AZGolfNut2

Chinese Yamato grips? 😬

This is a very common misconception about single length irons, and it couldn't be further from the truth. There is no reason a single plane swing should be limited to single length irons, nor a dual plane swing limited to variable length irons. If you have a dual plane swing and you can hit a conventional 7-iron fine with your swing, then there's no reason you wouldn't be able to hit every club in a single length set just as well using the same swing. The only thing that is different from one club to the next is the loft, so there is no logical reason to saying you need a single plane swing to hit them properly when they are essentially all 7-irons with different lofts.

I didn't even realize the backs were painted. I've had my current set going on 3 years and they look perfect, zero issues with paint flaking/chipping. Maybe you got a bad batch of heads, might be worth reaching out to wherever you bought them and see what the options are for getting them replaced.

I haven't seen much feedback on the new Star STX grip yet. Who has tried them out, and what are your thoughts? I saw it at the PGA show in January, but I have not actually swung a club with one yet. Plugged In Golf just posted a full review of it yesterday and it sounds like the performance and feel is pretty similar to a corded grip, but much longer lasting and tackier. https://pluggedingolf.com/star-grip-stx-grips-review/