Set of irons at or under $200....?

[RecidivistGOLFER]

So I've returned to golf after about a 15-year hiatus, wondering why I ever left the game in the first place (*cough* women *cough*) When I played regularly I shot mid-90's, just getting back I'm in the 110's but scores improving quickly.

 

My old clubs were passable copies of the '94 Big Berthas (Spectrum) and I liked them. They were easy to hit and didn't cost much. But they sat in a wet basement for too long, grips dry rotted, shafts rusted.

 

So I'm currently playing my Father In Law's copy irons (Turbo Power) and don't like them. Reduced distance AND lower loft. I hit them fairly straight, but mishits vibrate something awful and it takes a 6 iron to *just barely* get to 150 yards.

 

So I'm going to upgrade with some quality, older irons for under $200. I'm looking at Callaway X-14, Ping G2/G5 Callaway 2002 Big Berthas, Hawkeye's, etc. I'm open to other suggestions as well. I actually prefer the older late-90's / early-2000's clubs from an aesthetic standpoint, so buying used is actually my preference. I kinda PREFER a bag full of "old schools." My driver is a GBB II and I have a sack full of callaway warbird FW's. I actually WANT the clubs I coveted when I was in my early 20's.

 

Anybody have experience with these? Just curious about feedback.

[oldschoolrocker]

Shpuld be able to find some decent clubs at that price point. I would say go to a Play it Again or someplacike it where you can actually see and feel the clubs instead of someplaceike EBay.

[sbeduckman]

I've picked up G5s and G10s for well under $200. They are easy enough to find.

[setter02]

I'll second the old Ping suggestion. Nice price point, built proof and can get bent to your specs for free (shipping blah blah). That and you can likely sell them for the same price you paid when you upgrade later.

[jkim]

some one posted this earlier.

http://www.golfetail.com/cobra-golf-silver-amp-cell-iron-set-4-pw-524198.html?siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-MMlkkc1lF8AVH5LI3d2W3Q

[topr]

***That's a good deal on some pretty nice clubs. OP you can never go wrong with Pings but Cobra, Adams and Cleveland make quality stuff that is good bang for the buck

[RecidivistGOLFER]

Thanks for the suggestion, jkim. I know it makes zero difference in terms of how you hit the ball, but having grown up in the mid-late 90's golf era, I can't get used to the way the newer clubs (like those cobras) look. They're like spaceships on a stick. I like the simpler look of Pings & Callaways. It just so happens that my budget suits me well to that era when golf clubs were a little more aesthetically pleasing.

[topr]

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Thanks for the suggestion, jkim. I know it makes zero difference in terms of how you hit the ball, but having grown up in the mid-late 90's golf era, I can't get used to the way the newer clubs (like those cobras) look. They're like spaceships on a stick. I like the simpler look of Pings & Callaways. It just so happens that my budget suits me well to that era when golf clubs were a little more aesthetically pleasing.
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There are plenty of guys in here that share your opinion when it comes to the looks of an iron. Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search.

[Glaze22]

Find a set of Cobra Bio-cells. They are very nice, good forgiving clubs that should be right at your price range. You can probably find a brand new set for $250.00 if you look enough.

[Springsteennut]

I picked up a set of Adams xtd irons on eBay for $150. They will never win a beauty contest but they've been a nice improvement over my old irons.

[highergr0und]

Just get some Ping Eye 2s

[HateTheHighDraw]

If you want new, check out wilson staff and tour edge,

[StackinChips]

Adams CB3

[KaBoom21]

New Cobra Amp Cell irons on eBay for $199 shipped. A number of auctions starting at $.01 right now as well.

[trying2scratch]

If you like the older stuff I would go with Callaway Diablo forged, or ping g5 or i5. I like less offset, find it helps with proper alignment. But some like the look.

m.ebay.com/itm/Callaway-Diablo-Forged-Iron-set-5-PW-Regular-Bonus-4-/321893779287?nav=SEARCH


All the above can be had off the bay for that range. Plus lots of great reviews on all of them on this forum.

It's totally worth spending some money to get the club's fit to you and your swing though. It will make playing more fun and you won't be fighting the club as much.

Enjoy the journey my friend.

[richard t]

There are lots of clubs out there. My advice... Go with OPs suggestion. Ping Eye2s are as good as it gets and there are plenty for $150.00 to $200.00 in various places- Global Golf is very reputable. Even a set in "fair' condition can be refinished for $17.00 a club by Ping and they will look BRAND SPANKING NEW. f

[kronik]

You're gonna have to cruise your local craigslist and Offerup ads. I constantly see early Ping G series irons on both for well under $200, and those are all great clubs for your situation.

[Joepa324]

Tommy Armour 845s.

[jplroper]

Ping Eye 2's or if you prefer less offset Titleist 962's

[Colby327]

For old school irons I'd go Ping I5s or maybe even a set of Titleist DCIs. Those were some of my favorites back in the day.

[SadTrombone]

962s

Plenty on eBay and you'll have enough left in the budget for brand new grips, plus a loft and lie check.