I need help choosing new irons

[JuicePGA]

I am currently Using 96' Callaway big bertha Irons i love them but the only problem is that they are giant full cavity clubs and all the level I'm at i need something with more spin to play the game i can truly play. I have been getting amazing spin with my wedges and i want irons that will give me that rope back effect with the short irons that I'm getting with my 56 degree wedge. should i go muscle backs? or are the new cavities to the point where you get forgiveness and workability in a all in one package.

please give me your opinion and maybe what irons you play ( i love Callaway but i am open to try something new)

[michfootball97]

how much money are you looking to spend?

[JuicePGA]

Im going to college for Pro Golf Management so i will get a major discount on everything so its not a huge deal on the price so with the discount and working I'm ready to shell out w.e that will get me to the next level i feel I'm knocking on the door of

[michfootball97]

the mizuno mp-68 forged irons are very nice, maybe you should take a look at those.

[michfootball97]

there are also a number of other mizuno muscle back irons that you should take a look at.

[JuicePGA]

Originally Posted by michfootball97

there are also a number of other mizuno muscle back irons that you should take a look at.

Originally Posted by michfootball97

the mizuno mp-68 forged irons are very nice, maybe you should take a look at those.

i will take a look thank you

[Gresh24]

If you like Callaways, go with Callaway Razrs.  Complete line of irons.

[JuicePGA]

Originally Posted by Gresh24

If you like Callaways, go with Callaway Razrs.  Complete line of irons.

which ones would provide the spin I'm looking for because my ball strikings gotten to the point where i don't care about forgiveness yea a little would be nice for my off shots but i really want to be able to rope say my 8-p back like i am my wedges

[WUTiger]

Originally Posted by JuicePGA

Im going to college for Pro Golf Management so i will get a major discount on everything so its not a huge deal on the price so with the discount and working I'm ready to shell out w.e that will get me to the next level i feel I'm knocking on the door of

You are preparing to work in the golf industry. And, you list a 1 HDCP (or somewhere in the single digits?). At this stage of your game, it's time for a dynamic fitting for golf clubs.

Different fitters offer various packages, but dynamic fittings generally involve a computerized swing analysis, plus spot sessions on driver, woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putter. The idea is to find the head, shaft, and lie combinations - and club mix -

which will help your game the most. Now, once you get these precision tools, it's up to you to practice and learn how to maximize them.

(Most analyses also throw in a ball fitting)

You appear to like Callaways. As gresh24 said, the RazR family has several iron models to choose from. And, don't automatically assume that blades are the "way to go." Ernie Els won tournaments playing Big Bertha irons, and Rory McIlroy won playing X22s. (But, I doubt either was playing stock shafts in those irons).

If you do some online research on club design before you get the fitting, you'll pick up details on the { clubhead + shaft } factors which make up an effective club for someone. Look at http://www.RalphMaltby.com or OEM sites such as Callaway, Titleist and Ping. Some consider shaft to be more important than clubhead at your stage of play.

Anyone know of other decent sites addressing club design?

( Juice: Good luck and keep us posted!)

[JuicePGA]

Originally Posted by WUTiger

You are preparing to work in the golf industry. And, you list a 1 HDCP (or somewhere in the single digits?). At this stage of your game, it's time for a dynamic fitting for golf clubs.

Different fitters offer various packages, but dynamic fittings generally involve a computerized swing analysis, plus spot sessions on driver, woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putter. The idea is to find the head, shaft, and lie combinations - and club mix -

which will help your game the most. Now, once you get these precision tools, it's up to you to practice and learn how to maximize them.

(Most analyses also throw in a ball fitting)

You appear to like Callaways. As gresh24 said, the RazR family has several iron models to choose from. And, don't automatically assume that blades are the "way to go." Ernie Els won tournaments playing Big Bertha irons, and Rory McIlroy won playing X22s. (But, I doubt either was playing stock shafts in those irons).

If you do some online research on club design before you get the fitting, you'll pick up details on the { clubhead + shaft } factors which make up an effective club for someone. Look at http://www.RalphMaltby.com or OEM sites such as Callaway, Titleist and Ping. Some consider shaft to be more important than clubhead at your stage of play.

