Jump to content
IGNORED

Should I invest in a new set of irons? And if so any suggestion?


shickley14
Note: This thread is 3199 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

I currently use a set of spalding executives circa 1985 at the latest and don't have a 7, PW, SW or any fairway woods. I consistently shoot +23 from the blues. I have a newer nike covert vrs and hit that 225 to 250 of the tee box and hit my current 5 iron 150. Just seeking some input.
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Titleist AP1s.  I have the 712s, which are one generation old, and they are the best irons I've ever hit.  I had a set of TaylorMade 200s from 2001.  They were a whole lot more forgiving than my previous irons, but they aren't even in the same league.

:ping:

  • G400 - 9° /Alta CB 55 Stiff / G410-SFT - 16° /Project X 6.0S 85G / G410 - 20.5° /Tensei Orange 75S
  • G710 - 4 iron/SteelFiber i110cw Stiff • / i210 - 5 iron - UW / AWT 2.0 Stiff
  • Glide SS - 54° / CFS Wedge / Glide 2.0 SS - 58°/10 / KBS 120S / Hoofer - Black

:scotty_cameron: - Select Squareback / 35"  -  :titleist: - Pro V1 / White  -  :clicgear: - 3.5+ / White

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I currently use a set of spalding executives circa 1985 at the latest and don't have a 7, PW, SW or any fairway woods. I consistently shoot +23 from the blues. I have a newer nike covert vrs and hit that 225 to 250 of the tee box and hit my current 5 iron 150. Just seeking some input.

I will echo what we like to chant like a mantra for these questions. Go get fitted if at all possible. I never thought it mattered and tried to just go with reading reviews or advice from others, but after the last year and taking the time to take advantage of being fitted for my driver, hybrid, and now irons, I'll never go back. I highly advocate for fittings for any club purchase. The best thing is to go in with a price range and try EVERYTHING in that range. Don't go in with any reservations. The best thing is if you get fitted into a set of clubs that are standard length/lie then you can shop for deals online. Sometimes though, the place you get fitted will not only wave the fitting fee but will also give you a discount on the set which works out to be a cheaper price than buying off the shelf or online.

KICK THE FLIP!!

In the bag:
:srixon: Z355

:callaway: XR16 3 Wood
:tmade: Aeroburner 19* 3 hybrid
:ping: I e1 irons 4-PW
:vokey: SM5 50, 60
:wilsonstaff: Harmonized Sole Grind 56 and Windy City Putter

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator

I currently use a set of spalding executives circa 1985 at the latest and don't have a 7, PW, SW or any fairway woods. I consistently shoot +23 from the blues. I have a newer nike covert vrs and hit that 225 to 250 of the tee box and hit my current 5 iron 150. Just seeking some input.

Yeah I think you would be better off with an updated set of irons.

What's your budget?

Mike McLoughlin

Check out my friends on Evolvr!
Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!  and on Facebook
Golf Terminology -  Analyzr  -  My FacebookTwitter and Instagram 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator

$400- $500

I'd go to a golf store and hit a few different irons to see what "style" works best. There are a bunch of different designs out there, muscleback, cavity back, game improvement and irons in between.

Couple options for your handicap and budget

http://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/golf-clubs/iron-sets/irons-2014-x2-hot.html?cgid=iron-sets

http://www.taylormadegolfpreowned.com/golfclub/iron-set/speedblade/p_pd-1026984.aspx

Mike McLoughlin

Check out my friends on Evolvr!
Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!  and on Facebook
Golf Terminology -  Analyzr  -  My FacebookTwitter and Instagram 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I bought a set of Titleist 990s off eBay for 80 bucks and regripped them for 60. Hit my 3i the other day over water slightly past the green from 227 yards. Brand new clubs is a luxury, not a necessity is my point. You will gain a lot from anything circa 2000 and above so I would not overspend. Just get something in good shape.

Check these out:

Mizuno Set, 240$ Everyone likes Mizuno.

Taylormade, 264$ Know a low handicap golfer who likes these. So obviously, they work.

Callaway, 290$ Solid clubs. Most of their stuff seems just like Titleist to me, which I love.

Ping G5, 314$ - Proven game improvement clubs, with very durable material. Could not tell a noticeable difference from the 900$ G30.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I upgraded from a cheapie set of Wilson clubs to a set of Mizuno JPX-EZ's a few months ago.  Much bigger sweet spot and they are just all around way easier to hit.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Any irons are definitely a liability, not an investment. I'd go with the Pinhawks. Value Golf has them for $0.00. :-) Here we go again. Another SL thread. :-)

Driver.......Ping K15 9.5* stiff 3 wood.....Ping K15 16* stiff 5 wood.....Ping K15 19* stiff 4 Hybrid...Cleveland Gliderail 23* stiff 5 - PW......Pinhawk SL GW...........Tommy Armour 52* SW...........Tommy Armour 56* LW...........Tommy Armour 60* FW...........Diamond Tour 68* Putter.......Golfsmith Dyna Mite Ball..........Volvik Vista iV Green Bag..........Bennington Quiet Organizer Shoes.... ..Crocs

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Not advice per se, my irons are the original Hogan Edge. Possibly the first perimeter weighted, cavity back forged irons, circa mid 80s I think. I MAY change them out some day, but maybe not. It isn't clubs that are holding me back. "It's not the arrow", so to speak. I'll second comments on the fitting process though. I have had my clubs re-shafted (to my swing speed) and fitted (twice now) for length loft and lie. That is huge and makes a big difference. I am sure there are better clubs out there, but not convinced to a game changing degree. I am pretty current with driver, woods (909s) and wedges (Vokeys) but have no plans to replace the Edges. Good dependable old friends that have been on many walks.

