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New Irons
Posted on 11/12/26 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 11/12/26 at 7:03 pm
I want to get back into playing golf regularly like i did 15-20 years ago. I have been going to the range and playing a few rounds recently and my ball striking is getting better and back to what it once was. My question is should i buy a new set irons? I currently have a set of Calloway X-18's with steel shafts and i am pushing the ball right more than i used too. Would a set of Ping 440's and TM QI's help enough to justify the cost?
I plan on buying a new driver, but not sure if new irons are necessary.
I plan on buying a new driver, but not sure if new irons are necessary.
Posted on 11/12/26 at 7:20 pm to FriscoTiger
It’s fun to try new equipment.
X-18s were several years ago.
You probably will like the new stuff better.
Get fitted.
Or go to Callaway pre-owned.
X-18s were several years ago.
You probably will like the new stuff better.
Get fitted.
Or go to Callaway pre-owned.
Posted on 11/12/26 at 8:29 pm to FriscoTiger
I bought my son a set of Takomo, they have a fitting website and build them to fit your body.
click: LINK
He’s 6’1” so they are an extra 1/4 inch I think .
$750.00 and he’s killing them.
Your name is Frisco Tiger, if you are in Frisco, Tx look up 2nd Swing in The Colony. They have thousands of used clubs and bays you can hit them in.
click: LINK
He’s 6’1” so they are an extra 1/4 inch I think .
$750.00 and he’s killing them.
Your name is Frisco Tiger, if you are in Frisco, Tx look up 2nd Swing in The Colony. They have thousands of used clubs and bays you can hit them in.
This post was edited on 11/13/26 at 6:33 am
Posted on 11/12/26 at 8:59 pm to FriscoTiger
I second 2nd swing. They are legit.
Posted on 11/13/26 at 5:54 am to FriscoTiger
I love when it’s time to buy new clubs!
Yes new irons will help you as tech has come along since the x-18s.
Look into the direct to consumer brands like Sub70 and Tacomo. You can get great clubs for close to 1/2 the price.
Last, if you’re over 40, look into graphite shafts. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. The MMT shafts act like steel but have all the forgiveness of graphite.
Yes new irons will help you as tech has come along since the x-18s.
Look into the direct to consumer brands like Sub70 and Tacomo. You can get great clubs for close to 1/2 the price.
Last, if you’re over 40, look into graphite shafts. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. The MMT shafts act like steel but have all the forgiveness of graphite.
Posted on 11/13/26 at 8:28 am to makersmark1
quote:
It’s fun to try new equipment.
On a completely different note ... doing an experiment/exercise tomorrow. Taking my current fitted clubs (2019 Mizuno MP20s) out of the bag and putting in my previous clubs (2006 Mizuno MP60s) just to see what's what.
More and more I'm convinced that the new clubs are more of a money grab than tech advancement. Yes, there are exceptions, but you are not getting what is promised.
13 years of tech update and I do not hit them any further, just tighter dispersion, sometimes. :)
One of my biggest pet-peeves from golf OEMs is "20 more yards!"
If it was true, we'd all be hitting it 400 yards by now.
Posted on 11/13/26 at 9:12 am to FriscoTiger
First, the club is not causing the clubface to be open at impact, which causes a push.
Second, presumably those clubs worked pretty well for you in the past and aren't a horrible fit. If you just got back into golf after a long hiatus, there is no need to get new clubs. If you don't stick with it it's a waste of money. If you do stick with it, in a year or so your swing will have changed and the ideal club/shaft will have as well. Get a new set then if you want.
"Technology" in irons usually means changes to create higher launch and lower spin to increase distance. But for many, lower spin is actually a negative and leads to inconsistency on distance (which is primarily why pros don't play "high tech" irons). The huge soles on many of them also change turf interaction. Many of the best fitter's rarely fit people into the highest tech (game improvement) clubs because of this.
For now I would recommend changing your 15 year-old grips and continue to play and practice.
Second, presumably those clubs worked pretty well for you in the past and aren't a horrible fit. If you just got back into golf after a long hiatus, there is no need to get new clubs. If you don't stick with it it's a waste of money. If you do stick with it, in a year or so your swing will have changed and the ideal club/shaft will have as well. Get a new set then if you want.
"Technology" in irons usually means changes to create higher launch and lower spin to increase distance. But for many, lower spin is actually a negative and leads to inconsistency on distance (which is primarily why pros don't play "high tech" irons). The huge soles on many of them also change turf interaction. Many of the best fitter's rarely fit people into the highest tech (game improvement) clubs because of this.
For now I would recommend changing your 15 year-old grips and continue to play and practice.
This post was edited on 11/13/26 at 9:26 am
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