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Hello all. I have been playing golf for a few years with some cheap clubs. I have decided to invest in some new irons to help improve my play. I would like to purcase irons that are as forgiving and beginner friendly as possible. I am looking to spend 500 or less on the irons. Any suggestions? so far I have been considering these http://www.golfdiscount.com/nikegolf...hybridirons_st but I am not sure if this is a very good set. I play with a friend that uses Mizunos and I have hit his clubs a few time. They are way better than mine, but i'm wondering if there is something better out there for me (a high handicapper).
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Hello all. I have been playing golf for a few years with some cheap clubs. I have decided to invest in some new irons to help improve my play. I would like to purcase irons that are as forgiving and beginner friendly as possible. I am looking to spend 500 or less on the irons. Any suggestions? so far I have been considering these

The good news is that the new irons are coming out soon, so you should be able to get last year's models. Assuming there's nothing highly irregular about your build, off-the-shelf with regular flex won't be too bad, or you might be able to get them fit to you from components.

Alternatively, depending where you live, members on this board might be able to recommend local club makers who can get you a good set of game improvement irons for much less than name brand.

-- 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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do you use ebay? if so.. I would look at the ping eye 2's... amazing irons... some of the best in the game and they are about 20 years old. They are indestructable. I got a set for $130 with $20 shipping

driver - TM r7 425 10.5* Purple Ice Stiff
3 wood - TM r7 TP 15* reg. flex fij. vista pro
7 wood - Cally Big Bertha 21* proforce stiff
4 hybrid - TM Mid 22* reg. ultralight fij.5 hybrid - Nickent 3dx Ironwood 26* fij. banzia stiff irons - Ping eye 2+ 4, 6-pw kt-m stiff wedges - Ping tour 54*...

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I have recently taken up golf again after playing when I was in my teens (44 now).

I had no idea what clubs to purchase and I ended up with a set of Taylormade OS2's irons, 3-PW.

I have taken lessons and starting to develop a repeatable swing. The other day at the practice range they had a rack of demo clubs set up. I almost didn't hit any of them fearing I would find something I like way more then my OS2's. I decided to give some a swing anyway, all mid irons 6-7....

Taylormade TP irons - felt much heavier but looked real nice. I was able to hit a few nice shots but I could tell right off they were not for me yet! Some time in the future I would consider them.

Taylormade R7's and R7 CGX or whatever the initials are - again they felt
heavier then my OS2's. The balance seemed different? More forgiving then the TP's of course, but I didn't really care for them that much.

Callaway X18 - I liked the feel of this one the best out of all I tried.

In the end I was very pleased with the OS'2 that I have. I think it really comes down to personal feel for the clubs. I would find a range where they have this kind of demo setup and hit some balls along with the clubs you have.

Hope that helps.

Kelly


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The good news is that the new irons are coming out soon, so you should be able to get last year's models. Assuming there's nothing highly irregular about your build, off-the-shelf with regular flex won't be too bad, or you might be able to get them fit to you from components.

This is good advice. I would look at the Cobra S9 or FP irons. Also, for your information, a lot of fellows, me included, only carry irons 6 through wedges; that is the lowest loft iron we carry may be a 5 or 6 iron. As for me I start my hybrids where I used to carry a 5 iron. I have so much confidence standing over the ball with a hybrid in my hands. I bring this up because you may wish to consider the composition of your set.

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In the Bag:
Driver: :TaylorMade: RBZ 9.5 Reg Flex
3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
Hybrid: Ping G25 Hybrids 17*, 20*, 23*

Irons:Ping G25 5-Gap Wedge, Sr Flex, Vokey 56.14 Spin Mill NS Pro Reg, Flex

Putter: Bobby Grace Center Shaft 32"

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This is good advice. I would look at the Cobra S9 or FP irons. Also, for your information, a lot of fellows, me included, only carry irons 6 through wedges; that is the lowest loft iron we carry may be a 5 or 6 iron. As for me I start my hybrids where I used to carry a 5 iron. I have so much confidence standing over the ball with a hybrid in my hands. I bring this up because you may wish to consider the composition of your set.

That's a very good point. I start with a 5-Iron. If I get very good with the 5-Iron and get my handicap way down, I will then experiment with adding a 4- and maybe even 3- Iron back to the bag. But so long as my handicap is double digits, I'm keeping my 4-hybrid.

