Long iron/crossover recommendations

[timd77]

I struggle to hit my fairway wood and hybrid, tried a few recently and just can’t hit them consistently. However, I hit my irons fairly ok.

Because of this I have a big gap between driver and 5i (21.5 degree loft TM M2) which I hit around 190-200. Could really do with something to break through the 200 yard mark.

Been debating getting a 3 or 4 iron in the same range, or trying one of those crossover/driving irons.

I’m looking at second hand, happy to spend £50-80. Any recommendations?

Hcp is 19 and all my shafts are regular.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I would get lessons, a new club won’t fix it as hybrids and woods are easier to hit, once you know how.

 

[timd77]

https://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk...V-15GpMtdP3oHXQX8XPDYaph23t08BsxoCOlgQAvD_BwE

This place is doing the G400 Crossover, new, custom fit for £99.

I'm sorely tempted, interested too in any feedback.

Woah, that looks an absolute steal, going for more than that second hand on eBay!

 

[davemc1]

https://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk...V-15GpMtdP3oHXQX8XPDYaph23t08BsxoCOlgQAvD_BwE

This place is doing the G400 Crossover, new, custom fit for £99.

I'm sorely tempted, interested too in any feedback.

You really need to post more responsibly! ?

Mods, have a word!

 

[evemccc]

I struggle to hit my fairway wood and hybrid, tried a few recently and just can’t hit them consistently. However, I hit my irons fairly ok.

Because of this I have a big gap between driver and 5i (21.5 degree loft TM M2) which I hit around 190-200. Could really do with something to break through the 200 yard mark.

Been debating getting a 3 or 4 iron in the same range, or trying one of those crossover/driving irons.

I’m looking at second hand, happy to spend £50-80. Any recommendations?

Hcp is 19 and all my shafts are regular.

I find it incredible that OEMs are producing 5 irons at 21 degrees of loft. What is a 4 iron in the Taylormade M2 range, 18 degrees?

 

[patricks148]

I find it incredible that OEMs are producing 5 irons at 21 degrees of loft. What is a 4 iron in the Taylormade M2 range, 18 degrees?

my last set i just sold... Mizuno MP 4 the 3 irons was 21, the 4 iron on my new JPX is 19, its little suprise i'm only carrying 12 clubs at the moment

 

[ScienceBoy]

My MP-57 3 iron is 21*, irons have changed a lot in 15 years!

 

[patricks148]

My MP-57 3 iron is 21*, irons have changed a lot in 15 years!

not really MP irons are still the same lofts

 

[ScienceBoy]

not really MP irons are still the same lofts

Irons in generally have changed a lot, I wasn’t specially referring to “mp” irons but using mine as an example of a “2000s” iron which a 3 iron was around 21*. In the 2010s we saw that generally as a loft for a 4 iron and in 2020s it’s now becoming a 5 iron loft.

 

[davidy233]

I find it incredible that OEMs are producing 5 irons at 21 degrees of loft. What is a 4 iron in the Taylormade M2 range, 18 degrees?

M2 4 iron had/has 19° loft, 5 iron at 21.5° - they did an M2 Tour set as well which had a 3 iron at 18.5° loft and the 5 iron at 23°.

 

[Blue in Munich]

You really need to post more responsibly! ?

Mods, have a word!

Not the first time either; he caught me out over golf shoes the other day!

 

[clubchamp98]

https://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk...V-15GpMtdP3oHXQX8XPDYaph23t08BsxoCOlgQAvD_BwE

This place is doing the G400 Crossover, new, custom fit for £99.

I'm sorely tempted, interested too in any feedback.

If you go on the site it’s 5% off so £94 bargain.
I have the G410 #4 iron.
They are a bit longer then a standard iron of the same number so you need to take that into account for your gapping.
I found the Alta shaft a bit soft so went up a flex.
They are great in the wind if you can play a stinger they go for miles.
Very easy to hit and shape the ball.
They are very good for bad lies and light rough ,but heavy rough is not advised.
The G400 had quite a bit of offset I did have one before I got fitted for my new irons.
They are great clubs especially in the hands of a good player who can shape his/ her shots.
At that price you can’t lose and will get your money back off eBay if you don’t get on with it.

 

[timd77]

If you go on the site it’s 5% off so £94 bargain.
I have the G410 #4 iron.
They are a bit longer then a standard iron of the same number so you need to take that into account for your gapping.
I found the Alta shaft a bit soft so went up a flex.
They are great in the wind if you can play a stinger they go for miles.
Very easy to hit and shape the ball.
They are very good for bad lies and light rough ,but heavy rough is not advised.
The G400 had quite a bit of offset I did have one before I got fitted for my new irons.
They are great clubs especially in the hands of a good player who can shape his/ her shots.
At that price you can’t lose and will get your money back off eBay if you don’t get on with it.

Is there a code for the £5 off?

 

[clubchamp98]

Is there a code for the £5 off?

No a banner flashed up when I went on the site 5% off first order.

 

[ADB]

I couldn't resist either

 

[timd77]

No a banner flashed up when I went on the site 5% off first order.

Found it, there’s a code in the newsletter when you sign up.

Bought. £94, can’t complain at that. I’ve had ping stuff before, standard lie etc so will sell it if I can’t get on with it.

 

[Dando]

Found it, there’s a code in the newsletter when you sign up.

Bought. £94, can’t complain at that. I’ve had ping stuff before, standard lie etc so will sell it if I can’t get on with it.

I just took a peek at that website and it seems I’ve bought a cbx2 wedge

 

[Crow]

I just took a peek at that website and it seems I’ve bought a cbx2 wedge

The rotters!

 

[harpo_72]

Sorry for the resurrection... how are you all getting on with the crossovers ? Are they easy off the fairway and second cut ?

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Sorry for the resurrection... how are you all getting on with the crossovers ? Are they easy off the fairway and second cut ?

Any long iron is not going to perform as well as a hybrid from off the short stuff.

As for the 2nd cut maybe just chopping it back into play with something lofted?

Utility/driving irons can be a little one dimensional, I use mine a lot off the tee and off the fairway round a links track but don't even consider it if I have missed the fairway. Saying that hard to hit anything out of the heather ?