Jump to content
IGNORED

Irons or wedges?


Popeye
Note: This thread is 2001 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

Saving up for some new clubs and trying to decide whether to spend the cash on getting a new set of irons or some new wedges.

My short Game is pretty decent and I feel is something I can build on but not sure how much getting fitted for wedges would help.

My irons in the other hand is ok but lack consistency and getting fitted might help.

I only started playing lady July and At the might I don't have a HC but generally score in the mid to high 80's and improving all the time.

Any advice would be welcome!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I would say irons based off of what you posted. There are probably bigger gains to be made in terms of scoring with properly fitted irons. That or invest in lessons since you mentioned you just started playing. Lessons may help with your ball striking and may shed light on if your current set of irons are a good fit for you already.

That and buy and read LSW, Lowest Score Wins. I recently just purchased this book and I'm about 2/3 through it. I wish I had read it sooner.

  • Like 1

-Jimmy

:nike: VR_S Covert 2.0 Driver, 3W
:pxg: 0311 X (3), 0311 XF (4-6), 0311 (7-PW, 52/56/60)
:titleist: 2016 Scotty Cameron Newport Select Putter

"That tiger ain't go crazy; that tiger went tiger!" - Chris Rock

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

What do you currently play?

Big different in cost from set of irons vs set of wedges.

Driver: :callaway: Diablo
Woods: :callaway: Big Bertha 2 & 4
Irons: Miura MC 102's 3 - PW & Mizuno MP 67's 3 - W
Wedges: :mizuno: MP-R12 52* & 58*
Putters: :ping: WRX Ti4

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

19 hours ago, jimnm said:

 That or invest in lessons since you mentioned you just started playing.

Yes I have had several lessons and they definitely have helped but am also now looking in my bag to see if I can make any improvements to my game there!

2 hours ago, Vinny Cap said:

What do you currently play?

Big different in cost from set of irons vs set of wedges.

At the minute I have a set oh Ben Hogan bh-5 irons they I got second hand 

As for wedges they are basically a miss match of all sorts! Was a case of they where cheap so I got them! And yes the price difference is definitely a factor! I know I will have to save it is just a question of for how long!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

17 minutes ago, Popeye said:

Yes I have had several lessons and they definitely have helped but am also now looking in my bag to see if I can make any improvements to my game there!

At the minute I have a set oh Ben Hogan bh-5 irons they I got second hand 

As for wedges they are basically a miss match of all sorts! Was a case of they where cheap so I got them! And yes the price difference is definitely a factor! I know I will have to save it is just a question of for how long!

I just looked up the Ben Hogan bh-5 irons and they look pretty nice.  Are they all beat up or too hard for you to hit?

I would go to a local store and hit some clubs to get an idea of what you like.  Look at the used section as well as deals can be had.... might be able to get new-er irons and some previously loved wedges too!

Driver: :callaway: Diablo
Woods: :callaway: Big Bertha 2 & 4
Irons: Miura MC 102's 3 - PW & Mizuno MP 67's 3 - W
Wedges: :mizuno: MP-R12 52* & 58*
Putters: :ping: WRX Ti4

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

38 minutes ago, Vinny Cap said:

 Are they all beat up or too hard for you to hit?

I would go to a local store and hit some clubs to get an idea of what you like. 

Yeah they are pretty decent clubs, I'm just a bit inconsistent with them. Whether the is due to me being new to the game or them being not fitted properly I don't know how.

I'm not really looking at getting another set of second hand clubs-if I get irons then I want them to be new and fitted!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

55 minutes ago, Popeye said:

Yeah they are pretty decent clubs, I'm just a bit inconsistent with them. Whether the is due to me being new to the game or them being not fitted properly I don't know how.

I'm not really looking at getting another set of second hand clubs-if I get irons then I want them to be new and fitted!

I hear ya. Once you know your "fitted info" it becomes easier to buy clubs as I am 1* upright and +1 " for length and have bought a few "barley used" sets for next to nothing.

Driver: :callaway: Diablo
Woods: :callaway: Big Bertha 2 & 4
Irons: Miura MC 102's 3 - PW & Mizuno MP 67's 3 - W
Wedges: :mizuno: MP-R12 52* & 58*
Putters: :ping: WRX Ti4

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

2 hours ago, Popeye said:

Yes I have had several lessons and they definitely have helped but am also now looking in my bag to see if I can make any improvements to my game there!

If that is the case, I would ask your coach for a recommendation on if/when you would benefit from getting fit for new irons. Since they know your swing best.

-Jimmy

:nike: VR_S Covert 2.0 Driver, 3W
:pxg: 0311 X (3), 0311 XF (4-6), 0311 (7-PW, 52/56/60)
:titleist: 2016 Scotty Cameron Newport Select Putter

"That tiger ain't go crazy; that tiger went tiger!" - Chris Rock

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

13 hours ago, jimnm said:

If that is the case, I would ask your coach for a recommendation on if/when you would benefit from getting fit for new irons. Since they know your swing best.

True, he probably knows me better then I know myself when it comes to golf! Although it still leaves me with the question of irons or wedges!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Note: This thread is 2001 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


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

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

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • I did read the fine print tonight. It said replace with “similar features & function”.  8 yeas ago my purchase had features that today are available on the lower end models and the current version of my model has more “bells & whistles” than what I got 8 years ago.  So I am thinking they honored the agreement and I can’t argue the offer. since getting a credit for the full purchase price all I am really out over the past 8 years was the cost of the extended warranty, which was less than a low end  treadmill would have cost me. now the question is which model to replace with.  I’ll stay with Nordic Track or I forfeit the $1,463 credit so I will get Nordic Track.  And they honored the warranty and were not hard to work with which is a plus.
    • Generally speaking, extended warranties are a terrible deal and should almost always be avoided. They are a huge profit center for the companies that offer them, which should tell you almost everything you need to know about how much value most consumers get when purchasing them.  This is correct, and the old adage applies - only buy insurance when you can't afford the loss. This usually doesn't apply to most consumer goods.  To your second question, no I don't believe the offer is fair. They are replacing it, but it is not being replaced at "no cost to you". Since the amount being disputed (over $500) is non-trivial, I would probably push the issue. Don't waste your time on the phone with a customer service agent or a supervisor. They have probably given you all they have the authority to do. Rather, I would look at the terms of your agreement and specifically legal disputes. The odds are you probably agreed to binding arbitration in the event of a dispute. The agreement will outline what steps need to be followed, but it will probably look something like this.  1. Mail the Nordic Track legal department outlining your dispute and indicate you are not satisfied with the resolution offered.  2. Open up a case with the AAA (American Arbitration Association), along with the required documentation. 3. Wait about 4-5 weeks for a case to be opened - at which point someone from Nordic Track's legal department will offer to give you the new model at no cost to you.  They certainly don't want to spend the time and energy to fight you over $500. 4. Enjoy your new Nordic Track at no cost to you. I recently entered binding arbitration against a fairly large and well known company that screwed me over and refused to make it right. In my demand letter, I made a pretty sizeable request that included compensation for my time and frustration. Once it hit their legal department, they cut me a check - no questions asked. It was far cheaper to settle with me than to send their legal team to defend them in the arbitration.
    • I never thought of looking at it on multiple purchases like you said.  Yes, the extended may help me on 1 or 2 items but not the other 5 or 6.
    • Day 84 - Forgot to post yesterday, but I did some more chipping/pitching.    Back/neck were feeling better today, so I did a much overdue Stack session. 
    • Wordle 1,013 4/6 ⬛⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩⬛🟩⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
×
×
  • 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.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...