Cobra Irons - Which One?

[neonlew]

I am trying to decide on which Cobra irons to buy, the S9s or FPs. I noticed on Golf Digest's Hot List issue of February 2007 that the S9s were rated as a super game improvement iron, while the FPs were rated as a game improvement iron.

I was at the PGA Tour Stop shop at the World Golf Village and looked at both the S9 and FB irons. The FP iron is larger from the bottom to the top in the toe area, thus larger overall than the S9 iron. I hit both of these in their indoor range and both felt real good.

I played golf about 20 years ago and stopped due my job with the US government (too much overseas travel). Just started playing this past fall, now that I am retired in Florida and can play year round. I have been shooting in the low 90s and plan on taking a few lessons to tweak my swing. My swing speed with a five iron is between 68-72 mph and my swing consists of a moderately slow takeaway, with a faster downswing. I normally hit my #5 iron between 150-155 yards. I have a tendency to push my iron shots to the right on occasion.

Has anyone hit both of these irons? Which iron would you recommend for me?

Lew

[allin]

Before I bought my new clubs I tested both of them. It depends on what your goals are. If you want to improve your ball striking and have a little workability then go with the F9. The S-9 is almost impossible to work. It is designed to hit the ball as high and straight as possible. Right now I would say your swing speed is at the lower end of reqular. If you are improving your swing and and expect yourgolf fitness to improve and aren't having any trouble getting the ball airborne, I would lean towards the F9. If strictly recreationally oriented, or having trouble getting the ball airborne then I would lean towards the S9. FWIW my six iron swing speed is about the same as your five iron 72/73 and I carry my 6 about 150.

[neonlew]

Thanks for you input. I am beginning to lean towards the FP irons.

Lew