WHEN TO UPGRADE YOUR IRONS?

[@vinylrulesok8470]

Practicing and improving your short game is more likely to improve your scores than a new set of irons I think

[@Blakuscus]

You see I tried this mindset, but then I remembered I only had a 7 and 9 iron. That’s when I realized a set of irons would be the single purchase that will actually bring down my handicap Lol

[@smoothcriminal3454]

Nah. Really depends on the irons as well. If your going from Wilson’s to APs, or similar upgrades, you’ll notice for sure.

[@marcusreth671]

Short game is key. Irons help but won’t see as much of a difference in score

[@Blakuscus]

@@smoothcriminal3454 just ordered 7-PW ap3s and 4-6 ap1s. I’m upgrading from a 7 and a 9 Nike vapor. Hopefully I can shave a few strokes off.

[@jimmylegs06]

yes. Up and down percentage is critical to scoring. Even the best amateur players hit maybe 8-10 greens

[@robertoreilly9783]

Mizuno 919 forged. Got em last September after handicap started to move down and ball striking improved. But this was after many lessons, and that is the best investment i feel.

[@hoopt1e62]

Were the mizuno’s worth it?

[@sanderstet6768]

Still playing the Ping eye2 set (3i-SW). Bought them second handed in 1996...

[@rodbiagtan4250]

Still playing my 2001 Ben Hogan Apex forged irons. Love them and get compliments often on their look.

[@CTE18899]

Ping eye 2’s, love them, first set of irons and been playing g them for 4 years, just broke 95 and improving quickly, they feel great and perfect to start for old clubs

[@ThinkingMan482]

I'm going the opposite direction. I play my Mizuno 221s but I'm also buying and restoring ten and twenty year old Mizuno blades to play along with my modern blades. There is little difference in them until you go back a long way and they're beautiful, feel great, and add a dimension to playing that I enjoy.

[@owenamirault3621]

Been using the Callaway Apex irons. I love how forgiving they are.

[@TaKtiX1000]

When they're on sale lol

[@maxphilpott9677]

Oh my God yes I got mizuno jpx 919 hot metal irons for €569 on clubhouse golf an absolute bargain 37% off

[@redd7188]

Nailed it!

[@NicRR05]

Ping Eye 2’s still hovering around an 8 or 9 handicap.

[@guba33327]

Playing ping g40, bought a brand new set of Callaway and reverted back to my good old pings, I did upgrade my woods to TM M6s.

[@tommygeorge8964]

A year ago I made the switch from some Mizuno blades to P790s. The forgiveness has improved my game significantly.

[@ghstrdio]

P790s ok for high handicap?

[@tommygeorge8964]

I think they would suit a high hc player. If you can try them out before buying then that would obviously be sensible.

[@ka4sxi]

No offense intended but I don't believe that having clubs that are brand new or 10-15 years old makes too much of a difference for an average to worse player. As an example, I don't shoot 90 because I miss hit an older club that would have been a better shot with a new club. I shoot ninety because I duff multiple shots so badly throughout the round that it makes me at best a bogey golfer. The game is still fun. And I don't even slow down the group. Hitting a brand new club four inches behind the ball provides the same result. I have a set of 1999 Ben Hogan Apex Edge and a set of 2009 Taylormade Burners. If you remove all the duffs I would shoot low 80's with either clubs. Just my opinion.

[@Alandale45]

I bought a set of Mizuno Center Flag in great condition and after changing the grips found they were amazing to play. They must have been released in the 80s. I couldn't find any information about them on Mizuno's web site or elsewhere which means I own a rare usable set of brilliant irons I will not be changing in a hurry

[@KyleStClair-fk5jl]

I began a playing about two months ago and have been playing with my dads irons from 1988, so excited to get a new set this month😁

[@garrywilcox2921]

Was hitting ping g irons this spring picked up p790 more forgiving, distance and I love the look.

[@bikergolfer]

My dad has a set of Big Bertha irons from the late 90s. I hit them side by side my JPX800 Forged and they performed pretty similar and felt really good also.

