New irons, can't hit my 7 but the other clubs are great

[Kurlan]

I just bought a set of G25 (5-U).  I had them fitted for me and almost all of my clubs are great.  My 7i has been giving me trouble however, as I push sliced it 4 out of the 7 balls I hit with it yesterday.  I tried to close my face on set up and hooked 2/7.  I hit around 7 balls with each of my new clubs, and all of the other clubs fit me like a glove

My question is h ave you ever gotten a bad club when you got a new set of irons?  Is it all in my head?  I will be at the range again today to see if this was just a blip.

[Stretch]

It's possible that the MOI (heft) of that particular club is different from the rest of the set for some reason. Often it's something minor like a grip not being seated all the way. But it can make a huge difference to how it feels in your hand and how you actually hit it.

http://3jack.blogspot.com/2011/11/moi-matching-faqs.html

[rustyredcab]

Have your lofts and lies checked. The lie may be off on your 7-iron. While they are checking, have them check for swing weight and overall weight and grips as said above.

From what I hear, it is pretty common to get a set with a club or two a bit off spec. A little off spec can give you fits.

Then again, it could be the archer and not the arrow. You may have just gotten into a mental loop that has you blocked on that club. But, eliminate any excuses by have your clubs checked.

[Golfingdad]

Maybe you were just reading it upside down and it's actually your lob wedge? ;)

Otherwise, take rusty's advice and get them checked against their specs.

[Mr. Desmond]

Have it checked for loft and lie, AND

give a club maker your 8i and 7i, and check the CPM's for consistency between irons/flex

It's happened to me a couple of times ... one iron too stiff in comparison with the remainder of the set.