Now, I am not missing any clubs. I don't carry them all, but could if I chose to. I understand you are missing some clubs. In that case I would consider some Mizuno or what ever you fancy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Free and FWIW advice on rounding out your set.

The person who linked the 'pre-owned' sets is a great way to go.  A buddy bought pre-owned and I'm telling you they just as easily could have been brand new.  Very little wear and they looked and performed perfectly.

Back to the set:

You have a new driver.  Great.  Add a fairway wood (5-wood maybe?) a hybrid #3 or 4 and buy an iron set (as shown on the pre-owned websites) 5-PW SW.  This should really get you going in the right direction.

dave

The ultimate "old man" setup:

Ping G30 driver
Ping G Fairway woods - 5 and 7 woods
Callaway X-Hot #5 hybrid; Old school secret weapon
Ping G #6-9 irons; W and U wedges
Vokey 54 and 58* Wedges
Odyssey Versa Putter
Golf Balls

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I started golf at age 53 (I'm almost 58 now) and decided I had to quickly find the right irons for my swing and ability.

I did it the hard and expensive way. In three years I purchased twelve different sets of irons (different brands, models, shafts, etc.)

There were BIG differences in how well I could hit one or the other.

So I'm sure for you there are irons out there that can improve your game. Good luck.

For me, Ping i20 irons were the winner.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Yes you should buy a new set of irons, and get fitted, people don't think that the newer clubs make much of a difference but they really do, especially on mishits.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


I did it the hard and expensive way. In three years I purchased twelve different sets of irons (different brands, models, shafts, etc.)

:bugout: You only need one fitted set.   Did you go through buy, sell, buy, sell iterations or still have the 12 sets?

RiCK

(Play it again, Sam)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I live in Mexico so it's hard to get a good fitting. Most of the sets I didn't like I gave to my son, to friends, and to two caddies at my home club. I spent a lot of money but I found a good home for all of them.

For me the best fitting is being able to play a few rounds of real golf with the clubs you are testing. That's what I did and I don't regret it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Note: This thread is 3199 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • Wordle 1,013 4/6* ⬛🟦🟦⬛⬛ ⬛🟦⬛🟦🟦 🟧⬛🟧🟧🟧 🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧 par is good after a double bogey yesterday.
    • I did read the fine print tonight. It said replace with “similar features & function”.  8 yeas ago my purchase had features that today are available on the lower end models and the current version of my model has more “bells & whistles” than what I got 8 years ago.  So I am thinking they honored the agreement and I can’t argue the offer. since getting a credit for the full purchase price all I am really out over the past 8 years was the cost of the extended warranty, which was less than a low end  treadmill would have cost me. now the question is which model to replace with.  I’ll stay with Nordic Track or I forfeit the $1,463 credit so I will get Nordic Track.  And they honored the warranty and were not hard to work with which is a plus.
    • Generally speaking, extended warranties are a terrible deal and should almost always be avoided. They are a huge profit center for the companies that offer them, which should tell you almost everything you need to know about how much value most consumers get when purchasing them.  This is correct, and the old adage applies - only buy insurance when you can't afford the loss. This usually doesn't apply to most consumer goods.  To your second question, no I don't believe the offer is fair. They are replacing it, but it is not being replaced at "no cost to you". Since the amount being disputed (over $500) is non-trivial, I would probably push the issue. Don't waste your time on the phone with a customer service agent or a supervisor. They have probably given you all they have the authority to do. Rather, I would look at the terms of your agreement and specifically legal disputes. The odds are you probably agreed to binding arbitration in the event of a dispute. The agreement will outline what steps need to be followed, but it will probably look something like this.  1. Mail the Nordic Track legal department outlining your dispute and indicate you are not satisfied with the resolution offered.  2. Open up a case with the AAA (American Arbitration Association), along with the required documentation. 3. Wait about 4-5 weeks for a case to be opened - at which point someone from Nordic Track's legal department will offer to give you the new model at no cost to you.  They certainly don't want to spend the time and energy to fight you over $500. 4. Enjoy your new Nordic Track at no cost to you. I recently entered binding arbitration against a fairly large and well known company that screwed me over and refused to make it right. In my demand letter, I made a pretty sizeable request that included compensation for my time and frustration. Once it hit their legal department, they cut me a check - no questions asked. It was far cheaper to settle with me than to send their legal team to defend them in the arbitration.
    • I never thought of looking at it on multiple purchases like you said.  Yes, the extended may help me on 1 or 2 items but not the other 5 or 6.
    • Day 84 - Forgot to post yesterday, but I did some more chipping/pitching.    Back/neck were feeling better today, so I did a much overdue Stack session. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...