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

For me... Getting forged irons was a game changer. With game assisting irons, I couldn't feel anything. Had no clue what the club head was doing! Once I switched to CB forged, I learned so much! However, I am an ex-ice hockey player, who is decently athletic. So, this was for my particular case. There could be many players like me, out there! Side note: I did also invest in an at home simulator. This combined with changing my irons, has me hitting fairways and greens much more consistently!

[@That1Carson]

Just upgraded from an ancient set of spalding pro-flite irons to a set of black dot ping eye2's. Budget irons, quality play.

[@dscwac396]

Your spot on I use ping s59s 5-pw red dot and a ping eye2 4 iron for a little forgiveness I play off a 5 handicap but it's because of putting I suck at putting lol

[@That1Carson]

@@dscwac396 I'm quite the beginner, I haven't calculated my handicap yet, but I average around bogey. Surprisingly putting is my strength.

[@slytown]

Still rocking my Snake Eyes TC-01s from the early 2000s. Soft, players cavity with grooves that are still good. They were sold through the Golfsmith catalog, which many Americans may remember had great stuff.

[@DRM1891]

Only been playing a year. My handicap according to Garmin is 32 (I know thats not a gospel figure, or even an impressive handicap!). Initially had a set of Bay Hill irons that I was given by a mate who had them new about 20 years ago. After about ten months or so and my first few rounds I bought a set of Wilson Staff D7 second hand off golfbidder. Took some getting used to and a few experiences at the range made me feel I made a bad choice. But now they're fine for me. Hit a 220yard with my 5i yesterday which I was chuffed with.

[@scottiemobley7590]

I’ve been playing the original Callaway Fusion irons since they came out in 2004. I love them. I’d like a newer set of irons but I don’t want to change for little to no improvement.

[@johncoyne6823]

Just changed from Callaway X-14's bought them new 17 years ago, I have had about 10 years away from golf but having just retired time to get going again. I have gone for the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged...mmmm they feel great!

[@jasong546]

15 years of Titleist 690 cb... I keep thinking I want to change but then I go play and can’t imagine liking the new ones better. Love them!

[@keionwitherspoon]

Mizuno MP-60's. Had em since 2007. Just haven't found a need to get new irons yet.

[@connorlincoln6321]

Are your grooves worn out tho?

[@charliekeith2157]

I have the same clubs, they were hand me downs from my dad back in 2011. I hit them very well, but I just don't have the cash for new sticks.

[@futurenhlallstar]

Currently gaming a set of Cobra ss-i irons in 3i-pw. Had them since 2006 in High school. Still in great condition.

[@firemedic105ns]

Using a set of RSi1 irons. Bought them new. I lost ability to do my job shortly after that purchase. I used golf as a way to heal physically and I am now ready to upgrade. Going to get fitted for a set of P790s this winter

[@mjharris567]

Just went from Ping i20s and got custom fit for Taylormade P790s! Only played them twice so far but I love them!

[@roganleach1384]

Callaway Big Bertha 1994’s 4-SW original grips and all. In my bag since 2000... never had enough money to spend on a new set of irons because I played so many other sports. Finally getting back into golf and need some new ones.

[@danieljohansson9090]

Ben Hogan Apex Plus since 20 years. I have played newer sets from other brands but always come back to these. I play my best golf with these old trusties and the feeling and workability is something I have yet to reproduce with any other club I have tried.

[@msvarunbajaj]

Big bertha 2004 - bought these used this year because I just started golfing this year. I hit high 90s as off now.

[@chandlerbetts593]

Currently playing with the good old Ping Eye 2’s, but I just got the Ping 410s (coming in February)!

[@watchr0b]

I’m in my first year, shooting 108 with game improvement irons. Things are just starting to pull together for my game but I’m still thinking a lot about my swing and making little tweaks. My plan is to keep the burner set (and my one upgrade, a Callaway driver) until my swing is consistent and i’m shooting low 90s. Then I’ll open the wallet, get a fitting and buy whatever I shoot best with at that point.

