What irons to buy?
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Taking a break from all things Tiger, let's answer this question from a California reader about new irons. I asked Mike Stachura, Golf Digest's Equipment Editor, to reply.
I need a new set of irons and I need your help! I have an average score of 90 but no "official handicap". My swing speed is between 85 to 100mph+. I currently have an imitation set of R7 RAC cavity back taylormade irons that are 6+ years old. I want to shoot in the 80's consistently and hopefully break 80 one day soon. Any suggestions, questions, or feedback?
Ryan Johnson, San Diego
Mike's reply, delivered with his characteristic sensitivity:
An IMITATION set of TaylorMade irons? Did you use imitation money to buy them? Do you drive an imitation Mercedes Benz? Do you own an imitation Golden Retriever? First things first, take those fraudulent irons and burn
them. Second, write a letter of apology to TaylorMade at 5545 Fermi Court
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7324. Third, take a look at the Hot List to get an idea
of what's out there and what's good. Fourth, go find a pro shop that has a
quality fitting program and an ample selection. See which of your favorites
generally suits your mood and needs and then get fit for shaft flex, lie
angle, length and grip size. Fifth, get a few lessons and regular checkups
this summer with your local pro. If you're not breaking 80 by the end of the
year, it's probably because you need a new driver.
--Bob Carney
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