Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Best Driving Irons

CSTACK

By CSTACK
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

 Share
Note: This thread is 3569 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

CSTACK Member

CSTACK

Posted
Posted

I've been thinking about getting a driving iron, I currently play a Nike VRS 21º looking to get a driving iron to replace it. I'm looking for one with some forgiveness and easy to hit. I'm a pretty good ball striker, I saw Cobra drops a new Utility Iron on May 1st but not sure if you'd qualify that as a driving iron though, Let me know what you guys think.

Callaway GBB 9º
Titleist 913F 15°
King Cobra Utility Iron 19.5º
Srixon z765 4-AW
Vokey sm5 56°, 60°
Scotty Cameron Newport 2.6


SavvySwede Great Member

SavvySwede

Posted
Posted

Why do you think you need a driving iron? Does your hybrid go to high or a you looking for something to switch out with the hybrid every once in a while?

:callaway: Big Bertha Alpha 815 DBD  :bridgestone: TD-03 Putter   
:tmade: 300 Tour 3W                 :true_linkswear: Motion Shoes
:titleist: 585H Hybrid                       
:tmade: TP MC irons                 
:ping: Glide 54             
:ping: Glide 58
:cleveland: 588 RTX 62

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

CSTACK Member

CSTACK

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I'm looking to have something that i can switch out and i also hit my hybrid a little too high for windy days. Last couple of times I've gone out its been a tough wind and my hybrid just gets lost but I don't have my 3 iron in commission right now either.

Callaway GBB 9º
Titleist 913F 15°
King Cobra Utility Iron 19.5º
Srixon z765 4-AW
Vokey sm5 56°, 60°
Scotty Cameron Newport 2.6


SavvySwede Great Member

SavvySwede

Posted
Posted

Taylormade UDI's are going for cheap right now.

:callaway: Big Bertha Alpha 815 DBD  :bridgestone: TD-03 Putter   
:tmade: 300 Tour 3W                 :true_linkswear: Motion Shoes
:titleist: 585H Hybrid                       
:tmade: TP MC irons                 
:ping: Glide 54             
:ping: Glide 58
:cleveland: 588 RTX 62

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

GolfClubbas Established Member

GolfClubbas

Posted
Posted

nike just released a vapor fly pro 2 iron with a loft of 17 degrees or a 3 iron with 19 degrees of loft. both are available separate 


Dave2512 Super Member

Dave2512

Posted
Posted

My vote is the Tour Edge CB Pro H. Hot face and forgiving. I've cracked a couple 250 plus yarders with mine. As poor as I hit a driver it could replace it. 

Dave :-)

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

9wood Great Member

9wood

Posted
Posted
On 4/22/2016 at 8:28 PM, CSTACK said:

I'm looking to have something that i can switch out and i also hit my hybrid a little too high for windy days. Last couple of times I've gone out its been a tough wind and my hybrid just gets lost but I don't have my 3 iron in commission right now either.

A 15 degree loft FW will keep your ball at a lower loft than your 21 degree hybrid and from my own experience give you better distance than a driving iron would.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

Lihu Incredible Member

Lihu

Posted
Posted
15 minutes ago, 9wood said:

A 15 degree loft FW will keep your ball at a lower loft than your 21 degree hybrid and from my own experience give you better distance than a driving iron would.

Not sure this is going to work out for the OP, as you're talking about 6 degrees and 2-4 inches more club than a 21 degree hybrid. Plus ball flight on a FW is usually pretty high anyway. It doesn't get it any lower than a hybrid?

:ping:  :tmade:  :callaway:   :gamegolf:  :titleist:

TM White Smoke Big Fontana; Pro-V1
TM Rac 60 TT WS, MD2 56
Ping i20 irons U-4, CFS300
Callaway XR16 9 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S
Callaway XR16 3W 15 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S, X2Hot Pro 20 degrees S

"I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them." ~Harry Toscano

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

deadon500 Well Established Member

deadon500

Posted
Posted
6 hours ago, Dave2512 said:

My vote is the Tour Edge CB Pro H. Hot face and forgiving. I've cracked a couple 250 plus yarders with mine. As poor as I hit a driver it could replace it. 

me too fun off the tee and fairway if it has a perfect lie !!!!!!!!