[@AvgJoe0007]

2003 G2s Still love them 2 & 3 are HLs. Especially love those.

[@flogrown2014]

Got fitted for callaway mavrik pros back in October and have played 4 rounds with them. Absolutely love them.

[@jurekpol9081]

MP20 MB just upgrades from MP32. So soft and accurate. I am 70 and playing from proper tees I am happy with scoring in sub 80. These irons give me an immediate feedback when range practicing.

[@danielsjoberg1375]

I play a combo set of Taylor made tour preferred mb/mc 4-P from 2013 or 2014 with KBS R+ shaft.

[@johncreet1254]

Still using Mixuno MX23's from around 2005! Over the years I've asked, either in lessons or in the occasional wood or wedge fitting, if I should change the irons. The answer has always been the same - no. I still like the feel, and bizarrely also the fact that they may not be quite as forgiving as a modern irons - I like to feel my mishits. Having said that I am thinking of looking at some new irons in the spring as I increasingly I dislike the level of offset. My tendency is to hit too much from the inside, and the offset sometimes makes me worried about a shank!

[@grigsbypoland3203]

Not enough discussion of usage. How many rounds + range balls before a new set of irons should be purchased? Currently playing AP1s.

[@ceegold2583]

Ping g410 - gone from handicap 18 to 12 in the last year. Very happy with these irons.

[@peterduffy5388]

I have not changed my clubs since 2008. I actually have a mixed bag of Clubs from different manufacturers. Each Club is for a particular distance and as long as I'm able to maintain that aspect of the game then I see no need to change. 70 years old still maintaining a 5 handicap

[@petermcgill1315]

Ping i200s. Don’t hit them long, but they sure go where I’m aiming. Hanging around 7. Love them.

[@determined2play]

Current irons are Cobra S3. I had a trackman session and I am ready to upgrade. After analyzing the trackman data I have narrowed it down to Cobra forged tec and Taylormade P790.

[@mikewilliams1479]

Presently using my Callaway Strata box set 6-PW, my 4 and 5 iron are from Taylor SpeedBlade 2015. Use em because I been playing since June, no place here to get fitted where i live.

[@mikewilliams1479]

Update: got the Taylormade SLDR 6- GW. They work but are older, but I would say my ball striking has gotten better flight has gotten way higher.

[@Marco-os4db]

I just got my brand new Ping G400s, got a great deal since they are considered a 2 year old club by now. They have Alta Graphite shafts, feels soo good. Forgiving, long but I can easily spin the 7 iron 6,500 or more and I can launch them at 20 or 21 degrees which is good for a 7. I'm a 12 handicap. Really happy with them. I tested the Titleist t 300s, the Cobra f9, the Wilson V6, and the Callaway Mavericks. The g400s had by far the best performance, especially with the graphite shafts.

[@thomaspharazyn]

Playing callaway steelhead x-14 pros. Bought a full bag from a workmate Taylor made burner driver and couple of odd wedges for 200 all in including Taylormade tour bag. This was the first year I really took it seriously, thinking I’ll upgrade in a couple of years once my game has improved

[@larryfunnell7446]

I'm playing something called Cantera, purchased in 2001 as a set to get out golfing 1-2X per year. Since then I have added Adams wedges and hybrids, along with an Adams driver. This is the end of my second year playing regularly, and I am still improving with the irons in terms of distance and constancy (I have achieved some consistency in gapping), although consistancy dropped off at the end of the season after shooting a sub 100 round as a result of dropping my back shoulder when striking the ball. I also seem to have two swings, one dead straight, and one dead to the right (I'm a lefty) that I need to sort out. My thinking has been learn to play these better, and then at some point possibly get fitted for some senior irons when distance becomes an issue.

[@robh316]

I've got the Taylormade rocket bladez tour irons had them since they came out. I hit them well only reason I still have them is cost clubs now are ridiculous in price

[@bevanvictor910]

I use Taylormade Rsi 1 irons from around 2015 and I still think they are great!! Thanks for the video.

