WHEN TO UPGRADE YOUR IRONS?

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In this video Neil Tappin and Joel Tadman look at the iron market and ask when you should be thinking about upgrading? They discuss the various reasons an upgrade might be on the cards and what you should be looking for. As a new set of irons is likely to be one of your most expensive golfing purchases, it is always worth devoting some time to think carefully about when is the best time to upgrade.
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@CTE18899 3 года назад

Ping eye 2’s, love them, first set of irons and been playing g them for 4 years, just broke 95 and improving quickly, they feel great and perfect to start for old clubs

@ThinkingMan482 Месяц назад

I'm going the opposite direction. I play my Mizuno 221s but I'm also buying and restoring ten and twenty year old Mizuno blades to play along with my modern blades. There is little difference in them until you go back a long way and they're beautiful, feel great, and add a dimension to playing that I enjoy.

@rodbiagtan4250 3 года назад

Still playing my 2001 Ben Hogan Apex forged irons. Love them and get compliments often on their look.

@robertoreilly9783 3 года назад

Mizuno 919 forged. Got em last September after handicap started to move down and ball striking improved. But this was after many lessons, and that is the best investment i feel.

@KyleStClair-fk5jl 3 года назад

I began a playing about two months ago and have been playing with my dads irons from 1988, so excited to get a new set this month😁

@guba33327 3 года назад

Playing ping g40, bought a brand new set of Callaway and reverted back to my good old pings, I did upgrade my woods to TM M6s.

@bikergolfer 3 года назад

My dad has a set of Big Bertha irons from the late 90s. I hit them side by side my JPX800 Forged and they performed pretty similar and felt really good also.

@owenamirault3621 3 года назад

Been using the Callaway Apex irons. I love how forgiving they are.

@rjbjsb 3 года назад

Great video, I’m currently using my 40 yr old John Letters Master Mex irons that I had as a junior. I’ve recently started playing again and they still feel and look great, 👍⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

@php4u 3 года назад

2017 Callaway Steelhead XR, and love them. No complaints.

@chuckgviolin3538 2 года назад

I've been using the old Ben Hogan BH-5s (2005) since around 2008 and they still do ok. I'm starting to do some research on new set as I'm playing regularly again. This has been very helpful.

@jasong546 3 года назад

15 years of Titleist 690 cb... I keep thinking I want to change but then I go play and can’t imagine liking the new ones better. Love them!

@sanderstet6768 3 года назад

Still playing the Ping eye2 set (3i-SW). Bought them second handed in 1996...

@flogrown2014 3 года назад

Got fitted for callaway mavrik pros back in October and have played 4 rounds with them. Absolutely love them.

@willo283 3 года назад

Got fitted for the TM psi tours in 2016 and loved them, just recently I managed to find a set of Mizuno 919 tour in my spec.. beautiful amazing clubs.

@Followthepath89 3 года назад

Same clubs I’ve got love them

@garrywilcox2921 3 года назад

Was hitting ping g irons this spring picked up p790 more forgiving, distance and I love the look.

@TaKtiX1000 3 года назад

When they're on sale lol

@maxphilpott9677 3 года назад

Oh my God yes I got mizuno jpx 919 hot metal irons for €569 on clubhouse golf an absolute bargain 37% off

@redd7188 3 года назад

Nailed it!

@kevinw583 3 года назад

Thanks for the info guys, well done video

@jetdr 3 года назад

Used a set of Ping Eye Two+ for almost 16 years. They are still awesome, I just upgraded basically for some new tech, but those Pings still play awesome, reshafted them for my son and they will continue for years.

@Marco-os4db 3 года назад

I just got my brand new Ping G400s, got a great deal since they are considered a 2 year old club by now. They have Alta Graphite shafts, feels soo good. Forgiving, long but I can easily spin the 7 iron 6,500 or more and I can launch them at 20 or 21 degrees which is good for a 7. I'm a 12 handicap. Really happy with them. I tested the Titleist t 300s, the Cobra f9, the Wilson V6, and the Callaway Mavericks. The g400s had by far the best performance, especially with the graphite shafts.

@danmartins9407 3 года назад

I'm using the Wilson Fat Shaft IV. Got them in the "bargain basket" of the driving range to start playing an I love them.

