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What characteristics do you look for in an iron?

Posted on 1/8/23 at 6:06 am
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
25104 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 6:06 am
For me, it must provide instant feedback on where I struck the ball, and must provide some features to help me with my miss (chunks). Aesthetics play a little part but mostly the offset. I prefer minimal offset.




Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
4128 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 8:14 am to
Minimal offset, high toe, thin top line.

I’ve played blades from high school, and most of my adult life. First cavity back irons for me were Titleist 695CBs. Now, I can’t give up my Callaway forged Apex irons. I prefer a certain look at address, and I need workability, and I get both.
Posted by bopper50
Sugarland Texas
Member since Mar 2009
9809 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 9:19 am to
Turf interaction and looks at address.

I'm not a blade guy, but I still want a clean look and not see anything on the back.
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
21000 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 9:23 am to
quote:

Turf interaction and looks at address.

I'm not a blade guy, but I still want a clean look and not see anything on the back.




I figured it would be highest resell value for you.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
86717 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 9:28 am to
Little offset and thin top line. But mostly I’m focused on feel. I want to know when I flush it and that soft spot. I like knowing even when I’m a little off and being able to tell exactly where without looking at the face.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
33892 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 9:51 am to
I like my irons like I like my women.

Black, pretty face, and a thick backside
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
4128 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 10:25 am to
quote:

I like my irons like I like my women.


Similar to the way I like my coffee, hot, black, & strong…
Posted by roach3
Just moved to LA TOUR!!!
Member since Dec 2009
2823 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 10:44 am to
I love my Apex irons I have the first run of them. The cf16s, I'm going to set them down this year and give the Mizuno 225's a shot with the steel fiber graphite shaft. Just wave try something different. I really like the feedback they give
This post was edited on 1/8/23 at 1:04 pm
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
33892 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 11:00 am to
quote:

Similar to the way I like my coffee, hot, black, & strong…

The joke I was told was:

I like my women like I like my coffee

Black






Ground up and in the freezer!!
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
25104 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 1:05 pm to
quote:

Turf interaction


This is why I can’t get away from Srixon. Haven’t hit a chunk in over a year with that v-sole. Use to be 2x a round.
Posted by LSwho84
Prairieville
Member since Nov 2015
171 posts
Posted on 1/8/23 at 6:16 pm to
Which Srixon’s do you play?
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
25104 posts
Posted on 1/9/23 at 6:06 am to
Z785

I started with the z585 but too much offset for me. Was tugging stuff left. The 7’s fixed that right up. Very forgiving irons, and instant feedback on where I hit it on the face.
Posted by LSwho84
Prairieville
Member since Nov 2015
171 posts
Posted on 1/9/23 at 6:36 am to
Thanks for the info! Ive heard some guys swear by them; never heard anything bad about them. I've been undecided between the newer ones they have ZX's.
Posted by bopper50
Sugarland Texas
Member since Mar 2009
9809 posts
Posted on 1/9/23 at 10:45 am to
quote:

I figured it would be highest resell value for you.




Never worried about that.
Posted by bopper50
Sugarland Texas
Member since Mar 2009
9809 posts
Posted on 1/9/23 at 10:48 am to
quote:

This is why I can’t get away from Srixon. Haven’t hit a chunk in over a year with that v-sole. Use to be 2x a round.



I'm going to give the new X5's a good look this year.

I'm hoping that they have more shaft offerings this year.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
25104 posts
Posted on 1/10/23 at 4:52 am to
I think people need to try the 7 line. If you can hit a ping i210, you’ll be able to hit the Srixon 7 line. The 5’s remind me of the Ping G25 that I use to dig trenches with.


I read a lot of reviews and typically play a cycle or 2 behind. Got a 5-pw for $300 and was a no brainer. These will be in the bag for a while because they’re some of the best (for my game) that I’ve ever tried, and I’ve hit them all. Gotta hit them on turf and not just a mat to get the full picture.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
84263 posts
Posted on 1/10/23 at 9:15 am to
For me, it's mostly about look at address. I say this because every iron I have owned has performed well when struck in the center. If it looks good to me, I have a better chance at that.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
20067 posts
Posted on 1/10/23 at 9:52 am to
Low dispersion and keeping height down in the blue. Distance on mishits is also a priority.
Posted by SumnerCoVolsac
Sumner co, TN
Member since Jan 2023
95 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 7:35 pm to
My list is long for sure but #1 is appearance when you look down on it. I like mine to look like a precision tool like a scalpel. I just can't handle the spaceshippy cartoony stuff they make anymore. Look like a splitting mail and it hard to tell where the face is pointing. That's just me though
Posted by dpd901
South Louisiana
Member since Apr 2011
7736 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 7:42 pm to
First things first… How far does it carry on a low heel miss as compared to a center strike?
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