[@jamescarter8421]

I use RSI2 irons. ✌️⛳🏌️

[@jeroenopdenacker9841]

I'm a handicap 54 leftie and I bought seconhanded callaway x16 from 2010. Great irons for my beginners stage, and I will hold them for a long time, but now heading for better handicap . But don't care about my handicap , I just love the game 🏌🏻🏌🏻

[@bboyNuhRayOh]

Just upgraded from an old hand me down set of Taylormade icw11 musclebacks to rsi2 irons. Much more forgiving now with less offset.

[@Vnam72]

Cleveland CG16, had since 2013. Had a couple of lessons at different clubs, not once did they ask what type of iron I was hitting.

[@willo283]

Got fitted for the TM psi tours in 2016 and loved them, just recently I managed to find a set of Mizuno 919 tour in my spec.. beautiful amazing clubs.

[@Followthepath89]

Same clubs I’ve got love them

[@kevinwood1722]

Hogan Edge 4-PW, bought last year, forged with cavity back and foam behind the face. Cheaper than the big brands and feel excellent.

[@travanw85]

Ping G25. Looking to upgrade this year. Really want to feel the ball better so i can tell where my miss hits are.

[@easyswing007]

I am a 9 handicap I play Wilson DEFY irons. They are so forgiving on bottom strikes, and this is what I need. Hybrids are super easy to use for my slower swing.👍

[@davidthomas4877]

Still using my Callaway Razr X Black, new in 2012. This year my handicap has come down from 16 to13 but I know it is my fitted driver putting me in a better place.

[@Steve-a-Reno15]

I play titleist dci 990 since 2001. Love em for distance control and consistency. Just purchased mizuno Mp20 mmc. Will improve w lower ball flight in new irons w more effective shaft from fitting.

[@bigdogpete43]

I changed from some 15 year old Big Bertha to some Wilson D7s and all I wish is that I had the old ones back. I haven't gotten along with these since I got them, esp around the greens. People forget you have to pitch and chip with irons too.

[@kenminer3782]

Just switched to Hogan PTx Pro with F2 Recoil shafts from game improvement forged irons because I’m a Hogan fan and handicap is dropping to around 13-14.

[@ahzael]

Been using the Callaway rogue x irons for the past 12months. Loving them. A definite improvement from the basic Wilson set I was using.

[@rough_hand]

Does the ball go a little farther with your new clubs compared to the old Wilson’s?

[@MrJnholmes1]

Agree totally - easy to chase the most up to date equipment and spend what can be significant sums, without really understanding where your swing and strike is in relation to your scoring. My nephew has an old set of irons and strikes them so sweetly, whereas I bought the latest game improvement irons and only saw a difference after working on the swing basics; should have been the other way around!

[@joshuawhite6308]

Callaway x20 4-pw with x speed and tour edge wedges. Dropped from a 23/24 to a 14 over the Christmas break 🙌 now struggling to play to it again 😓

[@marcuscarberry3170]

I’m playing with Taylor made R11 irons I’m looking to change to Taylor made 770-790 and would look at cobra king forge I’m playing off 15

[@gavinthomas8882]

25 year old spaulding executive. Very traditional lofts. PW is 50 deg

[@seannichols2428]

Love it. I use Spaulding Syncro-Dyned from 1963 and LOVE them. 9 iron is 48° so they fit perfectly in with my Vokeys that start at 52°

[@gavinthomas8882]

@@seannichols2428 proper old school blades, nice. I want new clubs but don't need them. Plus if i upgraded to something new with a 44 deg PW i would need to drop my 3 iron and buy 3 new wedges. Maybe next year...

[@seannichols2428]

@@gavinthomas8882 came from newer Titleist 716 AP1s. After I switched to the blades I can’t even look at the AP1s anymore. Just massive behind the ball. Nothing like hitting a pure 2 iron w the vintage blades.

[@jayhall8761]

Taylor Made R9's. I hit them well, just wondering if it is time to upgrade. My Handicap is generally Stable I am in the 90's.