@PRYVTgomerPYLE 11 месяцев назад

For me... Getting forged irons was a game changer. With game assisting irons, I couldn't feel anything. Had no clue what the club head was doing! Once I switched to CB forged, I learned so much! However, I am an ex-ice hockey player, who is decently athletic. So, this was for my particular case. There could be many players like me, out there! Side note: I did also invest in an at home simulator. This combined with changing my irons, has me hitting fairways and greens much more consistently!

@firemedic105ns 3 года назад

Using a set of RSi1 irons. Bought them new. I lost ability to do my job shortly after that purchase. I used golf as a way to heal physically and I am now ready to upgrade. Going to get fitted for a set of P790s this winter

@ceegold2583 3 года назад

Ping g410 - gone from handicap 18 to 12 in the last year. Very happy with these irons.

@mjharris567 3 года назад

Just went from Ping i20s and got custom fit for Taylormade P790s! Only played them twice so far but I love them!

@scottiemobley7590 3 года назад

I’ve been playing the original Callaway Fusion irons since they came out in 2004. I love them. I’d like a newer set of irons but I don’t want to change for little to no improvement.

@KeatingOnCourse 3 года назад

Mizuno MP-57s. I love the look over the blade shape and the feel, along with the ball flight. But my favourites being 7i, 9i, and P wedge are getting a little too worn in. it's time for a new set and will defiantly be getting fitted.

@granthodges9860 3 года назад

Prosimmon “icon” forged irons 4-pw. KBS shaft C taper fitted for me and I love their soft feel.

@ianmooregolf 3 года назад

Upgraded to brand new mp18s from a secondhand set of mp25s just before the mp20 release. Made complete sense as I saved about £300 for virtually the same clubs

@alexulrich2393 3 года назад

I got more into my golf game this year and wanted a newer set of irons. I found a pre-owned set of Callaway Apex Pro's (2014 model) at a Second Swing store a few months ago and love them! Good mix of forgiveness and feel...now only if my swing/delivery was more consistent 😅

@determined2play 3 года назад

Current irons are Cobra S3. I had a trackman session and I am ready to upgrade. After analyzing the trackman data I have narrowed it down to Cobra forged tec and Taylormade P790.

@larryfunnell7446 3 года назад

I'm playing something called Cantera, purchased in 2001 as a set to get out golfing 1-2X per year. Since then I have added Adams wedges and hybrids, along with an Adams driver. This is the end of my second year playing regularly, and I am still improving with the irons in terms of distance and constancy (I have achieved some consistency in gapping), although consistancy dropped off at the end of the season after shooting a sub 100 round as a result of dropping my back shoulder when striking the ball. I also seem to have two swings, one dead straight, and one dead to the right (I'm a lefty) that I need to sort out. My thinking has been learn to play these better, and then at some point possibly get fitted for some senior irons when distance becomes an issue.

@MrJnholmes1 3 года назад

Agree totally - easy to chase the most up to date equipment and spend what can be significant sums, without really understanding where your swing and strike is in relation to your scoring. My nephew has an old set of irons and strikes them so sweetly, whereas I bought the latest game improvement irons and only saw a difference after working on the swing basics; should have been the other way around!

@vinylrulesok8470 3 года назад

Practicing and improving your short game is more likely to improve your scores than a new set of irons I think

@Blakuscus 3 года назад

You see I tried this mindset, but then I remembered I only had a 7 and 9 iron. That’s when I realized a set of irons would be the single purchase that will actually bring down my handicap Lol

@smoothcriminal3454 3 года назад

Nah. Really depends on the irons as well. If your going from Wilson’s to APs, or similar upgrades, you’ll notice for sure.

@marcusreth671 3 года назад

Short game is key. Irons help but won’t see as much of a difference in score

@Blakuscus 3 года назад

@@smoothcriminal3454 just ordered 7-PW ap3s and 4-6 ap1s. I’m upgrading from a 7 and a 9 Nike vapor. Hopefully I can shave a few strokes off.

