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Just wanted to introduce myself here. I'm a 31 year old golfer in the USA.

I came to the sport in my teens, returned briefly in my mid 20's, but it wasn't until very recently that I really dove in and committed to it.

As a result, I am finally developing some consistency and ability to hit the ball squarely. What a wonderful feeling.

 

I'm putting together a new bag of clubs and really happy with the great options out there. I still need a good set of irons and will probably post here asking for advice. The two brands I've tried Callaway Razr and Tour Edge Exotics. The Callaway feels solid if a bit simple but effective. The Tour Edge was harder and slightly less forgiving, but a better arc and longer shot when hit properly. What does everyone here play? I've been seeing a lot of TaylorMade M series. What exactly is the difference between M1-M4? Do people have a preference?

 

 

Thanks in advance for all your help. Happy to be here.

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Welcome to the site. Whereabouts in the US?

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Hello from Florida! Like you said there are many, many options out there today. Getting fit can probably get you on the right track. Some people care a lot about just how the club looks at address. It may be the deciding factor if otherwise you have similar results/feel. You can look for reviews dine for just about any set you’re interested in to get started. Any way, welcome and take a look around!

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Welcome to TST. Lots of good info on this site.

Glad to read you are looking at some Tour Edge products. I am a die hard TE user. Just never got involved with their Exotics line of clubs. 

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A whole bunch of Tour Edge golf stuff...... :beer:

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14 hours ago, iacas said:

Welcome to the site. Whereabouts in the US?

Currently in Washington DC

 

Although have lived in several states on both coasts

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Hello and welcome.  This probably won't help your iron hunt much, but I play Nicklaus Iron Max Progressives.  I got 6i-9i in a used bag I bought off eBay when I started playing last year.  They have actually worked out pretty well for me.  I can get some solid distance out of them when I hit them square, it's just my consistency that isn't good, which is no fault of the clubs.

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