Buying new Irons

[xTsUnAmI]

First off I know there are thousands of threads on this, I just spent 2 hours searching and reading up on opinions.

I've never had any clubs fitted for me, my current 735's were an ebay purchase, and to be honest if it wasn't for the large some of money I just came by I wouldn't be getting anything else.

But since I'm treating myself to all new Irons, new woods and wedges I'd figured I'd ask some advice on what to hit.

My best friend has the r7tp irons and he loves them, I haven't been able to hit them yet, but from what he has told me after hitting numerous irons they are his favorite.. That puts them at the top of my list of at least clubs to hit. The only thing my friend told me about the r7tp's is they aren't easy to hit, which coming from him (a former college golfer) is saying something.

Other than those, I was looking for suggestions on irons to hit when I go to the store and start looking seriously into this big purchase.

My normal ball flight is medium high, dead straight. My miss hits at least with my irons are either a pull left or a push right. I'm not a long player, I hit my 8 iron 140-150 depending on situation....I"m not really sure about my swing speed but I'm guessing it's somewhere around 95 or so. I'm looking for something that is forgiving on mis hits, but I can still work. I know I'm gonna benefit a ton from the fitting alone, but really need some others to put on my list.

So far:

Taylor Made r7tp
Ping s58/59
Ping G10
Cleveland x20/tour

[GOLFSALOT00]

ive hit about everything on the market here is a list of irons that seem to fit your needs

1.callaway x20 tour(pretty workable and pretty forgiving but not the greatest feel)

2.mac gregor pro c(great feeling very workable and pretty forgiving and the gunmetal finish is sweet)

3.mizuno mp 57(one of the most forgiving clubs i hit and it sits pretty traditional at address)

4.titleist ap2(they are sweet feeling workable enough for adam scott and pretty forgiving)

5.cobra pro cb( these were a real shocker they arent the flashiest clubs out there but they have a sweet classic feel and were workable enough)

6.bridgestone j36 series(classic feel very workable but not that forgiving)

[907golfer12]

First off I know there are thousands of threads on this, I just spent 2 hours searching and reading up on opinions.

I think everything you have listed is good, but I would check out the i10's as well, if not instead of the G10's because they are GI, on the brink of SGI. Also I would check out the Bridgestone J36 or the J33, the J33 would be cheaper, but both the J36 and J33 are solid irons.

[Shindig]

My normal ball flight is medium high, dead straight. My miss hits at least with my irons are either a pull left or a push right. I'm not a long player, I hit my 8 iron 140-150 depending on situation....I"m not really sure about my swing speed but I'm guessing it's somewhere around 95 or so. I'm looking for something that is forgiving on mis hits, but I can still work. I know I'm gonna benefit a ton from the fitting alone, but really need some others to put on my list.

I am going to suggest against Ping g10s. I don't know about the other three you listed, but g10s are game improvement clubs - if you want forgiving but workability, and given your handicap, I'd suggest getting a forgiving set of players' irons. I would suggest considering the Ping i10, Bridgestone J36 series (very customizable), and Mizuno MP-57.

[pcitygolfer]

There are some very good used irons on ebay that are like new. Check out golfreview.com For the money, I am very high on MacGregor Irons. A few years ago, they really started making great irons again.

Check out the m565s. They are pretty high tech with reduced offset. I love these things, and they are long.