Worth switching my Mizuno MX-23 to a Ping G25? First Post.

[Range Boy]

Hi all! My first post here on The Sand Trap.

I started playing golf at the age of 14 and had a handicap of 18 when I graduated High School. Back then, I played often and for free. I had a free pass to any public golf course in NYC as a member of the metropolitan junior golf association and member of my high school's golf team. I was poor and played with mismatched used clubs, which I carried in a soft condom bag while getting on public transit to get to the golf course. Life was tough but I had a lot of fun playing and focused on the mechanics of having a good swing. When I went to college I decided to try out for the team, but was thoroughly embarrassed when everyone on the team and those trying out were playing well below 8 handicap. I literrally got demoralized by their level of play and was laughed at for even trying out. I wasn't fortunate to have formal lessons growing up and my high school coach was my biology teacher who was simply a decent weekend golfer.

Since my failed freshman year tryout, golf simply became an occasional weekend activity I played with my dad when home for the summer. Since graduation, I played less and less, about 3-4 time per year and only go to the driving range about once a month. My game got worse over time and I'm now in my mid 30's. The last time I played golf or been to the range was about 2 years ago. I was asked by friends to play a few months ago and WOW, golf is not like riding a bike. I am usually happy with a score in the mid 80's to mid 90's, but this time around, my rust resulted in an embarrassing 100+ game and I stopped counting. Granted I was rusty, but this event is giving me motivation to get back into the game seriously.

I currently own a set of Mizuno MX-23's which I bought back in 2009. The club felt just OK, but my infrequent play doesn't really help the situation. I've been trying to get back on the driving range and feel that the MX-23 is not forgiving enough for a GI iron. I bought them because they are supposed to be GI with the look of a traditional blade. I've read reviews, that compared to other GI irons, the MX-23 is not the most forgiving. I'm wondering if I should find a new set to help me get back to my old form. I've been reading about the Ping G25's and how great they are compared to other GI irons. I know I should simply try them out, but is it worth giving up my mx-23's for a new set of G25's?

P.S. I've started getting lessons now, trying to get back my lost form.

Thanks!

[Zeph]

I'd recommend you play with them for a while, to get your swing back. Ask your instructor what he thinks during a lesson. After you've played for some time and become somewhat consistent with the swing, evaluate them again. If you still feel you struggle too much and don't believe they fit you, find a custom fitter and make an appointment. He can look at your current clubs and let you try other ones to see if there may be a better match. Shafts are also something to think about if you don't feel comfortable with your current set. A custom fitter will let you try different shafts and find one that suits you the best. You can of course do this right away, but if you haven't played for a long time, you may make some changes in this early period, which could affect your club selection later on. The G25s are perhaps a good match, but I would really recommend trying them out first with different shafts and compare them to others. A fitter with a launch monitor is preferred, as it will give you feedback on the details you can't see when hitting on the range.