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Dynasty90

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Dynasty90

I'm looking to purchase a new set of irons. I feel I have moved past the beginner stage of the game and my Top Flite irons I purchased as a complete set need to be retired. What are some excellent mid range irons? I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but am competitive with my buddies and want to know I am using proven quality irons. I would like to keep them under $400 (wedges included). I'm open to new and used as long as they are in like new condition.

What are your suggestions?

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LuciusWooding Great Member

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Wilson staff is often overlooked, but I've heard nothing but good things about the Ci9's, which can be had for 250$ 4-GW new on Amazon. The Di11s are also apparently quite good, but meant for higher handicappers. Both have quite strong lofts, however; they actually have both an approach wedge and a gap wedge! The PW is 44*, GW is 48*, and you'll want at least one wedge above that. The AW is not included in that set, but I'd recommend you buy a wedge or two aftermarket; scoring wedges are a lot better than matching ones imo.

4-GW from that set should be a good start, leaving you with plenty of cash for 2-3 wedges as long as you don't go for premium wedges. I can't really recommend any in particular since they're such a feel thing, but cleveland, titleist, mizuno all offer very nice ones in a wide selection for a decent chunk of money. Definitely get a blade style, preferably forged. Unless you use the club a lot on full shots, the blade design is better for the short game.

There are plenty of other options, but those are solid GI irons.

In My Bag:

Adams Super LS 9.5˚ driver, Aldila Phenom NL 65TX
Adams Super LS 15˚ fairway, Kusala black 72x
Adams Super LS 18˚ fairway, Aldila Rip'd NV 75TX
Adams Idea pro VST hybrid, 21˚, RIP Alpha 105x
Adams DHY 24˚, RIP Alpha 89x
5-PW Maltby TE irons, KBS C taper X, soft stepped once 130g
Mizuno T4, 54.9 KBS Wedge X
Mizuno R12 60.5, black nickel, KBS Wedge X
Odyssey Metal X #1 putter 
Bridgestone E5, Adidas samba bag, True Linkswear Stealth
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There are a lot of reasonably priced game improving iron sets out there now.

A few examples;

http://www.golftown.com/Nike-Slingshot-Combo-Irons-Steel-P1492.aspx

http://www.golftown.com/Adams-IDEA-a7OS-Max-Irons-Graphite-P1011.aspx

http://www.golftown.com/Wilson-Staff-Di11-Irons-Steel-P2825.aspx

http://www.golftown.com/Callaway-X-22-Combo-Irons-GraphiteSteel-P3416.aspx

http://www.golftown.com/Callaway-X-24-Hot-Irons-Steel-P1109.aspx

http://www.golftown.com/Callaway-Diablo-Edge-Irons-Steel-P1053.aspx

In my bag ... 12 year old Balvenie DoubleWood

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BuckeyeNut Great Member

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It really depends on the state of your game and how much you play. Part of me wants to say screw the cheap knockoffs and get some real clubs, but that may be bad advice.  I really have no idea....

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch

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Ping G15 for forgiveness, Mizuno JPX 800 pro for distance, Ping i15 for control. You can't buy golf game but you can definitely buy the clubs that can help you get there.

In my Hoofer C-1:  Big Dog:  SFTP 10.5 (210g head w/ hotmelt in the toe/ 1* open)-Axivcore Black 79x. 3 metal:  i15 15.5* -Axivcore Red 79x. Rescue:  A12 Pro 20* Matrix Ozik Altus X. Irons:  J36 Combo CB 3-6 MB 7-P- Project X 6.0 Flighted. Wedges: Spin Milled Non-CC 53/9 & 59/7 - DG X100's. Putter:  Studio Stainless Newport 2.5
 

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glk23 Well Established Member

glk23

Either the Ci9's for a little over $200 or the Adams A4r for right at $200. Thats only half your limit so plenty left over for wedges or whatever other clubs you may need.

In my Bagboy cart bag:
Driver: TM R11s 10.5 R-flex 3W: TM 09 Burner 3H: TM 09 Burner Irons: TM Tour Burner 4-PW r-flex
Wedges: Wilson TW9 GW, Ping Eye 2+ SW, Vokey SM 58.08      Putter:TM Rossa Spider Ball: TM TP/Red LDP, TF Gamer v2   Range Finder: GX-I

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LBlack14 Great Member

LBlack14

Buckeye nut, are you sure?:-D OP, out of curiosity, what Topflite irons do you have?

:tmade: R15 14* Matrix Black Tie 7m3

:adams: Speedline Super S 3w & 5w Matrix Radix HD S VI

:callaway: X-12 4-PW Memphis 10

IONNOVEX  Type S GDT 50*, 54* & 62* Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Black 80ir

:odyssey: Tri-Ball SRT

-Landon

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Jmdmbike Great Member

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Would agree with posts suggesting Wilson Staff. If you can find a set that's a generation or 2 from the current offering, you should be able to snag a good set well within your price point. Seen lots of posts from guys that play WS, and all seem pretty positive about the quality and playability of their clubs.

In my Sun Mountain 14 Way Stand Bag:

Driver - Ping G30 10.5* : Fairway - Ping G30 18* : Hybrids - Titleist 915H 21* & 915 H 24* : Irons - Mizuno JPX 850 Forged 5 - GW : Wedges, Vokey 54.14, Vokey 58.12 : Putter - Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 or Ping Craz-E-R  : Ball - Bridgestone B330RX, Cart - Cliqgear 3.5

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LBlack14 Great Member

LBlack14

Man, GPPGolf.com just had a sale and the A4R's could be had for $108 shipped. That was 4H, 5-GW. I've got a set and a finer cast set could not be had. They appear to be sold out, but you can find them on Ebay for under $200 easy. The Ci9's are another of my favorites, a little more expensive, but pleasing in every way. If you don't mind used, check into the Taylormade R7's, a more forgiving set you will not find.

:tmade: R15 14* Matrix Black Tie 7m3

:adams: Speedline Super S 3w & 5w Matrix Radix HD S VI

:callaway: X-12 4-PW Memphis 10

IONNOVEX  Type S GDT 50*, 54* & 62* Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Black 80ir

:odyssey: Tri-Ball SRT

-Landon

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