Forged Iron for average player

[TM_HOYER]

[quote name='askelly' timestamp='1346258459' post='5555337']
[quote name='TM_HOYER' timestamp='1346257413' post='5555197']
I am a mid-handicap golfer that needs to hit forged because of my elbows.
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interesting- why is that? sorry for my ignorance!

ok, took the extra 30 seconds to google it- the softness is easier on the joints, it seems...
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Vibration from TM Burner irons going up the shaft inflamed the ulnar nerve in my elbow. I even tried sensicore in the shafts. My doctor recommended trying forged irons and the pain went away.

[askelly]

[quote name='TM_HOYER' timestamp='1346259124' post='5555389']

Vibration from TM Burner irons going up the shaft inflamed the ulnar nerve in my elbow. I even tried sensicore in the shafts. My doctor recommended trying forged irons and the pain went away.
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That doesn't sound terribly comfortable! Glad you found a solution.

Hmmm... I wonder if I can get my doc to recommend a set of G20's. Let's see the wife argue with "doctor's orders"!

[craniac24]

[quote name='rkangrah' timestamp='1346258227' post='5555301']
[quote name='golfware' timestamp='1346252765' post='5554685']
As an 18 handicap, are you just starting to play golf or have you been an 18 handicap for a while and only play once a month? Are you young and have lots of time?? Reason I ask is that the iron you are looking for and the state of your game don't exactly match yet. Most 18 handicaps I've met struggle to hit long irons. In fact, most 18 handicaps I've met struggle to break 100. So I'm just wondering if you're prepare to put in the time to improve. That's all. All of rhe irons listed are great irons, but at the end of the day, you still need to put a decent swing on it to get decent results.
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I have been playing golf for 5 years. Once when I used to play once a week, my handicap is 14. Now I play only twice a month. I'm young but do not have a lot of free time since I work full time. Maybe one day when I became an entrepreneur I will have more time playing golf.

I'm looking at the Cobra S2 forged. The stock shaft is too damn heavy for my liking. NS pro 1030.

Any forged irons with NS pro 950GH?
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So when why don't you just get a set of the Cobra S2 and special order it with the 950GH?

[ZachK]

[quote name='golfware' timestamp='1346252765' post='5554685']
As an 18 handicap, are you just starting to play golf or have you been an 18 handicap for a while and only play once a month? Are you young and have lots of time?? Reason I ask is that the iron you are looking for and the state of your game don't exactly match yet. Most 18 handicaps I've met struggle to hit long irons. In fact, most 18 handicaps I've met struggle to break 100. So I'm just wondering if you're prepare to put in the time to improve. That's all. All of rhe irons listed are great irons, but at the end of the day, you still need to put a decent swing on it to get decent results.
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Someone who is a legit 18 hcp would normally shoot right around 90. I wouldn't consider that struglling to break 100. I think you could very easily be a decent ball striker and an 18 hcp. That's really just playing bogey golf.

I don't know what type of courses you play, but most around me only require maybe 5-10 long iron shots per round. The key to becomming a better player does not lie with being able to hit long irons consistently (unless of course you are always playing very long courses or are a shorter hitter). The biggest parts of lowering your score IMO are being in the fairway off the tee, be able to chip somewhere near the hole on the first try, and be able to consistently have 2 putts or less.

Buuuutttt, I do agree that practicing to get a better swing is much more beneficial than getting new irons.

[Tampajoe3]

Check out Adams cb3's. I see golf galaxy has them at 599.99 now.

[morebeerbettergolf]

I've got a set of j33s and Cobra SS in the BST... I'll make you a hell of a deal for both of them and you can just keep the ones you like.

[jonn443]

Jpx-800pros are a great mix of a players iron and a gi iron...nice soft strikes when flushed and pretty forgiving

[Guia]

The Cobra SS are very nice, as are the Scratch AR1s.

[JP Page]

Callaway Diablo Forged. They can be had for cheap on eBay, $300 new. Just picked up a set and couldn't be happier.

[ilikegolf]

Mizuno Mx300 for sure.

This years Callaways are all stupid easy to hit as well from my experience.

[driverHATE]

Another vote for MX300. I've played them from the time that I was as a 16 handicap (when I first bought them) until today (10 handicap) and have enjoyed them each and every step of the way. As a matter of fact, I just hit some balls at the range and was noticing that my current set is getting a bit worn. May be time to order a new set just to play and use my old set for the range. They are that sweet!!!

