pozzit Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 With all the discussions lately with the new Wilson Utility, HMB 2 iron, and Most Wanted Test. Who out here is using a Utility/Driving iron? I currently game a 16* Ping Eye2 1 iron. I have had it for many years and primary use it to punch out of trouble but do hit off the tee or fairway at times. Using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Titleist u500 2 iron for me. Loving it so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 ... I have owned and played many including Cobra Utility, TM UDi, Exotics CB-X Ironwood and CB Pro Tungsten, Wilson FG Tour, Srixon U65, MP Fli Hi and just put a GAPR Mid in my bag. They are all very good and my favorite has been the UDi 2 iron for distance off the tee because it can be crazy long and Cobra Utility for all around performance. I am hoping the GAPR is a combo of both. I found them all to be more forgiving than a standard 2 or 3 iron and much more versatile. Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Blueprint 2 iron laser beams.Not technically a “utility” iron. But at 17.5° it works wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 ... I have owned and played many including Cobra Utility, TM UDi, Exotics CB-X Ironwood and CB Pro Tungsten, Wilson FG Tour, Srixon U65, MP Fli Hi and just put a GAPR Mid in my bag. They are all very good and my favorite has been the UDi 2 iron for distance off the tee because it can be crazy long and Cobra Utility for all around performance. I am hoping the GAPR is a combo of both. I found them all to be more forgiving than a standard 2 or 3 iron and much more versatile. As I look for a replacement versatility is definitely the main quality I want to make sure I have. The Ping is on the forgiving side but I feel like there is so much I can gain upgrading.Using MyGolfSpy mobile app chisag 1 Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Tour Edge HL4 18* 2 iron-wood. Is it a hybrid? Is it a utility iron? It's a floor wax and a dessert topping. Honestly, it's so ugly, I think it just repels the ball, but I love it. Pretty good off the deck as well as a tee. JohnSmalls, edingc and chisag 1 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smellis745 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Shankster said: Blueprint 2 iron laser beams. Not technically a “utility” iron. But at 17.5° it works wonders. That’s the way I feel about my 545 3i. Bent it to 19 and with the PX shaft, it’s a low rocket. It’s technically not a utility/driving iron, but it’s more forgiving and hotter than the X Forged UT I was messing with. JohnSmalls and Shankster 2 Quote PXG 0811X Gen 4 7.5* - Graphite Design Tour AD-HD 7 TX TaylorMade M6 15* - PX HZRDUS Green 80 TX Titleist 913 Fd 18* - MCA KuroKage XMS 90 X /// OR /// Callaway XForged UT 20* - Aldila Rogue Black 105 TX Srixon Z745 4-P - PX LZ 7.0 Vokey SM7 49F / 53F / 58K - DG TI S400 Odyssey Black #3 34” Titleist AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I play the original cobra Utility iron. The chrome version. I have it set to 18*. Before that I had a mizuno MPH5 1 iron that was a laaser beam at 16 degrees. I just wanted a bit more height. chisag 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 8:09 PM, pozzit said: I currently game a 16* Ping Eye2 1 iron. I have had it for many years and primary use it to punch out of trouble but do hit off the tee or fairway at times. Man, I thought I was the only one left on planet earth that still had one of these. Granted, I haven't had it in my bag for years, and only brought it out last summer just to show some friends, and have them hit it on the range. What I've discovered is that with all of the new technology and forgiveness in newer clubs, it's harder and harder to hit older clubs like this that I used to hit consistently and with confidence. And actually, to be technically correct, my PING 1 iron is a Karsten model that is 17 degrees (I think). Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmh3 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I have the Titleist U 500 in the 3 and 4 irons, I have used the Callaway Apex Utility as well. Quote Ping G410 Plus Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited Ping G410 LST 3 Wood Oban Tour Prototype V430 Titleist U500 3 & 4 Oban Kiyoshi Purple Tour Reserve Titleist 620 MB 5-9 Oban CT 125 Titleist Vokey 47* Oban CT 125, 51*, 55*, and 59* Shimada Tour Wedge Black Bettinardi Studio Stock SS28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I had the Mizuno MMC Fil-Hi last year, 20*, with the Veylix Rome Shaft and I hit BULLETS with it. My 20* hybrid was more versatile, so I sold the MMC. It was a great club, though!!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro HardcoreLooper 1 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Man, I thought I was the only one left on planet earth that still had one of these. Granted, I haven't had it in my bag for years, and only brought it out last summer just to show some friends, and have them hit it on the range. What I've discovered is that with all of the new technology and forgiveness in newer clubs, it's harder and harder to hit older clubs like this that I used to hit consistently and with confidence. And actually, to be technically correct, my PING 1 iron is a Karsten model that is 17 degrees (I think).Awesome I'm not exactly sure what degree but I thought I looked it up and was 16* I should have it measured and find out. Have had this thing for 10 years or so. Using MyGolfSpy mobile app JohnSmalls 1 Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I have been using the Ping G410 2 Crossover this season and I have really been enjoying it. I play it at 18* and 40" long and it is equally good off the tee and the deck. Great club - forgiving, workable and long.