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I did look at both side by side I guess i get why everyone would want a forged iron. but to be completely honest, i felt no difference in feel between the i15 and S56s vs the AP2s. People say forged feels better, well im not so sure about that after this. Some will definitely argue against this im sure. If i had a no idea what club i was hitting and they were both similar models, one forged, one not, im pretty sure i couldnt tell the difference at all... The AP2 were a little more muted off the face than the Pings, but the i15 still felt great. In my opinion, the Ping's were the best performers, and that is why i chose them

Alright folks i made the decisiion. Tested the Ping S56, Ping i15, Titleist AP2, Taylormade R9 TP, Mizuno MP 58, Callaway X Forged, and Adams CB1 Initial testing, i wanted to narrow it down slowly Ping's both felt great. Titleist and Mizuno probably had the best feel and Taylormade was best forgiveness. However, the MP 58 felt great, but for some reason, they were short for me. this was the same case for the Callaways. Adams just didnt feel right, which is too bad considering they where EASILY the best looking So i had the S56, i15, AP2, and RP TP R9 TP were good, but didnt have the feel or feedback that i was hoping for, so i had it down to 3 Then i got rid of the S56. Took too much of a digger swing to get them in the air for me. However, the feel was awesome, but it just took too much to get them airborne Down to 2, the i15 and AP2 Both of these iron sets were fantastic for me. The AP2 were great feeling and gave great feedback, while the i15 were superb on feedback as well as super consistent on distance. Basically, i was sold on both of these sets. However, as you may have seen in the signature, i went with the PINGS. Really i could have gone either way. What sold me on the Pings was the shaft combos. The stock shaft for the Pings was 10x better for me than the DG s300. I was getting excellent feedback and 10 yards more. 7 irons were going 170 consistently as opposed to the AP2 of 160-165. So i went with the Pings and couldn't be happier Thanks for all the help in leading me in the right direction guys.

Alrght, thanks for the advice everyone! Now, are there anymore recommendations to try? I have the AP2 and R9 TPs

Alright thanks! Also, will i lose any distance with a forged iron? For example, i hit a 6 iron 170. Would i hit the AP2 160--165 ish b/cuz of the loss of loft? An R7 6iron is like 29* but an AP2 is 31* If i would lose the distance, could you just bend the forged clubs 1 or 2 degrees stronger or would that mess up bounce and lie angles?

Ok. just making sure im getting this right So if say a blade iron or AP2 or whatever forged players iron is struck like a Centimeter out towards the toe, you wont lose like 20 yards? Clearly im not as educated as i should be on this topic.

Ive been told by friends i play with that forged irons and blades needed to be struck virtually dead center to get consistent results Unless im wrong, i just want a set that wont penalize me AS MUCH as a blade would, thats all

So far, i think ill take the extra forgiveness. Ill still be able to work the ball with the AP2 or MP53s, just not as much as CBs etc. So far, i got the Titleist AP2, and Mizunos MP53 I had 2 other sets suggested to me. The new Callaway Forged and the Ping S57. Anyone care to share their thoughts on these sets?

That seems to good to be true. AP2's are definitley on the list. They will definitley be in the running too i have a feeling Ive heard Mizunos play really great too. Anyone here tried the new sets they released or any other 2011 players iron releases for that matter?

That good huh? Reasons for liking them so much?

I definitley dont want a blade iron. In my short term experiences, those are a little too difficult to manage. I think a cavity back would suit my taste a little better Also, i have S300's in my current irons How was the feel and distance with them?

Hello all. Im no expert in the golf club industry. Lately ive been looking for a new set of irons. I want something forged with a little bit more feel and feedback but still have a good amount of forgiveness Top 3 things i want in an iron in order would be 1. Control and feel 2. Forgiveness and distance 3. look at address (dont care what the cavity looks like as long as it performces) Anyone have any recommendations? Im a 6 HCP and a solid ball striker. I hit it close to center more than i miss, but i still want something to negate the loss of the misses Looking at getting them around March or April next year but i need to schedule a fitting early. Any recommendations for me to test?

You say this even though the shaft is perfectly straight now?

How would i be compensating?

Played today early in the morning. I was in a lie behind a tree. Had a clear opening for a perfect 8 iron shot into the green. I swung and my club clipped the tree and bent the steel shaft of the club. It was bent slightly to the side, so at adress, i had to move the ball about 1/4 inch back to get the club straight. Through some labor, i managed to push the shaft so i is nearly perfectly straight. If you would look at it now, it looks perfectly normal. Even though it looks normal --- 1. Will my shots still be affected? 2. Will the shaft break? 3. Will i need a new shaft? The shaft still seems as strong as any shaft in my bag. You would barely (if at all) even notice the bend in the shaft. Any answers appreciated!

Do you lose carry on any shots?

What kind of tempo is necessary? Will i also lose some carry for more roll with the shaft? I have 240 carry with 265 distance. How would you guess these would change with this shaft?

Id give the Srixon Trispeed Tours a go They have the most spin of any ball in the 30 dollar range ive tried. I havent played the discounted TaylorMade TP Blacks though The Srixons have better spin and similar feel and distance with the NXT Tours in my experience. IF you ask me, the best balls in the 30 dollar range are 1. Srixon Trispeed Tour 2. NXT Tour 3. Bridgestone E6 3b. Nike ONE Vapors Also, if you want to pony up the 35 dollars, you could get the Titleist ProV1 practice balls. Their just as good as the real ones with minor cosmetic blemishes AND 10 dollars less. Just a thought

Awesome I also noticed your driver shaft weighs more than your 3WD shaft. Does that play well?

Thats awesome! I also really like their balls and drivers, so im hoping i can take a few sleeves of the i(s)'s with me. I also want to try the X-Forged Irons, though i just bought some new irons so i may not buy them. Anyone tried the New Diablo and FT IZ fairways?

Anybody played this shaft or currently play it? I would appreciate everyones thoughts on it if you have gamed it before.

It will be at a golf course I think the driving range will be closed off to those participating in the demo day.

Hello all There is a Callaway demo day in the area and i havent been to one of these so i have a few questions 1. Is it free? 2. Will i get to try any of their available equipment? 3. Will i be able to sample balls and take a sleeve or two home? 4. Could i buy equipment there? Thanks

I got 2 for you. Taylormade Raylor is built just for what you described. I hit it and it is realllly smooth and nice. Adams A7 hybrid is the reason i dont bag a Raylor. Adams makes the best hybrids and the A7 is the best and smoothest yet. Plus, the shaft it comes with is alone worth about 175 dollars and its worth every penny.

I was wondering if anyone has hit both the R7 Limited and the 09 Burner from Taylormade If so, which did you like better and why?

Taylormade Burner 09 Nike Dymo fairways Adams A7 3 hybrid Mizuno MP-58 4-P Cleveland CG15 50,54 and Vokey SM 58 Bettinardi BB8