Anyone know of other decent sites addressing club design?

(Juice: Good luck and keep us posted!)

thanks man the shaft in my hallways i believe is stiff and i don't know if i want blades dude to the fact i have gotten to the point i have with the cavities i feel like i might lose my iron play dude to such a drastic change.  and according to the site i keep my handicap on my current handicap is a 1.6 so maybe i should put a 2 but none the less i will definitely keep you posted and thanks again

[onthehunt526]

Personally if you look at my signature... I have a "mutt" set... but it works... Callaway Razr Forged are a great iron... I've hit them and they seem to come off the club well and have a nice feel... when you for example: hit a fade... when you hit it right, can feel that you're on the money... For the most part I work with KZG's and such as a fitter... but OEM wise The Razr's are good... I would demo three or four sets... get your specs right... and maybe even consider going with a "mixed set". Forged irons through the set... but maybe cavity-back forged on let's say 3-6... and blades 7-PW...

[Canuck]

There are some great new clubs out there, especially with the new tech its hard to beat the new clubs. Ping i20, Ping S56, Titleist AP2 or MC would be my top picks for a good players iron that has good forgiveness. If you want something that will provide you with some more work ability and shot shaping , then I would look at the Titleist MB or Mizuno MP 68 or 69. Make sure you get yourself fitted for shafts and lie angles, super important for consistent ball striking.

I just recently got fitted for Titliest MB 712's and I love them. Took a little bit of time to get adjusted and work out the differences but with the new tech the newer MB's are forgiving enough but allowing you second to non workability which is a key factor for me.

Anyways good luck and hope this helps.

[carrx]

I've been a nomadic club "*****" for years, and have played/owned at least one offering from nearly every OEM brand to date.  Just my opinion, but if you're a legit 1.6, you can handle something with a little less muscle back.

I think you should decide on "forged" vs. "cast" irons.  People (like me) that play forged irons are often hard pressed to switch back to the harder cast feel.  If you like forged irons, Mizuno is about the softest, butteriest you can get.  I am a big fan of Titleist (AP2 are sweet), and currently am very happily playing the Cobra S-3 Pro (forged) irons.  The S-3 Pro set is mixed, with CB 4-6 irons, and MB 7-W.

You also need to figure out which shafts are more preferable.  I play True Temper, and tried to switch to Project X, and hated them.  The feel is totally different, and while my shot dispersion were pretty good, I just couldn't get used to the feel they provided.  I went back to TT with my Cobras.

I think you can get a nice set for any OEM company you prefer.  I've heard great things about the Callaway Razr-X.  I also heard the Diablo Forged irons (from a couple of years ago) were great.  Good luck!

[Domenic]

you said you like Callaway. A Little workability. May i reccomend the Callaway RAZR X Black. Geared toward the slightly better player, and cool PVD finsisg. ONly problem is the boner you get from looking at adress but hinder your turn, whicg leads to pick up yoyur head......

[saevel25]

Why not mix your clubs, you can order them single.. Maybe get the Razr X Forged for PW - 7 iron, then maybe Razr X Tour for 6 - 4 iron. That way your gaining forgiveness on irons you know your just trying to get the ball on the green, and your getting workability with irons were you need it. It wouldn't cost anymore...

I like callaway because they offer some better iron shafts as stock options..

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by WUTiger

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Originally Posted by JuicePGA

Im going to college for Pro Golf Management so i will get a major discount on everything so its not a huge deal on the price so with the discount and working I'm ready to shell out w.e that will get me to the next level i feel I'm knocking on the door of

You are preparing to work in the golf industry. And, you list a 1 HDCP (or somewhere in the single digits?).

And yet he has no idea which clubs to purchase so he needs our help. Okly dokly.

[Domenic]

DAAAMN, you sassy.

[CProsser]

Go hit some clubs.  Lots and lots of clubs....  Hit every 6 iron you can, and keep in mind that the standard lie angle varies amongst manufactures.  Then, when you have it narrowed down to 3 irons, ask a pro or get a complete fitting.  Good luck to you.