What handicap should use SGI or GI irons?

[juanrjackson]

What handicap level should use SGI or GI irons? At what handicap should you move up to players irons?

[kpaulhus]

I think this has been covered a few times. Any skill can play what ever iron they choose. I wouldnt recommend a higher handicapper to play blades, but I am pretty sure a scratch player could still shoot low with SGI irons. Its all about personal preference.

[highscoreinky]

I play with a 2 handicap that uses SGI irons. There is no set handicap for a player to "graduate" from SGI irons to blades just as there is not a set distance that a player must hit a specific iron to. It's based on personal preference and what works for you.

[mgolf193]

There is a lot of talk about the whole so called "players irons." But you shouldnt change from cavities to blades just because of some calculated number. Ive played with a buddy that only played blades ever till 2 years ago and its taken him awhile to get used to it. Even some pros are switching to some more cavity backs on some of their irons mostly being their lower ones, but still.

[schigara]

I think everyone should start with blades or players irons. Starting out with giant oversized clubs is just setting up to be mediocre and sloppy. Learn to make contact with the smallest and most unforgiving club face and then build off that.

I started with SGI irons because some knucklehead said so and I played horrible golf for 4 years. Well, not really horrible but I never broke 80 until I switched over to blades and actually started focusing on making good contact.

Playing blades for only 6 months, I now regularly shoot in the low 80's and occasionally shoot under 80. My GIR's are much better but my chipping and putting still leave a lot to be desired.

I have 2 sets of irons now. My primary is Titleist 690.mb blades and I sometimes play with Adams Tight Lies Tour Players cavity. I guess I am backwards, where most prefer a forgiving longer iron but I actually prefer a long blade. When I first got my blades, I spent many hours at the range just hitting the 3-5 irons and I got very good making contact with them.

It depends on the individual. Play what works for you and not what some yoyo says is the only way.

PS. If someone says you can't do something, do what I have always done, spit in their eye and prove them wrong. Being Irish, this has been the best motivation in my life.

[James_Black]

Some pro's still use GI irons.
Rocco Mediate uses a Diablo driver and X-22 irons.
Use whatever makes you play better.

[Leftygolfer]

I went from a GI to a players cavity and didn't enjoy them at all. I don't really know what people are talking about being more focused with less forgiving irons?? You still have to make a good move to get good results, regardless of what clubs you have. I resently switched from my MP60s to what I have now. I really like them and enjoy the increased toe forgiveness and the confidence I have. I don't have to hit it perfect to hit a green.

[Shindig]

When Brian Gay won a PGA Tour event by 10 strokes, he had 2 SGI irons in his bag.

Stacy Lewis recently signed with Mizuno and is playing MX-series irons.

Your handicap shouldn't decide the set of irons you play. Your preferences, your swing style, your play style, and what you aim to get out of a round of golf should determine it.

[sean_miller]

Some pro's still use GI irons.

Isn't that the guy who lost a US Open playoff to a guy gaming blades? Maybe if he'd moved up to a player's cavity he'd have pulled it off?

[SQ Bimmer]

Ahh, thread ruined because of the second question asked of the OP. OP should have just asked the first question.

That said, I know a 15 handicap that plays SGI irons. Looks like every one of his clubs is a hybrid without the cavity filled in. HUGE soles, dunno what brand they are exactly, hence the horrible description on my part. I personally play GI irons. I just can't stand the look of SGI irons at address and that does me no good when I go to make a swing.

So like people said, use whatever irons inspires the most confidence in you. If you wana spend some cash, go get fitted.

[WUTiger]

Isn't that the guy who lost a US Open playoff to a guy gaming blades? Maybe if he'd moved up to a player's cavity he'd have pulled it off?

Lack of blades not his problem. Rather, Rocco couldn't hit a fade to save his life. The #19 hole in the playoff (Torrey Pines No. 7) was a dogleg

right . Rocco drove into the left fairway bunker, and ended up with a bogey. For the future, he should learn to hit a fade with his driver and/or 3W. He could continue to emphasize his preferred draw for most shots. Back to SGI vs. Players Clubs: Companies have been splitting the difference on this for several years. When the Ping I3 series came out, several competitive golfers from my old course got the OSize for 3 through 6 iron, and the smaller Blade head for 7 on up. In the new Ping I15, the long irons have larger and wider heads, and the short irons have smaller heads. Titleist also did this. The 775.CB heads got smaller as the irons got shorter. Also, the 735.CM (Cavity to Muscle) model had noticeably different heads for long, medium and short irons. See 2005 review: http://thesandtrap.com/clubs/titleis...es_735cm_irons