average players using better player irons...

[HawkeyeMS]

I had ths exact dilemma when I bought mt s59s. I was using Callaway X12s at the time. I didn't have a handicap at the time but played to about 13. I liked the X12s to hit but didn't like them to look at. I got a bonus from work and decided to try my hand with something that gave me more confidence when I addressed the ball.

The intention wasn't necessarily to switch straight to them as I wasn't convinced I was good enough to hit them but I bought them anyway.

1st time at the range I hit 3 shots with my X12 7 iron followed by 1 with my new S59 and didn't hit another shot with my X12s.

In the back of my mind I still wasn't convinced I was good enough but broke 80 twice in the 1st month of playing them and never looked back.

 

[brendy]

I agree, it is down to each persons preference at the end of the day.
Let me leave this one on the thread though, how many guys do we all know that have changed to the newest irons, muscle backs, cavity backs or whatever and still dont come down in handicap.
I think a lot of the persuit of new irons is down to magpie syndrome. Once you get the thought that you need new irons, nothing will do until you have them. Then for a week or two, you hit them like seve but still shoot pants net scores. Bad workman and all that.
I have one set of irons, one driver, one 5 wood and one putter now, I never hold onto anything (once I have bought its replacement) and it suits me as I never chop and change. If I change a club it is once I know it is going to benefit my game. I have a fully functioning decent bag of clubs and will not be changing a club until I see a huge improvement in my handicap. Going from 6.0 dead to the mid 9.x's has really hit home that it doesnt matter what clubs I use, I need to practice.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Wise words Brendy. Clubs alone won't make you significantly better, they might give you confidence but the only thing that will really make you better is practice, and lots of it.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I use better players irons and i hit them consistently well tbh. My hcap is coming down slowly but i don't think the irons are the main reason, its a combination of good course management,mentality and hard work.

When i had my 1st lesson last year i asked the pro was these irons suitable for me and he said they are. My ball striking is very good and doesn't represent my actual handicap( but thats another story!).

I honestly believe that these categorised irons are just another way of marketing for these companies to sell their gear.

 

[kid2]

I agree, it is down to each persons preference at the end of the day.
Let me leave this one on the thread though, how many guys do we all know that have changed to the newest irons, muscle backs, cavity backs or whatever and still dont come down in handicap.
I think a lot of the persuit of new irons is down to magpie syndrome. Once you get the thought that you need new irons, nothing will do until you have them. Then for a week or two, you hit them like seve but still shoot pants net scores. Bad workman and all that.
I have one set of irons, one driver, one 5 wood and one putter now, I never hold onto anything (once I have bought its replacement) and it suits me as I never chop and change. If I change a club it is once I know it is going to benefit my game. I have a fully functioning decent bag of clubs and will not be changing a club until I see a huge improvement in my handicap. Going from 6.0 dead to the mid 9.x's has really hit home that it doesnt matter what clubs I use, I need to practice.

I can relate to this question Brendy and answer it in 2 ways......It wasnt really magpie syndrome as such i just really liked the look of the W/S FG Tours and changed to them from my Di7's......An experience but an immature move on my part....Like you said in a previuos post i wanted to run before i could walk.......Lesson learned now though and much more mature for the journey......

Currently as i said i have the S2's....Not a shiny object buy, by any stretch but more of an honest answer to a question that i kept asking myself.."Am i consistent enough for players CB's......

Like you i wont be changing my bag set up for a longtime to come....I dont think there is a need now i have something functional and that i like......
I will only add a Driver and some wedges which i dont have.....
I think that you should maybe have posted your question on the forum though and picked peoples brains about there thoughts

 

[brendy]

Maybe one for tomorrow evening (off today and tomorrow), good man yerself!

 

[slugger]

thanks for all the very thoughtful and extensive replies on this.... it's all very interesting.

I'm currently trolling ebay for a nice forged 6 or 7 iron CB. Not bothered about the make, but i'd like to find one with a decent stiff shaft in it.

When i went to the range last night, i took my 6 iron and paid a visit to the AG store next to the range and compared my iron with most players clubs on the shelf... it really is amazing how chunky an MX900 looks next to those clubs.

I'm in no rush and if i'm going to change, it won't be mid season, so maybe an autumn/winter project and get ready for next season.

Nothing ventured/nothing gained = i'm going to venture into it and have a look and see what i discover. If it all goes pete tong, then at least i tried it and i can always go back to the mx900s

 

[RGDave]

Nothing ventured/nothing gained = i'm going to venture into it and have a look and see what i discover. If it all goes pete tong, then at least i tried it and i can always go back to the mx900s

Maybe we can roll up both experiments in a "good reasons to not change your irons" thread.

I've just ordered a new set of grips for my X-18s. (from the utterly brilliant Gamola). I wanted to go for a set of blue DD2 grips but ordered some regular black grips just in case I sell them on in a few months.

 

[brendy]

I really wouldnt bother buying one iron slugger.
Head to your local proshop and see if they have a used set, they usually allow you to take a couple of irons to the practice range.

 

[slugger]

I really wouldnt bother buying one iron slugger.
Head to your local proshop and see if they have a used set, they usually allow you to take a couple of irons to the practice range.

If i buy one iron, i can hold on to it for as long as i like and spend a lot of time practicing with it and not have to hand it back after a week or so.

i'll ask the pro tonight to see what 2nd hand clubs he has in stock though - very good point!

 

[drawboy]

Mmmmm, got me thinking this post, I had the Mizuno mx25's which I enjoyed using and to be honest played well with, then I went into my local independent golf store Eagle golf in Leeds (no ad intended) and was seduced by the Mp60's which I got. To be honest my handicap hasn't moved and in reality I do not hit the ball better than I did with the MX's. I went back to the store today for a look around and there on the 2nd hand section was a set of immaculate mx25's for £199. I asked how much mine were worth to change and when I took them in he did a straight swap for me. I am delighted so I am once more the proud owner of the MX25's I cannot be any worse off and probably they are a better match for me at this moment.

 

[slugger]

I remember when i bought my MX900s, i really wanted a set of MX25s but couldn't afford them. The MX900s were in the sale!