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nophace Member

nophace

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What are the best game improving irons for cheap right now. I would need to grow in to them because im 14 and a 20 handicap and trying to get better any suggestions? I am also currently playing nike ignites i dont like them but what do u think?
ps: steel or graphite?
thanks ian

Driver: Taylor Made Burner 08 10.5
3 Wood: Taylor Made Burner
Irons: Nike Ignite 3 hybrid-pw
Wedge: Titleist Vokey 52 (need cheap 56)
Putter: Maxfli Tad Moore (need new)Ball: ?


hkphooey00 Established Member

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Tour Edge QLS irons with steel shaft for $299. I tried them at a demo day and they went high and straight.

Driver...Ping G10 10.5* V2 High Launch

4-wood......Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz 2012 17*
3-4 Hybrid.......Bobby Jones Player Series 21* and 25*
Irons.........Mizuno MX-200
Wedges....Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 52*, Ping Tour-W 56*, Ping Tour-S 60*....Putter-Ping Redwood Piper.....Ball-Srixon TriSpeed Tour


Mr. D Member

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Not sure how you define "cheap," but I just picked up a set of Adams Idea A2OS irons for $229 at www.rockbottomgolf.com . Only had 'em for a couple of weeks but I like them way better than the Big Bertha clones I had.

dmband8985 Well Established Member

dmband8985

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acer xk irons from hireko golf

in my bag:

Driver: '08 Cobra F Speed LD 10.5 w/UST Proforce V2 Tour Flight stiff

Fairway: Adams Speedline Fast10 3-wood w/Aldila Wasabi stiff
Hybrid: Nickent 3dx 3H
Irons: Nike CCI forged 4-pw Wedges: Nike Victory Red 52 56 60 Putter: Rife Mr. Beasley Balls: Bridgestone B330-RX Tees: epoch


mdvaldosta Well Established Member

mdvaldosta

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USED Ping Eye 2's
What's In My Stand Bag...
Driver: R9 TP 9.5*
3W: R9 15*
Hybrid: Rescue Dual TP 2H 16*
Irons 3-P: MP-62Wedges: Vokey 52* & 58*Putter: 34" Newport StudioBall: Pro V1x

jorruss Well Established Member

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What are the best game improving irons for cheap right now. I would need to grow in to them because im 14 and a 20 handicap and trying to get better any suggestions? I am also currently playing nike ignites i dont like them but what do u think?

Srixon makes the i701 irons, they are a forged cavity back with an undercut channel behind the face that positions the center of gravity lower and further back for higher launch and more forgiveness. They are forged for a soft feel and you can play into them pretty nicely. Henrik Stenson played them for a while, recently switching back to his older i506 irons. The bonus is that you can pick up a set on eBay for under $400.

In my Srixon staff bag:

Driver: Titleist 909D2 8.5 - Grafalloy Epic X
Fairway: Adams RPM LP 13 degree - Grafalloy Epic X
Hybrids: Adams Idea Pro 18 degree - DGSL X100Irons: MacGregor 1025M 3-PW - DG X100SW: Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 54 - DG X100LW: Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 58 - DG X100Putter...


clearwaterms Great Member

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acer xk irons from hireko golf

+1

you can get a set of irons custom built to your needs for right around $200. You can also order just the irons that you want.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water


RocketSauce Great Member

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Bridgestone GC OS can be bought on Ebay BRAND NEW for under $200. also, there is a BRAND NEW set of Maxfli Revlutions on Ebay right now for $135. those are one of the best irons ever made and definitely one of the softest feeling

RocketSauce Great Member

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I've heard that only "older" individuals use graphite (late 50s). I prefer steel shafts (I've used graphite before) and I'm young.

you've heard wrong. todays graphite shafts have come a LONG way performance-wise.

also, i dont think anyone in this thread has suggested graphite shafts anyways

clearwaterms Great Member

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I've heard that only "older" individuals use graphite (late 50s). I prefer steel shafts (I've used graphite before) and I'm young.

You have heard wrong. A shaft designer can do alot more with graphite. They can change kick points, torque, etc. WHile a quality Steel shaft can be resonably priced. (A True Temper Dynamic Gold can be had for around $10~$12) A quality graphite shaft will easily be double that or more. Cheap grapite shafts exist, but they are well. Cheap.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water


TheWarHound Well Established Member

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I picked up my Ping i/3 O-Size irons for less than $250. They were mint, with 2-3 of the clubs never been hit. Great super game improvement irons. New G5s are going for less than $400.

Look around, you can find some great deals if you have a little patience.

In my Cart Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw 9*
3W: Ovation 15*
Hybrid Halo 19* 2H, Halo 22* 3H
Irons: i/3 O-Size 4-PWSW: Vokey SM 56*Putter: Anser


Brooklyn Well Established Member

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Nickedent makes some game improvement irons for cheap. I dont know if theyre good or not. Or anything about them really.

But as previously stated, get on ebay and get and old set of eye 2's

1par2win Dedicated Member

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USED Ping Eye 2's

I would second that. They have stood the test of time. Good feel, workability, and forgiveness. And dirt cheap to boot.


Eveleth Member

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TaylorMade RAC OS2 Irons, I believe they were orginally offered in 2005, they are really excellent clubs, nice feel, good forgivness. They are getting harder to find new, but if you can locate a set you can usually get them for a sweet price.

Driver: Callaway FT-9 I-MIX -Aldila VooDoo XVS7
Wood: Callaway FT Tour #3 - Fujikura Fit-On E370 X-Flex
Hybrid: TM Rescue Mid #3 - Project X Flighted 6.5
Irons: Mizuno MP52 (3-PW) - Project X Flighted 6.5
Wedges: Muria 54* & 60* - Rifle SpinnerPutter: Scotty Cameron Red X2Ball: Pro V1


randall Member

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I just got a new set of Adams A3 irons for $299 at Golf Galaxy. I have been an Adams fan for awhile now, I replaced my GT2 undercuts with these. I also have an RPM 3W.

They hit nice - straight and far. You can get them a little cheaper than this on ebay. But, I wanted instant gratification and also wanted to hit them first. The A3 OS were pretty nice too but the ball ballooned a bit too much for my liking and they were a few hundred more. These too though you can get on ebay for around $300. Had I liked the A3 OS more I would have bought them on ebay.

jonnythan Well Established Member

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Consider clone clubs, as well. Pinemeadow and GigaGolf are often highly recommended. You can get Ping G10, TaylorMade R7, and Callaway X-22 clone iron sets for $150 or so.

C9 VFT Ti
C9 5w
P2 Hybrid 3
P2 Deep Cavity 4-PW
SGS 52, 56 Putter


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