Just want to say this is one of the more interesting and informing discussions I've seen so far on MGS. Started playing golf in earnest at age 40 for business (customer golf) and got hooked. Took a while to figure things out and am competitive by nature just as many here have stated. Am 74 yrs old and in the time since I started playing this game have owned five sets of irons. First set were Pinnacles, then graduated to Slazenger blades, wanted something more forgiving so bought a set of Tommy Armour 855s, then being an old fart decided to go to graphite shafts for less stress on the joints and purchased a set of Callaway XRs with Project X reg shafts. Finally decided I needed more distance and better dispersion and ended up with a set of Ping G700s with senior shafts which I love. Have shot scores in the low 100s, 90s. 80s and high 70s with all these irons. Guess the point of all this is there are many variables in finding a set of irons that match your skill level, physical capabilities and comfort level that allow you to play your best. What is good for one player may not suit someone else. Shot an 81 with the Pings on Wed. So all is good in the world.