New member!!! Need Help....

[Win4Ever]

I have been reading post on this website for over a year. I just became a member because I needed some advise. Ok some background. I have been playing for a while off and on for a couple of years. I have had lessons a couple of times over the years but never have worked hard enough at it to make real changes. I was in school getting my master and working so golf would sometimes take a back seat. I getting back into the game once again and I am dedicating myself to it. (no more school). Now to the question. I have been playing with Adams os7 irons for the last year but still have not broken 100. The other day a good friend of mine gave me a set of Nike vr combo irons for free. :-D. I am super excited but at the same time I don't know if i am ready for player irons. My question is should I keep the irons and try to grow into the irons or sell them and get a more forgiving set of irons. Btw I do plan to take another set of lessons and have enough time to practice at least 5 times a week. Thanks guys

[Old1964]

Sell the irons.

Take the $$$.

Purchase a game-improvement iron set - set up for your length and lie - with a shaft that is fit for you swing speed, speed of transition, etc...  The Mizuno shaft analyzer is available at most big-box golf stores and is worth the $25 to get it done.

You don't sound like you need an ultra-game improvement iron, but there is no reason to play a player's iron until you are hitting the low 80's consistently (imo). At that point, you will likely be ready to work on shaping your shots - left to right and right to left - and getting lessons to help you make that transition.

There are tons of game-improvement irons out there. Some are expensive (Ping G 20's). Some are not (Tour Edge). Even Callaway x20's(?) are at Dick's Sporting goods in this area for the middle of the road option. Look at Golf Digest online for their hot lists of game-improvement irons to get some ideas.

Lastly, enjoy!

This is a game. Let the good swings bring you back to the range and the course over and over. With any luck, you will soon be expected.

[kregan]

I would consider your friendship before selling the irons.  He may have given them to you thinking you would keep them and may get upset if you sell them.  That said some believe players irons are good to practice with so you can feel the good hits vs slightly off hits.

[Mobey]

Last year I gave a buddy a set of cobra irons.  He told me he hated them, in the end he traded them in for a set of used TM's that he can't hit either hahahaha.  I'm going golfing with hime in a half hour....I'll be sure to tease him by saying..."prob would have hit that shot with those cobras"

I'd say try them first...see how you hit them, if you feel uncomfortable with them then tell your buddy, "hey these are great but they're too advanced for my level of play.  Do you want them back or do you mind me trading them in for a set of game improvement irons?"  If he truly wanted you to just have them then he'll let you do what you want with them.

I believe that people are more understanding then we give them credit for and if people were more frank, the world could be different place.

[Gresh24]

Originally Posted by Old1964

Sell the irons.

Take the $$$.

Purchase a game-improvement iron set - set up for your length and lie - with a shaft that is fit for you swing speed, speed of transition, etc...  The Mizuno shaft analyzer is available at most big-box golf stores and is worth the $25 to get it done.

You don't sound like you need an ultra-game improvement iron, but there is no reason to play a player's iron until you are hitting the low 80's consistently (imo). At that point, you will likely be ready to work on shaping your shots - left to right and right to left - and getting lessons to help you make that transition.

There are tons of game-improvement irons out there. Some are expensive (Ping G 20's). Some are not (Tour Edge). Even Callaway x20's(?) are at Dick's Sporting goods in this area for the middle of the road option. Look at Golf Digest online for their hot lists of game-improvement irons to get some ideas.

Lastly, enjoy!

This is a game. Let the good swings bring you back to the range and the course over and over. With any luck, you will soon be expected.

I agree the Nike's aren't the answer now, but I would say the Adams a7OS are exactly what a player that can't break 100 should be playing, unless the OP just really doesn't like them.   I wouldn't recommend buying any different clubs at this point.   The a&OS; are a very nice set that should work for some time.

[Win4Ever]

My friend doesn't care. He told me I should sell the but I like the idea of them so much. Just don't like the proformence. Thanks for the other comments. I like my Adams so I will keep those untill i out grow them but still on the fence about the nikes.

[zipazoid]

Hit the range. Take the 6i from each set, hit 5 balls with one, then the other. Repeat.

Which do you hit better?

[Mobey]

Originally Posted by Win4Ever

but I like the idea of them so much.

not much sense having a  corvette in the garage if you don't have a license.....sure love to look at it but not much good if you can't drive it.

[Gresh24]

Originally Posted by Mobey

not much sense having a  corvette in the garage if you don't have a license.....sure love to look at it but not much good if you can't drive it.

Unless your 15... and it cost you nothing...

[Win4Ever]

Good point.

[Jefferey13]

I love having my irons fitted. Saving some money and buying last years clubs or the display ones don't interest me. I spend thousands on rounds, balls, tees, carts, gloves, gas, and hundreds of hours on the course per year. Why would I try to save $300 bucks so the clubs were a good deal but in the end don't fit me properly?

[Jimdangles]

Originally Posted by Jefferey13

I love having my irons fitted. Saving some money and buying last years clubs or the display ones don't interest me. I spend thousands on rounds, balls, tees, carts, gloves, gas, and hundreds of hours on the course per year. Why would I try to save $300 bucks so the clubs were a good deal but in the end don't fit me properly?

I never thought about this. Pretty good points.

[ajst22]

I would sell the irons and get more of a game improvement set. Players irons can definitely hurt your game if you aren't ready for them. Get the new ones fitted if you can.

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[The Recreational Golfer]

zipazoid has the right idea. Hit each set and play with the one that you hit the best.

Don't get caught up in this "player's irons are only for good golfers" stuff. If you hit 'em well, then use 'em.