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New irons advice
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:43 am
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:43 am
I'm going to be getting new irons within the next month. I currently play Titleist 690 CBs I bought in the early 2000s so it's been a while. I'm a 41 year old with an 8 handicap. 7 iron distance is 165. Not sure of swing speed.
I am willing to spend up to $1,500 on some new irons and will be getting a fitting session scheduled to try some out. I want to make sure the ones I buy fit me the best, but don't want to take up a ton of the fitting guy's time by trying every iron on the market. I'm just wondering what some of your experiences or recommendations would be. I want them to be players irons, but not blades, and still have forgiveness as I plan on having them for a while.
Some I've seen good things about are Mizunos, Callaway Mavriks, not sure what Titleist has out there and Taylor Mades.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am willing to spend up to $1,500 on some new irons and will be getting a fitting session scheduled to try some out. I want to make sure the ones I buy fit me the best, but don't want to take up a ton of the fitting guy's time by trying every iron on the market. I'm just wondering what some of your experiences or recommendations would be. I want them to be players irons, but not blades, and still have forgiveness as I plan on having them for a while.
Some I've seen good things about are Mizunos, Callaway Mavriks, not sure what Titleist has out there and Taylor Mades.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:48 am to 9Fiddy
quote:
will be getting a fitting session scheduled to try some out. I want to make sure the ones I buy fit me the best, but don't want to take up a ton of the fitting guy's time by trying every iron on the market
Wouldn't the fitter be the best person to ask about what irons to get, though?
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:57 am to 9Fiddy
quote:
but don't want to take up a ton of the fitting guy's time by trying every iron on the market.
If you want to try every iron on the market, I'm sure he could set you up with some demos if he doesn't have enough time. But you're paying for his time, so he'll probably be more than happy to help.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:06 am to 9Fiddy
It would be best to narrow the field down by what suits your eye prior to the fitting. Maybe go in with 3 clubs you want to test. However, explain to the fitter that you are open to any recommendations they have. Thus, give them an idea to start with, but be open to changing your mind.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:10 am to 9Fiddy
I heard Mizuno is releasing new irons on/around the 24th.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:28 am to 9Fiddy
Not that I buy a ton of irons but I have to like the way it looks at address. I like a really thin top line. So I would go to the store and just put the clubs down and see what they look like. That would eliminate a couple I was looking at online that I thought I could be interested in.
Other than that. Let the fitter do his job like others mentioned.
Other than that. Let the fitter do his job like others mentioned.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 11:40 am to 9Fiddy
Check out ping i210’s
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:22 pm to 9Fiddy
I love my TM 790s I got a couple years back.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:30 pm to 9Fiddy
Srixon Z line... Japanese forged. I got 4 thru pitch 785’s for 999.99
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:36 pm to 9Fiddy
I have the Apex 19s from Callaway and love them
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:41 pm to htcthc321
I really want to hit the ping blueprint irons. But I don’t want to pay that. So I am going to continue using 712 APs for a little while longer
Went from Blades to AP2. Love the AP2s but honestly I miss hitting a blade.
Went from Blades to AP2. Love the AP2s but honestly I miss hitting a blade.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:44 pm to htcthc321
I second the Apex 19's. Also consider used iron's (from a reputable source) once you know what you want. I got the Apex 19s in "Like New" condition from Callaway preowned. I got the 4-AW setup. The wraps/stickers were still on the shafts and there wasn't a mark on the clubs. I don't think they had been hit at all. Got the set for $800 instead of $1400 brand new.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:48 pm to htcthc321
Mizuno 900 series(new models coming)
Ping I210s are very popular on tour. Nice look at address and durable finish, very forgiving.
Srixon 700 series
Tour stage Irons (Bridgestone)are great if you can find them.
I haven't price Muria lately but they would be at the upper end of your budget or exceed it.
If you want outside the box, Next Level 902 irons are very sharp.
Hollow body irons are a completely different animal and take some getting use to.
I have issues with Cally and TaylorMade because they devalue their equipment every year.
Ping I210s are very popular on tour. Nice look at address and durable finish, very forgiving.
Srixon 700 series
Tour stage Irons (Bridgestone)are great if you can find them.
I haven't price Muria lately but they would be at the upper end of your budget or exceed it.
If you want outside the box, Next Level 902 irons are very sharp.
Hollow body irons are a completely different animal and take some getting use to.
I have issues with Cally and TaylorMade because they devalue their equipment every year.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 2:11 pm to 9Fiddy
I’ll sell the following to you:
Mizzuno JPX919
4-6 forged
7-PW Tour
Standard loft, lie, length expect 6 iron is bent back 1 degree to match up with 7.
Mizzuno golf pride grips
Mizzuno JPX919
4-6 forged
7-PW Tour
Standard loft, lie, length expect 6 iron is bent back 1 degree to match up with 7.
Mizzuno golf pride grips
Posted on 8/3/20 at 2:53 pm to Random LSU Hero
I second the Srixon Z line. You can do a combo set or not depending how comfortable you are with long irons. They are the best looking and most underrated irons imo. Mizunos would be my second choice. I got fitted years ago and chose the srixons over mizunos. Srixon should be releasing their newest version sometime this fall
Posted on 8/3/20 at 3:51 pm to MarkInTable
I bought mine from CPO in Good condition for $560. 4-AW as well
Posted on 8/4/20 at 7:21 pm to 9Fiddy
Just played the Maveriks while I was in Colorado last week and I am almost certain these will be my next irons. With your handicap you should probably look at the Pros or Max.
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