I dumped the driver and woods last year. Having done that, I only play shots I know I can hit relatively accurately and so far have played the best scoring rounds I’ve ever had. I have a high HC and this approach will bring it down. I’ll go back to driver/longer clubs when I get better
@@georgeb7641Stop being a prick to random people. I don’t think he would have trouble working it out. More likely that it just wasn’t on his radar of things since he was more interested in the performance aspect
Great vid Rick! I have a challenge for you. A good test of strategy and technique. 9 holes. You can choose to play with as many clubs as you like. But, on each hole, you must play each club sequencially, until you reach the green. For example, if you choose Driver, 5 iron, 7 iron, 8 iron, PW, LB that is the order you hit on the hole. The target is to break Par.
Fairly sure that Mr. S. isn't near as wealthy as a Saudi prince for those insane blades. Actually, it would be far more interesting if he tested a full set of contemporary hickory shaft clubs. What about it Rick ?
I played mostly with irons the last season. Was fighting a snap hook. My old ap1s strong lofted helped on my holes. But bought a high spin driver and found that par 5s and long par 4s it’s tough to play without taking a driver. Just dedicating to taking the driver out and working out the snap hook was key. Hitting below driving distance consistently will set you back and somewhat takes the joy outta golf.
Rick; brilliant video. I watch you religiously as you sound honest and humble. My handicap is 9 or basically my driving and iron play. lol. Thanks for the tips and tricks in all of your videos. Pity I play on sand greens in Australia. All the best Pete
I'm a low handicapper that plays Callaway Epic Forged. I recently hit the G710 and loved them. They feel great, look great and are forgiving. High handicap or low, it doesn't matter to me. I am a straight ball hitter. I would need to hit them on the course.
LOL, same here. I know it's a testament to that I have to work more at honing my Driver and Woods skills but I can get around the course just fine with all my irons and wedges. Sure, I'll lack some distance on long Par 4/5's but I'd rather sacrifice distance for accuracy any day... makes the game for a casual golfer like me much more enjoyable.
Thanks, Rick I tried that Irons only thing and by the 10th hole, I was 11 over - After that, every ball I hit, I vision it was you and play the best golf of my life.
I finally convinced myself to buy these clubs after six months. In the fitting I found the heartbreak of inspecting them for damage after every swing to be a barrier that I couldn’t overcome. I’ve never cared about wear and tear on a club before but these look so amazing on the display stand that it was literally all I could focus on during the testing. I couldn’t do it
Another great video Rick, I had no idea black irons scuffed up so badly after just a few shots. How about an iron only challenge with Pete. Great if Carly could play too, to cheer us up on a cold day
Just wanted to shout to say that it is awesome that you always show divot repair, picking up your tee etc. It would be awesome if everyone at the local course would remember to do this too!
Hey rick I just want to let you know I appreciate how you show all your bad or Mis hits. No one is perfect and I wish more golf you tubers would do same. Thank you. It’s entertaining too
I think overall I score better by using only irons. You don't have to switch swing styles. Your muscle memory is more in tune. Best round I played was just with my 5 iron, 8 iron and putter.
I agree on only irons that you dont have to switch swing styles , i also hit every shot off the deck even from the tee box . That keeps me more consistant.😁
Thanks Rick. I was on cusp of going with a set of G710 but your "wear and tear" segment was VERY telling. I am GRATEFUL for the insight. Thumbs up as usual.
I’m a 14 handicap player for the last 10 years and last five rounds I played leaving the driver home I shot 79, 77, 75, 76. Last round I missed 4 short birdie putt and scored 76. Great video and lessons.
Good stuff, I only use a half set now. Only wood is my driver, irons make up rest of the bag. Go tired on lugging 14 clubs, to which many I never used (I think I went a whole year without hitting my 5 iron) so I just carry 7-8 clubs in a jones bag.... Finish round, dump in locker and in the 19th before my playing partners. Golf is miles more fun for me now
Rick I just love your blogs on RU-vid, but what makes my thoughts wonder - what do you do with all these clubs/balls you either purchase or are given to you free of charge, surely you do not stock them all in your garage! OH - sand will rub down most surfaces no matter what colour they are! You are very popular on You Tube Rick - and with that being said -it would be a nice gesture to give what you do not want to your followers like a raffle, or to those who your team think would help their game! I have tried only using irons and I can vouch for anyone to try it as I hut every fairway for once lol! Thanks Rick for your blogs, so so helpful!
I remember back in the early 2000s a company called MD Golf from Ireland made black murdered out forged irons called “MD Superstrong”. They performed brilliantly, were really competitively priced and the finish lasted for ages. Wonder whatever happened to MD golf? They made great milled wedges too.
