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I see that you are from Bowling Green OH - I would highly recommend taking a small road trip to Carl's Golfland in MI. There are 2 stores which are a little more than an hour from you. They have an outside range and you can try almost every imaginable club. I have had teriffic luck with them, knowledgeable staff and great selection. They tyipcally had a very good used club section as well due to all the trade ins. I have purchased 2 sets of irons from them and was very satisfied. If you don't want to travel as far, see Nick at South Toledo golf - they do a very good job with custom fittings. Good luck. - Ex Maumee OH

I had the mizuno 60's for the past 2 seasons and was looking for a more forgiving set of irons. Tried most of the irons on the market at a very good off course retailer (Carls Golfland in MI) and for me the CG golds were the right choice. The reds were also very good and it was a 51/49 decision between the 2. Main reason i choose the golds - if i was going to move to a game improvement, i wanted to go further in that direction. One major difference between the RED and GOLD are the shafts. I think the red's come with dynamic gold and the gold's come with a shaft that varies from long irons to short. The long gold irons are very easy to hit and i am very happy with them. hope this helps.

With your 5.3 index i think you would like them. I had them for 2 years and when i was swinging well they were terrific. Issue for me, was that when i was not swinging well, they were difficult. I grew up with offset eye 2's so without as much offset, this might have been an issue also. I have a good friend (approx. 7 hcp) who just got them this year and he is loving them also. I have since moved back to Cleveland CG golds - more forgiving for the bad days, and just as good for the good days. Miz makes a great product - and hold their value well, if you get them and decide they are not right for you. Good Luck.

Superstroke Review - I to have struggled with shorter putts (inside 6 ft) and from everything that i read, the larger size would eliminate the wrists in the stroke. Went to local golf galaxy looking for a large style grip (Winn or Tiger Shark) which were sold out, but they did have the Superstroke. NOTE - this grip does not go onto the club in the typical manner. It has 6 set screws that you allen wrench onto the shaft. To make the club tourney ready, you must pierce the shaft with the lowest screws and then put glue into the screws to make it permanent. I am not 100% certain why this is necesary when you don't have to do this for the moveable weight clubs, but this is what was described in the instruction manual. Not a big deal, but you do need to know how this attaches. PROS - it did perform as described. Close range putts were much easier and more consistent. Large size was OK for medium size hands - ML golf glove size. CONS - long range putts were very difficult to get close. Consistency was a big issue for me. Also due to the way that the grip installs it created a funny sound on impact with my Futura. Not sure why, but it was annoying. Cost might be an issue for some - $50 for the colored version. I kept it on for 3 rounds and probably 2 hours of practice and just could never get used to it. In my next trip back to golf galaxy, they did have a winn large paddle (can't remember the model) and i had this installed. Installs in the typical manner. This is still an oversize grip and cost was approx. $18 installed. (cost was not a factor, so i am not 100% certain). The super stroke was just not right for me. The disadvantage of the long range inconsistency was to much to get around, and the sound was the final deciding factor. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Any further info from other's who have this? For $150 it looks hard to pass up. Have a few friends with the SGS units, and you do get addicted to them. Any info would be great! Thanks

If you only can add 1, then i would highly recommend 56*. There are quite a few good ones on the market. Questions to ask yourself first. On the courses you play most often is the sand firm or fluffy? Are the fairways cut tight or is there some grass around them? All of these answers will determine the bounce that will serve you best. Most manufacturers offer a 56 with different bounce, and if you can get one that matches up with the conditions that you typically play you will be more happier in the long run. Good Luck.

I had a bad experience with Adidas 360's. I walk 80+% of the time, and the adidas shoe was extremely comfortable but the waterproof "sock" did not hold up well at all. I had one set last approx. 3 months, returned them to Adidas (customer service was good) and the 2nd set only lasted about 9 months. Finally gave up. Found a pair of Etonic's (their top pair, just can't remember the model) and they have been very good so far this year. I also found a pair of PUMA at their outlet store - funky looking, but comfortable. They are not water proof, so just need to watch for dry afternoons not dewey mornings.

So much of it is shaft dependent. It's to bad that you had a bad experience at the store, as this can be quite helpful in narrowing down the selection. If this is a chain store i would recommend going back and having someone else help you. If you still don't feel that you have been served well, ask for the store manager. That will get their attention. The combination of launch angle and spin rate will really tell you what you should have. You might be surprised that ideal fit is something very different than anticipated. Good Luck!

I tend to agree with above - new hybrids I think are more consistent. Maybe its the shafts that are being used. I have taken the TM original rescue 4H out of the bag, due to the fact that I could not control the distance. One swing would be 190 and another 220. Put a 2H ping in the bag this spring and just love it. Great club for tight par 4 tee shots and 2nd shots into par 5's. All that being said, if you find a good deal on the Nike, it will be easier to hit than the 3 iron for 90+% of the golf world. good luck.