[@jetdr]

Used a set of Ping Eye Two+ for almost 16 years. They are still awesome, I just upgraded basically for some new tech, but those Pings still play awesome, reshafted them for my son and they will continue for years.

[@andrewstevenson1449]

Callaway X18's I had them to replace my X14's which were stolen. They still work for me and they have a 3 iron which I love

[@VellaTek]

I still use my X-18's from 21 years ago. Thinking about upgrading and getting a fitting now though due to the age of the clubs and the new technology.

[@alanhopkins4441]

Also guys hollow and CB are great but around the green forged hands down, they never come off hot.

[@GermanGoo]

Every 15 years so far 😁😂still have Mizuno MP32’s,. Stopped playing for 11 years and only started again last year.

[@chaseclark532]

My dad JUST replaced those and he had a hard time. He loved those!

[@barryporter5475]

I loved my MP32’s. wish I still had them playing P790’s currently

[@mattflickinger8151]

I have MP 33’s I think? They have to be 15 + years. No real complaints, but will get something a little more forgiving in the future

[@chrisburke9932]

They are nice; the mp32s.

[@anthonycoleman7786]

Same here started playing again after 12 yrs.... My clubs still my babies

[@christopherpatterson4851]

I love my Ping Eye 2 irons because I can trust the distance! If I am 165 yards out, I know what club to hit, where the ball is going to go, and where my miss is at. Loft for loft, I have yet to find a better club.

[@PowerBarTrader]

Taylormade SpeedBlade 2014... thinking of changing them.

[@ianmooregolf]

Upgraded to brand new mp18s from a secondhand set of mp25s just before the mp20 release. Made complete sense as I saved about £300 for virtually the same clubs

[@yossoufzai]

Mizuno MP-20. Previously Mizuno MP-5's. I change every 4-5 years. Generally by that time I have a fairly decent burn marks in my P, 8, 6 and 4 irons (I hit them in practice on range).

[@anthonyzabielski5185]

have the Mizuno mp-62's bought them used and they r just as good as any modern day iron set.

[@barrtimothy]

Using Ping G2s and feel it’s time for a change as my handicap is coming down because I am playing more often. Was a 9, drifted out to an 18, now back down to a 13.

[@richberenson537]

Mizuno MX23’s Have had them almost 15 years Still love them but it might be time

[@flyersboy01]

15 years old? Nah if I were u I’d wait another 15

[@7417cd]

I play the Callaway X Forged 18 irons. They are the best feeling irons I have ever played. Even better than my 1956 Ben Hogan Precision irons, which I have played for 40 years

[@jimwhite2341]

I'm currently gaming Ping G20's and bought new several years ago. I've been eyeing the Srixon ZX5 & ZX7 & blend them. I'm 63 and my game has been getting better since a major swing over haul 6-months ago. I recently upgraded my driver to a Titleist but I'm keeping my Vokey wedges I bought with the Pings. What's your opinion?

[@Turbostang]

I also am eyeing up the srixon irons

[@php4u]

2017 Callaway Steelhead XR, and love them. No complaints.

[@danmartins9407]

I'm using the Wilson Fat Shaft IV. Got them in the "bargain basket" of the driving range to start playing an I love them.

[@rjbjsb]

Great video, I’m currently using my 40 yr old John Letters Master Mex irons that I had as a junior. I’ve recently started playing again and they still feel and look great, 👍⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

[@jamilmason5503]

Wilson FG TourV6. Upgraded to these 2 years ago so cant imagine moving on in the very near term. From what i understand should i expect to retain my shafts and possibly only upgrade iron heads?

[@petermcgill1315]

Those were on my wish list, but I couldn’t find the middle enough. The Ping i200s were more forgiving and more suitable for me.

