WHEN TO UPGRADE YOUR IRONS?

In this video Neil Tappin and Joel Tadman look at the iron market and ask when you should be thinking about upgrading? They discuss the various reasons an upgrade might be on the cards and what you should be looking for. As a new set of irons is likely to be one of your most expensive golfing purchases, it is always worth devoting some time to think carefully about when is the best time to upgrade.

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[rodbiagtan]

Still playing my 2001 Ben Hogan Apex forged irons. Love them and get compliments often on their look.

[robertoreilly]

Mizuno 919 forged. Got em last September after handicap started to move down and ball striking improved. But this was after many lessons, and that is the best investment i feel.

[ThinkingMan]

I'm going the opposite direction. I play my Mizuno 221s but I'm also buying and restoring ten and twenty year old Mizuno blades to play along with my modern blades. There is little difference in them until you go back a long way and they're beautiful, feel great, and add a dimension to playing that I enjoy.

[CTE]

Ping eye 2’s, love them, first set of irons and been playing g them for 4 years, just broke 95 and improving quickly, they feel great and perfect to start for old clubs

[KyleStClair-fkjl]

I began a playing about two months ago and have been playing with my dads irons from 1988, so excited to get a new set this month😁

[vinylrulesok]

Practicing and improving your short game is more likely to improve your scores than a new set of irons I think

[sanderstet]

Still playing the Ping eye2 set (3i-SW). Bought them second handed in 1996...

[garrywilcox]

Was hitting ping g irons this spring picked up p790 more forgiving, distance and I love the look.

[guba]

Playing ping g40, bought a brand new set of Callaway and reverted back to my good old pings, I did upgrade my woods to TM M6s.

[owenamirault]

Been using the Callaway Apex irons. I love how forgiving they are.

[tommygeorge]

A year ago I made the switch from some Mizuno blades to P790s. The forgiveness has improved my game significantly.

[slytown]

Still rocking my Snake Eyes TC-01s from the early 2000s. Soft, players cavity with grooves that are still good. They were sold through the Golfsmith catalog, which many Americans may remember had great stuff.

[futurenhlallstar]

Currently gaming a set of Cobra ss-i irons in 3i-pw. Had them since 2006 in High school. Still in great condition.

[johncoyne]

Just changed from Callaway X-14's bought them new 17 years ago, I have had about 10 years away from golf but having just retired time to get going again. I have gone for the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged...mmmm they feel great!

[firemedicns]

Using a set of RSi1 irons. Bought them new. I lost ability to do my job shortly after that purchase. I used golf as a way to heal physically and I am now ready to upgrade. Going to get fitted for a set of P790s this winter

[jasong]

15 years of Titleist 690 cb... I keep thinking I want to change but then I go play and can’t imagine liking the new ones better. Love them!

[danieljohansson]

Ben Hogan Apex Plus since 20 years. I have played newer sets from other brands but always come back to these. I play my best golf with these old trusties and the feeling and workability is something I have yet to reproduce with any other club I have tried.

[bikergolfer]

My dad has a set of Big Bertha irons from the late 90s. I hit them side by side my JPX800 Forged and they performed pretty similar and felt really good also.

[flogrown]

Got fitted for callaway mavrik pros back in October and have played 4 rounds with them. Absolutely love them.

[DRM]

Only been playing a year. My handicap according to Garmin is 32 (I know thats not a gospel figure, or even an impressive handicap!).

Initially had a set of Bay Hill irons that I was given by a mate who had them new about 20 years ago.
After about ten months or so and my first few rounds I bought a set of Wilson Staff D7 second hand off golfbidder.
Took some getting used to and a few experiences at the range made me feel I made a bad choice. But now they're fine for me. Hit a 220yard with my 5i yesterday which I was chuffed with.