Returned to my 2008 irons ...

[harpo_72]

Sounds ridiculous, I have had a few sets in between.
I diagnosed a swing fault, not sure whether it was related to me protecting myself after an injury. But I have worked to correct it.
However I have dropped the callaway OS irons for my Mizuno MP52 s, distances are less but they seem to be in keeping with the par 3s and second shots in.
I also feel more comfortable playing chips and pitches because of the feel.

Anyone else had a similar experience or has my season been so desperate I am clutching at straws!!

 

[Backache]

I'm still playing with my 2008 irons, that probably says something about my attitude to money rather than my ability with them though.

 

[CliveW]

As above I'm still using my 2009 AP2s. If I went back to my previous irons, it would be my 1984 Titleist DTRs (Which I still have!)

 

[dronfield]

As above I'm still using my 2009 AP2s. If I went back to my previous irons, it would be my 1984 Titleist DTRs (Which I still have!)

I had a set of DTRs, thought they were great clubs.

in 2011 i bought a "used" set of Mizuno JPX800, so guess they cant be far off 10 years old.

Dont see any reason to change them - the bad shots are not down to the clubs, but the duffer holding them.

Rich

 

[ScienceBoy]

Not ridiculous, I’m still playing MP-57s from 2007.

They are in good condition and I’m often complimented on them.

I’ve shot 3/3 rounds in the 80s this year and hit some of my best ever shots.

Yes I am often one or even two “clubs” shorter than most playing newer irons but I don’t think that itself matters.

For me the gain from newer gear would be minimal. I don’t expect them to be leaving my bag for a good few years yet.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I did go back to my old I25's for a short while but decided I'd paid for a newer model and it was my fault if they weren't going straight so shape up the game fool and went back to the I series. Still use the I25's at the range in winter as I had an issue with the weight bar coming out on a couple (9 iron still missing its) and don't want to hit regularly off hard mats and risk similar to the I series irons

 

[bobmac]

I bought the Taylor Made TD irons in the late 80s.

I switched to the Ping S59 for a few years and gave my TDs to a friends son.
Fortunately I found another set of TDs on Ebay so sold the Pings and still have the TDs.

 

[harpo_72]

I don’t notice the yardage differences in the long irons but gapping feels better overall.

 

[Oldham92]

I think the only set of irons I have ever owned and so still use today we're released around 2008 if that counts? 😂

 

[Hobbit]

I’m in the never go back camp. I always sell the irons I’ve just replaced, forcing me to commit to the new set.

That said, if it works for you absolutely go with it.

 

[trevor]

I bought a set of Mizuno MP 53 from eBay for £180 must be over 8 years ago now and never felt like I’ve needed anything different. Play about 3 times a week so they owe me nothing.

 

[harpo_72]

I’m in the never go back camp. I always sell the irons I’ve just replaced, forcing me to commit to the new set.

That said, if it works for you absolutely go with it.

I do that normally, but this set was lying around with a set of Mizuno TP18s which I couldn’t part with

 

[Hobbit]

I do that normally, but this set was lying around with a set of Mizuno TP18s which I couldn’t part with

I must admit I kept my Mizuno TP-9 irons for years. Never used them but cleaned them often. Beautiful.

 

[dankiz]

I still play with my Wilson Staff Di9 irons. I have dropped my handicap to 12 this summer, shot my first two rounds under 80 with 76 my best and hit a hole in one. Why change? Money certainly comes into it as well though

 

[Oldham92]

I still play with my Wilson Staff Di9 irons. I have dropped my handicap to 12 this summer, shot my first two rounds under 80 with 76 my best and hit a hole in one. Why change? Money certainly comes into it as well though

Same as me. First person I've known who uses them as well

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I have a set of Callaway X14 Pro series which date back to 2001. Since I bought them I've had 3 or 4 other sets of irons and I keep going back to them.

 

[seochris]

I replaced my Mizuno JPX 850 forged with some Adams Idea Back CB2 which I bought off Fleabay for 85 quid and really like them. But it wasnt the heads I wanted to change but the shafts as they were the only clubs I could find that had some KBS Tour 90s in them.....