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Have irons improved all that much over the past 10 years?

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GaijinGolfer Super Member

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Im piecing together my new set of clubs through Ebay purchases and Ive got it pretty much all done except for irons.
Id like to ditch my el-cheapo set of Knight irons for a nice set of Titleist irons.
Ive seen quite a few Titleist DCI 981s and 990s go for $100-$200 a set (3-PW).
Is it worth paying more money for a set of AP1s or do you think that a set of 981s would work just as well?

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


FlopShotArtist Great Member

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Im piecing together my new set of clubs through Ebay purchases and Ive got it pretty much all done except for irons.

I honestly don't know - but why are you limiting yourself to only Titleist clubs?

What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

navygolfer Member

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I'd say it is worth the investment...I just picked-up a new set of irons after playing w/ the same set of Titlest DCI's for 11 years. I love my new set - picked Callaway X-20 over Ping, Titleist, TM just on Friday. Very happy.
"pond would be good for me..."

In my Sun Mountain speed cart bag:
R7 425 Driver
Hawkeye 3W aka 'old faithful' Rescue Dual 2H or Orlimar 5W X-Series 3H X-20 4-AW Vokey SW Anser PRO-V1

GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

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I honestly don't know - but why are you limiting yourself to only Titleist clubs?

Past experience, looks and the way the club feels in my hands. Lately I tried to open myself up to other brands, but it always comes back to Titleist for me.

Ive tried Callaway, Ping, Taylormade and Nike, but I still like Titleist the best. Titleist has been good to me and the way I look at it, why mess with what works?

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


FlopShotArtist Great Member

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Past experience, looks and the way the club feels in my hands. Lately I tried to open myself up to other brands, but it always comes back to Titleist for me.

I completely agree. I just wasn't sure if you've tried other brands at all.

What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

cwcaesar Well Established Member

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I see that you haven't given Mizuno a try. I really like their irons. Just suggesting that you might demo a set. But if you are going to get some Titleists, then I think that ebay is as good a place as any to get a quality set of used clubs. Just be sure that you get fitted for the right flex shaft before you buy, you can always adjust lie, length, and grips later.

Driver: MP-600 9.5 w/ Fujikura E360 Stiff Shaft
4 Wood: F-60 16.5 w/ Exsar FS3 Stiff Shaft
Irons:MP-57 3-PW w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Shafts
Wedges: MP-R Black-Ni 52, 56, & 60
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: ProV1/ProV1xGrips: Winn Xi7


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