Other Sports Golf- Best Irons for under $500?

tyton75 · 05-27-2008, 07:56 AM

I'm thinking about getting a new set of Irons that will last me, well, probably forever.

I know there are a lot of golfers on here and just thought I would see what folks had to say.

I'm about a 15 handicap and have been using my first set of irons for the last 7 years; Wilson ProStaff Graphites.. they are ehh.. and I'm just wanting to get a premiere set to last.

I've been thinking about the Taylor Made r7 steel shafts from Dick's; but any suggestions would be appreciated!!

smittysbar · 05-27-2008, 08:17 AM

ebay.

You can get one hell of a set on ebay for under five. 15 handicap, you might look at big bertha's, very forgiving. I hit Callaway Fusions and LOVE them. I have hit a ton of clubs and these seem to give me great ball control. Working it left and right, forgiving on mishits and have a great look.

Mr. Plow · 05-27-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

ebay.

You can get one hell of a set on ebay for under five. 15 handicap, you might look at big bertha's, very forgiving. I hit Callaway Fusions and LOVE them. I have hit a ton of clubs and these seem to give me great ball control. Working it left and right, forgiving on mishits and have a great look.

That's what I'm hitting too. Love them.

Bill Lundberg · 05-27-2008, 08:28 AM

I just bought a set of Cleveland CG Golds. They were $599.00. I hit the Callaway Big Bertha's, Ping G10, and a set of Titleist's and I hit the Clevelands better than all of them. The set came with a hybrid 3 and 4 iron. I absolutely love the hybrids, I have never been able to hit a regular 3 or 4 but I knock the shit out of the ball with the hybrids.

tyton75 · 05-27-2008, 08:38 AM

The only thing keeping me away from ebay atm is that I really want to test them first and I know Dicks has a test range in the store... maybe I'll go trial some of these and then hit ebay

No love for the Taylor Mades?

REDHOTGTO · 05-27-2008, 08:39 AM

i hit tommy armour 245 2 stripes and steel shafts, i think the steel shafts hit tons better than the graphite, i dont think i will ever go back

Mr. Plow · 05-27-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tyton75

The only thing keeping me away from ebay atm is that I really want to test them first and I know Dicks has a test range in the store... maybe I'll go trial some of these and then hit ebay

No love for the Taylor Mades?

I think my brother-in-law has Taylor Mades. Not sure which ones though.

Bill Lundberg · 05-27-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tyton75

The only thing keeping me away from ebay atm is that I really want to test them first and I know Dicks has a test range in the store... maybe I'll go trial some of these and then hit ebay

No love for the Taylor Mades?

Golf Galaxy has a simulated range in store as well.

smittysbar · 05-27-2008, 08:52 AM

Or hit a demo day. That way you can try out tons of clubs, then make your decision. I would only recommend for your skill level to stay away from blades.....hell even a lot of tour pro are staying away these days. with today's irons you can get workability with forgiveness, something that blades will not give you.

tyton75 · 05-27-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

Or hit a demo day. That way you can try out tons of clubs, then make your decision. I would only recommend for your skill level to stay away from blades.....hell even a lot of tour pro are staying away these days. with today's irons you can get workability with forgiveness, something that blades will not give you.

Funny you mention that.. I keep an old Pitching wedge blade that my grandfather used to use in my bag for luck.... occasionally I'll pull it out and try to hit it at the range.. I'm good for about 1 outta 3 decent shots with that thing.

little jacob · 05-27-2008, 09:04 AM

dem TaylorMade RAC irons done a lot for I and I.

phisherman · 05-27-2008, 09:07 AM

try some cleveland irons, you'll love em.

tyton75 · 05-27-2008, 09:09 AM

I've heard that Cleveland makes really good irons.. never had a chance to swing them though.. might have to give them a look

Whoarethechefs · 05-27-2008, 09:15 AM

Build your own, I've built every club in my bag except my TM R500 driver.

It's very easy, I have 2 Forged Snake eyes wedges 56 and a 52, and a cool set of Snake Eyes Cavity back irons. I have Rifles in the Wedges and graphite in the irons.

