Nike VR Pro Combo Irons and 16 Handicapper

[py1875]

Guys I am looking for some advice.

I currently play with out of date (10-12) year old Ben Sayers Power Pact Cavity Backs. I am however finally getting round to replacing these and I am looking at the Pro Combos. I think I am a decent ball striker, and I perhaps lose shots more in relation to my shots off the tee, hence the higher handicap. I have also recenty bought Nike VR Pro Wedges (52, 56, 60) which despite having small heads I hit extremely well and better than my irons.

Do you think the move to the cobos will be difficult and do you think that the 8 iron blade and split cavity 7, 6, 5 will be beyond my ability? Would I be better sticking with a  fully set of Cavity Backs?

When I stand over the ball with my wegdes, the blades just appeal to me and I feel more confident in making a good connection compared to the clumpy cavity back. Also I was fitted for the wedges, so I would be using the same fitting spec for my irons.

Am I likely to seee significant improvement in updating my irons? Are 12 year old irons really far behind in technology?

Thanks

[inthecup]

I recently tried several clubs.  I hit several balls with the same iron including my current sticks at a range into a green.  It becomes apparent which are more forgiving real fast.  I thought the best test was on a day where I was not striking it pure.  I did not like the Nikes but that does not mean anything.

I also got fitted for clubs and found I was 4 up.  I always took toe deep divots and suspected I needed a more upright set.  I would defintilty get fitted.  I suspect because your clubs are so old you should be able to get a good benefit from the newer technology.

Our handicaps are similar and I went with a GI (game improvement) iron.  As an example I hit AP2's short when I miss struck it.  With more forgiving irons I knew I miss struck it but it still went on the green.  I could not get my head around why I would not want a more forgiving iron.  The only logic I have heard that makes any sense is that more feedback allows you to better fine tune your game.

Good luck, find a good fitter and trust him.