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RaCs

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HI guys, I have now done some extensive research of what my next set of irons should be. Looking to upgrade from my current Nike Slingshots 2010 version once I hit 18 handicap.

I have currently looked into 4 sets which have really caught my eye and I can't seem to get my head around which one would be best! Once I have made the choice, I will seriously be considering getting them custom fit to my game.....

The choices are (drum roll please..........)

Titleist AP1's

Taylor Made RocketBladez

Callaway X-Hot

Nike VR Pro Combos

Would appreciate your views and feedback from any of you who currently use any of the above to TRY and make me decision a little bit easier!

Local Club - San Roque Golf & Country Club http://www.sanroqueclub.com/en/club-house/history Whats in my Nike M9 Cart Bag Nike VRS Covert Performance Driver Nike VR Pro 3 Wood Nike Slingshot 3 & 4 Hybrid Nike Slingshot Irons 5-PW Vokey SM5 52/8F, 56/14F Scotty Cameron Golo 3


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I have currently looked into 4 sets which have really caught my eye and I can't seem to get my head around which one would be best! Once I have made the choice, I will seriously be considering getting them custom fit to my game.....

You are going about it the wrong way. You do a custom fitting to find what clubs and shaft works best for you, don't pick a random one and then get fit. Ideally, you should find a custom fitter where you can try them out and find the combination of shaft and clubhead that works best for you. If you don't want to spend money on fitting, at least hitting them all is better than a blind buy. I got fit myself for X-Hot Pro some weeks ago and the difference between the clubs and shafts was quite significant. I feel a lot more confident after having tried different brands and shafts.

Ogio Grom | Callaway X Hot Pro | Callaway X-Utility 3i | Mizuno MX-700 23º | Titleist Vokey SM 52.08, 58.12 | Mizuno MX-700 15º | Titleist 910 D2 9,5º | Scotty Cameron Newport 2 | Titleist Pro V1x and Taylormade Penta | Leupold GX-1

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I completely agree with Zeph. Get fitted and let that decide which club fits you best, not the other way around.

But just my personal opinion, the AP1s are a waste. Either spring for the AP2s or buy a different club. I found the AP1s to be dead feeling. Never could judge where the ball was on the face at impact. The only other club I've hit from your list are the Callaways. And again, wasn't very impressed when comparing it to other manufacturers' irons.

With that said, you need to hit them yourself and make the ultimate decision. I know a few guys who love their AP1s.


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What I did was go for a fitting and tell him the ones you are interested in but say you're open to trying out any other ones as well.  I told the guy I was most interested in Cobras just because I recently got a new Cobra driver and I like how Cobras look but I ended up hitting the Ping's much better and more consistently so I bought those


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