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JohnSmalls, PMookie and bens197 3 Quote Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, pozzit said: Awesome I'm not exactly sure what degree but I thought I looked it up and was 16* I should have it measured and find out. Have had this thing for 10 years or so. Using MyGolfSpy mobile app Wow. That’s amazing. Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Awesome I'm not exactly sure what degree but I thought I looked it up and was 16* I should have it measured and find out. Have had this thing for 10 years or so. Using MyGolfSpy mobile appThe Karsten 1 iron I have has the loft imprinted on it. I’ll have to post a pic of it the next time I am home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azstu324 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) I know this probably isn't on anybody's radar but for the price, quality, and playability.. oh and just for the sake of being able to try out this style of UDI without digging too deeply into your pockets you should look up the Dynacraft Driving Iron. You can put one together online for less than $40 or buy the head for $17 and throw your favorite Hybrid or iron shaft in it. I have the 18° shafted up with a KBS tour 90 S flex and it will without a doubt hold up to ANYTHING on the high-end shelf. https://www.hirekogolf.com/dynacraft-driving-iron-custom-assembled.html the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get.. Edited November 11, 2019 by azstu324 pozzit, PMookie, HardcoreLooper and 1 other 4 Quote PXG 0311 Gen 5 9°/ Fujikura MotoreX F1 6X F6 3 Wood 14* / Kuro Kage Silver 65X F8 6 wood 20* / Fujikura MotoreX F3 6S RADSpeed Hybrid 24* TS1 4-GW / FCM Precision 6.5 Rifle TSW Wedge - 56/12 EAS 1.0 / Grip master 2.0 MAXFLI Tour CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 I know this probably isn't on anybody's radar but for the price, quality, and playability.. oh and just for the sake of being able to try out this style of UDI without digging too deeply into your pockets you should look up the Dynacraft Driving Iron. You can put one together online for I have the 18° and it will without a doubt hold up to ANYTHING on the high-end shelf. https://www.hirekogolf.com/dynacraft-driving-iron-custom-assembled.html the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get.. That's a great price $37 for stock shaft and grip hope your hitting it will sounds like your luck is increasing which where we all hope improvesUsing MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Awesome I'm not exactly sure what degree but I thought I looked it up and was 16* I should have it measured and find out. Have had this thing for 10 years or so. Using MyGolfSpy mobile appHere’s mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JohnSmalls 1 Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, GSwag said: Here’s mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk O man that thing looks sweet but the offset cavity is a little different I cant imagine that's very forgiving at all. Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, pozzit said: O man that thing looks sweet but the offset cavity is a little different I cant imagine that's very forgiving at all. It's about as forgiving as my ex-wife, or ex-sister-in-law (who very closely resembles the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz). MattF 1 Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozzit Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 59 minutes ago, GSwag said: It's about as forgiving as my ex-wife, or ex-sister-in-law (who very closely resembles the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz). Ugh thats a very descriptive way to put it glad you still take them out for a spin... unlike the ex. Also Thank you @GSwagfor serving our country! Mr. 82 1 Quote Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 4W: Maltby KE4 2i: Maltby KE4 FDI 4-PW: Maltby TS-1 - C-Taper 120g 50,54,58: Maltby TSW Putter: L.A.B. DF2.1 Accra Shaft 2023 Forum Testers - L.A.B. Putters Ball: Mixed prefer ProV1 or Snell Handicap: 9.2 - Best Score: 72 (E) Springdale CC, Canton NC -2022 2020 Forum Tester - Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I game the Adams Pro DHy 18* from 2014. If you can't find one at your local shop, they've been re-branded as the Taylormade GAPR Lo. The Adams is about $230 cheaper on eBay. I think I found my 18* head on eBay for $15. DHy is fade bias and one of the most consistent ball flights off the tee. Being a lefty, I can aim down the right side of the fairway and find myself near the center of the fairway 90% of the time. downlowkey and HardcoreLooper 2 Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 hours ago, GSwag said: Here’s mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Are you some kind of sadist? Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Quigleyd said: Are you some kind of sadist? I didn't say it was in my bag. I just said I still had it. I used to tee off with that 1 iron when I was in high school, but it hasn't been in the bag in several decades at least. Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, GSwag said: I didn't say it was in my bag. I just said I still had it. I used to tee off with that 1 iron when I was in high school, but it hasn't been in the bag in several decades at least. Haha. Ok, that makes more sense. Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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