@jimmylegs06 3 года назад

yes. Up and down percentage is critical to scoring. Even the best amateur players hit maybe 8-10 greens

@DaNnYElLoCO23 3 года назад

2017 TaylorMade P-770s. I love them!

@stuartjames1971 3 года назад

I’m currently gaming Ping i200 irons so a few years old. I changed from the Titleist AP2’s as I wanted to try the popular Pings. They haven’t been quite as good as I expected and I miss the forged feel. So it’s time to change. Looking at the Srixon ZX7’s or perhaps the Wilson Staff CB irons. Can’t make up my mind tbh..... it’s gonna be down to the testing. Great video guys. ⛳️😃⛳️

@jurekpol9081 3 года назад

MP20 MB just upgrades from MP32. So soft and accurate. I am 70 and playing from proper tees I am happy with scoring in sub 80. These irons give me an immediate feedback when range practicing.

@davidthomas4877 3 года назад

Still using my Callaway Razr X Black, new in 2012. This year my handicap has come down from 16 to13 but I know it is my fitted driver putting me in a better place.

@Steve-a-Reno15 3 года назад

I play titleist dci 990 since 2001. Love em for distance control and consistency. Just purchased mizuno Mp20 mmc. Will improve w lower ball flight in new irons w more effective shaft from fitting.

@jeffg4479 3 года назад

Just sold my Titleist DCI 962 irons that I had since new. Gonna miss those, got into some new Cobra SZ which I'm enjoying.

@danieljohansson9090 3 года назад

Ben Hogan Apex Plus since 20 years. I have played newer sets from other brands but always come back to these. I play my best golf with these old trusties and the feeling and workability is something I have yet to reproduce with any other club I have tried.

@chandlerbetts593 3 года назад

Currently playing with the good old Ping Eye 2’s, but I just got the Ping 410s (coming in February)!

@michaelchiddick6090 3 года назад

Gaming the Bridgestone J40 forged and I love how they feel.

@chrisgilligan4968 3 года назад

Playing Callaway X-22 Tour irons since 2009. I'm thinking about getting a fitting in the spring looking towards a players iron, but one that will give me a higher trajectory and a little more distance.

@suzann1234 3 года назад

Still playing with my fitted Henry Gritths that I got in something like the mid-1990s. Still really like them, but wondering if I should get come new ones...

@goatman67al 3 года назад

Using a two year old set of Mizuno JPX-919 Hot Metal’s that I got fitted for. Not planning on upgrading for another two years.

@jeremiahminter7541 3 года назад

Been gaming the 2013 Taylormade Rbladez, just got a new set of Wilson Staff c300 Forged, 3-pw.

@futurenhlallstar 2 года назад

Currently gaming a set of Cobra ss-i irons in 3i-pw. Had them since 2006 in High school. Still in great condition.

@wow8416 3 года назад

Mizuno mp4 love them to bits, thinking of swapping out the 3 and 4 iron for something a little more forgiving for next season but last time I played was hitting the 3 iron off the tee like a bullet so not convinced!

@easyswing007 3 года назад

I am a 9 handicap I play Wilson DEFY irons. They are so forgiving on bottom strikes, and this is what I need. Hybrids are super easy to use for my slower swing.👍

@markwoods6794 3 года назад

AP2 712's - love them, but definitely getting fitted for new clubs for next year

@johncoyne6823 3 года назад

Just changed from Callaway X-14's bought them new 17 years ago, I have had about 10 years away from golf but having just retired time to get going again. I have gone for the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged...mmmm they feel great!

@jackd1951 3 года назад

I'm playing Callaway x2 hot. Love them. I am hitting more pure than my older irons and my handicap has come down to 15 from 18. I've had them for 6 years.

@johnmcaughtrie2577 3 года назад

Just bought a set of PXG 4 TO GAP amazing performance and feel.

@jarlathbrine7904 3 года назад

MP60s. Looking to replace them in 2021 for something similar. What are your thoughts on some of the best options out there? Thanks

@biscuiteater40 3 года назад

Still playing my Titleist DCI oversized from like 1998. I play so randomly that I have only been thinking of upgrading now.

@micko2007 3 года назад

Just fitted for and bought Cobra T-rails and very happy so far after 10 rounds.

