Launch Angles for Irons

[iacas]

I'm interested in picking up a new set of irons. The choices may be between either the Titleist 680 or the Titleist 690.MB. The 680 has a higher muscle back and hits the ball a little lower. I have a set of 962bs right now that hit the ball a little higher than I'd like.

We all know what a good launch angle, etc. is for a driver, but what's a good launch angle (a low, boring one, as better players use) for a 5I? The 5I is the highest numbered club I can hit in my golf dome this winter, and you can't play test a new set of custom fitted clubs to see whether you like them or not, so I'd really like to make the best decision beforehand.

What's a good launch angle for a 5I? How much will ball type change the launch angle (I expect it will affect spin rate a lot more than launch angle)? Are there even numbers available for this?

[DBake]

  iacas said:

I'm interested in picking up a new set of irons. The choices may be between either the Titleist 680 or the Titleist 690.MB. The 680 has a higher muscle back and hits the ball a little lower. I have a set of 962bs right now that hit the ball a little higher than I'd like.

I talked to you about this very breifly, I was just wondering what number you came up with, and how different those numbers were between the 680's and 690's. (Club Head Speed, launch angle, spin rate)

[iacas]

  DBake said:

I talked to you about this very breifly, I was just wondering what number you came up with, and how different those numbers were between the 680's and 690's. (Club Head Speed, launch angle, spin rate)

About two degrees difference in launch angle on a 6I, which is what Titleist offers clubfitters to help them test.

[upandown]

I would suggest you find yourself a set of forged irons that look and feel good to you. Then go to a clubfitter with a launch monitor and have them tweaked.

It'll be the best of all worlds.

[iacas]

  upandown said:

I would suggest you find yourself a set of forged irons that look and feel good to you. Then go to a clubfitter with a launch monitor and have them tweaked.

This thread is pretty old (December 2004). I played the 680s and later switched to the 735s.

So... yeah... I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on the somewhat patronizing nature of your post. Did you read mine? I was concerned about a small degree of difference in launch angle and was only considering forged blades.