Nike Sumo irons - Steel or graphite?

[nick4501]

Hi guys.

I've been pondering a new set of irons to replace my Dad's hand-me-down Ping Zing clubs. I had lessons for about 6 months about 10 years ago (!), so I feel that I know the basics, but since I've only just started to get back into golf, I seem to be averaging about 28 over :(

I've recently come across the Nike Sumo set, and they seem perfect for what I need - very forgiving, with a huge, wide head to give me the same confidence that my Ping's do.

My question is (assuming that most people agree that this is a good choice of club!) :

Should I get the Sumo's in steel or graphite shaft? Apparently, they come in the Nike iDiamana graphite shafts or steel - both regular flex.

I hit a few of my friend's graphite shafted clubs and found them much smoother and easier than steel, but when I went to my local golf shop and swung a few clubs in front of the salesman (who was apparently a 5 handicap), he suggested steel over graphite, as I have a slightly above average swing speed. I'm not quite sure how he could say that though, as I wasn't actually measured by a machine! I'm also thinking that it may be a good thing for me to slow down my swing, since I'm not the most consistent hitter!

Thoughts?

[CrazyXGolfer]

Sombody correct me if I am wrong.

This is what I belive happens.
Steel shaft = more consistant/acurate ball flight.
graphite = More distence and higher ball flight with slower swing speeds but less acurate and consistant.

But if you are shotting 28 over, I don't belive you will notice much of a difference. No offence, just saying.

[TigerWoodz]

Steel....just my opinion..

[nick4501]

Thanks for the advice. No offence taken!...I know I have a lot to do!

Does anyone know how the Nike Sumo irons compare to my old Ping Zings? I don't doubt that my Pings were considered a better club than the Sumo's when they were first released, but the Zing's are now 15 years old...!

Also, how closely related are the Sumo's to the Nike Machspeed clubs?

[TigerWoodz]

Not sure,but ive heard the victory red nikes are great,or the taylormade 09 burner go a mile....

[nick4501]

Distance isn't really what I'm looking for. I'm happy cracking a 7 iron 160 yards...I just need consistency! The reason I am drawn to the Sumo's is because they're marketted as a pure game improvement iron, with a massive back, to improve consistency... I'm just struggling to figure out where they sit in the rest of the Nike range - are they considered better than the Slingshot series?

[TigerWoodz]

i think consistency is down to the swing not the iron...

[tws1098]

I am not very familiar with the Sumos, but i know a lot of people like the Nike Slingshots, give them a look. I have seen beginners down to single digit handicaps playing them. They are also quite cheap ($200-300 I believe). The HL (highlaunch) version are supposedly very forgiving.

[TigerWoodz]

I am not very familiar with the Sumos, but i know a lot of people like the Nike Slingshots, give them a look. I have seen beginners down to single digit handicaps playing them. They are also quite cheap ($200-300 I believe). The HL (highlaunch) version are supposedly very forgiving.

Totally agree,they were my first good set of irons and they are really easy to hit...

[bunker buster]

i have the sumos in steel and love them they're very easy to hit
i bought the 4-aw then got on ebay and found the sw and its awesome the easiest wedge to hit out of the sand at least for me
good luck and let us know what you decide on