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I'm just starting out and looking at buying a use set of irons to get started with at around $100. I've hit some different sets at a couple golf retailers near me, Roger Dunn having the most used sets. 

If I'm honest I think I do prefer the feel of some of the more modern GI irons, but in the $100-150 area I feel like I preferred the Mizunos even though I don't really know why. Might just be the look of them.

Now my issue is trying to figure out if a set is playable or not.

For instance here's a 5-PW set of MX-23s that I was thinking about (about $100), but I do't know if their in good enough shape to use. These would mostly be used at the range and eventually on a course if I make it that far.

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Vinsk Incredible Member

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Hello. What condition are the grips in? If they're shot...you'll have to factor in that cost. I understand the 'look factor' and it can certainly be important when choosing clubs. It's hard to hit a club you don't like looking down at...at least for me. If you're just starting out and wanting to keep your spending at a minimum those Mizuno irons will be fine as far as club face condition. What you don't want is spacing at the ferrule, bends in the shaft, rattling. There  are much more qualified equipment gurus on this forum than me but for $100 I'd be fine with those from those pics.

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The clubs are probably fine, the person who owned them was a really good ball striker. :-)

If you use standard grips they'll cost about $40 for you to change at $4/grip depending upon the shop. Some placed don't charge if you purchase them from the same store.

 

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https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-clubs/1001759-bridgestone-j33-combo-iron-set/used/

https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-clubs/1027417-taylormade-burner-plus-cc-iron-set/used/

https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-clubs/1001906-nike-slingshot-oss-iron-set/used/

You are welcome. Plus, they have more. Value condition will never be unplayable. Plus, you can return them. 

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9 hours ago, StefanUrkel said:

https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-clubs/1001759-bridgestone-j33-combo-iron-set/used/

https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-clubs/1027417-taylormade-burner-plus-cc-iron-set/used/

https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-clubs/1001906-nike-slingshot-oss-iron-set/used/

You are welcome. Plus, they have more. Value condition will never be unplayable. Plus, you can return them. 

Have you purchased and value irons from global golf? I see them recommended a lot, but I don't want to end up with something I don't like the condition of and have to pay the return shipping fee, plus the wait time.

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Value irons from globalgolf are actually in pretty good shape all things considered. Very playable.

I bought an iron set from them 4-PW of Titleist AP2 710's, and I couldn't be happier.

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