rudygu

I could not agree more. I only work the ball if there is something to be gained from it. This is usually 2 or 3 iron shots per round for me, usually after a poor tee shot into the edge of a wooded area. If I only have a clear shot to the left edge of a green guarded by a bunker on the left, I will hit a slight fade (3-5 yds) at the left edge to give myself a better chance at hitting that green and avoiding the sand. I'll do the same thing with a draw if the situation is flipped. If I have a straight shot to the green, I don't hit a big, sweeping hook just for the fun of it. The main reason for my original post was to determine if it would be easier to control trajectory with a set of player's cavities. I'm very happy with my current irons, but once my ballstriking improves enough to warrant it, I think I would like the increased workability this type of iron would offer.

Yeah, this happens to me far too often. My example was extreme (I normally miss more greens and take fewer putts), but chipping is easily the worst aspect of my game. A few months ago iron play was my biggest weakness. So, I decided to turn my greatest weakness into my greatest strength. Looks like it's way past time to do that again and focus like 90% of my practice on the short game.

I understand and appreciate your input, but the truth is iron play is the least of the reasons i am an 18. I have spent literally the last 8 months working almost exclusively on my ballstriking. By no means am I claiming that I'm a terrific iron player, but it is the strength of my game. Usually, I can keep my tee shots near the fairway, but I typically play on tree lined courses here in the hills of Tennessee so I hit more than my fair share into the woods. If I manage to hit my tee shot into the fairway, I like my chances of hitting the green with any full shot 7 iron - wedge. Which brings me to my short game: it is deplorable. Pitching: i am lucky to hit the green from 50 in. Chipping: I am lucky to be within 12 ft of the hole. This puts tremendous pressure on my putting (which is no better). Last week I played a 9 hole round with 28 putts...and shot a 49. Factor in a cpl of totally duffed pitches and i figure if my short game was even decent i should have shot closer to 37 (course is par 35 with 2 par 3s and 1 par 5 - ridiculously easy) My point is that I need my iron shots to be as close to the green as I can possibly get them...this usually involves a few shots per round where i move it a few yards left or right. sorry for the long-winded post

Good point. I have started doing this more...I just need to learn how far I hit different clubs. I guess my main complaint is that even when I choke down and swing easy, it goes a bit higher than i expect. Before I got the X-18's, I had an old set of Hogan Apex Plus irons. With those clubs I noticed a definite difference in trajectory depending on ball position and swing type. I like the forgiveness my current clubs offer for now, but I do miss the ability to hit a low spinny 8 iron.

No offense taken. I'm not planning on buying anything until my ballstriking is a little more consistent. I'm just trying to figure out if trajectory is significantly easier to control with player's cavities than with the game improvement clubs I'm using.

I am currently using Callaway X-18 irons with dynamic gold s300 shafts. I can move the ball left and right decently with these (left is easier than right), but I can not control the trajectory at all. Every shot wants to go high regardless of ball position, etc. My question is this: Would a set of "better player's irons" like the r7 tp or titleist 755 help with this? Or is this more to do with my swing? thanks in advance for the help!

I primarily use my 17* for this and second shots on par 5's. Also, I use it to punch out from under trees after a wild drive

I find it easier to hit the hybrid out of the fairway and the rough. Off the tee, I prefer my 3 wood - but it is a very low loft. Also, it sounds like you plan to use the club to hit into the green quite a bit. I find the hybrid better for this as it tends to land more softly.

No problem...I hope you like it!

For me, it's kinda the best of both worlds - if I play it up in my stance a little bit, it's closer to a 5 wood...closer to center and it plays more like a 2 iron. Either way the ball tends to hold its line very well and not balloon.

Nickent 3dx 17 degree. Ball flight is incredible - pretty much a guaranteed high, penetrating draw.

Thanks! I'll definitely give the fire tours a try.

I find the e5 to be pretty similar to the NXT Tour. To me, the e5 feels a bit softer off the putter and has a higher trajectory - especially with the driver.

I typically play a Bridgestone e5 or Srixon ad333, but both of these balls tend to balloon off the tee for me no matter how low i tee them. Last time I played, I found a Nike One Platinum and played it for 9 holes. The trajectory with this ball was perfect...mid-high and really held its line in the wind. Can anyone suggest a more affordable ball with a trajectory similar to this?