Looking for new irons, again.

[1chaos52]

I had started having issues with my previous set of irons (Wilson Fat Shaft III graphite with Hybrid 3-4) in that I could not control distances with them and needed something a bit more predictable. I could hit them solid, but by trying to adjust my swing for the gaps between clubs, I was hitting all over the place. I had problems feeling comfortable with the clubs and I did not like the light weight of the graphite shafts.

This spring I went to a demo day and tried out a whole bunch of irons, but finally settled on some Taylormade R7 Draw irons. At the demo, I was absolutely crushing these clubs and had very few mis-hits. I had them fitted with stiff steel shafts, and when trying them out at first I had very repeatable distances with each club with no big gaps.

After spending a few months with these clubs, I think I made a mistake in buying them. Ever since the demo day, I have had nothing but problems getting good solid contact with these clubs and my game has suffered tremendously. My game already is not that good, so I cannot afford to have it suffer any more.

I am thinking of either selling or trading in the clubs now and going to something different. I recently played a round with my old clubs and was able to hit them a lot more solid, but still have no distance control with them and still just not feeling comfortable with them.

I am not a good golfer by any means, but until now have never had a problem getting the ball in the air. I wonder if maybe the offset of the clubs is throwing me off. I don't know, but I do know I just don't think they are right for me.

Any suggestions? The other clubs I hit well at the demo day were the Adam's A3 and the Cleveland CG Gold, but thta does not seem to mean anything considering how well I hit the TM's. I am looking for something that is forgiving.

All help is appreciated. Thanks.

[teal]

FWIW - what changed from the demo day to now? I am guessing it isn't the clubs. I would spend a little $$ with a lesson and see if he/she can notice something in your swing that you may be doing now that isn't helping your confidence with the clubs. How many rounds on the new sticks?

[1chaos52]

I don't think anything has changed swing-wise, especially since I am still getting the exact same kind of contact I used to get when I go back to my old clubs. I have played 10 rounds on the new ones, and played Saturday with my old clubs.

I am seriously considering taking a few lessons and maybe that would help with the new clubs, but you have to understand how dramatic the difference in contact and consistency is between my old and new clubs.

[TinCupTampa]

If you think the offset is bothering you then cross off the CG Golds from your wish list. They carry a 1/2 inch offset. The CG Reds are only 1/4 inch offset.

I never had a game improvement iron but I liked the way the golds felt. So I demo-ed them and found out I didnt really like them. They were too buttery even on off center hits.

The one thing any golfer needs for improvement is feedback. A Game Improvement Iron wont give that to you in my opinion.