Do I go back to cavity back irons?

[medwayjon]

I am thinking that this is the best route for me as my bad shots are absolutely dire.

Yes I hit my blades superbly 50% of the time but the other 50% is a disaster so do I go backwards to go forwards?

 

[Twire]

Without seeing you play Jon it's hard to comment, ask me again after the RA meet.

With my golf I need all the help I can get, so it's cavity backs all the way for me.

 

[minty18]

Jon, I've not seen you swing a golf club mate but the forgiveness of a cavity back is much more than a blade.

Blades look great and for low handicappers who can shape shote they are awesome but for most mere mortals i'd say stick with the cavity back irons.

I'm sure you'd be more confident with the cavity backs and isn't golf a game of confidence?

 

[Cernunnos]

To be honest even cavity back Irons can be miss hit. Again, not having seen you play, or exactly what sort of Blade you use, who really use.

Next time you're out, try a few shots with someone elses clubs who have a cavity back iron.

Why not try something like the Ping S57 which has the look of a blade, but the forgiveness of cavity. Even my bad shots are Okayish with my irons.

So I'm not going to vote & simply leave it up to you. If you feel the need to go to cavity backs do so, but don't see it as a step back if you do.

 

[gjbike]

Have a read at BoB Rotella The Golfer's Mind did wonders for my game

 

[brendy]

Jon I had to say go back to cavaties, there is no problem or stigma with them, look at the callaways, they are excellent clubs for all ranges of golfers. Unless you can strike the ball well 95% of the time (hows that for a figure of the top of my head!) noone should be using the most difficult types of irons, period.
Get yourself a spangly set of something easier to hit and watch the handicap tumble, golf is a game not a fashion event.

 

[HTL]

???? Whats changed mate, you loved them down at Lydd, Why the change?
They did cost you a few shots and your handicap would come with some cavity backs.

 

[Junior]

Split them, go for blades in pw to 7i, and cavity backs for ,3-6i,

I know a few people who do this

 

[Leftie]

Jon

You are making life unnecessarily difficult for your self. Go back to the cavity backs and your scoring should improve.

I might be wrong but seem to remember that you got the clubs for a song and your intention originally was to try them and see what happened. Now you know, hitting only 50% good shots isn't good for your card. Keep them by all means but wait 'till you are near single figures before using them in anger again.

imho of course

 

[medwayjon]

Golfbidder have offered me £275 less than a set in the same condition they are currently selling!

Been offered £150 trade-in so far so will probably go that way.

 

[medwayjon]

I would love to know the reason behind the "stick with the blades" responses.

 

[Tommo21]

I said go back to cavity back, but I would find out what’s wrong with the dire shots you’re playing before you spend any money.

I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve thought “get a new shinny set and all will be fine” to then go out and shoot some great stuff.

Sounds like a confidence thing here.

 

[Marko77]

I would love to know the reason behind the "stick with the blades" responses.

Thats people from your new club thinking they might draw you in the matchplay

There are a number of options out there now with a blade look but cavity forgiveness. the Ping S57 as already mentioned is a very nice looking club - you like your Titleist - the AP2 is worth trying? All depends on budget - what you can pick up on the market of course?

Good luck...

 

[OldWindy]

Ask yourself: If you switched to CBs do you reckon you would hit the ball better? If you think you can then perhaps it's all in the mind; if you know you can then change. What does your pro say?

 

[Macster]

Which blades are they jon ?

 

[USER1999]

Jon, you already know my response to this will be, but here it is:

Go to CB's, get your handicap down, and don't make life so difficult. My blades are in the wardrobe, where they belong. For my h/cap, they make life too hard. I changed to a blended set, CB irons in the long irons and blades in the short, and I am amazed at how much easier the long irons are are to hit.

Seriously, if you want to lower your h/cap, and achieve your potential, get something a tad more forgiving (doesn't need to be ugly).

There is nothing like feeling a purely struck bladed 3i, but it is a rare beast. Too rare.

 

[HTL]

I reckon the AP2 have your name on, you Titleist tart!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Having seen your game last week there is nothing fundamentally wrong with your swing. I think you just need the extra forgiveness of a cavity for those that aren't quite middled.

The way I see it assuming you are going to lose the blades you have three options.

1) Get a combo set with shallow cavity in the 3-7 and bladed short irons - not my preferred choice for you as I think the cavity will still be too small on the longer irons

2) Go fo a full out set of cavity clubs (X22, AP2 although I'd shy away from the TM burner as I think they would go too high for you)

3) My recommended option would be to look at the Tour versions of cavity backs so you get a smaller bladier look with a full cavity. I love my TM Tour Burner and won't be swapping anytime soon. The X22 tours should be around soon (if not already)
I'd ge tthe best price you can for your blades and switch now before you move into your new club so you can be use to them on your new manor.

 

[Macster]

Jon, if its any help, I changed to AP2's in September, and altho they maybe took me a little while to adjust to after Zing2's for 12yrs, I'm loving them.

They certainly dont look like a CB iron at address !

 

[birdieman]

Jon
You don't say what set you're currently playing.
The suggestions on a cavity/muscle mix is decent advice. I have the 735cm's which are only blades in the 8,9 and wedge and a set I'm happy with.

I was at the range yesterday and was hitting it well. As there were several bags of demo clubs available to try I had a hit with quite a few clubs.

For me miles away the sweetest to hit were Mizuno MP60's. I wanted a set there and then, they felt so good, pure butter but also ok on mishits. They are a cavity muscle - forged and 'feely' but also forgiving - maybe something like that would suit you?

I think if you go back to full clunky cavity backs, having been a blade player you will now always yearn after the sleeker looking clubs....difficult spot you're in.

I would compromise on either a cavity muscle set or a blended set with cavity in the long irons and blades in the short irons.