Easier irons for HC 7.0

[Gerald]

After I lay off of about 15 years I picked up golf last year, had lots of time and practiced at least 5 times a week, played about 3-4 rounds per week and got back to a registrated 7.0 HC now.

I am playing the Mizuno MP-57 with a mix of S-300 (6-PW) and PX 5.5 (3-5) now, but I have three problems ..... less time, less practice time and maybe the current shafts are a bit too stiff.

I am looking for a new or last years set, but let's narrow my prefs .... thin sole, slim to moderate topline, slightly longer blade, a bit more forgiviness on off-center contacts, regular steel shafts, (maybe) forged, no big offset...... I know a lot of prefs ....

Recommendations ..... please advise !

Happy New Year, CU, Gerald.

[uttexas]

Thanks for including all the preferences--that helps

Expensive option--The new Nike forged VR combos=$1K

Less expensive options--Adams Pro Black CB-1 or CB-2, Titleist AP-1, mizuno MX300 or MX200

rockbottomgolf has the callaway x-20s, x-24s, and x-forged going for real cheap right now

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/callaway-golf-x20-x-20-irons-set.html

oh, cr@p, looks like those x-20s only come in uniflex.

Another option--the old Nike pro forged combo set

I'm getting the feeling from your post, you currently value forgiveness over feel.  Since you are familiar with Mizunos, take a look at the MX200 and MX300.

[Gerald]

I tried the new JPX 800 Pro ..... liked them, but I didn't like the price...... so maybe I should have a look at the MX-300/200 ..... might find some good deals on those.

Adams .... must check !

[relentlesswhitey]

titleist ap2 for sure. they look great and feel even better. i got 3-pw new with S300 for $600. just takes patience.  highly recommended a must hit.

[Gioguy21]

i have sets of burners/tour burners if you'd be interested in great shape.

[WUTiger]

Quote:

  uttexas said:

rockbottomgolf has the callaway x-20s, x-24s, and x-forged going for real cheap right now

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/callaway-golf-x20-x-20-irons-set.html

oh, cr@p, looks like those x-20s only come in uniflex.

Recent X Forged both come in as Game Improvement: (2007) MPF = 621 | (2009) MPF = 636

X20 Tour rates as Super GI w/ MPF = 716

X22 Tour has lower rating

Also take a look at Callaway Preowned.

(I use the Maltby six-category club rating system; Golf Digest only uses a 3-caetgory system.)

[Gerald]

Thnaks for the advise !

I just bought a Cobra S2 demo set ...... seems be a great mix of a slightly larger blade, forgiviness and playabillity !

CU, Gerald.

[The Gill]

I love my X-Forged Version 2's. Good combo of forgiveness and playability. Endo forged as well.

[mc0388]

Ping S56 S58 S59

Bridgetone J33CB

Shafts:

DG SL300

Precision Rifle 5.5