High Handicapper needs forgiving irons

[mineralgray610]

Long time viewer, first time poster.  I am currently gaming MP-52s and I can't hit them (digging too much).  I have been golfing less then in past years.  I did have some PING G10s, but the size of he heads made me feel like I was swinging a shovel.  I am also taking some periodic lessons, but need a stop gap.  Any recommendations for a forgiving iron?  I will consider any brand.

[Jr1Zero]

I use Nike Slingshots and I love them. Gets the ball in the hair for nice soft landings on the green and very forgiving.

[GJBenn85]

Take a look at the Cobra S2 or S3 Max set.  SGI set but the soles are not as wide as some of the Ping models.  Very good club with a nice feel at impact.  They're reasonably priced as well.

[newtogolf]

If you like Mizuno take a look at the JPX 800 or MX 200/300.  You might also want to have the lies on your current clubs checked to make sure they are appropriate for your swing.

[mineralgray610]

Good idea, I will do that.

[GaijinGolfer]

Mizuno MX-25 or MX-200.  Both are forged, are pretty forgiving but arent shovels.

[B-Con]

  newtogolf said:

If you like Mizuno take a look at the JPX 800 or MX 200/300.  You might also want to have the lies on your current clubs checked to make sure they are appropriate for your swing.

I wouldn't include the MX-300. It's intended more to blur the line between a player's club and a GI club. It may be forgiving for a PI club, but I wouldn't hand them to someone who just asked for a forgiving iron. Maybe include the JPX 800-Pro, though. It's about at the MX-200 in terms of forgiveness.

[newtogolf]

I was under the impression that MX series was their GI series but you're right about the MX-300 - its Maltby rating is in between the MP-52 and MP-53.  Only the JPX 800 is considered "game improvement" by Maltby, the rest are "conventional" including the JPX-800 Pro

  B-Con said:

Originally Posted by B-Con

I wouldn't include the MX-300. It's intended more to blur the line between a player's club and a GI club. It may be forgiving for a PI club, but I wouldn't hand them to someone who just asked for a forgiving iron.

Maybe include the JPX 800-Pro, though. It's about at the MX-200 in terms of forgiveness.

[MiniBlueDragon]

http://www.yonexusa.com/displayproduct.cfm?productid=824 would be my own recommendation.

There's a lot more detail on the technology behind them on the UK site at http://www.yonex.co.uk/golf/Product.aspx?ProdID=895

I absolutely love mine. If you can find a local stockist it'll be well worth trying them out.

Would love to know the MPF score for these.

[GaijinGolfer]

  B-Con said:

Originally Posted by B-Con

I wouldn't include the MX-300. It's intended more to blur the line between a player's club and a GI club. It may be forgiving for a PI club, but I wouldn't hand them to someone who just asked for a forgiving iron.

Maybe include the JPX 800-Pro, though. It's about at the MX-200 in terms of forgiveness.

Agree 100% about the MX-300.  It offers more forgivness than an MP but you definetly have to hit near the center of the clubface most of the time to hit it well.

[jacob1]

Look into the sq machspeed irons from nike

[lhslicer]

+1  lover the s2's

[bassplayer7770]

I'm a bogey golfer, and I find game improvement irons inspire a lot of confidence for me at address.  Personally, I'm leaning toward irons such as the Acer XF HT irons or perhaps something like the CER VX OS irons.

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/orderportal/catalog_presentation/by_group/0/2180/0/0/0/0/0

http://www.golfworks.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_CE0046

[School Yard Pro]

  GJBenn85 said:

Originally Posted by GJBenn85

Take a look at the Cobra S2 or S3 Max set.  SGI set but the soles are not as wide as some of the Ping models.  Very good club with a nice feel at impact.  They're reasonably priced as well.

I'll second the Cobra suggestion.  Great clubs.  You can also find some Cobra FP irons for around $175-200 online.  Great deal

[mineralgray610]

Thanks for the replies. I found a 'mint' set of JPX 800s that I am very happy with. The soles seem narrower than on my old G15 and appeals to my eye more. It came down to these and Cobra S2, but the JPX 800s felt better.

[jswang519]

+1 for Mizuno JPX 800 and JPX 800 pros

This guy has a good review of lots of Mizuno Irons (If you have 10 minutes to spare):

[ggolokin]

titleist 710MB's :)

haha jk

try some callaway irons, i've always liked how easy they were to hit

[SAGolfLuvr]

I know the MineralGray seems to have found a forgiving set he is happy with. I just wanted to meantion to those of you that don't mind Large Iron heads that the Most Forgiving set I have ever hit is Callaway FT Ibrids, next would be Adams hybrid Irons, and lastly Ping G5 Irons.