@johncreet1254 3 года назад

Still using Mixuno MX23's from around 2005! Over the years I've asked, either in lessons or in the occasional wood or wedge fitting, if I should change the irons. The answer has always been the same - no. I still like the feel, and bizarrely also the fact that they may not be quite as forgiving as a modern irons - I like to feel my mishits. Having said that I am thinking of looking at some new irons in the spring as I increasingly I dislike the level of offset. My tendency is to hit too much from the inside, and the offset sometimes makes me worried about a shank!

@bobbyk3469 3 года назад

Played a Titleist Tour blade (1-PW) from 1986 for years. Just upgraded to MP20 MB this year. Gained a little distance from stronger lofts (about 3 deg.) even being a little older and slower. Tried a few different clubs in between, but there's just something about looking at a blade behind the ball. Love the MP20, but I still bring out the old Titleist blades now and then to practice. I don't think you'll ever find a better club for feedback, even if it stings a little.

@IrishAirsoftJunkie1 3 года назад

still have my Callaway X22's but I think it's time for a few set

@Vnam72 3 года назад

Cleveland CG16, had since 2013. Had a couple of lessons at different clubs, not once did they ask what type of iron I was hitting.

@raferkantasingh2327 3 года назад

Hi, I've been playing Taylormade Burner 2.0 for the last ten yrs, they still work great, lots of forgiveness. A friend let me use his PXG (tour) Gen 2 set and they were out of this world in feel and playability... Didnt think i needs a new set but the fire is lit! :)

@kpwjjwemmcj 3 года назад

I’m playing the Callaway FR irons 4-p. Love them but maybe thinking about going to blades or more modern irons

@barrtimothy 3 года назад

Using Ping G2s and feel it’s time for a change as my handicap is coming down because I am playing more often. Was a 9, drifted out to an 18, now back down to a 13.

@ahzael 3 года назад

Been using the Callaway rogue x irons for the past 12months. Loving them. A definite improvement from the basic Wilson set I was using.

@jbeezy126 2 года назад

Does the ball go a little farther with your new clubs compared to the old Wilson’s?

@livingdonor7774 3 года назад

Mizuno JPX 825's from 2013. Still love them.

@micahharlow3630 Год назад

Just getting back into the game. Using the Taylormade RAC LT (2002 version) I love them but thinking about upgrading to the Taylormade stealth. What’s your opinion?

@BAEnduro 3 года назад

Im playing Macgregor Mactech NVG2 and they are awesone. Only been playing a little over a year. Started with a Amazon bag set.

@canadiangaryoak9845 3 года назад

I got some Dunlop Irons, never could afford to upgrade them but looking to this off-season

@travanw85 5 месяцев назад

Ping G25. Looking to upgrade this year. Really want to feel the ball better so i can tell where my miss hits are.

@neildeal248 3 года назад

Ping g20s. They were amazing to transition me from the middle teens to a 7 but now im looking for something a little less shovel looking lol

@alexpenman8033 3 года назад

I got fitted for Callaway Mavrik irons in January and because of gapping issues I now carry five wedges, sadly I’m still a struggling 13 handicapper “senior” 😟

@roganleach1384 3 года назад

Callaway Big Bertha 1994’s 4-SW original grips and all. In my bag since 2000... never had enough money to spend on a new set of irons because I played so many other sports. Finally getting back into golf and need some new ones.

@matthew.dehaven 3 года назад

710 AP2 still in my bag. still look and feel great. changed shafts in them, but still. great irons

@DANIELHWANG1 3 года назад

Taylormade Sim Max. Absolutely love them. I’ll probably use these for at least 10 years.

@alanhopkins4441 3 года назад

Also guys hollow and CB are great but around the green forged hands down, they never come off hot.

@kevinwood1722 3 года назад

Hogan Edge 4-PW, bought last year, forged with cavity back and foam behind the face. Cheaper than the big brands and feel excellent.

@robh316 3 года назад

I've got the Taylormade rocket bladez tour irons had them since they came out. I hit them well only reason I still have them is cost clubs now are ridiculous in price

@tommygeorge8964 3 года назад

A year ago I made the switch from some Mizuno blades to P790s. The forgiveness has improved my game significantly.

@ghstrdio 2 месяца назад

P790s ok for high handicap?

@tommygeorge8964 2 месяца назад

I think they would suit a high hc player. If you can try them out before buying then that would obviously be sensible.

