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Macmike2112 Established Member

Macmike2112

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I am looking at these 4 sets of irons, all $399.99.

Was wondering if anyone had any of these and could give m their pros/cons, durability, etc. Here they are in the order I am thinking

Callaway X18's- Leaning toward these because of Callaways known quality.

Cobra FP2's- I hit Cobra's well.

Adams IDEA a3's- Really like the idea of hybrids but question quality.

Taylormade r7's- Don't know why these are last, the other ones are so good I guess.

Any help on exp with these would help a lot.

Thanks

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Cobra 3 Wood Driver
Dunlop Reaction Dual Metal Woods
Wilson Fatshaft Tour Cast Irons
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prutkows Dedicated Member

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I started golfing with a set of callaway x14's and loved them. I'm not sure of pricing right now, but i think the x18's are definitely a good set of irons. the others are nice too (also known brands) so i think you should just demo them and see which you like the best.

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I started golfing with a set of callaway x14's and loved them. I'm not sure of pricing right now, but i think the x18's are definitely a good set of irons. the others are nice too (also known brands) so i think you should just demo them and see which you like the best.

Same here, I use the x14 pro's right now which I hear are the same as the x16 and x18. Great clubs! See which you feel the best with, I think you may end up with the Cobras from your statement that you hit well with them.

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bhingston Member

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I recently hit the R7s and thought they were a great club. Even though they were too short for me, I was consistently hitting the ball well. I ended up getting Mizuno MX-200s though because I had a bit better feel out of them.

In my Ozone:

Driver: S9-1 10.5*
Woods: 2007 Burner 3 Wood 15*
Hybrids 2009 3 Rescue 19*Irons: MX-200 4-PWWedges: 52, CG12 56Putter: White Hot XG 2-Ball Blade 35"


2bGood Dedicated Member

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For $400 not much is out of your reach if you are willing to by used. I just picked up some Callaway x22 tour used for uner $400 (4-pw) and I really like them. Go hit as many as you can, get them on the range and once you find what you like shop around for a the best deal.

good luck
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3 and 5 Wood X
Hybrid original Fli Hi 21* or FT 22*
Irons AP2
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wrx_junki Great Member

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Mike, if you are on a budget check out www.hirekogolf.com for some quality irons. You could customize to get maybe a 4-PW or 5-PW iron set and use the money saved towards a hybrid or wedge.

Check out Wilson Ci7's as well. JuanJohn is selling them in the classifieds for around $200 and they are very good irons.

Good luck on your search.

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leo3 Well Established Member

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All 4 are good, solid iron sets, but are the Callaways X18's, or X18R's? The X18R's lack a few features of the original X18's, such as a bore-thru hosel, 360 degree undercut channel, and have a different uniflex shaft. They are still a good set, but I would check out Callaway Pre-owned for for some mint X20's for your price range. As the previous poster recommended, the Wilson ci-7's are solid too. You can't go wrong with any of these choices for playability, go with what gives you the most confidence.

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:cobra: Speed LD F 3 wood
:cobra: Baffler 20 degree hybrid
:cobra: Baffler TWS 23 hy
:ping: G15 5-UW
:snake_eyes: 56 deg SW 
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:scotty_cameron: Studio Select Newport 2


shades9323 Great Member

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All 4 are good, solid iron sets, but are the Callaways X18's, or X18R's? The X18R's lack a few features of the original X18's, such as a bore-thru hosel, 360 degree undercut channel, and have a different uniflex shaft. They are still a good set, but I would check out Callaway Pre-owned for for some mint X20's for your price range. As the previous poster recommended, the Wilson ci-7's are solid too. You can't go wrong with any of these choices for playability, go with what gives you the most confidence.

Here you go. Callaway x-20's brand new from a seller with a great reputation. $355 shipped. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CALLAWAY-X-2...d=p3286.c0.m14

Dub Great Member

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How about a set of brand new, custom fitted to you, custom ordered PING G5's???? 5-10 business days.


Check with your local PING dealer. I ordered mine with the upgraded AWT shaft, corded PING grips, Cushin inserts, and my name on each clubhead for right at $400.

I've been very pleased with the set.

My father went with the G10s and is loving his. We haven't been able to discern too much difference between the two.

Good luck.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
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oregongolfguy Dedicated Member

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those are all good iron sets.....I would simply pick the ones that you hit the best. There is no problems with quality with any of those 4 sets....
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Macmike2112 Established Member

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How about a set of brand new, custom fitted to you, custom ordered PING G5's???? 5-10 business days.

I actually do have a costom Ping dealer right down the road. Haha is that what the g5s cost?!! Cause I would def do that! Haha

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Cobra 3 Wood Driver
Dunlop Reaction Dual Metal Woods
Wilson Fatshaft Tour Cast Irons
Dunlop Reaction P Tour Cast S WedgesDunlop Vista Model 4 putterHopefully new irons soon


TheWarHound Well Established Member

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New Ping G5s are going for less than $400 new, TGW had them for $394 IIRC . . .

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


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