Comparable Irons Question

[Travtex]

I've been whacking at some sticks in stores, lately, as I'm looking into upgrading my noob set irons. I have a set of Slazenger Wrath irons... which actually aren't too bad.

However, they feel like a box on a stick. They're modeled a bit like the Nike 4D Slingshots and in spite of my newbitude I've been gravitating toward some slimmer sticks.

Of the batch I've managed to find in lefty demos so far, my favorite by far was a Mizuno MP-25 I tried out at Ed Watts. Felt great, and the launch monitor had me adding about fifteen yards with greater consistency than anything else I tried.

Sales Guy said they were kind of between 'Players' irons and the 'Super-High Improvement' irons, but they seem to be a bit tougher to find than expected, AND I'd like to browse around some other brands with a similar look/feel.

What other iron sets are in this range?

[woodzie264]

got the Ping G5's a few months ago - I LOVE them - try hitting them (i believe they're less expensive than the Miz's

[clearwaterms]

the MX-25 and MX200 are similar clubs.

ALso, check out the Callaway X series (X22 are the current, X16, x18, and X20 are the previous models)

The taylormade burner irons are widely well liked and have a similar look

[Dub]

got the Ping G5's a few months ago - I LOVE them - try hitting them (i believe they're less expensive than the Miz's

Same here. Love 'em. ($450 or so....fitted to you).

Take a look at some of the Taylor Made Burner and R7 irons. You can get the 2007-2008 versions for huge savings.....around $400 or less (new). A buddy of mine bought a set of MX-200 Mizunos a month ago and is loving them....a bit more $$$$, though.

[Philly+15]

I just went from playing Mizuno MX-23 to the new 09 TM Burner, the feel is completely different but the TM is way more forgiving.

I would say the biggest thing when gettin a new set is being realistic...... you need to be realistic about your skill level, there is way too much new technology to help you improve your game not to take advantage of it! Dont pay any attention to launch monitors, most of them are far from accurate, besides, hitting off a turf matt is nothing like hitting off true grass! So DEMO.... DEMO.....DEMO!!!!

[Travtex]

I think Watts was closing out their stock of G5's. Had about 20 box sets of irons going for 350 or so.

[WUTiger]

TravTex,

As clearwaterms said...
ALso, check out the Callaway X series (X22 are the current, X16, x18, and X20 are the previous models)[/

X20s and X22s are worth a try. Most come with a Uniflex shaft (metal), which was designed for range of swing speeds, from regular to light-stiff shaft needs. Both are popular clubs, and you should have no trouble finding sets in either Uniflex or upgrade graphite shafts. (Graphites cost a little more.)

My X20s are reasonably forgiving clubs, but I can still draw and fade if I want to.

X22 models first hit the golf shops this winter, so prices are good on both new and slightly used X20 sets.

[Dub]

I think Watts was closing out their stock of G5's. Had about 20 box sets of irons going for 350 or so.

Keep in mind that you can also be fitted and order the PING G5's for the same price. Your fitter may recomend a different type (not just flex) shaft for you than what's in the boxed sets you've seen. Get 'em to your length, lie and loft specs. Also, you get to select among any of their grips....this alone is worth the 10 day delievery wait.

PING is really a super company that will make them exactly the way you want. If you decide to add a club to your set later (say...another wedge or long iron) just go to your PING dealer and let them get the serial number off one of your irons....the new club will match the specs exactly. Good luck....buying new sticks can be intimidating, at best.

[Balto]

I have tried the Pings (G5, G15, i15) and the Taylormade (Burners, r7 CGB MAX)

I am still deciding what to get ERRRR

Honestly I would just suggest to swing them all AND yes the X series are some very nice clubs (brother-n-law plays them) I would grab a Ping, TM, and Callaway and swing away!!!!!

you will decide pretty fast