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Mikeland

By Mikeland
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Mikeland Established Member

Mikeland

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I've had my Ping i3 O-size (1 deg down) for a while now...maybe 4 years. Before that I had King Cobra's...boy, WHAT A DIFFERENCE with the Pings. Anyway, between the new irons, other new clubs, about 10 lessons, and TONS of range balls and regular rounds I've worked myself down to a 4 handicap...

I like my Pings.....no wait...I LOVE my Pings. I know the yardage of every club, I can hit different shots with every club (except a fade...damn!), and I really like the aesthetics of the i3s... Some people I talk to say I should upgrade - "you need better clubs to improve your game"....

My question is, do I really need to upgrade? I haven't hit too many of the new irons out there...just the Mizuno MP60s. I didn't like them...

Anyone else out there gone through something similar lately?

I have a very fast swing (and tempo!), and hit a high ball which is usually straight or a 5-10 yard draw (about 50/50). Some distances: PW/135, 8-iron/160, 6-iron/180.

Thanks!

Driver: Titleist 905S/9.5/Fujikura Speeder Stiff
3W: Titleist 906FT
Irons: Ping i10/Red dot
Wedges: Cleveland CG12/54/60
Putter: Odyssey XG RossieBall: TaylorMade TP Red


shortgame85 Great Member

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You like the irons you've used to work your way to a single digit handicap, you're comfortable with them and you've got your distance with each club dialed in and you want to switch to different irons? While I suffer from the affliction of wanting new clubs all the time and I do understand and appreciate your desire to improve, if I were able work my way into single digit territory and really liked my irons as much as you say you do, no one would be able to pry them from my hands. Ever!!! I recently read that Tim Herron uses a discontinued model of Ping irons. He likes them so much, he has them make a new set each year for him. I don't know, call me old fashioned, but I like the old saying, " If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Good luck to you.

shortgame85
In the Bag:
Driver: :TaylorMade: RBZ 9.5 Reg Flex
3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
Hybrid: Ping G25 Hybrids 17*, 20*, 23*

Irons:Ping G25 5-Gap Wedge, Sr Flex, Vokey 56.14 Spin Mill NS Pro Reg, Flex

Putter: Bobby Grace Center Shaft 32"


aquacooled Dedicated Member

aquacooled

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why dont you try some new pings??

Driver: Taylor Made R7 425 9.5° TP Stiff
Fairway: Taylor Made V-Steel #3 w/Fujikura Rombax Stiff
Irons: Taylor Made rac LT 4-PW shaft; Rifle Flighted 6.0
Wedges: Tayor Made rac 52° 56° 60°Utility: Taylor Made Rescue TP #3 (Aldila NV Hybid 85g Stiff)Putter: Scotty...


wachesawgolfer Dedicated Member

wachesawgolfer

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You do not need to upgrade. I am not even sure what "upgrade" means as you have a great set of irons from a reputable maker which play well for you. If "upgrade" means change, it could always be for the worse. When you do need to replace, take the Pings to a clubmaker and determine their swingweights, frequencies, exact lengths and lie angles. Use these specs. as a guide to the new set.

Mikeland Established Member

Mikeland

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*sniff* *sniff* - this is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear! Just needed a little reassurance I guess...

Thanks for the responses...

Driver: Titleist 905S/9.5/Fujikura Speeder Stiff
3W: Titleist 906FT
Irons: Ping i10/Red dot
Wedges: Cleveland CG12/54/60
Putter: Odyssey XG RossieBall: TaylorMade TP Red


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Shigeki

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You have all the equipment that you need for your game. You've already achieved what some of us are still trying to accomplish, & though the appeal of new irons might catch your eye, your Pings have been with you through this process so those do not to be replaced. Best of luck with you!!!

What's in the bag:
Tourstage 405 X-Drive driver w/Graphite Design Tour AD shaft
Tourstage F-UT 3 wood w/Graphite Design Tour AD shaft
PRGR 7 wood hybrid Graphite Design Pershing shaft
Tourstage X-blade irons w/ NSPro 950GH shaftsNike Tiger Woods model SWVintage Scotty Cameron Mizuno putterBall:...


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