Purchasing new clubs

[Jessica Penton]

Ok, so I am thinking about purchasing some new irons. I'm not sure on what I really what. I have never actually figured my handicap since HS and I don't remember what it was then. I play a lot of local courses in my county and when I travel I play nice nice courses. I played 9 holes Friday shooting 10 over par.Generally I shoot between 40-50 range on 9holes, and  85-95 on 18. My goal is to break 80. I play a Men R flex Graphite. I drive about 150-175yrds. I don't play with 3 or 4 irons and sometimes struggle with a 5 & 6.

Any suggestions?

[Crusher47]

Do you have a Golfsmith or Golf Galaxy near your house?  If so, go there and try as many different sets as you can and see which feel the best for you.

[Jessica Penton]

No, small town. I plan on just going to Dicks Sporting Goods, or Pro AM in Columbia though. Only problem with that I have experienced is sometimes you get someone who really doesn't know & you can't really test them out like I want to. I thought about just talking to the Pro at the course too. Just was hoping to get info from anyone about there favorite irons.

I've went in a hit Taylormade R11( which I really liked) & I think I'm going to hit Nike Victory Red Speed and Mizuno JPX 800

[Vinchenzio45]

I recommend Dicks Sporting Goods. The pros at mine are very nice and helpful.

[Dave2512]

Both Golf Digest and Golf have issues out with iron reviews. I've read through both a few times just because I am curious about what's out there. More than just reviews, they make recommendations based on what type of player would benefit.

[tomvk77]

Well reading your info the Mizuno jpx 800 ( 825 ) are a good fit.

Otherwise you should check out.

Cobra S3

And i hear some good things about the wilson D100 clubs. ( also available in a lady setup )

You could go for Taylormade but you got to pay a big price for them, and custom made productions

take for ages.

Only thing you should do is get fitted for the right shaft. Club head have a more personal touch i think.

[Zeph]

Club head is personal preference and which style fits your skill level. Blades would be too much. In the different skill levels, you got a lot of brands and models. You should find a fitter, get some advice and try out different clubs. Shafts are a result of a fitting process. We can point you in the general direction, but ultimately we can't know what will work best.

[kona golf]

Ok, so I am thinking about purchasing some new irons. I'm not sure on what I really what. I have never actually figured my handicap since HS and I don't remember what it was then. I play a lot of local courses in my county and when I travel I play nice nice courses. I played 9 holes Friday shooting 10 over par.Generally I shoot between 40-50 range on 9holes, and  85-95 on 18. My goal is to break 80. I play a Men R flex Graphite. I drive about 150-175yrds. I don't play with 3 or 4 irons and sometimes struggle with a 5 & 6.  Any suggestions?

If you have a golf club with a fitting center or a local club builder I would start there. If not, check nearby towns / courses. You are having some issues that proper equipment will rectify. Getting properly fitting shafts and the right mix of clubs will go a long way towards your overall improvement. Jim