seus777

18 degree Rocketballz 5w for me. I got rid of the 3w because I just wasn't consistent off the deck with it. Goes just as far as my 3w but much, much more consistent. Also have a 22 degree 4h to fill the gap between 5w and 5i.

I don't use a matching set wedge. Currently play the Nike VR Forged 52 degree along with my Speedblades. In my experience, for a higher handicap player, I think it's easier to hit the "set" wedges. I was once there. Once I got better and more consistent with my ball striking, I moved to the players wedge. From 115 yards in, I don't need the help of a GI or SGI iron.

I play a 52* Nike VR Forged. It's my 115 yard club so it fits the "gap" distance wise between my 48 and 56. I mostly use it for full shots - much prefer this to choking down to the metal on the 48.

I just picked up a set from taylormadepreowned and love them. Ball launches high, seem to be a bit longer than my previous Burner XDs and the feel off the face is great. I really don't have a bad thing to say about them.

That may be true regarding the lofts on the regular Rocketbladez but I'm specifically talking about the Tour version. They have lofts of 47 and 51.5 according to the spec sheet. I like my current wedges and won't likely change those.

Been a long time lurker here and have picked up some great tips. Great forum here. Looking to purchase some new to me irons. Looking specifically at either the Rocketbladez Tour or Speedblades. Currently play the Burner XDs. I like them but just ready to try something new. I'm a 16 HDCP. Decent ball striker but have my moments with thin shots, chunks, etc. HDCP would probably be 4 - 5 strokes better with more short game practice like most amateurs out there. Am I crazy for thinking about gaming the Rocketbladez Tour ? Here's my thought process - the Tour model of these irons have more traditional lofts as opposed to the stronger lofts of the Speedblades and the Burner XDs. I think it would be easier to hit a 4i at 22 degrees than a 4i at 20. Same principle applies as you move up the irons. I like the more traditional lofts as they would pair better with my 48, 52 & 56 degree forged players wedges that I hit very well. I also like the fact that the shafts are shorter than the Speedblades which I think would make them easier to hit. I would also think that you would tend to get a better launch with the higher lofts. I just don't understand the stronger loft, longer shaft idea to make the ball go further - that's why you carry 9 or 10 different numbered irons! From reviews I've read, the clubs seem to be fairly similar except for the lofts/shaft length and maybe the forgiveness though I'm not as sold on that. Am I crazy? Discuss!