Forged irons

[griffgolf]

As a 9 handicapper ( just ), I am interested to know how long would you expect a forged set of irons last from new before needing to be changed for a new set?

I would be playing in a comp every saturday even thru the winter months, so playing 3 times a week in the comp season and twice a week in the winter off season.

Also clubs would be cleaned after each round with headcovers used when playing but removed when not playing.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think you need to get the loft and lies checked more often as the softer metal can be knocked a bit. Other than that not sure why they couldn't last for years with care

 

[brendy]

3 years for my titleists and still virtually like new due to using covers. I wouldn't expect them to last any less than any other irons.

 

[Mungoscorner]

My Rac TP combo's are 8 years old (not used for the last 3)and look like new save for the stone chip in my 7 iron.I used to play 3 times a week,and cleaned them regularly,and had the lofts and lie checked twice yearly.
I personally couldn't be arsed with headcovers,clatter marks are standard fair with forged irons,and it doesn't effect performance.
A word of warning......range mats and balls are not good for forged clubs,wet gritty balls and mats are like grinding paste,and will erode the sole and face.

 

[brendy]

You are right, it is cosmetic but I prefer the mirror finish on the backs and hosels, not the samurai hammered look.

 

[chris661]

You are right, it is cosmetic but I prefer the mirror finish on the backs and hosels, not the samurai hammered look.

That sounds like my irons So much so that I am considering getting a new set AND a set of covers although if I get the pings.......

 

[USER1999]

Mine are battered. I'm not good with looking after stuff.

 

[RGDave]

As a 9 handicapper ( just ), I am interested to know how long would you expect a forged set of irons last from new before needing to be changed for a new set?

Ask the bloke who now owns my TP 11s from 1992 (?)

 

[granters]

Mine are still going strong 17 years later! Ready for another round tommorrow, and one on Sunday

 

[griffgolf]

Great value for money guys

I take it that all these forged irons stated in this thread are being used a minimum of 3 x 18 hole rounds a week in the summer months and a minimum of 2 x 18 hole rounds every week in the winter months every year and still going strong

 

[granters]

Mine used to get hammered- 7 rounds a week in the summer! Now it's more like a couple of rounds a week. I've looked after them, but don't use headcovers or anything like that. I think the lofts may be slightly out if i'm honest but i know them inside out.

Sadly they're finally getting replaced in the next 12 months. There's no reason forged irons won't last if you look after them.

 

[G1BB0]

I bought 2nd hand clubs, titleist 775cb irons, they are forged and very good condition, not sure how old they are tbh but would guess around 5 years and no doubt will last me another 5. Just got headcovers for them as my bag only has a 6 way divider and they do bump around a bit on the trolley so it was more to cut down the noise than worry about bag clatter.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I think that if you bought GENUINE clubs rather than FORGED that they would be better quality and would last longer.................................................................................................................................... ..... I'll get my coat


Fragger

 

[granters]

I think that if you bought GENUINE clubs rather than FORGED that they would be better quality and would last longer.................................................................................................................................... ..... I'll get my coat


Fragger

That's actually made me want to quit the forum....