Advice on irons

[JT SCRATCH]

Ok Everyone I am in the market for a new set of irons. I am looking to get some advice on them from experienced players. Here are some facts that may help:

-Handicap 12
-I am currently playing Taylor Made Rac irons from 6 years ago
-I demo'd a few sets, and i do not like the newer hybrid iron sets where they offer a hybrid for your 7i,6i,5i, etc.
-Still want a semi forgiving club
-Am going to get fitted by my club pro before i purchase
-I do not have a preference of manufacturer
-Hoping to get to a single digit handicap this season

Let the advice commence

thanks in advance,

jt

[chriskzoo]

The answer is simple - hit a bunch of clubs in your skill range and go with what feels best. I'm in the same ballpark as you handicap wise and settled on the Taylor Made Tour Preferred irons this year - finally replacing my 10 year old Tommy Armour Ti face set.

Here is what I would try if I were you:

-TM Tour Preferred
-Titleist AP2
-Nike VR Split cavity
-Ping S57
-Cleveland CG7 tour
-Mizuno MP52

For me it came down to the AP2 and the Tour Preferred and really just ended up going with the Taylor Made's because I got a great deal on a new set off ebay. If you're going custom fit, though, you'll pretty much be paying full retail price unless your local pro orders them and gives you a discount.

[walfice]

I went with the Nike split cavity irons. Surprisingly forgiving, nice feel and look good too. All other irons listed above are good too.

[Titleist Man]

Here is what I would try if I were you:

Id try those along with the Cobra pro CBs.

[Cody]

The mizuno mp-52's and the titleist were the best ones I've hit, but they were way too expensive for my tastes.

I also liked the cleveland cg gold. If i'm ever to upgrade my irons itll probably be to cleveland.

[chriskzoo]

The mizuno mp-52's and the titleist were the best ones I've hit, but they were way too expensive for my tastes.

Unless you're getting custom fitted, check reputable sellers on ebay. The TM Tour Preferred's I got retailed for $899 and I really like the Cleveland CG7 Tour for $599, but I ended up getting the Tour Preferred's new for $540 off ebay.

That, or befriend a local pro who can order things at "pro" price, which is usually about 40% off retail.

[pshizz]

mizzy mp 52's. Enough said, it fits all of what you want.

[bogeyhitter25]

If I were you I'd go with a Game Improvement set. I got the "split-cavity" backs, and I really wish I got the more forgiving set.

Nike Sumo
Ping G10
Mizuno MX-200
Callaway Fusion

[golf_junkie27]

Adams Idea Pro Gold Irons. You can order them without the hybrids, if you wish.

Bridgestone J36 or J33 CB irons. Very nice and smooth.

Cleveland CG7 Tour Irons. These irons are suprisingly smaller than most CB, very forgiving and with the stronger lofts the balls fly.

[jeffb161]

I just bought new irons. I tried the mp 52's and loved the look of them, but I found them difficult to hit. I also tried the AP 2's and found them easier to hit. I ended up buying the AP 1's. They just wowed me with their ease of consistent hits. You can get away with slightly off center hits and the shots just feel great off that club head.

[jeffb161]

I just bought new irons and I tested out the mp 52, AP1, and AP2. I went in thinking that I would buy the mp 52's since I had read so many reviews of their superiority. I tried them out and found that the look of the face at address was beautiful. However hitting them was a different story. They were not very forgiving on miss hits. Next I tried the AP2's and I liked the look and feel at impact. They are somewhat more forgiving then the mp 52. I ended up with the AP1's. They are very forgiving and gave me more consistent distance. I also love the feel at impact. These clubs just feel like butter.

[bIGwIRE]

Add Bridgestone to your list. The J36 combo set comes stock with project X flighted shafts and you can choose any combination you want. Ping i10's or Adams Idea's would be worth a look, too.

[bIGwIRE]

Also I'm not sure if money is a big issue.... if not check out Scratch golf .