9wood Great Member

9wood

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, Lihu said:

Not sure this is going to work out for the OP, as you're talking about 6 degrees and 2-4 inches more club than a 21 degree hybrid. Plus ball flight on a FW is usually pretty high anyway. It doesn't get it any lower than a hybrid?

I have noticed that I do indeed get high lofts with my 3 FW when I set up with the ball positioned in front of my left foot, but I can get lower lofts when I set up with the ball more towards my right foot

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

Lihu Incredible Member

Lihu

Posted
Posted
40 minutes ago, 9wood said:

I have noticed that I do indeed get high lofts with my 3 FW when I set up with the ball positioned in front of my left foot, but I can get lower lofts when I set up with the ball more towards my right foot

This is more normal, but inside the left foot by a couple balls or so. I don't recommend the other way.

 

 

To the OP, here's the UDI:

 

:ping:  :tmade:  :callaway:   :gamegolf:  :titleist:

TM White Smoke Big Fontana; Pro-V1
TM Rac 60 TT WS, MD2 56
Ping i20 irons U-4, CFS300
Callaway XR16 9 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S
Callaway XR16 3W 15 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S, X2Hot Pro 20 degrees S

"I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them." ~Harry Toscano

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

9wood Great Member

9wood

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, Lihu said:

This is more normal, but inside the left foot by a couple balls or so. I don't recommend the other way.

 

 

To the OP, here's the UDI:

 

Good videos. I also watched the video he made on the Adams DHY and he likes the Adams DHY better than the Taylormade UDI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1571228715&feature=iv&src_vid=znB6chbd0hM&v=z19XozYhfY4

 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

Note: This thread is 3569 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • tomfig
      First Season With Blades - Let's Discuss

      By tomfig · Posted

      I’d go with the Titleist if you liked the look of the blades but were suffering with distance. They should be a little more forgiving than a full blade and still retain some workability. Also remember to consider the shafts each have as this will be a big contributor to how they feel. Clemsonfan is right though… get fit or spend a bit of time on a launch monitor 🤙
    • ConorHealy
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By ConorHealy · Posted

      Day 28: 2026.01.30 Managed to make time for a few swings out back today. Need a proper bit of range time this weekend.
    • Shindig
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By Shindig · Posted

      Day 30, 1/30.  Six minutes this morning hitting a few more range balls, indoors, off a mat, into the net.  Did this before leaving the house.
    • DeadMan
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Wordle 1,686 2/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • tomfig
      My Swing (Tomfig)

      By tomfig · Posted

      Hi All my New Year’s resolution was to start playing golf again. I’ve caught the bug and am really enjoying hitting balls at a couple of my local ranges.looking forward to getting back out on courses in the spring. Based in the UK and 38 years old, I’ve been playing since I was a kid. Best handicap I’ve held is 2 in my mid 20s. Over the past 10 years I’ve played once or twice a year, sometimes with friends or for work. Could shoot 4-5 over, but just as easily shoot 15-20 over. I’ve moved to South Wales and am very lucky to be near some world class links courses, which gives me even more motivation to get playing again! I will start looking for a local coach in my area when I have more time to invest, but I recalled scouring this forum a few years ago and finding some good tips and advice so wanted to give it a try to see if there were any glaring issues I could fix in the meantime!  A few swings below… one from 1st week Jan and one from today. I have fixed my P1 takeaway to my liking and am now working on what I see as pretty severe early extension & hip thrust. Also terrible hip rotation. I’d like confirmation that this is indeed a problem and and suggestions on a few good drills. Thanks for reading 🙂 I've been Playing Golf for: 30+ years My current handicap index or average score is: 10ish over My typical ball flight is: mid The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: push right with irons, hooks and push with driver!  Videos:     
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept