Best irons for a 6 handicap?

Question

I'm currently looking for a new set of irons for Christmas. I've had my Ping G10s for about 4 years now and I do like the feel of them, but I'm looking to get away from Ping. My handicap is anywhere from 4-8 depending on the course. I do like the feel of the Rocketballz, but I heard they already discontinued them. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Titleist AP2, and the Mizuno MP-59. All great clubs for lower handicaps.



Game Improvement Irons (Cavity Backs) and Blades. Cavity back irons are very forgiving and help players to hit the ball in the air and straight. Blade irons are what most professional golfers use, blades usually have smaller heads and are less forgiving/harder to hit, but their advantage is that they give more feedback and give more shot shaping ability (high and low shots, fades and draws).



The most important is to get fitted, try shafts out, go on a trackman or something similiar, you are at a level which gives you all the options in the world. Try John letters masters model, played by the best in the world up to the time the multinationals entered, one of a few forged from 8620. I am also a fan of KBS ( the best in world can´t be wrong) and lots of trimmming options, and Nippon shafts are fantstic also.

Answer 2

This is becoming something of a stock answer, but it's absolutely true: you can play with any style of club, any brand of club, so long as they're properly fitted to you.



Why do you want to "get away from Ping"? What did they ever do to you? You think switching to something made in the same foundry (there are only a handful in China and Taiwan that can handle golf club production... something to think about) just with a different backplate is going to change anything? Besides, you won't find anything different by switching brands... there may be a "honeymoon phase", but that will wear off as soon as you hit your first shank, skull, or fat shot with the new clubs.



The RBZ's are technically discontinued... they're still for sale where you can find them, but golf club companies only have 6mo-1year product cycles. Gotta make money and keep the shareholders happy somehow; trying to trick people into thinking they need new clubs every year is one way they go about doing that.

Answer 3

It doesn't matter. Really... I used to think it did, but I've seen high-handicappers and people that didn't play often hit blade irons just fine. The key is that they either lucked into a proper fit or consciously had it done. Same goes for you- you can play any iron you want, even your current set, so long as they're properly fitted to you and your swing. For your current set, it's called "retrofitting". If you're looking to stay within a budget and still want blades, don't be afraid of brands like Dynacraft, Swing Science, Maltby/Tricept, or Tom Wishon Golf Technologies. They're all good offerings at reasonable prices. They're component brands, and don't spend a ton of $$$ on advertising and Tour sponsorships (which we get to help pay for). I won't speculate on what to do with a no limit budget... that's futile, given all the brands- some are only available in Japan; they're more expensive, but doesn't mean they're better or worse than what's normally available. So that's what I'd do, if I were your pro... find out what your budget is, grab some heads that fit your eye and fit you to them. The lofts could even be tweaked a tad to work with your 18*. And yes, there are even shaft and grip options that rival the "big boys" but don't cost you your first born- Apollo makes their "Hump" line, which is used by Jim Furyk, which weighs in raw at 115g... and <$10/shaft! (see link)

Answer 4

You can't go wrong with any name brand iron, they are all almost identical to each other in performance. Just decide whether you prefer blades or a more balanced iron. Then go to any store (Golfsmith is the best) and just test out all the name brand irons, and buy the ones that have the best feel for you

Answer 5

I have had my Titleist AP2 irons for about 4 years now and have gone from about a 10 handicap to a scratch golfer with them. Whatever you do, definitely get forged irons. Blades aren't necessary. The other comments so far mention Mizuno irons, which are also good. You should definitely demo the irons or get fitted before you make the purchase. I loved the soft feel and forgiveness of the AP2s. I didn't feel the same thing when I hit the Mizunos.

Answer 6

They are now making a rocket blades tour iron promoted to have the consistency of blades withe super top gear performance Honestly I don't buy it. They have super strong loft and a little slit give them a wood like spring effect. I personally recommend Adams forged cb2 http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=adams+foged+cb2&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=81248187E4D7836D9184C9AF2FFE4A8B652D324D&selectedIndex=38





These clubs are great and being forged really matters a lot because it eliminates void spots in the metal for added consistency and overall enhances feel. Although i'm not aware of what metal was used such as 1025 or 1035 steel but you should try them?

Answer 7

What is your price range? Go for a forged cavity back iron. There are so many to choose from. I love the Nike VR Pro Combo. Mizuno has the new MP 64 or you can try the MP 63 or 53. Titleist has the AP2 or the Titleist 712 CB. Cleveland has the 588 CB. There are other offerings from Adams, Callaway, and others that you can try.

Answer 8

You might move to players club category. I would consider Mizuno MP-53. They have the best feel.