AmishJason

Irons, irons, and more irons.  A full set to replace my current gamers and a vintage set just to have.  The shortlist to replace my gamers are Cobras, Mizunos, and Titleist irons.  Perhaps I am over confident based on where I felt I ended year 2 of golf, perhaps I am overconfident because of my Arcoss calculated handicap vs my actual GHIN number.  My Arcoss data has fewer rounds, but better rounds and my GHIN number has more rounds, but older and uglier rounds.  It's a tough spot to be in.  

Irons, irons, and more irons.  A full set to replace my current gamers and a vintage set just to have.  The shortlist to replace my gamers are Cobras, Mizunos, and Titleist irons.  Perhaps I am over confident based on where I felt I ended year 2 of golf, perhaps I am overconfident because of my Arcoss calculated handicap vs my actual GHIN number.  My Arcoss data has fewer rounds, but better rounds and my GHIN number has more rounds, but older and uglier rounds.  It's a tough spot to be in.  

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

It's always all about finding what works best for you.  Though, the previously mentioned stigma towards chippers is very real.  Everyone I work with/golf with considers a chipper to be a "cheat club for old men."  The same is also applied to wedges with lofts higher than 60⁰.  If you can truly turn a club intended for short shots around the green into a club that works from even further out, then that's even better!  Forget what everyone else thinks, use what works for you.

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

Snowmageddon part Deux: Not so Electric Boogaloo.  Different door at work and a homestead photo to change up my usual scenery.  Rolling blackouts started to be implemented in parts of Arkansas last night and could potentially carry on into next week.  The Arkansas grid is normally supplemented by the Texas grid, but with all of wind turbines frozen over and a large portion of the main power generating equipment down for preventative maintenance, the Arkansas grid is struggling.  Several area factories have been shut down by the power companies in order to try and save the grid.

Same door at work as my ice storm photo.  This was early in the snowfall during the overnight hours.  The total snowfall for today has stopped at 5.5 inches.  I won't be taking another picture tonight at work since everyone else called in already.  Major downside to a small 3rd shift is when the other 3 people call in, the 4th guy is forced to be a couch potato too.

Same door at work as my ice storm photo.  This was early in the snowfall during the overnight hours.  The total snowfall for today has stopped at 5.5 inches.  I won't be taking another picture tonight at work since everyone else called in already.  Major downside to a small 3rd shift is when the other 3 people call in, the 4th guy is forced to be a couch potato too.

Same door at work as my ice storm photo.  This was early in the snowfall during the overnight hours.  The total snowfall for today has stopped at 5.5 inches.  I won't be taking another picture tonight at work since everyone else called in already.  Major downside to a small 3rd shift is when the other 3 people call in, the 4th guy is forced to be a couch potato too.

Same door at work as my ice storm photo.  This was early in the snowfall during the overnight hours.  The total snowfall for today has stopped at 5.5 inches.  I won't be taking another picture tonight at work since everyone else called in already.  Major downside to a small 3rd shift is when the other 3 people call in, the 4th guy is forced to be a couch potato too.

Same door at work as my ice storm photo.  This was early in the snowfall during the overnight hours.  The total snowfall for today has stopped at 5.5 inches.  I won't be taking another picture tonight at work since everyone else called in already.  Major downside to a small 3rd shift is when the other 3 people call in, the 4th guy is forced to be a couch potato too.

21º and STILL snowing!!

I get stuck with rain, rain, and more rain right when my demo irons show up.

Central Arkansas ice storm.

Central Arkansas ice storm.

Central Arkansas ice storm.

Central Arkansas ice storm.

Thank you.  And thank you for another good review.  As much as I like data based reviews that contain near overloads of numbers, a well written review from someone just having the clubs in their hands and talking about the intangibles is very refreshing.

... I think quite a few options were available but I wanted to review a set as close to stock as possible. But you can order them anyway you like. One iron at a time, although several irons are on back order at the moment, a good sign of their success. You can always check out custom options by going to TGW and clicking the Enter Custom Specs. TGW is very good at showing what options the OEMs offer. 

The DHY is basically an updated version of the GAPR mid with a few changes.  The guys at TXG made some comments about that in their review of the DHY and UDI when they came out.

I searched and didn't see any reviews on the GAPR. I have been playing it over the last year and decided I would add some input.
Specs: GAPR Mid 3, HZRDUS 85g (Blue I think? It doesn't say on it) Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Standard Grip
Like I said above, I put this in the bag last Winter and have been playing it since. I replaced a Nike Covert 2.0 Hybrid. I chose the GAPR because I wanted a Driving Iron but was interested in something that had a little more forgiveness.  I bought it used from Global Golf, but it had the "Mint" condition rating. It had the oversized grip, so I did have to make a customization to it.
 
Aesthetics:
I don't know what it is, but something about Taylormade products have always caught my eye. It could be that it is what my dad used to play when I was little - and me when I would borrow his clubs instead of using my cheap Goodwill sticks or, it could be the swag DJ shows with every shot that I would dearly like to emulate - but, I have always held closely an intrinsic loyalty to Taylormade and anything they make. The GAPR is no exception. I love the black base and the teal highlights with the modern, millennial name - "GAPR". Standing over the ball at address, the dark club is quiet to the eye and allows the ball to pop, which for me, helps to focus on my connection point.
Playability:
The GAPR is a club I will use when I have a shot anywhere from 210 to 230 depending on conditions. For me, it is a nice fit between my 4i and 3wood. Its long and quite forgiving, which is ideal for a Tee shot when you have a narrow fairway or on a second shot of your Par 5. I haven't found a condition where I would be hesitant to take pull the GAPR. (Other than the FW Bunker which I have not tried and probably won't.) I live/ play in the PNW and for most months of the year, the conditions can be quite soft and many times, wet. The larger club head - resembling a hybrid - is very helpful in this situation. It allows you to dig in on a ball low in the rough with the same feel and forgiveness as if you were lying mid-fairway. The size helps to alleviate any chunk shot an iron may have since a miss-hit will still travel further than a duffed iron.
With my old Hybrid, I struggled with the ability to be able to work the ball in any direction. It was usually a unwanted slice. Since the GAPR is more like an Iron, I find it much easier to swing like an iron. Maybe that is part mental, but I do find the shot to be more consistent and resembling my long iron shot-shape. It is easy to go from a 5/4i to the GAPR or a GAPR from the tee to a 7i on the second shot. It allows me to work the ball more and provides that extra few yards over my 4i where a 3wood would put me out of play or the 4i would come up short.
If you are struggling with confidence with your long irons off the fairway, this club will do well to remove your anxiety. I love this club and would recommend it to anyone at any level. I, myself, have the mid, but they do have 3 versions for all playing levels. If you struggle with a long iron chunk or perhaps want something to work off the Tee for a safe Fairway shot, this is certainly the club for you.