@johncordova9492 Месяц назад

Hi guys, I'm using King Cobra S9, purchased in 2008. What are your thoughts on upgrading these irons.

@grigsbypoland3203 3 года назад

Not enough discussion of usage. How many rounds + range balls before a new set of irons should be purchased? Currently playing AP1s.

@MettleMountains 3 года назад

1996 Callaway Big Bertha Irons, 2-SW, graphite shafts!

@papashuk26 3 года назад

2013 Xhot -started the year 15.8 down to 11.3 and looking to see if maybe a players distance set will help get down to single digit.

@danielsjoberg1375 3 года назад

I play a combo set of Taylor made tour preferred mb/mc 4-P from 2013 or 2014 with KBS R+ shaft.

@vivwilson3745 3 года назад

I've just upgraded from a cheap onyx box set to mizuno mx23s. I started playing in August. They are 15 years old, mint condition and a great upgrade for me. By 2030 I might be on a 2020 set😂😂

@amac8487 3 года назад

Bought some brand new p790s a few months ago. Was playing RAM irons prior from the late 90s. I can’t imagine clubs getting any better anytime soon from my p790s... most likely will have them a long time :)

@mikeewing3575 3 года назад

I bought a cheap powerbilt set to get started. But I have upgraded some of the clubs. Just not my irons so much yet

@andrescovarrubias7898 3 года назад

I have Olimar Hipsteel irons 5-PW, still hit straight and constant distance

@alistairgillin8611 3 года назад

Still using a set off Ping iSi irons from 96-97. Still work. Cant see myself changing any time soon.

@erichinds9327 3 года назад

i25 's ping 6.0 shaft's love them ain't changing any time soon, althro changing wood's next year

@That1Carson 3 года назад

Just upgraded from an ancient set of spalding pro-flite irons to a set of black dot ping eye2's. Budget irons, quality play.

@dscwac396 3 года назад

Your spot on I use ping s59s 5-pw red dot and a ping eye2 4 iron for a little forgiveness I play off a 5 handicap but it's because of putting I suck at putting lol

@That1Carson 3 года назад

@@dscwac396 I'm quite the beginner, I haven't calculated my handicap yet, but I average around bogey. Surprisingly putting is my strength.

@11Morphy 3 года назад

Still gaming PING S55's and they still feel great. I've been told they're similar to the newer PING i210's. They allow me to shape shots tight into the flag stick. Thinking about to swapping my shafts to Tour Stiff w/115 to 120 grams. Currently at a +3.0 handicap with the long term goal of reaching +4.0 and +5.0 hcp. My game from tee to green is very good, i probably need to get two different sets of wedges depending of weather conditions. Example being in wet conditions, playing wedges with more bounce and then playing wedges with less bounce in dry conditions so that I'm consistently hitting my approach shots tighter into the greens. It's been a really wet year on the east coast and this has made scoring a little more tricky and forcing me to make better choices with course management during play.

@bboyNuhRayOh 3 года назад

Just upgraded from an old hand me down set of Taylormade icw11 musclebacks to rsi2 irons. Much more forgiving now with less offset.

@neiltaylor1765 3 года назад

Titleist 635CB irons, their my practice set but can't fault them as a set to to improve my ball striking (gaming T100s)

@NicRR05 3 года назад

Ping Eye 2’s still hovering around an 8 or 9 handicap.

@bod011 3 года назад

Ping g35s. Thinking might upgrade when the next iteration after i210 makes an appearance

@msvarunbajaj 2 года назад

Big bertha 2004 - bought these used this year because I just started golfing this year. I hit high 90s as off now.

@zacgordon8997 3 года назад

Love the golfmonthly tadpin bros

@joshuawhite6308 3 года назад

Callaway x20 4-pw with x speed and tour edge wedges. Dropped from a 23/24 to a 14 over the Christmas break 🙌 now struggling to play to it again 😓

@wilsav 3 года назад

Thanks guys.... I’m still playing Mizuno MX300 (!) and never quite justified the expense but now I’m playing more regularly (sort of!) and playing more consistently I’ve been thinking about taking the plunge.... there’s surely got to be some big gains for me .... hasn’t there!? 🤞🏼