Upgrading my irons - a priority?

[washathi]

I started playing golf again 2 years ago after a break of at least 15 years. At that point I had a random set of irons I'd acquired mainly second hand from all sorts of people and places. At that point I wasn't sure that Golf was going to become the hobby/love/obsession that it has....but I felt I should get a "proper" set of irons. I bought a second-hand set of Skymax Solar Graphite-shafted irons from the Club I play at, for practically nothing. They have been perfectly adequate while I've been re-learning the game.

But over the last 2 years I have bought a decent Ping putter and a good Titleist Driver, 3-wood and hybrid. I'm just wondering...now that my game is improving and my swing is more established is it time to buy a "good" set of irons?

My game has improved but I wonder if (for me) my handicap will actually improve fastest by lots more putting and short-game practice. Do I really need to upgrade those irons? Can they make a big difference or (for me) might they just be a nice-to-have rather than essential?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[fundy]

Yep time to upgrade them! Could do so for as little as £100 or £150 for a second hand set on ebay, plenty of good GI sets from main manufacturers at that price point. Expect youll migrate to steel shafts which may take you a little time to get used to but other wise should be able to find a decent improvement on what youve got

 

[Darren24]

I think if you try a few different irons then you will see a difference. I just got fitted and although I have only used my new irons at the range compared to my old irons they were so much better. Using the 7iron with old ones I hit average of 144yrds and with the new ones I was hitting 173yrds average and my grouping was 10 times better. You can go to your local golf shop if they have a driving range ask to use some second hand clubs they have forsale. It will be down to how you feel pal. Good luck

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think you'll be surprised how different modern clubs are. Try a few and see what you think. Nothing ventured.

 

[Smiffy]

Using the 7iron with old ones I hit average of 144yrds and with the new ones I was hitting 173yrds average

I guess this answers the age old question "who ate all the pies"

 

[Huwey12]

You will have to remember that modern irons are quite often 2-3 degrees less loft and longer shafts, that's probably the reason for the increase in distance, but making it a pig to gap wedge( try finding a left handed 49* wedge).
Yes time for a change but try different makes before you buy, don't just go on hype
Cheers

 

[Craigg]

You will have to remember that modern irons are quite often 2-3 degrees less loft and longer shafts, that's probably the reason for the increase in distance, but making it a pig to gap wedge( try finding a left handed 49* wedge).
Yes time for a change but try different makes before you buy, don't just go on hype
Cheers

48.5* if you're prepared to use old clubs (great wedges). I think the original eye 2 wedge was 50.5*
Back to your main point though. Yes, you are correct. My 7 Iron (eye 2+) is 35*, same loft as my neighbours 8 iron! (G30)

 

[Huwey12]

48.5* if you're prepared to use old clubs (great wedges). I think the original eye 2 wedge was 50.5*
Back to your main point though. Yes, you are correct. My 7 Iron (eye 2+) is 35*, same loft as my neighbours 8 iron! (G30)

Cheers Craigg, must look around for one of these

 

[washathi]

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement The pro at my club is going to fix me up a flightscope session....I *think* I know what that means....I guess I'll find out soon!

 

[Huwey12]

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement The pro at my club is going to fix me up a flightscope session....I *think* I know what that means....I guess I'll find out soon!

Keep us posted, it'll be interesting to see what you end with