How to Choose the RIGHT Golf IRONS for YOU in a WORLD of Choice where even if we take the 10 main manufactures of the golfing world and break them down into the various Irons they make, the amount of choice can go well over 100+ iron models once you take into account Direct To Consumer options. So with all the choice between Game Improvement and Super Game Improvement, Players Distance, Players Cavity etc etc how do you choose the right golf irons for your game and with the specific requirements you have as a golfer…..
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25 Comments
I've been playing Titleist MBs for a couple of years and my 7-iron is my 165m (180yd) club. Basically have every club gapped at 10m intervals. I'm looking for a bit more forgiveness, but will keep the blades to torture myself with from time to time. Now, I love the look of the 225s and really do not like the look of the 223s. I guess my question is whether the 225s would be a good get for someone who can hit it far enough but wants to get more forgiveness and maybe even slow down his swing speed a touch.
Hi. Is getting fitted practical or a waste of time/money if I’m still a high handicapper? At my age (55), I doubt it’s going down any time soon. Thanks.
5 handicap and I play mizuno pro 225 I do like them and would maybe like to switch to the 221s I don’t like the look of the 223s but I don’t want to lose distance with the 221s and I do really like my 225s
Great review Jay and thanks for taking all the time to show us your approach.. I like the Mizuno 225 for a all a round club next to my Hogan PTx Pro irons that I have been practicing with….More forginess on off center hits..Thanks Again….
Very well done.
Great chart thanks
Fantastic video.
Your charts have confirmed what I have thought for a long time. I have game improvement irons but very slow swing speed so I get no launch height. I believe I need to go with a HL iron!
Jay, this video arrived just at the perfect time for me!
I’ve been working on my swing (work in progress, but finding some real form albeit a little conscious at the moment ). Had my best ball striking day by far as a result. 3 club wind today which will always test your game.
I’m loving my JPX 921 tours (PW-7I) but don’t like the look of my JPX921 Forged, although I do hit them well. I’m going to go for a swing DNA tomorrow and my main focus will be what to replace those JPX forged irons with. I’m now beginning to think 223 (or next years 243s) might be the way to go.
I was worried about losing distance as I age as I’m now in my 60s but I hit my 4iron 210y and held the green today among other good shots so I’m now less concerned as my ball striking improves.
My Daughters had lessons yesterday with a new coach. He was blown away. It’s now clear that my youngest daughter needs to get out of the ladies clubs she’s been using. She’s too strong for them. I’ll send you her swing DNA results. When I get them as promised!
Thanks again for this video. It’s really a great help for anyone looking to optimise their clubs to their swing. 👍👏
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Jay I think you are spot on! I got fitted for 923 HM HL and refused, tried 923 HM and PXG Gen 5 XP. They were long but not great great grabbers! Sold and went back to the HL and low and behold can hold greens. Now I have to adjust as the 7 iron distance for me is now the 6 iron, but who cares. Added hybrids and went forgiving on the selection. In my later 60’s and will slower swing speed your advice hits the mark.
Great video and you are right on many fronts. They are a plethora of choices and it can be overwhelming. Testing and fitting are critical as well as knowing your strengths and weaknesses. I’ve played for a while and have played with a lot of different players of different abilities. I’ve seen that there are a lot of ways someone can shoot a specific score to achieve establish their handicap. Some players are excellent iron players but terrible putters while some are excellent putters but terrible off the tee and so on and so forth.
