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Hi Everyone,

I am looking for new Irons and have lowered it down to these two types of irons. I like the Nike irons beacause they are more recent technology but I also like the burner irons as the have made a reputation of improving handicaps by more than 5 sometimes.  The VRs are new clubs and I cant find any reviews on them to help me decide.

What do you think?

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I am looking for a new set if irons as well and have a similar handicap as you and those 2 clubs were the 2 that based on previous testing of Nike irons and online reviews of the Burner 2.0 that I really thought I would like.  Didn't really like either one.

But after testing out about 15-20 sets of irons over the last couple weeks I have found that almost all company's make good irons and the performance is very similar.  Either one of those choices if you hit them well will be forgiving and provide maybe a little increased distance as well.

VRs cast or forged?

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I bought the Nike VR_S irons the day after they were released.. i can honestly say that after taking it to the range and to the golf course.. it has been a big improvement for myself to almost knock off about 10 to 15 strokes off my game.. I have the VR_S irons with the power bow technology because my swing speed is pretty slow at times.. but when hit on the sweet spot.. i can honestly say these irons feel absolutely great through impact.. at address they look pretty sleak and to me it seems easier to hit the ball and get great contact... i have owned the burners before i sold them and purchased the Nike irons.. and so far its been a great decision.. but its more of a preference.. try going to your nearest golf store and take a couple shots at trying both irons..

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I can concur with the positive feedback on the Nike VRS Irons. Also the 3 wood and Also the Driver. Really amazing 2012 year product line for Nike. I gained a club and a half over the vr cavity irons of 2010. I had them custom fit (as were my VR cavity set) and I couldn't be more happy.

First time in my life that I've hit a driver 337 yards and then my PW another 158 to the stick for a tap in Eagle. Absolutely incredible. Do yourself a favor, go get fitted. In terms of how many strokes a set of clubs will take off your index, well, that is completely up to you. There isn't too much smoke and mirrors in the game of golf, it's one of the many reasons I love the game. You get out of it what you put into it.

Get yourself custom fitted so that when your clubs come in, they are fit to your specific swing. You will gain a few strokes automatically if you are a mid to high index player who wasn't playing properly fit clubs in your last set.

Keep us posted on what you get and how the fitting process goes.

Oh, and about the fitting. Ranging in price from about $100 on up to $300 & $400 bucks, it's well worth it. Why buy the Ferrari if your head sticks out the sun roof? Same concept. Don't buy a great set of clubs and not have them fit. It's a dis-service to yourself and a set back in being able to play to your full potential.

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Originally Posted by Andrenortje

I also like the burner irons as the have made a reputation of improving handicaps by more than 5 sometimes.



how can that even be corroborated?

Colin P.

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It's shocking to hear some things that come out of people on this forum. No club will take strokes off your index. ONLY YOU CAN. Duh! Put in the work, see the result. Buy a new club and don't put in the work, it's not going to magically happen on it's own. SMH

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Maybe not strictly true. While I agree that no club is going to magically make you a fantastic player overnight. I do believe that some give you massive confidence and forgiveness which in turn will reduce shots. Practice is the only way you are going to get hugely better but the right custom fitted clubs will play their part.
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I bought the Nike VR_S irons just yesterday and I hit them great on the range.  I did also hit the Taylormade 2.0 burners however I did not care much fore the burners as they seemed unpredictable.  I don't know if it was a mental thing or what.  I recommend the Nike VR_S and they are a great club for the price.

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Well hopefully you chosen the right club for yourself.  I myself was in your same shoes and I picked the Nike VR-S and I'm glad that I did so.  I'm getting at least 15 more yards on all of my shots.  I love how the ball jumps off the club and the height that I get.  I can actually work the ball very well so do let the fact that they are game improvement clubs stir you away from chooses them.  I'm an 8 handicap and I'm looking forward in decreasing that..  My biggest problem that I'm having now is getting use to the extra distance.  A very welcomed problem that I will get dialed in.  These clubs feel awesome as well.

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I've never hit the Nike's, but the Taylormade Burner 1.0 irons from 2009 are really freaking awesome. They only cost about 300 dollars, and are fantastic. I've had these clubs in my bag for 2 years with no thoughts of replacing anytime soon. If you want good irons that are easy to play and go far, the Burner 10 iron are the way to go.

Driver: :tmade: Burner '08 10.5* 3 wood: :tmade: Rocketballz 15* 3 hybrid: :tmade: Burner Superlaunch 18* 4 hybrid: :tmade: Rescue 11 21* Irons: :tmade: Burner 1.0 5-AW Wedges: :vokey: Spin Milled 54* :cleve: CG16 58* Putter: :odyssey: 2 Ball Blade Grips: Golf Pride VDR white Balls: :titleist: Velocity Bag: :tmade: Audi bag

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I bought the nike vrs irons after 5 year's with Callaway x20 tour irons. The Callaway clubs are good iN a low handicappers hands. I got crap advise from an unscrupulous seller. My game has been reasonable and when i hit the ball well the results were spectacular. My handicap never really improved. I thought it was me. My brother bought the nikes and gave me a shot. My first hit was a 7 iron and boy that flew. Over 170 yards straight with the most amazing height. Thought it was a fluke. 2nd shot with 6iron was nothing short of mind blowing. Same with the taylor made rocketballz. I now have nike VR S clubs after trying Callaway xhots, taylor mades and nike. They are all amazing but nike just for me felt a better fit. I've got my love of golf back. Handicap is dropping. Steer clear of tour or pro if your mid to high handicap. I LOVE my nikes. Best purchase ever
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