops trying ever club under the sun and still come back to the R7.

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R9 TP Driver Stiff 9.5deg
R9 TP 4-Wood Stiff 17deg
X-Forged Prototype 3-9 Stiff (rifle flighted) 48deg, 52deg, 56deg, 60deg CG12 Wedges Newport Longneck TeI3 One Black

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Thanks for the reply. Yeh I see the r7 are a couple years old, but i find their price is in my range more so than a set of r9's. Just out of curiosity how often does a player like yourself change clubs. When new technology comes out? When the clubs are worn to the bone?

Also what will be the difference between reg or stiff irons. Will it be mainly launch angle or directional change.
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I have a friend who has some and i must say i like hitting them a lot!!! :)

This is the best argument in favor of

any set of irons. 35 handicap, want to play blades? Well, can you hit them and like them a lot? Good reason, go ahead. Tour player, want ultra-game improvement irons? Like 'em? Go ahead. K.J. did. Based on that you like hitting your friend's irons, go get yourself a set.
Also what will be the difference between reg or stiff irons. Will it be mainly launch angle or directional change.

This is shaft flex, and it's in response to how fast you swing. It's not like regular produces one thing and stiff produces another. It's easy to fit for this. A very very general (and not always accurate) rule is based on how far you hit your 7-iron. True Temper's website has a fitting based on a few other things. And any pro - or even most salesmen - can fit you for it quite easily.

-- 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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Thanks Shin,

I'll look at the website. ATM i'm looking at buying these of rock bottom as they are having a sale. Considerably cheaper than going to a pro shop here in Australia, prices are outrageous. Do you think the pro shop would let me hit some balls without buying the sticks.
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Thanks Shin,

In the states, it's fairly common practice to wander into a golf shop, hit balls, and wander out. Tell them you're considering a purchase, and still making up your mind.

-- 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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In regards to wedges, what year models incorporate the new groove change. I want the old grooves, but new wedges, say Cleveland CG12's.
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Speaking of wedges, wat do the Cg14's have? it says zip grooves on the face, but are they conforming to the new specs?

07 Burner regular flex. (my dads-doing wonders with it) :D
supersteel burner steel shaft strong 3 wood
R7 draw 5 wood
Rapture 4-pw uw. Red dot. <3
56 deg sw60 deg Cg14 white steel two ball putter penta golf shoes. =D

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Speaking of wedges, wat do the Cg14's have? it says zip grooves on the face, but are they conforming to the new specs?

CG14's are not the new specs. Great wedges that you can get for around 75 bucks now. You'll love them.
Tools of the trade: Red=Pics
2.0 Push Cart
V14 Club Count Cart Bag
Driver - Nike SQ Dymo 2 HL w/Cleveland Headcover
Fairway Wood - Hibore XLS 5 WoodHybrids - Hibore 3,4,5Irons - CG Gold 6-PWWedges - CG14 52 & 60 CG15 - 56 Degree Custom Squareback 1
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cool. i got them for 79 brand new. <3

07 Burner regular flex. (my dads-doing wonders with it) :D
supersteel burner steel shaft strong 3 wood
R7 draw 5 wood
Rapture 4-pw uw. Red dot. <3
56 deg sw60 deg Cg14 white steel two ball putter penta golf shoes. =D

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