Two choices for new irons

[elivate]

Hi All,

I have narrowed down my choice to either the Adams Golf GT3 or the Wilson Deep Red Distance II Irons ... Both are the same price, so that is not a consideration, and the Adams set comes with 2 extra wedges, a 55 and a 60, so that is a really nice bonus...

I am pretty confident that either of these sets will be much better than what I have now and for about $200 I am willing to take a shot at them, if I don't like them ebay will get most of that back for me anyway...

I am going to get either set, so please don't tell me to buy this set or that set instead, I am just looking for some honest opinions of either of these sets, and perhaps a bit of a comparison, if possible...

Thanks!!

[JSF35]

Based on personal experience, I would go with the Wilson Deep Red's. I owned a set of Wilson Fat Shafts (the cheaper version of the Deep Red's) for years and I loved them. They helped me go from a 35+ handicap to a 11 handicap in less than two years.

[ttee9]

....... so please don't tell me to buy this set or that set instead, I am just looking for some honest opinions of either of these sets, and perhaps a bit of a comparison, if possible...

... Have you played them yet.?

[elivate]

... Have you played them yet.?

Nope, I have not been able to try them out and I won't be able to try either set before buying...

I realize that trying them first and getting them fitted to me would be the ideal situation, however, I am not in a position to do that. Basically, what I am looking for is an affordale set of clubs that will help me improve a bit over the next two-three years. Either of these sets will be a big improvement over what I have now. I know it is hard for the better players to understand us high handicappers sometimes, and my thought process is that if I am able to improve and if I am able to play a lot more over the next two-three years then I will make the investment in better, fitted clubs. But for now I am only looking at about a $200 investment, so I am willing to take a chance on either set without trying them, as I am playing 12 year old clubs now... Thanks for the comments so far, I really appreciate it, I guess it is one vote for the Deep Red's

[ragontona]

You've got another vote for the Wilsons. Those were actually pretty kick-ass a couple of years ago, so for the beginner, they'd give you a lot to work up to.

[elivate]

You've got another vote for the Wilsons. Those were actually pretty kick-ass a couple of years ago, so for the beginner, they'd give you a lot to work up to.

Thanks, 2 votes for the Wilson's... Keep em coming, I figure 5 votes either way will sway me

[cmarkmyers]

I am not a good golfer but I hit the Adam's 8 iron a couple of times and I like the set-up and overall look. It was a solid feeling club although not as forgiving as my regular game improvement irons (TourEdge).

But then again I really like the changes in the Wilson line lately. Wilson has been making some big improvements in general throughout their whole line (of course this does not automatically mean their Deep Reds have seen the same improvements). The Wilson look pretty decent, although they don't look all that forgiving either. I must admit I am not a fan of the zebra looking grip at all.

If you were willing to go up a hundred bucks then the Di5 Wilson's would be a great choice. But at the $200 mark I would go with the Adams. They look a bit better and unless you get a chance to hit both so you can know for sure I think they may be a bit more forgiving.

[elivate]

Thanks, I am getting more and more confused as the day goes on... I have been shopping around and I see some pretty good prices on a wide variety of clubs, and I am thinking more and more that maybe I should pony up some extra cash and get a better set, and maybe get them fitted if I can.

I went through a couple of different online fitting guides and I have decent idea of what would suit me as far as flex in the shaft goes... Anyway, I know it is a tough choice, especially when you can't try the clubs out... Now I am leaning towards finishing off this season with what I have and getting new clubs for next year...

And I really like the look of the Cobra 2300 I/M and they are only $329.99 ...

[foma]

I don't have a recommendation for either Adams or Wilson, but just a general advice about getting into that "I can spend just a little more to get XYZ instead of ABC" mindset. Yes, the Cobra is "only" about $130 more than what you had in mind, but you can quickly extend that logic to justify spending $400, then all of a sudden you just doubled your budget.

Then again, there must be a minimum dollar range you need to be in for a very good set of clubs that will last you a few years. Whether that is $300 and not $200, I'll leave up to much better golfers in this forum.

[ttee9]

I don't have a recommendation for either Adams or Wilson, but just a general advice about getting into that "I can spend just a little more to get XYZ instead of ABC" mindset. Yes, the Cobra is "only" about $130 more than what you had in mind, but you can quickly extend that logic to justify spending $400, then all of a sudden you just doubled your budget.

.... I agree with Foma ...

Money doesn't buy low scores ... the right club in the right hand does. It's just like cars .. some people will live and die promoting their BMW and their next door neighbor will debate til' the second coming of Jesus that their Lexus is better -- who knows and who's right.? .... if it works for them, then they're both right. If you're looking to save money, then wait til' fall when prices will drop like an anvil on Jupiter .... if you're looking to save money now, then try some of these sites, same clubs, less $$. http://www.gigagolf.com/index.jsp http://www.diamondtour.com/index.php http://www.golfworks.com/