-- 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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I just got some new Mizuno's MP 57's and absolutley love them, today.
TAKE YOUR TIME ! Consult with the local pro or some one who you take some lessons from, they can start you in the right direction.

I went to the local Golf Headquarters and demoed probaly 5-8 different brands of clubs at different times. I would get two or three different brands and take them to the range. That way I could hit and compare them. I would then play with the one that felt best on my next round. If I still liked it I would then compare that to a couple other clubs. I may have spent 30-45 days figuring out what I wanted, but am very happy now and am not second guessing my self. If you are going to spend $500 on clubs be sure you get some that you will like for some time.

Driver Cobra 400
Irons Mizuno MP-57
Wedges Cleveland
Putter _ Oddesy 2 Ball

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do you use ebay? if so.. I would look at the ping eye 2's... amazing irons... some of the best in the game and they are about 20 years old. They are indestructable. I got a set for $130 with $20 shipping

Sounds like my Titleist DTR's. Man, I love these things. As a new player, I'm not a good judge of clubs, but if I can use them, they must be forgiving

Besides it doesn't matter how old they are, they get the job done... And who doesn't like a pretty cavity back

Clubs in my Army-issued duffel-bag...

DTR Irons : 2-9
DCI Wedges : PW 48* & SW 56*
Driver : Mid-Size TP System2 9.5* Metalwood (5) 23*

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Up until about a month ago, I was still using my first set of irons that I bought about 6 years ago, a set of John Daly signature Hippo's. I was never comfortable with anything longer than my 7 iron.

I recently bought a used set of Cleveland TA4's (4 through gap wedge) from the PGA Tour Superstore for $50. They are much more forgiving than the Hippo's. I am comfortable hitting every one of them now. I know alot of it has to do with confidence, and having a name brand set of clubs, even an older set, adds to my confidence.

In the bag:
Driver: Launcher TiO460
Fairway woods: Launcher
Hybrid: Slingshot 23*
Irons: TA4 4-9,P,DWedge: 588 56* sand, 60* lobPutter: White Hot XG

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you can try adams idea a3
they come with 3 hybrids
i think that really helps

Launcher 460 10.5° <BB Solution 130 R>
Wishon 949MC 16.5° <SK Fiber Tour Trac 80 R>
3DX DC Ironwood 20°, 23° <UST SR2 R>
MX-23 5-PW <KBS Tour R>
Vokey 250.08, SM54.10, SM58.08 <DG Wedge> Callie 33.75"TLT Series 4MOI matched

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I would suggest that you check out the nike slingshot oss. They are great beginner irons with a lot of forgiveness.

have to agree with this one - as a newb i am much more comfortable hitting these irons than i am my woods or driver

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My friend actually just picked up golf and asked me the same question.

I told him to get the Adam's Hybrid set.

Try those they are "miracle workers" says my friend.

Driver: G10 10.5 Stock Shaft
3 Wood: Taylormade r580XD
Irons: AP2 3-P, Project X 5.5
Wedges: Tour-W 52*, 56* SM, 60* SM
Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 34"Ball: ProV1 or ProV1xLow Score:74

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You can't go wrong with a used set of Callaway Hawkeye irons (Tungsten/Titanium ones) with metal Uniflex shafts. A nice set can be had for $250-350, maybe less. A very forgivening club, high but fairly long flight and those shafts work well with different swings. I bought a set for one of my kids and found them so enjoyable I hung up the T755's for awhile. Be sure to get a SW in the set if possible. It's a very good trap wedge. A good (modern technology) set of clubs is really needed to get off on the right foot in this game, but they don't have to be expensive. The original Taylormade Rescue Hybrid's are still available in discount racks for $49 to $79 bucks and are very good too. Try to find them with regular metal shafts if possible, unless you feel your swing requires a stiff shaft. Getting shafts that are too stiff seems to be a common problem with new and old golfers (makes club tough to hit well when your starting out). Hope this helps!

Burner 9.5
Titleist 909F2 15.5
Titleist 909H 21
Callaway X20 4-AW
Vokey 56.10 60.04(SM)Odyssey TriForce 1

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Thanks for all the replies guys. I went to all the local golf stores and tried out many differrent irons this past weekend. I really ended up liking the Cleveland CG Golds. They are a little more that I want to spend, but I hit them very well. I think they will be a good fit for me!
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