New irons help

[sammyclay]

Ive been playing for a few years with a starter set and I feel like its time to upgrade to some better irons. My distance is fine with them but im not satisfied with the feel and accuracy. While I am definately not a great golfer, I think these irons are holding me back from better scores. I believe I should still stick with cavity backs, but with all of the iron sets out on the market, I have no idea where to start. If you could suggest a set that is still decently forgiving but better than a starter set and not rediculously expensive (I would like to keep it less than or around $400) that would be great. Im not good enough yet to worry about working the ball, I just want a forgiving, more accurate set than I have. Ive been looking at sets like the Mizuno MX 25, Taylormade RAC OS2, Callaway X-18 and a few others. Any help would be great. Thanks!

[ripsid]

I think you'd be good to go with any of the above, I had a set of R7-XD's which I traded away this season and I loved those irons. I jumped to a forged Cally.. but the r7xd's were great for me, and you can pickthem up for relatively cheap used. I didn't like the Cally 18's personally.. the mx25' are awesome, also the mx23's too, I almost bought a set of those but instead let my bro buy them and he's in love! Make sure the shaft you get is not too stiff, check you swing speed on a monitor or simulator and judge that way.

Lots of good used and new clubs out there.

Pete

[sammyclay]

What is the difference between the MX 23 and the MX 25 irons. Pros? Cons?

[rcpilot]

Im fairly new to the game also. I need clubs too and don't have a lot of money to put into them being retired. I'm looking at the Adams GT 500 irons. They're new and I can get them for $129 tax and shipped. Is that good? There is a set of King Cobra Seniors being bid on now. They're used and have the woods with them. I need some advice. Thanks

[cfmgolf]

Most brand names will give you what you want in an iron set. Callaway, Mizuno, Cobra, etc. Mizuno's are very good clubs, but can be a challenge to hit on the sweet spot. The game improvement clubs from Callaway, Ping, Cobra might be a better choice. If you can find a golf galaxy in your area, take a look at the used section. They typically have a pretty good selection and this will give you an idea. (Any other brick/mortar golf store will have them also).

Forgiving - go with a game improvement
Accuracy - go with steel shafts
lower scores - practice short game

Good luck.