Need Some Advice On Irons

[Andrew24]

Alright, so for christmas I'll be getting new irons of my choice as long as I get one grade up (which should happen with effort). I can pretty much get anything under $700. I'm 14 and about a 21 handicap, just picked up the game in July. So far I've narrowed it down to 5 sets.

1. Titlest AP1 710, 4-GW

2. TaylorMade R11 5-PW

3. TaylorMade Burner 2.0 5-PW

4. TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB 4-PW

5. TaylorMade Burner Plus 4-PW

I'd prefer one of the newer sets instead of Burner Plus irons, because I'd rather have newer technology. I'm probably going to hit the majority of them at a local Golf Town.  My question is, will any of these be to hard to hit for me? I've made a lot of progress for 3 months, I probably end up playing 30-40 rounds a year. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[mvmac]

I would go with either the R11's or the TP's.  Forgiving but both look good at address.  I don't think they are too hard to hit, especially as fast as you'll improve.

[x129]

I know this is the advice that no one wants to hear but I would try and wait until next summer to buy new clubs. Obviously I have no idea what your playing but it seems likely that you will outgrow anything you buy in the next 2 years.

That being said, if you are buying clubs don't limit your self by internet reviews. You should try everything in the store that is in your price range that looks remotely close to what you want. You might surprise yourself. I am also a big fan of last years technology. Irons in general have only minor improvements over the past 10 years and you can save a lot of money (more money for wedges/putters). Your mileage may vary.

Originally Posted by mvmac

I would go with either the R11's or the TP's.  Forgiving but both look good at address.  I don't think they are too hard to hit, especially as fast as you'll improve.

[Andrew24]

I was going to hit the one's besides the 2.0's and burner pluses at golf town. I already know I can hit the 2.0's and burner pluses. My irons right now are awful and aren't helping me improve at all. I'm on the golf team as well so I need the biggest advantage possible.

[mymizunosrock]

Im not going to tell you what to buy, but the variation in models there is pretty big. The TP CB and the 2.0, massive difference in those 2 sets. You need to decide on whats still going to be useful to you as your game evolves. Im tipping those 2.0's will not be the ones. In fact, when you get to low teens, you'll hate them and will want something with more feel. Of those listed, the TP CB's would be my choice, even if they are a little too much club for you right now.

[Andrew24]

Originally Posted by mymizunosrock

Im not going to tell you what to buy, but the variation in models there is pretty big. The TP CB and the 2.0, massive difference in those 2 sets. You need to decide on whats still going to be useful to you as your game evolves. Im tipping those 2.0's will not be the ones. In fact, when you get to low teens, you'll hate them and will want something with more feel. Of those listed, the TP CB's would be my choice, even if they are a little too much club for you right now.

Yeah I'm aiming for a set that would be useful for me in the future as well. The 2.0's were probably one of my lower choices. The AP1's and TP CB's were at the top.