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Hello everyone
I was wondering if anybody is playing the Cleveland CG Red Irons? I am currently playing 20 year old Ping Eye II's and my handicap is 14. One will they fit my handicap and allow me to grow? Two my swing speed with a 6 iron is 85, I am told I should be reg flex. What happens if I go with a stiff.
Thanks all!


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Hello everyone

I would say yes. They are built to be a good compromise between forgiving and workable.

They have very minimal offset which is a good thing for improving your game. They also have enough of a cavity and meat on the edges of the face to not punish you too horribly on mishits. I'm currently debating between those and the Taylormade R7 TP's which would be a bit more challenging to hit. Overall though the CG Red's are fantastic clubs and I've liked them everytime I have demo'd them.
Two my swing speed with a 6 iron is 85, I am told I should be reg flex. What happens if I go with a stiff. Thanks all!

If you go with stiff you lower the ball flight which might not be a bad thing.

You will also probably try to swing harder, hit more bad shots, and potentially ruin your swing in the long run. Its a lot better and easier to slow your swing down for a weaker shaft than to speed your swing up to a stiffer shaft.

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I think they are pretty good clubs. I demo'ed both the reds and the golds earlier this year. Couldnt stand the golds purely because of the clubhead size and lack of feedback. I liked the reds but I liked the x-forged and the Mp57's better.

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do a search... I've posted my thoughts on these before, and my oppinion has not changed... sorry, just don't really want to type it all out again.

summary: GOOD
My Clubs: Callaway FT-i Tour LCG 9.5° w/ Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 stiff; Sonartec GS Tour 14° w/ Graphite Design Red Ice 70 stiff; Adams Idea Pro 2h(18°) & 3h(20°) w/ Aldila VS Proto 80 stiff; Adams Idea Pro Forged 4-PW w/ TT Black Gold stiff; Cleveland CG12 DSG RTG 52°-10° & 58°-10°; Odyssey...

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grantc79,

Perhaps what supoffset really needs is a sweet set of "Cleveland Black Pearl blades 4-PW +1 inch DG Stiff" - do you know anyone who may have a set to sell?

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I just came home with a set last night actually! GOing to play a round or two afterwhile, I'll report back then.
MY driver speed is around 95 and I play stiffs, but can easily play regular as well. I have a high ball flight so the stiffer shafts help that a wee bit I think.

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