Just had to read up a bit on how to custom them for me (swing speed = Shaft flex)

I love the Irons, But the wedges are pure Magic, feel like butta.

tyton75 · 05-27-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Whoarethechefs

Build your own, I've built every club in my bag except my TM R500 driver.

It's very easy, I have 2 Forged Snake eyes wedges 56 and a 52, and a cool set of Snake Eyes Cavity back irons. I have Rifles in the Wedges and graphite in the irons.

Just had to read up a bit on how to custom them for me (swing speed = Shaft flex)

I love the Irons, But the wedges are pure Magic, feel like butta.

I'm sure its easy for YOU, but I'm an idiot when it comes to building just about anything and by the time I figured it out thru trial and error; I would have spent more than just buying from the factory

Wish I could though

05-27-2008, 07:56 AM
tyton75 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KC North Casino cash: $6008386	Golf- Best Irons for under $500? I'm thinking about getting a new set of Irons that will last me, well, probably forever. I know there are a lot of golfers on here and just thought I would see what folks had to say. I'm about a 15 handicap and have been using my first set of irons for the last 7 years; Wilson ProStaff Graphites.. they are ehh.. and I'm just wanting to get a premiere set to last. I've been thinking about the Taylor Made r7 steel shafts from Dick's; but any suggestions would be appreciated!!
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05-27-2008, 08:17 AM	#2
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	ebay. You can get one hell of a set on ebay for under five. 15 handicap, you might look at big bertha's, very forgiving. I hit Callaway Fusions and LOVE them. I have hit a ton of clubs and these seem to give me great ball control. Working it left and right, forgiving on mishits and have a great look. __________________
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05-27-2008, 08:28 AM	#4
Bill Lundberg American Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004925	I just bought a set of Cleveland CG Golds. They were $599.00. I hit the Callaway Big Bertha's, Ping G10, and a set of Titleist's and I hit the Clevelands better than all of them. The set came with a hybrid 3 and 4 iron. I absolutely love the hybrids, I have never been able to hit a regular 3 or 4 but I knock the shit out of the ball with the hybrids.
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05-27-2008, 08:38 AM	#5
tyton75 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KC North Casino cash: $6008386	The only thing keeping me away from ebay atm is that I really want to test them first and I know Dicks has a test range in the store... maybe I'll go trial some of these and then hit ebay No love for the Taylor Mades? __________________
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05-27-2008, 08:39 AM	#6
REDHOTGTO Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDEPENDENCE,KANSAS Casino cash: $7298961	i hit tommy armour 245 2 stripes and steel shafts, i think the steel shafts hit tons better than the graphite, i dont think i will ever go back
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05-27-2008, 08:52 AM	#9
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	Or hit a demo day. That way you can try out tons of clubs, then make your decision. I would only recommend for your skill level to stay away from blades.....hell even a lot of tour pro are staying away these days. with today's irons you can get workability with forgiveness, something that blades will not give you. __________________
Posts: 6,646

05-27-2008, 09:04 AM	#11
little jacob Bitter Clinger Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	dem TaylorMade RAC irons done a lot for I and I.
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05-27-2008, 09:07 AM	#12
phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $1705484	try some cleveland irons, you'll love em.
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05-27-2008, 09:09 AM	#13
tyton75 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KC North Casino cash: $6008386	I've heard that Cleveland makes really good irons.. never had a chance to swing them though.. might have to give them a look __________________
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05-27-2008, 09:15 AM	#14
Whoarethechefs Burger Meister Meister Burger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Casino cash: $9837467	Build your own, I've built every club in my bag except my TM R500 driver. It's very easy, I have 2 Forged Snake eyes wedges 56 and a 52, and a cool set of Snake Eyes Cavity back irons. I have Rifles in the Wedges and graphite in the irons. Just had to read up a bit on how to custom them for me (swing speed = Shaft flex) I love the Irons, But the wedges are pure Magic, feel like butta.
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