Adams or Ping Irons...?

[TidePride50]

I know Ping is considered the better brand, but I have been playing with Adams really ever since I started. I have a two sets of Adams irons, the original Tight Lies GT and the Ideas. I usually go back and forth between these two, but mostly the Ideas. Anyway, I have come up on a killer deal for a set of Ping G2 black dots. I have been playing for about 4 years and need all the help I can get, but I know some clubs are pretty fancy and might be over my head since really all I'm trying to do is hit the ball straight. What do you guys think? Should I go for it or stick with what I got? Anybody got any experience with the G2s?

[flanagan]

I don't see how G2s could be over your head. They are basic game-improvement irons, should help you in hitting it straight, not outrageously offset. I don't have any experience with Adams, but the G2s would be fine irons. Just make sure you get the right shaft for your swing. I don't play G2s, but my daughter plays G5s, which I don't think are that much different and she does great with them, and is becoming a very good player. Solid, basic Ping irons.

[Big_M]

I always thought Adams was an old man's company... but after trying them, I ended up owning a set... haven't looked back since. Ping makes some great clubs too, but I personally have never liked the look of Ping irons.

[madcityscott]

That's funny, because I play with Adams Idea A1s but just bought a set of Ping I3+ Blades. Honestly, I don't think I'm ready for the Pings yet but it was such a good deal I couldn't turn it down. If you're getting a great deal on the G2s, pick 'em up. The worst that could happen is you end up not liking them and then selling them to someone else.

[tjy355]

I know Ping is considered the better brand...

What does that mean exactly? Why is Ping better?

More popular? Perhaps More widely used? Probably Better known? Certainly What does all that mean to you and your golf game? Nothing! IMHO, pick the tools that work for you, don't pick a name brand. (Adams makes great clubs...)

[warbirdlover]

I've had G5 Pings and now S59's and love them BUT the Adams would be more forgiving IMHO...

Whatever works...

[tjy355]

IMHO, pick the tools that work for you, don't pick a name brand.

Meant to say "don't pick a brand name."

(can't see the option to edit a post ?)

[madcityscott]

That's funny, because I play with Adams Idea A1s but just bought a set of Ping I3+ Blades. Honestly, I don't think I'm ready for the Pings yet but it was such a good deal I couldn't turn it down. If you're getting a great deal on the G2s, pick 'em up. The worst that could happen is you end up not liking them and then selling them to someone else.

I did a side-by-side comparison on my 6 irons today and I definitely hit the Adams better. But as I said, I don't think I'm quite ready for the Pings. My buddy who is in the 6 handicap range hit the Ping and smoked it.

[flanagan]

I had played Pings for years, different kinds, and tried to like new ones. Hit the i10s and the s57(?)s, but just couldn't like them as much as the APs. I got what felt the best. You should do the same.

[Dub]

Go with what works for you!!!!!!

[TidePride50]

I went a played with the G2s today and they felt pretty dang good. I'm still not sure what I want to do.