[PZero]

[quote name='Tampajoe3' timestamp='1346278464' post='5557211']
Check out Adams cb3's. I see golf galaxy has them at 599.99 now.
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^This. The CB3's catch my eye every time I'm at a golf shop and are very easy to hit.

[timothym]

[quote name='askelly' timestamp='1346258459' post='5555337']
[quote name='TM_HOYER' timestamp='1346257413' post='5555197']
I am a mid-handicap golfer that needs to hit forged because of my elbows.
[/quote]

interesting- why is that? sorry for my ignorance!

ok, took the extra 30 seconds to google it- the softness is easier on the joints, it seems...
[/quote]
I put matrix studio graphite shafts in a set of the nike vrs forged and they replaced my diablo forged. They are easy on my shoulders and almost as long as the diablo but much more accurate.

[rkangrah]

I will look into the MX300 on ebay. BTW still love my old forged iron set Titleist 775CB.

[thaar]

If you're a decent ball striker, I would say the MP-60's. You can get them for super cheap right now on ebay.

[jfzhorseman]

[quote name='JP Page' timestamp='1346299942' post='5559001']
Callaway Diablo Forged. They can be had for cheap on eBay, $300 new. Just picked up a set and couldn't be happier.
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I love that head too but it is pretty compact. MX300 is a little larger and more confidence may come from that.

[rkangrah]

BTW I found this:
http://www.golfworks.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_MA0099_A_cn_E_671

Looks like a forgiving forged iron. Anyone played with those irons?

[xerpro]

Taylormade CBs....
Forged face, cast body...
Easy to hit....Workable and fairly long...
Can be had for 399.99 on Golf Galaxy's website...

[mozgolf]

CB3 again, and with the cleanish look, older a4 Forged pretty clean and very forgiving for forged

Diablo Forged fit all your criteria and game level probably better than most, except they are not clean looking on the back.

JPX 800 Pro, perhaps a bit player oriented for an 18 capper

[Thug Hunter]

[quote name='craniac24' timestamp='1346253795' post='5554795']
Titleist CB.
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No way would I ever recommend these clubs for an 18 handicap and self admitted not so good ball striker. AP1 or maybe the AP2 but not the CB.

[slide13]

I'm around the same hcp as you and I can highly recomend the MX200s. Get them, strip the decals off and you have a really clean looking set of forged irons that have great feel and forgiveness. I've been playing them for a couple seasons now and they really are great clubs. I would love to play blades but just don't have the game for them.

[rdsmith3]

Another vote for Callaway Diablo Forged. They really are nice clubs, with a great forged feel, and forgiving.

However, you did get a lot of good advice here. As much as I like the Callaway Diablo Forged, my mishits with Callaway RAZR X Black have a better result than with the forged.

[7464]

Adams Pro a12 irons

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[That Bob Guy]

Maltby TE FORGED, with whatever shaft you prefer. Taper or parallel.

[Drgonzo1976]

[quote name='golfware' timestamp='1346252765' post='5554685']
As an 18 handicap, are you just starting to play golf or have you been an 18 handicap for a while and only play once a month? Are you young and have lots of time?? Reason I ask is that the iron you are looking for and the state of your game don't exactly match yet. Most 18 handicaps I've met struggle to hit long irons. In fact, most 18 handicaps I've met struggle to break 100. So I'm just wondering if you're prepare to put in the time to improve. That's all. All of rhe irons listed are great irons, but at the end of the day, you still need to put a decent swing on it to get decent results.
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^^^I agree with the above^^^

As an 18 handicap (playing for about 2 years but only get out 4 times per month with no practice time) I found all clubs of the forged players ilk too demanding for me. Iron are my strength, but only relative to the rest of my poor game. I finally found a good compromise in a mint set of i5s. Not forged, but they do have a playerish look with loads of forgiveness for my miss. Also very cheap and basically indestructible. Good luck with your search.

[golfnmudd]

[quote name='TJCDAS' timestamp='1346243877' post='5553871']
Older but great Cobra SS Forged. Great set used us usually available on Ebay for less than $150.
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+++++++++++++1

I have played LOTS of forged irons and still game my SS forged. Love the sole grind. Very soft and workable

[lsf_21]

Find a set of Adams A4 forged. Things are buttery smooth and easy to hit.

Love mine.

[llamont]

I'll second the Titleist 775-CB irons. They're a very forgiving and solid forged GI club.

[Desert Golf]

Love my MX25's. I've had them 5 years and they have taken me from an 18 to a 9.

[clubhousehero]

Used set of Adams A4 irons.

FYI, A4R's are cast Ar are forged.