[@raferkantasingh2327]

Hi, I've been playing Taylormade Burner 2.0 for the last ten yrs, they still work great, lots of forgiveness. A friend let me use his PXG (tour) Gen 2 set and they were out of this world in feel and playability... Didnt think i needs a new set but the fire is lit! :)

[@mikeewing3575]

I bought a cheap powerbilt set to get started. But I have upgraded some of the clubs. Just not my irons so much yet

[@markanderson8006]

I bought MP 59 dynamic gold S300 shafts in 2013 wanting a new set of irons . I really want blades but worried about lack of distance 2 handicap. I like titleist 620mb or mp 20.

[@PNWLiving1725]

Have my tommy Armour 845s since highschool. 21 years ago. Lol. It works, and I still hit better than most of my friends. I just gave them to my son. And I picked up some Nike sling shot, and back to learning game. Not sure if I will stay with them just yet. We will see.

[@johno7031]

Mizuno JPX 825 pros. Cracking set but 10 years old now

[@mitchhamilton5932]

Ive had 3 sets irons past 10 years. Had Cleveland cg gold forever till the m4s came out got them and just upgraded to mav max not cause i felt i needed extra help from max irons but cause i was gettin way better flight and height out the max with 3 to 5 degree weaker lofts than the m4s but i will say the extra offset in the mav max has been an adjustment had alot of left shots for while have chilled it out to a draw and playin well with 5 to 10 yard gain over the m4s

[@goatman67al]

Using a two year old set of Mizuno JPX-919 Hot Metal’s that I got fitted for. Not planning on upgrading for another two years.

[@amac8487]

Bought some brand new p790s a few months ago. Was playing RAM irons prior from the late 90s. I can’t imagine clubs getting any better anytime soon from my p790s... most likely will have them a long time :)

[@BAEnduro]

Im playing Macgregor Mactech NVG2 and they are awesone. Only been playing a little over a year. Started with a Amazon bag set.

[@biscuiteater40]

Still playing my Titleist DCI oversized from like 1998. I play so randomly that I have only been thinking of upgrading now.

[@rjchombre]

I’m using the Callaway Hot X-24 irons. I bought them off the rack in 2012 because they were on sale (new model coming out the next year). My handicap is way better now (14) and I’m interested in new irons, but I’m conflicted whether a fitting is really necessary (everyone in the golf industry says yes). But besides getting to try a bunch of different irons, do the majority of fittings actually change the loft/lie of the standard irons loft/lie that the manufacturers provide? Seems to me if you are serious about trying to improve your swing, you would want to keep standard specs of the irons and try to improve your swing to match the manufacturers specifications. What do you guys think?

[@mikebyford]

Cobra oversize circa 1993...... first upgraded to TM Speedblade then to Ping i500 ....but now back to my old faithful Cobras

[@MettleMountains]

1996 Callaway Big Bertha Irons, 2-SW, graphite shafts!

[@kenlightfoot7944]

I play Callaway XR steelhead irons, been playing 42 years and I have probably had 20 to 22 sets of irons. I have been known to change them after 8 months!! My handicap has gone up (H/Cap index14) but that's due to age (77) I can no longer reach long par 4s in 2 or par 5s. However my short game has improved, had to.

[@yanman12341]

Using Wilson Staff Pi5's at the moment, hand me down from my bro. I'm quite a high handicap so might have to get something more forgiving but not sure which irons to go for

[@SuperKeenan1989]

Any set of pings from the last twenty years would be good.

[@mikelob6707]

I just upgraded my whole bag except my driver from black friday sales which includes 2 scotty's from 2ndswing, granted 1 is an old acushnet scotty and the other an older del mar but both for $170ish was a steal

[@chrisgilligan4968]

Playing Callaway X-22 Tour irons since 2009. I'm thinking about getting a fitting in the spring looking towards a players iron, but one that will give me a higher trajectory and a little more distance.

[@martindelfgaauw2787]

Titleist 735CM with dynamic gold 300s shafts, great feeling iron but not quite as forgiving as I’d like. Looking to upgrade coming season

[@alistairgillin8611]

Still using a set off Ping iSi irons from 96-97. Still work. Cant see myself changing any time soon.