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I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and looking to move my game to the next level.
i forgot to add that the only way you’ll get to the next level is to practice, practice, practice. charlie ps and then practice some more. Before you buy.
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I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and looking to move my game to the next level. I currently play Ping Zing "replicas" custom built to my height, swing speed, lie, etc. I play a Dynamic Gold stiff shaft and hit the ball fairly hard (far). I have been looking at the new TM Firesole Irons, Callaway Hawkeyes, and Ping i3 irons. I also like the feel of the old Ping Eye2 irons (square grooves are an added advantage). Any input, advice, criticism (within reason), or comments is appreciated?
In my opinion, the Pings are easier to have adjusted to your height, lie, etc. And they are also easier to find used in different length and lie combinations. I don’t think there is anything wrong with the Ping Eye2 square grooved irons. That is what I play in BeCu. I also like that the lofts in the Eye2s are not jacked up. With a 50.5 degree PW there isn’t too much loft between that and a SW. You can also find the Ping Eye2s reshafted with current Ping Cushin shafts pretty easily (they have usually been refurbished, also). So if price is a concern I would consider the Eye2s. Eric
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I feel that you need to hit several demo irons to get a feel for the one that you like the best. This is best to be done over a few days, try to compare the clubs by hitting each brand a several times in a session. Repeat that for a few days and you should really know which you like. I went to buy a driver and I really heard great things about the Ping Ti3. I took that one a Titleist and a Hawkeye. I ended up buying the Titleist because that one fit my swing day after day for about a week. So I had enough confidence in it to buy it. I feel that if you are going to spend the money, you are best to take your time and test the clubs till you are comfortable with your purchase. This will help stop you from second guessing your purchase down the road. Good luck
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Two weeks ago I walked into a golf store intending to purchase either Evo-25’s or Hogan Apex Plus’…I took those, along with MacGregors, i3’s, 990’s and Cleveland TA-3’s into the simulator. Two hours later, to my own surprise, I bought the TA-3’s (form-forged). I would not have thought that possible…try out a bunch of irons…you, too, could be surprised. Bob Hattery
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well… IMHO it would be best to hit each of the clubs you have your eye on and pick the one that feels best. Once you’ve decided on a style that you like, get them fitted to your swing. I think this is key. I did this when I bought a set of DCI 962s a couple of years ago and it made a tremendous difference in my game. Good luck! David Gehring "Golf is a good walk spoiled" — Mark Twain I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and looking to move my game to the next level. I currently play Ping Zing "replicas" custom built to my height, swing speed, lie, etc. I play a Dynamic Gold stiff shaft and hit the ball fairly hard (far). I have been looking at the new TM Firesole Irons, Callaway Hawkeyes, and Ping i3 irons. I also like the feel of the old Ping Eye2 irons (square grooves are an added advantage). Any input, advice, criticism (within reason), or comments is appreciated? JT
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I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and looking to move my game to the next level.
you’re part of the reason that these golf companies make so much money. you think that new clubs will improve your game. you have fallen for the hype 
I currently play Ping Zing "replicas" custom built to my height, swing speed, lie, etc.
new clubs might help in your case. i used to have a set of zing 2’s. the biggest problem i had was that i couldn’t spin the ball with them. i think the zing/zing 2’s are more game improvement clubs than a players’ club. I play a Dynamic Gold stiff shaft and hit the ball fairly hard (far).
just curious, but how far do you hit your irons? if you say you hit a 9 iron 155, how much of that is carry and how much is roll? do hit the ball low with those shafts? since you’re used to the way the dg shafts feel, you probably want to make sure you get dg or something comparable in your new irons. the dg shafts have a high kickpoint which might hit the ball somewhat lower and will also give you less feeling of the golf club head during your swing. I have been looking at the new TM Firesole Irons, Callaway Hawkeyes, and Ping i3 irons. I also like the feel of the old Ping Eye2 irons (square grooves are an added advantage).
everybody i know that’s hit the i3 irons loves them. i played in a buy.com pro-am and the pro, Bo Van Pelt, was playing those irons. he said he thinks they’re the best irons ping has ever made. imho, the i3 is an improved eye 2 so there’s no reason to get eye 2 irons unless you’re looking to save money. charlie Before you buy.
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I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and looking to move my game to the next level. I currently play Ping Zing "replicas" custom built to my height, swing speed, lie, etc. I play a Dynamic Gold stiff shaft and hit the ball fairly hard (far). I have been looking at the new TM Firesole Irons, Callaway Hawkeyes, and Ping i3 irons. I also like the feel of the old Ping Eye2 irons (square grooves are an added advantage). Any input, advice, criticism (within reason), or comments is appreciated? JT
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Well… IMHO it would be best to hit each of the clubs you have your eye on and pick the one that feels best. Once you’ve decided on a style that you like, get them fitted to your swing. I think this is key. I did this when I bought a set of DCI 962s a couple of years ago and it made a tremendous difference in my game. Good luck! David Gehring "Golf is a good walk spoiled" — Mark Twain – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and looking to move my game to the next level. I currently play Ping Zing "replicas" custom built to my height, swing speed, lie, etc. I play a Dynamic Gold stiff shaft and hit the ball fairly hard (far). I have been looking at the new TM Firesole Irons, Callaway Hawkeyes, and Ping i3 irons. I also like the feel of the old Ping Eye2 irons (square grooves are an added advantage). Any input, advice, criticism (within reason), or comments is appreciated? JT
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With your handicap, whatever you buy be sure they are fitted properly. You are at a point that to improve anymore only very small changes will help you go lower. If you go titelist.com you will find the many way they will custom fit their clubs. Most OEM clubs can be fitted after you make the purchase, but why not have it done when you buy them – saves money too. Also consider going to a reputable custom club maker – if he says he sells clubs the "same as Calloway" i.e. knockoffs – you may want to go elsewhere. David
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With your handicap, whatever you buy be sure they are fitted properly. You are at a point that to improve anymore only very small changes will help you go lower.
???If you’ve gotton your hcp THAT low…Clubs probably arn’t going to improve your game or your score. Also consider going to a reputable custom club maker – if he says he sells clubs the "same as Calloway" i.e. knockoffs – you may want to go elsewhere.
Unless of course you LIKE clubs that look and feel like Callaway, but don’t cost $100 each…The best guage of a club maker is his willingness to make you a demo club to try out…make your decision on the basis of the club he puts in your hand…not what anyone else says about him…or the type of clubs he builds. ]]]Z[[[
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: I am new to the group and hoping that I can get some valuable input to help : me with a new iron purchase decision. I am roughly an 11 handicap and : looking to move my game to the next level. I currently play Ping Zing : "replicas" custom built to my height, swing speed, lie, etc. I play a : Dynamic Gold stiff shaft and hit the ball fairly hard (far). : : I have been looking at the new TM Firesole Irons, Callaway Hawkeyes, and : Ping i3 irons. I also like the feel of the old Ping Eye2 irons (square : grooves are an added advantage). : : Any input, advice, criticism (within reason), or comments is appreciated? : : JT First off I take it that it is James asking the question, if it is Laura then read no further. using them, however I do know of 6 persons who tried the X12 irons and every single one of them sold them on very soon after purchase. Funny tho, they all said the same reason, could not control the distances that the short irons hit the ball. TM Firesole are very good indeed as are the new Ping I 3s. Best bet is to try out all three if that is at all possible, whatever you choose, try and get them custom fitted, properly not at American Golf etc. Russ T. : : :