cadets1902

I don't have a preference as I have only played with one brand. I'm wondering if I should do research prior to the fitting. Something along the lines of best iron set for under $500? I guess my concern is this: Once I am fitted and know what length/stiffness/lie I need, how will I know which brand to use? Ideally, there will be multiple choices that already meet my specifications, and I can go through each brand with my measurements. But what if that is not the case?

I am being fitted for irons. I am a high handicapper transitioning from my starter clubs that I have learned to play with to a new set of irons. I will likely be purchasing a later model set that is affordable, but still gives me better quality than the ones I have now. Should I have one or two models picked out prior to being fitted, then get all the specifications from the fitting applied to those clubs? Or should I go into the fitting blind and let the fitter recommend both the correct fitting and the club model?