King Cobra II Oversize Humpback replacements

[cowboydave1967]

I currently game a set of King Cobra II oversize humpback irons with hump shafts. I previously had a set of warrior irons and then callaway X-14 irons. I hit the callaways pretty good, for a hacker. I have a steep swing angle, so I do have a tendency to dig. I hit the Cobras very high and have decent length, for me. I hit a 5 iron about 160 yds. But I hit it higher than all my golf buddies hit a pitching wedge. I have tried to adjust my swing angle, but that didn't work out well for me at all. All that said, I am wondering if I didn't hit my irons so high, I would get more distance. I love the feel of the Cobra II's. I am quite accurate with them as well. I know that distance isn't all that matters, but if it were possibleto gain 15 yds or so with my irons, I would consider upgrading as my irons are 16 years old. Any comments or advice is welcomed. Thanks, Dave

[mvmac]

You probably would hit it farther if you didn't hit it so high. You hit it high because you dynamically add loft at impact, you cast or "flip it". Working on improving this or identifying why this happens would be the best chance you have at lowering your ball flight and gaining some distance.

In terms of equipment, I would just go demo several clubs and see what you like. Unfortunately you're not going to find a set of forgiving irons that are designed to launch the ball low.

[Spitfisher]

I currently game a set of King Cobra II oversize humpback irons with hump shafts. I previously had a set of warrior irons and then callaway X-14 irons. I hit the callaways pretty good, for a hacker. I have a steep swing angle, so I do have a tendency to dig. I hit the Cobras very high and have decent length, for me. I hit a 5 iron about 160 yds. But I hit it higher than all my golf buddies hit a pitching wedge. I have tried to adjust my swing angle, but that didn't work out well for me at all. All that said, I am wondering if I didn't hit my irons so high, I would get more distance. I love the feel of the Cobra II's. I am quite accurate with them as well. I know that distance isn't all that matters, but if it were possibleto gain 15 yds or so with my irons, I would consider upgrading as my irons are 16 years old. Any comments or advice is welcomed. Thanks, Dave

In addition to what MVMAC said, todays irons will go further than 16 year old irons, shafts are lighter and more stable, heads can be more forgiving and with a lot less offset than those cobra 2s. hand those off to a kid in the neighborhood

as far as hitting it lower, take a lesson from a pro, it maybe an easy fix, grip stance, ball placement and alignment- at very least he or she could give you something to work on at the range- then you can decide.

[cowboydave1967]

Thank you both. When the weather is permitting, I will video my swing and upload it to the site for further instruction. I want to do that before investing in new clubs. I see no need in spending money for new clubs without correcting swing issues. I feel I need to work on my tempo and having a consistent swing plane. I am sure there are many other areas as well as I have never had a golf lesson. Thanks for your help so far and I am looking forward to your advice when I upload my swing video.