New iron purchase

[kiwigold]

I am planning to replace my graphite x-18 with a set of steel irons. Currently looking at G10, MP-57, X-20 and R7? All advice and other suggestions warmly appreciated. In particular experience with them and pros/cons.

[joshtpa]

I just went through a new iron purchase. I tried every single set that Edwin Watts had (even though I eventually purchased elsewhere). I really enjoyed quite a few sets including the ones mentioned above. But in the end, none of them gave me the feel of any of the Adams line. I ended up with the inexpensive A2's, and couldnt be happier. My game has dropped a few strokes per side, and the price was too good to be true.

[1chaos52]

I just went through a new iron purchase. I tried every single set that Edwin Watts had (even though I eventually purchased elsewhere). I really enjoyed quite a few sets including the ones mentioned above. But in the end, none of them gave me the feel of any of the Adams line. I ended up with the inexpensive A2's, and couldnt be happier. My game has dropped a few strokes per side, and the price was too good to be true.

To kiwigold: I was just recently in the same boat and really liked a lot of the same clubs that you did. I ended up with TM R7 Draws that I am now selling a month later. They fealt great and I hit them well when I did the demo, but could not play them after I bought them.

To joshtpa: I have been an Adams fan (woods and wedges) for years and am now looking at their irons to replace the R7's I am selling. I can get a pretty good deal on the A3, and know the price on the A2 is rediculously low. Did you happen to try out both, and if so, how did they compare?

[joshtpa]

I did try both, and the irons felt very similar (to me). I have just yesterday changed out the hybrids to the A3, because they just feel a little more solid. But the irons felt very good and with that price point I loved it even more.

[1chaos52]

Was there much difference in the regular irons? I have swung both hybrids (except the new 5 iron hybrid) and do like the A3 a little better, just seems to suit the eye and feels like a better swing. I have not had a chance to swing the A2 regular irons though, and have swung the A3. If they are basically the same, then I think I will probably go with the A2 for the price. I can get the A2 for about $270 and I can get the A3 set for a little under 400 from a discount through a store I know the owner of. Any recommendations?

Sorry to hijack the thread there kiwigold, but maybe this will help you too if you are looking at the Adams irons.

[joshtpa]

THe hybrids were the biggest difference for me. The irons seemed very similar, but everybody will have their own taste and style.

[DJYoshi]

go witih the MP's..you won't be mad AT ALL! shoot, I'd sell you my MP60's since I'm trying to go to the 67's.

[kiwigold]

Thank you for all the advice. I just came from a demo and tried the following:

AP1 iron - great club and liked the feel.

TM Burner iron - very forgiving but would probably outgrow within 1 year??

TM R7 - not for me - eventhough very popular (love the look)

X-20 - nice feel and very forgiving

Will try the G10 and Mizuno MP-57 this week...

[Caddyshack]

Thank you for all the advice. I just came from a demo and tried the following:

Try the GC golds too if you can, i tried all of the above except the AP1's and was sold after a half hour on the range with them...

[Ben]

Ping S58 and S59s are really fantastic feeling clubs. I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again, but, if I weren't on staff with Callaway, I'd definitely be hitting those irons!