2016 MyGolfSpy Iron Buying Study
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2016 MyGolfSpy Iron Buying Study

2016 MyGolfSpy Iron Buying Study

2017 is shaping up to be a banner year for irons. We’ve already covered new releases from PING, Mizuno, Callaway, Wilson, and most recently Cobra.

Have you seen anything you like?

Time for an Upgrade?

Even with the constant lure of new technology, the average iron replacement cycle remains roughly 4.5 years.

Is this the year you upgrade?

What’s stopping you? What are you looking for in your next set? What would compel you to pull the trigger on new next set of irons?

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Please take 5 minutes or less to complete this quick survey. Let us know what you’ll be looking for in your next set of irons, or tell us why you’re not looking at all.

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We’ll be sharing the results with you so you can see what golfers just like you are looking for in their next iron purchase.

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      Winston

      7 years ago

      Bought a set of Yamaha forged impress d irons in hk in 2012. Oversized irons very forgiving and good distance. These are Jap irons NS Pro 850 shafts expensive but for me will by my set for rest of my golfing life.

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      Alfredo Smith

      8 years ago

      Right on schedule for me also, 4 sets of clubs in 20 years. Although this last set of PXG irons, because of my age is my last set! Well maybe, haha

      Reply

      Gil Bloomer

      8 years ago

      The 4.5 year number is exactly right for me too. It probably takes me that long to feel comfortable and confident with the new irons in my bag. Then it’s time to move on to another set of irons.

      Reply

      Colorado Golfer

      8 years ago

      I’m on an iPhone and I see no survey. I bought my AP1 716s about a year ago. I don’t think I’ll upgrade until these wear out. I look for high launching, forgiving irons.

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      Rob Nieth

      8 years ago

      Third set this year. Went from Adams CMB to TM M2 Tour and now Callaway Apex Black.

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      Jeff Haddock

      8 years ago

      Took me 12 years before I upgraded my set. All I can say is wow! I was playing with a starter set of Dunlop irons and moved over to a set Cobra Fly-Z’s. Such a huge difference. I had no idea what I was missing out on. Loft, forgiveness, spin, those were all words that had no meaning to me until my upgrade. One of the best things I could have done. I’m actually enjoying the game much more then I ever have. Next upgrade will be my woods and I cannot wait to see how that works out.

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      Springbok

      8 years ago

      I filled in the survey. However, I have some comments.

      Something tells me that MGS is NOT the one that wrote the survey. I may be wrong, but I hope I am not.

      You see… if “I” were to write the questions for this survey, it would have included the following:

      1) How long have you had your current irons…. not “Have you owned your current irons for more than a year”.

      2) WHAT are your current set of irons.

      3) What is it about the irons you like?

      4) Why have you not changed from your current irons…. not JUST “what are you looking for in your next set of irons”

      5) What irons currently appeal to you, why do they appeal to you, and why have you not bought them.

      Without those 5 questions, It seems like the survey is almost meaningless.

      So here are my answers

      1) How long have you had your current irons

      4 years

      3) WHAT are your current set of irons.

      TaylorMade Rocketbladez (Non-Tour)

      3) What is it about the irons you like?

      I like the fact they don’t ding. I like the medium offset. I like the top-line. Not too thin, and not too thick. I like the distance and forgiveness they provide. I like the shaft in them (KBS C-Taper)

      4) Why have you not changed from your current irons.

      Purely financial. I don’t have the money for new irons.

      5) What irons currently appeal to you, why do they appeal to you, and why have you not bought them.

      Hogan PTx 6-PW, Hogan Hi 5 iron, Hogan Wedges.

      I hit them at the PGA demo day, and they were fantastic.

      Also REALLY liked the SRIXON 545 with Modus 120 shafts. Very close second

      I like the dual bounce on both the hogans and SRIXONs

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      Augustine Fan

      8 years ago

      Umm…. since I started on club making 5 years ago I have have gone through 20+ sets of irons and still have around 5 sets in play. Not always upgrading to new but rather buy slightly used newer models from people who buy new and sell after a few rounds when it didn’t work out. This year I’ve settled on 2 sets and will probably stop changing equipment as it hasn’t really lowered my scores so in the end it’s my swing more than my clubs. Still I will try new equipment in the future just for enjoyment but not for the sake of lowering my scores.

