rpete33 11 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hello, Been a long time lurker, played golf seriously for 2 years now and basically picked up my entire bag off rack when Nike went out of business. I play Nike pro combos in my irons and love them but the just don't fit right (lie angel and shaft). I am looking to get fit in the fall/winter for some new irons, looking for recommendations. I really am into a forged head and less offset if possible. For two years into the game I think my iron game is pretty good! ( I struggle with my wedges) Let me here what you guys think? I'm looking at the ping i200, mizuno 900 forged, srixon 565/765, and possibly the cobra forged tour, but am open to anything! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlaidJacket 7,725 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Here's only two links about club fitting to get your started. I just searched the forum and found these. We also have a few professional fitters active in the forum. Asking about fitting around here will get a ton of comments. Good luck. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/20486-getting-fit/?hl=fitting&do=findComment&comment=315127 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/20332-fittings-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/?hl=%2Bclub+%2Bfitting&do=findComment&comment=309513 1 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to post Share on other sites
rpete33 11 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Here's only two links about club fitting to get your started. I just searched the forum and found these. We also have a few professional fitters active in the forum. Asking about fitting around here will get a ton of comments. Good luck. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/20486-getting-fit/?hl=fitting&do=findComment&comment=315127 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/20332-fittings-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/?hl=%2Bclub+%2Bfitting&do=findComment&comment=309513 Thank you! I have a great fitter picked up already, I just got married, and my uncle in law is a golf pro in the Midwest and has a team of certified fitters:) I'm just curious on which direction to go wth my irons, do I still to something similar to what I have? Do I switch to full on blades? ( love true feedback from my irons) I wanna stay from game improvement, just want something similar to what I have now but fitted for it:) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlukes 13,244 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Fitting is definitely a plus - but play what makes you enjoy the game the most. 4 Quote In my BR-D4 Stand Bag G410 LST 9* VA Nemesys 65X G410 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X ZU85 18* Tour AD 95X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-9 Oban CT 115 X(-) Vokey SM7 46F - 54S - 59D M Craft II ProV1 ??? Link to post Share on other sites
PlaidJacket 7,725 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thank you! I have a great fitter picked up already, I just got married, and my uncle in law is a golf pro in the Midwest and has a team of certified fitters:) I'm just curious on which direction to go wth my irons, do I still to something similar to what I have? Do I switch to full on blades? ( love true feedback from my irons) I wanna stay from game improvement, just want something similar to what I have now but fitted for it:) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Sounds like your path is set. Uncle is a Pro and has a Team of Fitters. That already beats most people around here. I'd just stay the course and let your fitter help determine your ultimate selection. Makes sense to me. 3 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to post Share on other sites
rpete33 11 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Sounds like your path is set. Uncle is a Pro and has a Team of Fitters. That already beats most people around here. I'd just stay the course and let your fitter help determine your ultimate selection. Makes sense to me. Haha fair enough Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MGoBlue100 2,379 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Best advice I can give is have NO preconceived notions. Your clubs will fun you. May be a set you never envisioned. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Project X HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 60 X-Flex Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Tour B-RX Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to post Share on other sites
rpete33 11 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Should I play all the same brand equipment? Or mixed bag? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlukes 13,244 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Should I play all the same brand equipment? Or mixed bag? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Again, some people play a mixed bag, some people play all one brand. There is no right answer - play whatever you want and what makes the game most enjoyable for you! 3 Quote In my BR-D4 Stand Bag G410 LST 9* VA Nemesys 65X G410 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X ZU85 18* Tour AD 95X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-9 Oban CT 115 X(-) Vokey SM7 46F - 54S - 59D M Craft II ProV1 ??? Link to post Share on other sites
rpete33 11 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Again, some people play a mixed bag, some people play all one brand. There is no right answer - play whatever you want and what makes the game most enjoyable for you! Nike, please make equipment again... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 15,808 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Got to the fitting with an open mind, try different makes, models, and brands and see what works best for you. Might even be something game improvement. Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Ten S Backups: 6330, ER2.2, Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
