Iron Set Recommendations

[joshiemac25]

Hello All, 

I took a little bit of time off from golf and am looking to come back into playing regularly this year. I played once last year and realized that my irons could use a good refreshing.

I currently play a set of Nike ProCombo OS irons. I love how they feel and I like the lofts and how the ball comes off of the clubs. I like the current distance I get from the lofts I am playing and would like to stay close to those lofts (3-21, 4-24, 5-27, 6-31, 7-35, 8-39, 9-43, PW-47).

When I stopped playing regularly, my HC was around a 6.

I am going to get fit, but wanted to solicit some feedback/recommendations before doing so, as I do not have a lot of places around me to get fit for multiple different brands and options.

I have been looking at the following clubs (online) and am planning on hitting them and seeing what I like:

Titleist: 718CB, 718MB, AP2

Taylormade: P770

Is there another brand or model I should be considering?

Thank you in advance.

[allenc]

I can list some more clubs like the ones you posted:

Srixon z765

Mizuno JPX Tour

Mizuno MP18 SC

Callaway X-Forged

In my opinion all the current clubs in this category are sweet as hell.  You’ll enjoy them.

[joshiemac25]

Thank you for the additional clubs. I will add them to the list!

[NM Golf]

Well after hitting Nike irons it shouldn't be too hard to see an improvement. (Sorry, I'm just of the opinion that Nike equipment was garbage beginning to end)

You listed Titleist 718MB and 718CB as possibilities, you may want to check out the new Callaway APEX MBs and X Forged irons as well. I have the previous model of the APEX MBs and they are the best irons I've ever hit. 

[cooke119]

Let us know what you decide.

[joshiemac25]

19 hours ago, NM Golf said:

Well after hitting Nike irons it shouldn't be too hard to see an improvement. (Sorry, I'm just of the opinion that Nike equipment was garbage beginning to end)

You listed Titleist 718MB and 718CB as possibilities, you may want to check out the new Callaway APEX MBs and X Forged irons as well. I have the previous model of the APEX MBs and they are the best irons I've ever hit. 

I was not a fan of most of the Nike Irons up until the ProCombo and ProCombo OS. Then I hit them and and they just worked.

 

Just another question for those who might use the AP2, I have a chance to get a new set of 716 AP2 at a good price ($750). If I like the clubs, am I missing out on much compared to the 718 AP2?

Edited February 15, 2018 by joshiemac25

[NM Golf]

1 hour ago, joshiemac25 said:

I was not a fan of most of the Nike Irons up until the ProCombo and ProCombo OS. Then I hit them and and they just worked.

I actually had some pro combos when they first came out, I played them for about half a season and ended up giving them away because I didn't like them. 

1 hour ago, joshiemac25 said:

Just another question for those who might use the AP2, I have a chance to get a new set of 716 AP2 at a good price ($750). If I like the clubs, am I missing out on much compared to the 718 AP2?

Not not really, the club manufacturers would love to tell you that each new set of irons is much better than their predecessors but its not true 99% of the time. 

 

[onthehunt526]

@joshiemac25,

You're further north in Upstate NY than me, The snow will be back, it isn't even March yet.

Sounds like you are looking for a player's iron. At least from your original post,

These guys are all "Big Five" lovers, But all the ones that were mentioned previously are good ones. My two not from the "Big Five". Exotics CBX Forged and Blades, KZG ZO if your ok with "components". But to be honest, I don't know if you even have an authorized Tour Edge dealer in Massena unless you drive a couple hours to Syracuse or Watertown. So I personally, if I wasn't a Tour Edge Exotics junkie, would probably some sort of combo of the MP-18 or 718 lines (AP2, CB, MB).

[arturo28mx]

716 AP2 are wonderful clubs. However the stock shafts were too heavy for me so I changed them to XP95. You can’t go wrong with AP2

[RickPro]

mizuno, mizuno, and mizuno. 

i came from titleist and tried mizuno. i now play mizuno. sooooo sweeeeeet.

[joshiemac25]

Hello again everyone. Was able to get to a store, hit most of the irons you recommended. Ended up with a set of Titleist AP2s. At the end, was down to choosing between Mizuno JPX 900 forged, Callaway X Forged. Titleist just won out. Now just need to get the snow to melt and temps to go up so we can start thinking about golf again up here! Thanks again for the recommendations!

[RFKFREAK]

On 3/24/2018 at 7:30 PM, joshiemac25 said:

Hello again everyone. Was able to get to a store, hit most of the irons you recommended. Ended up with a set of Titleist AP2s. At the end, was down to choosing between Mizuno JPX 900 forged, Callaway X Forged. Titleist just won out. Now just need to get the snow to melt and temps to go up so we can start thinking about golf again up here! Thanks again for the recommendations!

Let us know what you think once you're able to play with them.

I got mine when they came out last year and absolutely love it.  Was able to get a round in on Sunday as I was in NJ where the courses were open and hit them better than I ever have before!

[tomvk77]

I still think the best irons out there are mizuno's. I tried to upgrade on my MP59's but looking my numbers there is just no need to upgrade. If i will upgrade i will end up with mizuno anyway. 

It's good you will get fitted, 

[WUTiger]

I play a lot of , and others have mentioned the top chevron irons you should try.

@onthehunt526 suggested Tour Edge, which I keep trying out.

Also, hit some shots with the Ping i200. Rated as a very friendly Player's club, the i200 irons have launched very well for me at demo days. Plenty of shaft variety available.

[Hacker James]

following the leads from @Patch and @onthehunt526 , I finally ordered my custom iron set from Tour Edge. I only ordered a partial set 7 thru PW of the EXi's. Had them cut at 1/2 inch long and 1 deg upright and grips built up 1/16.  Awhile back they had a promotion  for a custom 6 iron for around $49 as I recall and liked it so well, finally decided to go ahead.  I really like the UTC shaft. It is graphite but hard to discern from steel at first glance. I ordered F2's, but hope they are not too soft as I read somewhere that the UTC's are a bit more flexible than some. Should be okay though as I have pretty much tamed down my control and could definitely use a little distance boost. I broke 80 the other day, but it is an outlier. I usually am in low/mid 90's. Just starting to play on a more regular basis again.

 

 

Edited June 14, 2018 by Hacker James

[GOATee]

Buy AP2 because it will still be around in 10 years (new model of course) and still be winning PGA tournaments!

The other brands keep changing the models and design every year, no consistency.

[Groundhog34]

IMO which is usually wrong Ping G700. They are the best clubs I have played since the Mizuno blades I had years ago when I played to a 3. I am now 70 and can shoot my age albeit from the old people tees thanks to the G700. 

[Hacker James]

Finally received my custom set from Tour Edge (via GolfUSA Manhatten). This is the best organization  I could come up with the 14 way OGGIO bag, (they don't leave much in the way of options). Still have one slot to fill, maybe another wedge or hybrid.