Iron Set recommendations for someone at bogey golf level?

[Mountainkidd]

Been playing Callaway X-20 steel shafts for the past five years or so and thinking that I'm going to invest some time into improving my game. I usually score in the low nineties range these days. I hit some of the newer irons recently and finding that I get about 10-15 yards more with graphite shafts, and a little bit less with steel shafts. I have a relatively slow swing. I was hitting 7 irons in the 150-160 yard range with the graphite shafts when I hit em solid. With my X-20s I hit them around 140-145 yards.

I tried out Rogue Xs, M4s, and JPX900 Hotmetals - I guess all of these are "Game Improvement" clubs. Should I stick with these types of clubs or also look into trying some of the blades or forged irons? Appreciate any thoughts or brand recommendations.

[chilepepper]

I’d get some lessons and get your swing dialed in then get fitted for iron/shafts. 

[Patch]

Like @chilepepper posted. Lessons first would be a better way to go, and see a club fitter. Once you know what you need for your swing, the selection process will be easier. 

Now, if you don't want the lessons, and feel you have a decent repeatable swing, at least get a club fitting. With the proper clubs you my be able to get into the high, to mid 80s. 

You could even do a check, once fitted, by having one of your clubs adjusted to your specs. If not that maybe buy one club fitted to your specs, and see how that works out for you.