I bought my lad a stiff shafted (bright yellow) MD driver as a starter - £40 new and very loud, and I used to have a 3w which had a decent shaft in, it was awesome (my lad still uses it)! 👍
Graham Stenning sad to hear they went bust. Their irons and wedges were amazing. I bought a driver once, came with a UST V2 Shaft I think 🤔. I think if I saw a set of the black Superstrong irons in decent shape I’d probably buy them as a second set. Such great irons!
I've been playing irons only for a while until I can get lessons to fix my driver swing. I use Ping irons as well. My set is 45 years old and not exactly forgiving, BUT I can outplaying all my friends with a 2-PW set of Karsten 2 irons is so much fun.
I bought the WIlson C300 ,gunmetal black, forged after watching your review. The finish has held up extremely well(I don't hit them out of bunkers)I play many rounds a week. 12 handicap. Thanks Rick!!!
The issue about resilience of the black finish is going to depend upon how it is achieved in the first place. In this case it looks nothing more than a thin powder coating; quick wear is inevitable. Whether you like the changing patina will be personal.
Those are some gorgeous clubs. I'd love to put them up on my wall. As long as I didn't have to use them, any damage at all to that finish would make me cry.
@@mattsmith-bl2bg Uh, that sort of message to complete strangers isn't particularly helpful. For the record it will never go well, much less to an entirely unrelated comment on a website not designed around that type of thing and to a message completely unrelated to anything remotely to do with that type of behaviour. My genuine advice would be to get to know someone a little better, find out if they're interested in that sort of thing, and perhaps something a little less awkward and direct might work out better for you. The main point of that being directing it towards people you know well enough to find out if they would be interested.
I still love my cobra TI driver and wood from 1998 and my cobra irons from a decade later. My fiance got into golf this year so I played a lot more. I'm super happy with my game this year. Best I've ever played!
Rick - I ordered a set of these months ago; 5 - SW. I finally got them and used them this past weekend. These are really great irons. I've hit greens that I've never hit before. So the finish wears off - gives it some "character" as long as its even wear. To address your concerns; I bought a black Ping Glide 60 deg for abrasive sand shots. I wish I bought Glide 50 deg SW and went 4 - PW instead. I may just get a 4 iron anyway. They are that good and easy to hit. I'm a high handicapper but even low handicappers I play with admire these. I've been using iron covers for the time being. Thank you!
Rick. I saw these very irons at Golfers Warehouse locally. I really liked them. I used them in their hitting bays and they felt so darn good. I wondered how the black finish would hold up. I hope they are made without the black finish. I am sure they are. Now I play with hybrids instead of irons but I have to admit these Ping G 710 Irons felt superb when I was using them. They inspired confidence, looked and felt terrific. Great review again Mr Shiels !!!!
Thanks Rick for a very honest review . I’m using the G30s as this is my budget . However if you are looking for a good home for the 710s and want to make an old man happy , please get in touch . Norm.
I love Ping clubs. I have owned only two sets of clubs. The first were a set of used Ping I2 the second were a brand new set of G15. Love the sound, feel and how they play! Cheers
Rick I've come home after looking at forking out $3,500 AUD and didn't even think about the tarnishing of the black. I will not be buying them now and thank you so much for pointing that out:)
Took my woods out of the bag 2 years ago. Best thing I ever did for my game. For a guy that only gets out 2-5xs a year I can shoot low 90’s, down from 105-110ish on a 72
The ball stopped quickly because the greens are “Winter Soft”😉😉🤣🤣 The firmer greens at this time of years are the Links courses. I was amazed recently how firm West Lancs greens were compared to inland courses I’ve been on recently..
I've never understood people that don't want a single scratch on their clubs... That's one reason I love forged blades, all the dings and nicks look fantastic
I’m Going thru so much Right my mom and dad got divorced and plus my mom is really sick in the hospital and I been very stressed out and like these video been actually been helping me so much I love Golf And I love watching your videos keep up the Great work
I’ve just purchased these irons and have found out that the faces are actually chrome and the rest are the normal material that marks. Hope this helps :)
That's all I ever play with is irons. 2 iron to drive and so on. I've been playing for over 20 years and no matter what I do I can't hit a driver so I just learned to drive a 2 iron and go out and have fun with my irons. Most weekends I can score better than most guys with the newest and greatest drivers in their bags. Who care really, I just want to have fun and enjoy the game. Love your videos and reviews.