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      Jackson Pavletich

      8 years ago

      Ive had mine at least 8 years, can i buy 2 new sets?

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      Rich O.

      8 years ago

      Oversize forged irons are the best performing in my opinion. I’m now using JPX EZ Forged with NS Pro 950GH shafts. I think a lot of golfers would benefit from trying them out.

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      Grant Cavin

      8 years ago

      2008… OG AP2 irons still going strong. But on the look for a new partner in crime.

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      Buckical

      8 years ago

      Just completed survey…Only club I might get interested in would be a driver….if I can find one that gets my attention. Sure would like an update on the PowerBilt Air Force One N7…I’ ve had 3 or 4 (still have 2), and they compare extremely well with my Callaway Big Bertha Alpha.

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      Jon

      8 years ago

      I am always on the lookout for a new set of irons. Right now I play 2006 Taylormade R7 XD’s with graphite shafts.

      I have found some that I think are better. But the rub is they seem only marginally better. I keep hearing that if clubs that are 10 years old or older can’t standup to the new technology which is supposed to be so much better for forgiveness and distance. Some of the sets I have tried seem to be a little more forgiving but none of them give me any more distance at all. The extra overall performance is negligible at best.

      I buy new wedges and a new Driver every couple of years but I can’t pull the trigger on new irons. If I could be wowed at a decent price I would be all in. That has not happened.

      I guess if it is not broke though, why try to fix it?

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      Pointer

      8 years ago

      Carbite irons, graphite stiff, 20 years old.
      Not good a enough player justify new irons.

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      Kenny B

      8 years ago

      Currently playing MacGregor Tourney VIP 1025M that I reshafted with UST ProForce graphite. Love the feel. I also play Ping i20. 9i through 58* are SCOR. If I could gain height and keep the same distance or increase distance with the mid irons, I would be happy.

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      Trevor D

      8 years ago

      Will be trading in my 690.CB/MB for MP-5’s this off season

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      Sean Farrell

      8 years ago

      I have a set I bought this year that I’ll be selling.

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      Fred

      8 years ago

      I’m not good enough to play MP-5s, but I still think they’re the most beautiful irons I’ve ever seen.

      Mbwa Kali Sana

      8 years ago

      I play HONMA BERES irons -MG 712-4 star shafts -handpicked -very expensive .
      These SAKURA ARMRQ shafts are far Superior to any shaft you find on the market.
      I see no need to change
      I play to a handicap of 7 .I am over 82 years in age .I play 3 times a week,18 holes ,all year around .No winter ,no so called winter greens on the FRENCH RIVIERA .
      My Driver and Fairway woods are KRANK ,fully forged heads .They deliver towering distances .

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      Thomas Crisan

      8 years ago

      Interested in trading my 714 AP2 set for Titleist 716 CB

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      Mikey

      8 years ago

      No survey on the link

      I bought the ben hogans
      Then changed the shafts from 110 to 95
      Purred them and am using them
      I’m hearing of new things but not willing to buy just yet

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      Bryan LaRoche

      8 years ago

      Had TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB/MC’s 2013-2015. 1 year ago, got Miura Small Blades. Yesterday, got PXG 0311.

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      Albert Eng

      8 years ago

      I’ve had five sets of irons and 20+ drivers through the last 5 years. What can I say, I’m a tinker with golf clubs.

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      Miguel Dabu

      8 years ago

      I got my Burner 2.0 in 2012 when I started golfing again. Then 2014 I got Speed Blades. 2015 I got the TM TP CB. Halfway 2016 summer I got the Titleist 714 AP1. I won’t be changing for a while.

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      Gregory S. Addis

      8 years ago

      I just replaced my burner 2.0 tours… Longest I’ve ever had a set. Back to mizuno with 850 forged.

      Reply

      Miguel Dabu

      8 years ago

      The Burner 2.0’s were a great set of irons. Tour or regular, they got praises every where.

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      Vince

      8 years ago

      Like me interested in seeing if there are other golfers that gravitate by to there old reliables

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      Gary G

      8 years ago

      Did you ever see the commercial about the women that has a ton of shoes in her closet and keeps buying more and her husband comes in and can’t believe she keeps buying more? Well that’s me with golf clubs and my wife keeps saying when a new club comes “Not another golf club. Will you ever stop”? My reply to myself is “Is the Pope Catholic?”