Furthermore, you be surprised how few full iron shots you hit during a round of golf. I discovered this using the data from my Arccos system. Often times it’s somewhere in the 11-14 range depending on the course. I’m not saying a good iron set isn’t important but you don’t hit as many full iron shots as you might think during a round of golf. Again, it’s critical to know your game in all aspects. Keep up the good work Jay 🙏🙏🙏
This video is just what I was looking for. Turning 60 in a few months and struggle to hit my MP33’s as crisp as I used to, so I’ve switched to a more forgiving club with graphite shafts. Not knowing what I really wanted, and not wanting to waste a lot of $$$ figuring it out, I picked up a used set of JPX825’s in excellent shape off eBay for $250 to get a baseline. Loving the forgiveness with the turf interaction of the wider sole since the slightest degree of error with my blades was very costly. I hate the length of of the club head because it looks and feels like I’m swinging something Fred Flintsone would use, but then again, there’s no denying the forgiveness on off center strikes, but there in lies my dilemma. I feel my ball strikes on the face are less accurate than before because the club head is so big that I don’t really know where the head is, but still get good to decent results because of the forgiveness…frustrating & satisfying at the same time. The forgiveness I needed was more with turf interaction, so I’m looking for something with the wider sole I desire, but shorter blade length I prefer. I’ve been visiting the local golf shop checking out the various designs and have narrowed it down to the JPX923 Forged and I525, but didn’t to take a look at JPX HL’s. Most likely going with Mizuno because I’ve always liked their irons, and they don’t charge extra for shafts and grip upgrades. The main reason I’d like to throw the HL’s in the mix are for the more traditional lofts, but have concerns with blade length since I haven’t stood over them, and controlling height when I need to knock it down. Will go back to the shop to see if they have it in the fitting bay…I know it wasn’t displayed on the floor. Would really appreciate your feedback. Currently playing to a 9.8 handicap. Thanks for the great content!🤙🏽
Was custom fit 3 years ago. In the long run it saved me money. Instead of purchasing a set off the shelf every year or two and hoping it would improve my game. I decided to visit an independent golf shop and try being fitted. Didn't care the brand or shaft. All I was looking for was back spin and decent angle to stop the ball where I wanted. They took a lot of time in looking at things we don't consider. Angle of attack, swing path, speed of the club head, lie angle and so on. Three years with my Wilson Staff blades and couldn't be happier! Do plan on going back now and letting them gap my clubs to get my distance more consistent. Biggest advice I can give anyone is to let the fitter do their job. If you hit Mizuno better than Wilson, then go with it or vice versa. If game improvement clubs work, then great. Same with shafts, lots of brands but fitting is key. You'll enjoy the game more in the long run.
I’m a plus one hdcp at 54 and tried to chase distance with strong lofted forgiving irons and I have found the thinner the sole the better I hit it so hitting t100 8 iron 140 is better and way more accurate than hitting t200 8 155 night and day diff for me
Custom fitting was the best thing I did. I need the game improvement. Tried pretty much every brand of club in my range. Went in my mind which club I wanted but changed my mind after hitting them. The g430’s were right for me, hopefully picking them up this week
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where would ping eye 2 irons fall on this chart, thinking inbetween blade and cavity ? .
Hello from Montreal, just got fitted for some Mizuno 225s. Will have to wait a few weeks.
I’m changing them up from some forged JPX919. I think fitting is very important, not only the correct head but the proper shalt. Our season over here runs from May to late October. We used to go down to Florida for a few weeks in February but the our dollar is so low that it’s just too expensive. Thanks for all your great videos.
Fumbled around for years trying to fit myself because I don't like hitting off mats. I think I've found some pretty good ideas and realized that most weekend duffers don't have any clue just like where I was.
It's also important where you're coming from and what you want to improve. I played AP1s with Steelfiber 95R. They felt a little boardy and I wanted something slimmer so i went to AP2 with senior flex shafts. It was a disaster. A few sets later, I'm now playing Miura MC-102 with Steelfiber i80 stiff, soft stepped, +1", P-5. I can hit my 5 iron a beautiful high baby draw that stops within 3 ft.
Custom fit can save you a lot of time, money and angst. I’m still using the Tom Wishon clubs I was fitted for 10 years ago but I have added Accra graphite shafts (due to being 59) and popped in a couple of hybrids. So it’s blades, cavities and hybrids and with a being of stretching and Pilates (thoroughly recommended) I am still hitting my yardages. 😊
Excellent video Jay. Very comprehensive explanation
Great video, sir. Well explained with options for a lot of questions we all have with the glut of gold clubs now available.
Always a great watch Jay, I think something can get overlooked when it comes to an iron fitting is the sole width and design.
Thanks as always for the content
What a fully comprehensive summary-brilliant video. A nice Combi set would be ideal aesthetically for me, but how to tell from one 7 iron at a custom fitting – have faith in the fitter I suppose
Had a fitting 2 weeks ago, cost me $250 for the fitting, they had a lot of gear to try, ONLY hassle was the price, 7k for a set of irons a driver, 3 and 5 wood (kept my putter and hybrids) they did a BS shaft wobble/osculation test. The killer was $32 a grip plus $70 per club for assembly. I think u can guess the name of the company, hint a high end YT channel (canadian) just changed their name to this company. i won't recommend the company to anyone as they r over priced to the max, They turned over 65million last year. if they r operating in 10years i will B surprised, my gut feeling is they want big bucks to retire millionaires+.