Rick!!! 🙋♂️💲💲 We want to be able to purchase your merchandise. Time to open a store. I love the putter and driver head covers. Maybe t-shirts and 1/4 zip pullover??
when i was your age and practiced every day i used to play nine as practice with just irons and played the course from the tips. excellent long iron practice!
Ha, my irons get bunged up hitting from grass/rough and clanking in my bag as I roll along on a push cart (or carry when I was younger)! Love the evals and trial videos! Thanks, Rick,
I own it. It’s actually pretty fun to hit! Only gamed it a couple of times though. Not a real “everyday” need for it in the bag. Good for messing around doing trick shots in the backyard.
@@polaroidwhite9037 fuck... hahahahahah! That's fuckin' hilarious! Love that story.. True or not, it gave me a great laugh! I actually can see that, too... I was practicing at the range last Summer, was practicing flops.... Hit one, went straight up about 50 to 75 feet, dropped straight back down... and I caught it! LOL So I could totally see how hitting yourself is very plausible.. Probably my favorite thing on YT is Golf Fails..
I play a 64 from time to time... and can basically open it to a 72 ... I love my 64... I can pull off 4 different shots... and can play it 60yds in very easily nothing further out...... I play 50,56,64.... sometime replace 64 butter knife with 60 and 62 depending on time of year and if I travel to play..with more bounce needed... but 72...wow
Beautiful clubs, but agree about the sadness you feel after hitting them, especially out of the bunkers. So, just don't hit them into the bunker :) Every time I see your longer putts, you miss.. LOL I can't say anything, because I'm a terrible putter, but geez Rick :D Great video, like always! Keeps me sane seeing you play Golf, while here the outdoors is nothing but a winter wonderland...
I got fitted for ping last night. I found there’s no difference in feel what so ever between the i500 & G710. Very hard hitting feel. Both are very long irons. Both have a forged faces apparently. I ended up going for the G710 for looks but there’s very little between them.
Jaden Whetzel yeah the I500 is an incredibly sexy iron. Looks like a blade. But the dispersion was better with the g710 with me but I was very tempted by the i500. The fitter recommended the i500 as I’m a 9 handicap & you can work it as there is minimal offset. But with these G710 I was hitting every green & launching my 7 iron 175 yards which is unreal for me. I reckon ping will bring out a i510. Black. That would look immense. Can’t beat ping. For me they make the best equipment 100%
Great vid and review as always Shielsy! Almost to 3/4 of a million subs brother, can’t wait to see a million!! Your content and quality of vids are the best.
this just proves how much i have to learn about golf. i’m confused on why he hit an 8 iron in the sand bunker, but after that he hit a sand wedge like 100 yards away from the green.
I’ve always loved and played Ping but since the G400 irons they’ve had issues with durability. If I’m paying £1500 for these clubs, I’d expect the finish to be Dimondnized Black Metal (DMB) not the cheaper PVD. Cobra black forged irons have a DBM surface and cost about £600 less.
Gotta say Rick…with all the lunacy in the world right now I know I need a break. One of the things I love doing is sitting in my recliner with a bevvie and one of your reviews. Or ten. Thank you👍 P.S. : i59’s rock!
I love my Ping G irons, 3 years old and played on average once a fortnight. Still look great. I can't imagine what a black set would look like after that time...well, I can, not great. :)
Who decided oversized game improvement irons are ugly? All the hacks that think they can play blades, and wait for the green to claer from 280, that's who....
Always amazes me looking at the lofts. All the irons are 1 club stronger loft wise. Then they even had to lower the loft on the PW to cover the gap between that and the 9i which has an 8i loft. Barring that the clubs look gorgeous and preform nicely. I think though depending on the price drop this would be much better set dropping off the SW and UW. Everyone seems to have their own tastes in wedges and more people are getting fit for exactly what they need/want.
Wish I would've seen your review on these before I bought my set. Specifically in reference to the black irons showing wear much quicker. I just spent $ 1000.00 USD on a 6-AW set of Callaway Big Bertha Black irons, and after one week of playing they look as worn as the set I've had for the last 12 years. Especially my 7i and 9i as I use those most often. Great review, and great performance on the field. Big fan here!
Regarding the black finish...for a 14 club selection to avoid matte black wear and tear plus more bunker performance: 1. Driver 2. 1st Wood or Hybrid of choice 3. 2nd Wood or Hybrid of choice 3. Ping G710 4-PW Iron (7 clubs) 4. Secondary non-Ping G710 8 Iron for fairway bunkers and around the green bump and runs 5. Other SW 6. Other lofted Wedge 7. Putter = 14 clubs That way a secondary 8 Iron and other SW you won't matte black wear and tear plus have more control.