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      dcorun

      8 years ago

      Still playing my Cleveland 588 MT irons. They are still one of the best irons I’ve ever played. I would consider the Srixon 355 but, I’m really interested in trying the one length and only Cobra offers those at this time. If I don’t care for them I will look at Srixon.

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      Jason P.

      8 years ago

      I’m still playing my 588 MT’s as well. I just regripped them 4-DW with brand new Royal Grip X-Treme V Grips. They are perfect now. I used to think the Traction 85 Steel Shafts were too light in weight the past couple years but since I decided to slow my swing down just a bit they are fine. I believe these MT’s will stay in my bag until my Wife gets me cremated.

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      Jess-Dawn Kitchens

      8 years ago

      Don’t tell my wife

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      Stephen Jordan

      8 years ago

      Every 6months for me. Get good value for them and can get into something new at a significantly reduced rate. Lots of fun to swip n swap.

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      Bob

      8 years ago

      Zip Code? Come on, guys…

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      Tony Covey

      8 years ago

      Added provisions for Non-USA participants.

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      eric

      8 years ago

      What if you traded your set for a gently used set at your local PGA Big Box Store and little to no money changed hands? Did you really purchase anything???…Because, I told my wife I “traded” my irons. There was no designation for “trading” irons in the survey…

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      Christopher Strickland

      8 years ago

      I went through an 18 month stretch where I had 6 different sets after getting rid of my Titleist 981 SL irons trying g more forgiving clubs and still shot the same scores should have worried more about my swing than the equipment. Now I have a set of Rocketballz and I like them just fine.

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      Fires van Vuren

      8 years ago

      Still playing with Callaway x14 irons since it arrived and with the first type Odyssey 2ball putter.

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      Gary Lee

      8 years ago

      Interesting survey, but thought it was going to ask what we were looking for in our next set of clubs. I’m looking now but have a limited fixed income so I have to be very easy to please to get what I can afford.

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      Ben Clabaugh

      8 years ago

      In March. Before that, the March before. Before that, 2006. Lol. Played 4 different sets of the same clubs, 2005 taylormade tp. Had the grooves redone so they conform. Wish they made irons like that now.

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      Tony Agnew

      8 years ago

      Good for them. I have 2 more years on my Cobras

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      Chris Crandall

      8 years ago

      I’ve play 4 or 5 different sets this year

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      Nate Nagy

      8 years ago

      2003, good old Callaway X-14’s, still trying to find something longer or more importantly straighter.

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      Philip Borbely

      8 years ago

      still 710 MB in the bag.

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      Chris Bourquin

      8 years ago

      Right on schedule lol

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      Mark Bauer

      8 years ago

      I finally upgraded 2 summers ago after playing the same irons for 10 plus years. I guess I will need to upgrade next summer. Any suggestions for a 13 index?

      Reply

      Michel

      8 years ago

      No comment

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      Chisag

      8 years ago

      I have a Mac laptop and there is no survey to take.

      Reply

      Dave S

      8 years ago

      Also, what if you purchased new irons, but don’t like them and have gone back to your old ones? :(

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      Dougal

      8 years ago

      Dave…totally agree. I purchased some 2013 Rocketbladez Tour irons earlier this year thinking they looked nice..2nd hand but basically brand new. Have the KBS Tour shaft in them. They are okay but nowhere as nice as my 2001 Cleveland TA3s with Project X 6.0 Flighted. Have gone back to the Clevelands…many due to the shaft. Thinking about reshafting the Rocketbladez but will make them way too expensive.

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      MBU

      8 years ago

      I did the same, a few weeks ago. I changed to Rocketbladez tour but with KBS C TAPER S from x forged 2013 with 5.5 PXI. But I couldn’t be happier. And for me it was probably the weight of the shaft. I can now feel my shaft through transition. Also I personally love the feel of the heads up from 8 iron…
      And I was in love with the looks of my old irons.. AND, I swore to myself I’d never buy Taylormades!

      Carolina Golfer 2

      8 years ago

      Took the survey, I only see one problem with it. It only allowed you to enter one set of irons that you purchased. What about those of us who have purchased two in the past 12 months…LOL

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      Tony Covey

      8 years ago

      Love it! We’ll have to figure something out for next time.

      Reply

      Carolina Golfer 2

      8 years ago

      Sounds good, Can you make it capable of entering more than two sets while you’re at it….asking for a friend….of course :)

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