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Best game improvement clubs for a complete retard
Posted on 7/30/25 at 11:31 am
Posted on 7/30/25 at 11:31 am
I am just getting back into golf after a long (15+ year) absence. To say I am bad is an understatement and I have been using literally antique Wilson blades which is not helping matters at all. I need to upgrade my equipment and I am looking for the absolute most forgiving clubs in existence. Looking for recommendations on extremely forgiving clubs for novice/beginner golfers that people have had good results with. Any recs appreciated!!
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Posted on 7/30/25 at 12:19 pm to T1gerNate
I got Callaway Rogue ST Max irons off of callwaypreowned.com and have been happy.
I paid $406 for 5-9 with PW, SW, AW.
I paid $406 for 5-9 with PW, SW, AW.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 12:19 pm to T1gerNate
Your thread title made me laugh out loud 
Posted on 7/30/25 at 12:20 pm to T1gerNate
Cleveland Halo is your answer. I believe Tour Edge makes a similar looking club.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 12:37 pm to T1gerNate
here's a good place to start..
https://mygolfspy.com/buyers-guides/irons/best-super-game-improvement-irons-of-2025/
Looks like the Tommy Armour was rated as the most forgiving and also the cheapest. They're only $400 for the set at Dick's right now
Dick's Sporting Goods
https://mygolfspy.com/buyers-guides/irons/best-super-game-improvement-irons-of-2025/
Looks like the Tommy Armour was rated as the most forgiving and also the cheapest. They're only $400 for the set at Dick's right now
Dick's Sporting Goods
Posted on 7/30/25 at 1:50 pm to T1gerNate
Are you planning to actually get significantly better or do you just want something that you can play a round with a few times a year?
If you actually want to make significant improvements, I would stay away from super forgiving irons because as you get better and better and swinging more confidently you’ll find you bad swings/strikes may produce even worse results. A super GI iron is going to launch the ball higher and further than a “normal” iron, so as you get more comfortable with your swing, your misses will go even further offline.
IF I’m going have a bad toe strike, I’m probably better off with it coming up 20 yards short and a little right vs going about the same distance (as a center strike) and way right.
If you’re planning to practice and get better, I’d look into some used pings. Something in their i20 series is a good midpoint between a player’s iron and a GI iron.
If you actually want to make significant improvements, I would stay away from super forgiving irons because as you get better and better and swinging more confidently you’ll find you bad swings/strikes may produce even worse results. A super GI iron is going to launch the ball higher and further than a “normal” iron, so as you get more comfortable with your swing, your misses will go even further offline.
IF I’m going have a bad toe strike, I’m probably better off with it coming up 20 yards short and a little right vs going about the same distance (as a center strike) and way right.
If you’re planning to practice and get better, I’d look into some used pings. Something in their i20 series is a good midpoint between a player’s iron and a GI iron.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 1:53 pm to T1gerNate
Callaway Edge from Costco or callawaypreowned.com (they sell new sets of Edge as “used - excellent condition)
Posted on 7/30/25 at 2:09 pm to tigerlaw
I was looking at these. Thanks for the rec.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 2:25 pm to T1gerNate
There is no such thing as the best game improvement irons. Find the cheapest set of used game improvement irons FB Marketplace from a private seller. Work on your swing and then sell those and upgrade to players distance iron later, that way you won’t lose a ton of money.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 4:04 pm to T1gerNate
Go to a local golf store and get fitted, then try to buy clubs off what they say.
Most places that have clubs will do this free.
It makes a difference, especially if you are trying to get going again
Most places that have clubs will do this free.
It makes a difference, especially if you are trying to get going again
Posted on 7/31/25 at 6:39 am to T1gerNate
Sub70 699s.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:26 am to JohnnyKilroy
Have you hit the latest generations of Gi irons? Specifically Callaway Ellyte? I switched from a zx7 to them earlier this year. Off centered strikes still go just about the same distance as a flushed strike. They do not end up way right or left. You can shape them how you want. Hit high or low… really an incredible iron. Looks good, feels great. Honestly I don’t ever see the need to go back to a players iron. And I have not had 1 flyer yet. Extremely consistent.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:06 am to T1gerNate
If you're buying a full set all at once just go get fitted.
If you're buying individual clubs, Ping seems to be at the forefront of maximum forgiveness in a club.
The 430 hybrid is a great club that can be used in a lot of different situations on the course. Their drivers are supposed to be pretty good too.
A Callaway MD sand wedge or a Cleveland are pretty good shouts as well.
Just get fitted for irons.
If you're buying individual clubs, Ping seems to be at the forefront of maximum forgiveness in a club.
The 430 hybrid is a great club that can be used in a lot of different situations on the course. Their drivers are supposed to be pretty good too.
A Callaway MD sand wedge or a Cleveland are pretty good shouts as well.
Just get fitted for irons.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:28 am to Tyga Woods
I bought the 201 set 4 months ago. Can't rave enough on them.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 3:42 pm to T1gerNate
Save some money and get some used Callaway Steelhead X-14’s. There’s a decent number available. Forgiving but capable of reasonable shot shaping
I’ve regular flex graphite shafts. I’m going to senior flex at 72, maybe take off 1/2 inch of length, and maybe oversized grips. They remain my favorites, although I’m using hybrids or a 7 wood instead of 3i, 4i, and 5i and I’ve consolidated the Sand Wedge and Lob Wedge into a 57* Sandy Andy.
I’ve regular flex graphite shafts. I’m going to senior flex at 72, maybe take off 1/2 inch of length, and maybe oversized grips. They remain my favorites, although I’m using hybrids or a 7 wood instead of 3i, 4i, and 5i and I’ve consolidated the Sand Wedge and Lob Wedge into a 57* Sandy Andy.
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