Ping - venture model i think, but not very certain on the model. I use it mainly on a sun mountain push cart, but also very good for a motorized cart. Moved from a carry bag when i got the push cart - best decision on both fronts. Bag has plenty of room for whatever i need, and travels OK. A little heavy but nothing truly bothersome. Approx. $100 retail 2 years ago.

Most of the answers in this thread seem to having you stay with what you currently have. If you have confidence in them, then keep going. I like the way that you moved from the hole backwards, not many people would do that. All that being said, the game improvement clubs that are on the market for the past few years do make the game easier. Is your goal to lower your score? Or to be a good striker of the golf ball? I would recommend the GI clubs as my goal has always been to lower my score. If you can put up with a couple of errant shots a round with your current irons while you continue to groove your swing you will become a better striker of the ball. I would recommend finding a demo day in your area and try 3-5 different iron sets. From the GI to players clubs. This will give you an idea of what you can expect, and will also give you some good info from the reps on shaft selection, etc. You might find that you like a mixed set - GI in the longer irons and players on the scoring clubs. good luck -

I tried the hot bite after reading the review in one of the golf mags earlier this spring. For a med price ball i thought it was very good. Not to PRO V standards but not in the same price stratosphere either. Nice distance, and i can get it to stop on the greens. A good choice in my opinion. This from a die hard Titleist fan.

Everyone - I would also like to hear from anyone who has changed to a Belly style vs. the longer chest pendulum. I have the same issues as the original post. Miss 3-4 putts per round inside 10 ft which is hurting handicap. Thanks

Depends on swing speed - which if you are not sure, check your 8 iron distance. Over 150+ yards, then definitely go for it. If you need a 6 iron for 150 then stay away. You can also stop into a golf shop like golf galaxy if you have one, try out a driver and have them check your swing speed. Over 95MPH and the stiff will be fine. good luck

Most brand names will give you what you want in an iron set. Callaway, Mizuno, Cobra, etc. Mizuno's are very good clubs, but can be a challenge to hit on the sweet spot. The game improvement clubs from Callaway, Ping, Cobra might be a better choice. If you can find a golf galaxy in your area, take a look at the used section. They typically have a pretty good selection and this will give you an idea. (Any other brick/mortar golf store will have them also). Forgiving - go with a game improvement Accuracy - go with steel shafts lower scores - practice short game Good luck.

Without knowing your budget (used or new) their are some very good combo sets out now. I moved from Callaway x-12 graphite to Miz M-60's steel and then back earlier this year to Cleveland CG Gold steel over the past 4 years. The m-60's were great when the swing was "on" but difficult when it wasn't. My personal opinion is that unless you are 7 Hcap or below I would recommend the game improvement. Not the super shovels, but something in between. In regards to working the ball, i like the dreaded straight shot the best. Knowing how to work the ball is great, but not having too is even better :) i purchased the M-60's on ego, was lucky that they held value really well, and today i have a much more consistent iron game and can be more aggressive with the irons. Find a good retailer, be brutally honest with your game, and you should find a set that you will really enjoy.

Here are the sets I looked for: - Callaway X-20 - Cleveland CG Gold - Cleveland FT - Ping G10 All the sets you are looking for are very good. If price is a concern, go with the CG golds or go for a used 2 year old set. You would not lose anything with a used set, and as you grow it will make a future set easier on the wallet. Being a dad of a past junior golfer, i would recommend cavity back game improvement irons. Not super shovels, but stay away from the blade style that you will see in the bags of the older 17/18 yr old golfers. I would recomend REG flex steel vs. graphite. You are only going to get stronger and will want the consistency of steel even though for 12 months you might give up a little distance. Most important thing at your age is short game practice and getting VERY comfortable with your wedge game. You are going to miss greens, and if you have a good wedge game and putter, you will make very quick drastic improvements in your game. This also will give you confidence that you can do it, which will give you confidence to hit the longer irons more aggressively. Good luck.

Picked these up earlier this year. Moved away from Mizuno M 60's due to their lack of fogiveness. Don't get me wrong the Miz's were great when the swing was great, but difficult when it wasn't. The best part of the Golds that i found is the shaft combination. Higher launch on the 3-5 and can control the flight on the 8-W. Tried the Reds also and it was very close, end decision came with the shafts on the long irons and the golds being a little more offset and forgiving. (grew up with Ping eye 2's). I would highly recommend these. Purchased in the SP and the golds were $100 less than the Reds - not that big a deal, but something to look into. I did not get the hybrid combo's - straight set 3-W. good luck