There are so many options and I dont know where to begin. I started to golf every weekend and I want to upgrade my irons. My budget is about $750. What brands are good at that price point? Where should I buy them? Do I need a flex shaft?
Golf irons... what to buy?
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It depends on your skill level, blades have a smaller sweet spot, but I feel I get more accuracy and control, while cavity backed irons have a bigger sweet spot and are more forgiving, but they aren't as precise. Blades are pricier as well, so keep that in mind. Kinley's on Fleur Drive has a nice selection, and they also have some nice used sets of the high dollar clubs.
I'll second Kinley's. Local small business, way better service and prices are competitive.
Pretty sure my Taylormade Sim 2's were in that range (5-PW). If you swing fast, get the stiff shafts. If you don't, flex shafts.
Pretty sure my Taylormade Sim 2's were in that range (5-PW). If you swing fast, get the stiff shafts. If you don't, flex shafts.
Will your irons last another year? If so might I suggest you spend some money on lessons (I like Mark Egly at Des Moines driving range) and spend some time at the range this year and then get fitted next year by a local fitter.
I did it the opposite way and had to get my lie angle and shafts changed out on the Mizuno irons I bought. I would have been better off fixing my swing first. Mark knew right away that the clubs were wrong for me. A lot of club pros can do both lessons and fittings
I did it the opposite way and had to get my lie angle and shafts changed out on the Mizuno irons I bought. I would have been better off fixing my swing first. Mark knew right away that the clubs were wrong for me. A lot of club pros can do both lessons and fittings
For your budget range I have heard that Takomo irons have been good. They have gotten some pretty good reviews and have been compared to some of the major brands. Downside is you can only buy them online.
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I would also suggest getting fit for irons. Even if you don’t buy them from the fitter you will at least get an idea of what type of iron you should play, how long the club should be, and what lofts and lie angles you should be playing. For anyone playing regularly getting fit is something I usually suggest.
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I would also suggest getting fit for irons. Even if you don’t buy them from the fitter you will at least get an idea of what type of iron you should play, how long the club should be, and what lofts and lie angles you should be playing. For anyone playing regularly getting fit is something I usually suggest.
North Iowa golf is a great deal. Wife has Pings and I was surprised at the cost when we got the final tally. Was a few years ago, but they do a lot of work themselves. If you have decent clubs already, they will buy your old ones also.
How hard do you swing? I overswing so metal shafts on irons are what I go with. If you have a controlled swing, a shaft that flexes more would be fine.
How hard do you swing? I overswing so metal shafts on irons are what I go with. If you have a controlled swing, a shaft that flexes more would be fine.
Get fitted. You won't regret it. Wagner in Ames will fit you for free. Golf Galaxy charges around $100 I think. I'm sure Kinley will too but don't know if they charge.
I bought my set of used AP1's from Kinleys for around that price point. They are super helpful. I bought a Stealth driver last year and got fitted for it at Golf Galaxy. Not sure the kid knew much other than swing speed - probably will stay away from there if i ever get fitted again.
Looking for lessions this year - if people have others they recomend, please share.
Looking for lessions this year - if people have others they recomend, please share.
Mark Egly is certainly an option, but be aware, he's not for everyone. He has a very different philosophy than everyone else I've ever taken lessons with (or at least he did the last time I went there 15 years ago or so). I found his snappy-wrist style of swing hard to build any consistency with.
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Excellent club fitters, don’t charge for the fitting if you buy through them and they usually throw in some helpful pointers along the way.
Excellent club fitters, don’t charge for the fitting if you buy through them and they usually throw in some helpful pointers along the way.
I second this, and the guys at Wagner are very friendly and helpful. Even if you don’t end up getting new clubs the fitting will give you a basis for what to look for.
Ironically, I bought a used set of irons from 2nd Swing that arrived yesterday. I have been using my set from high school for way too long. Also, I am 6'3" so I really needed an extra half inch in the shaft.
My budget was much lower than yours but I scooped some Ping I3s for $300. They came in great condition and the best part was they have such a massive inventory I was able to find a used set using Pings fitting system to get my proper length, lie angle, and shaft type/flex.
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My budget was much lower than yours but I scooped some Ping I3s for $300. They came in great condition and the best part was they have such a massive inventory I was able to find a used set using Pings fitting system to get my proper length, lie angle, and shaft type/flex.
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That guy is still around!!?? LOL. I took lessons from him like 30 years ago. He was a goober back then. Can't imagine him now.
Moving beyond the “get fitted” response that I completely agree with, if you’re going to skip that step, I also agree that Titleist AP1’s, as mentioned here, are solid, solid irons around the OPs price point.
Now…I’d probably bite the bullet and spend an extra couple hundred for AP2’s, but AP1’s are good clubs.
If you are anywhere in central iowa my brother in law owns a custom golf shop in ft Dodge I can get you a pretty good deal
I have the same set. I think they are great clubs for the money.