Canucklehead 1,634 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 First off, welcome to MGS! Second, as some others have said, go in there with an open mind to play any brand, and play whatever you like best! Woods (1,3), hybrid (3), irons, wedges and putter are all different brands in my bag! Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIG STU 7,463 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Solid advice from all of the members on here of course being spoiled from being on here so long I would not expect anything less from our folks on here 1 Quote Driver --- TM M-6 Evenflow 5.5 R 45 gr--- 4W Adams Tight Lies 16* Bassara 55g R flex-- 5W Adams Tight Lies 19* Bassara 55g R Flex--- Irons 5 thru PW Taylor Made TP CB ( 2018) Steelfiber I 95 R Flex--- GW Callaway X Jaws CC 52* stock steel shaft--- SW Cleveland 588 56* S-400--- Putter Scotty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft "Rusty" Bag Old School Jones Classic Link to post Share on other sites
Fireinthehole 668 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Should I play all the same brand equipment? Or mixed bag? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Be open to all club brands and shafts, find what you like, and gives you the performance you want. Also don't try to go for max distance they'll probably have flighted balls, you can see if you can use your preferred brand. Also look at the Srixon z965s too. The blade length is slightly larger than some other blades like the MP5's, but feels great, and would be easy to do a combo with the other srixon irons. Most important part is too have fun with the process! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote My Mixed-Bag: Driver: Rogue 9*, UST chrome 7F5T Fairway: M5 3 wood, UST chrome 7F5T Irons: TMB 3i & MP-18 MB 4-PW Wedges: Voke SM7 LTD Jet Black Putter: Queen Bee #9 Ball: Z star XV Link to post Share on other sites
revkev 22,639 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thank you! I have a great fitter picked up already, I just got married, and my uncle in law is a golf pro in the Midwest and has a team of certified fitters:) I'm just curious on which direction to go wth my irons, do I still to something similar to what I have? Do I switch to full on blades? ( love true feedback from my irons) I wanna stay from game improvement, just want something similar to what I have now but fitted for it:) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Welcome - a lot depends on your goals in golf. If your goal is to shoot the lowest score possible you would be wisest to go with something that had a bit of game improvement to it in the middle and longer irons. (Assuming you are a good player already). A combo between the Srixon's or Mizuno 900 forged, something like that. I've learned through time that shooting the lowest score possible is rarely the reason why people play golf however. We play for fun. So by all means pick the irons that you will have the most fun with. Good luck and let us know what you pick and why. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G410 - turned down to11.25 degrees, neutral setting - Fujikura Motore X R flex Ping G410 5-9 wood Wilson D7 forged 6-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex SCOR 52,60 EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Currently testing Edison wedges to replace SCORS that are wearing out. Also auditions for the 14th spot in the bag. Current possibilities are a Ping 26 degree hybrid - duplicates the 9 wood or 5 iron but would be used almost exclusively for chipping or Tour Exotics 3 wood simply because you can carry 14 clubs and I might occasionally hit it in certain unusual wind conditions once every four or five rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
Woobie 44 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I got fitted for the first time after 30 years of golf 3 years ago. I told the pro I didn't care and didn't want to know what it said on the sole until we were finished, was only interested in the result. We worked between 6 brands and 2 really shone through. Cobra and Titleist. With no discernible difference between the 2 I took the cheaper option. End result I went from a 11-13 handicap for 20 years to 8-9 consistently. My recommendation is don't sell yourself short by thinking you want a specific brand/style. Treat it like beer.....try them all, there will be a surprise lurking out there for you. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zylem 608 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I posted some details about my fitting yesterday. I'm away from my PC right now maybe someone can post a link for me. It's in the Equipment Subforum. There may be some information there to help get you started. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rpete33 11 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Be open to all club brands and shafts, find what you like, and gives you the performance you want. Also don't try to go for max distance they'll probably have flighted balls, you can see if you can use your preferred brand. Also look at the Srixon z965s too. The blade length is slightly larger than some other blades like the MP5's, but feels great, and would be easy to do a combo with the other srixon irons. Most important part is too have fun with the process! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I think a srixon 565 3/4 756 5-PW would be a great transition from my vapor combos! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rpete33 11 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 I also might wait til next spring and see if any new irons come out after the PGA merchandise show Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
revkev 22,639 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I would carefully analyze how often I actually use them and consider investing my money elsewhere. But you may like the idea of beautiful new sticks in your bag. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G410 - turned down to11.25 degrees, neutral setting - Fujikura Motore X R flex Ping G410 5-9 wood Wilson D7 forged 6-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex SCOR 52,60 EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Currently testing Edison wedges to replace SCORS that are wearing out. Also auditions for the 14th spot in the bag. Current possibilities are a Ping 26 degree hybrid - duplicates the 9 wood or 5 iron but would be used almost exclusively for chipping or Tour Exotics 3 wood simply because you can carry 14 clubs and I might occasionally hit it in certain unusual wind conditions once every four or five rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
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