Which Hollow Body Irons?

[WarrenB]

My wife says after 32 years of playing my ping eye 2 irons I can buy any clubs I want. I haven’t had time to hit anything thing yet. But want opinions? I’m looking at the hollow body game improvement irons I’ve lost distance but still want to be able to work the ball but have forgiveness. I’m a 20 handicapper and hit my 7 iron 150 yards carry. With a fade. My miss is a pull.  I have narrowed it dow to 4 sets I’m wanting to try. First is PXG 1st gen because if discounts for veterans. Second is ping g700. Third taylormade p790 and last is mizuno jpx 900 or 919 irons. Any thoughts on which might be best. Thanks in advance 

[klineka]

I suggest getting a fitting done or at the very least try to find demo days for each of the brands where you can try the different models out and pick which ones give you the best numbers/which ones feel and look the best. 

1 hour ago, WarrenB said:

I’m looking at the hollow body game improvement irons I’ve lost distance but still want to be able to work the ball but have forgiveness. 

As a 20 handicap, you should probably be more focused on hitting consistent solid shots and having one shot shape instead of trying to work the ball both ways. 

[cooke119]

As a 20+/- handicapper myself I think I would also look at the Ping G400s. May be more forgiving then the G700, but then again I have not hit the G700. To lower my score I went to the other extreme and purchased a full set of Cleveland HB Launchers, 4 through Gap, but you need to like a hybrid design, (which I do), to even consider them. They have worked really well for me, so easy to hit. I never try to shape the ball, I just want it straight with less miss hits. Enjoy your search and like klineka said above try them all first. Take your time and BTW thank your wife!

[WarrenB]

I took 10 years off I was a 8 handicap. I still have my short game. Im gradually getting back my swing.  Im wanting new technology.my irons are all d2 swing weights and I’m hoping to get same. My lofts are weak on the pings eye 2 compared to new equipment. I’m really liking the PXG. Irons and the military discount makes them an option. Worried they may be surpassed by newer tech this spring as the golf companies catch up to pxg 

I hit the ball solid. I’m inconsistent. I can work the ball   

[WarrenB]

I’m getting fitted this summer after my swing grooves a little more. 

[Missouri Swede]

I demoed the Ping G700 last year and thought I was probably going to get them. Set up a fitting and found more consistency with G400. Also tried several others at the fitting (from Callaway, Taylormade, Titleist and Cobra), and G400 seemed a better fit so that’s what I chose.

Other choices out there as well. Ping has i500 and i210 also, and the G400 is being replaced by the G410. Titleist has AP1, AP2, AP3 lines.

Keep an open mind and have fun!

 I think Ping might also have a military discount—check with their website customer service. 

Edited February 1, 2019 by Missouri Swede

[dennyjones]

When I was fitted, I tried the G400, G700, Mizuno, Callaway Rogue, Taylormade and others.   All of them felt extremely different.  Some were close, some were not close to what worked for me.   If I was you, I'd wait until you got fitted to get clubs.     

19 hours ago, WarrenB said:

I’m getting fitted this summer after my swing grooves a little more. 

Most fitters will tell you this isn't the time to get fitted.    The fitter can put you into clubs that will work for you for years with your current swing and any changes you hope to make.    Some people would wait forever to get fitted if they waited until they grooved their swings a little more. 

Edited February 1, 2019 by dennyjones

[Lihu]

20 hours ago, WarrenB said:

I took 10 years off I was a 8 handicap. I still have my short game. Im gradually getting back my swing.  Im wanting new technology.my irons are all d2 swing weights and I’m hoping to get same. My lofts are weak on the pings eye 2 compared to new equipment. I’m really liking the PXG. Irons and the military discount makes them an option. Worried they may be surpassed by newer tech this spring as the golf companies catch up to pxg 

I hit the ball solid. I’m inconsistent. I can work the ball   

I’m really liking the JPX919 forged irons. Going to try some out, but unlike you, my kids are both in college and no permission from my wife 😩