I play the R7 XD's and I can't say anything bad about them. They launch the ball no higher than any other game improvement iron and I tried most of them. Because of the strong lofts you will probably be hitting 1/2 to 1 less club on most shots but this isn't a problem once you get your distances down. I also have the matching Gap and SW so I don't have any distance gaps between clubs. They are forgiving and surprisingly workable if you have that in your game. One other comment I would like to make is that you hear all the time that you can't feel a bad shot on the clubface with game improvement irons but I found this not to be true with these irons. When I make a bad swing and hit off the toe or heel I can certainly feel it. Your shot does end up better than traditional irons but you can certainly feel a bad shot on the clubface. One last comment I would like to make as far as reviews. What one person doesn't like about a certain club others may love. Some golfers are brand loyal or have preconceived predjudices about certain clubs. You should always try a club you're interested in because you owe it to yourself to try a club you are considering before spending your hard earned dollars.