Broke my 2-iron; want to try something new

[hoselpalooza]

snapped the head right off today and had to make the 60y walk of shame to retrieve it at the range ?. i like the look and feel of my 3i better so it's really no big deal; i'll just use that for the time being.

 

anyway, i want to use this as an excuse to try something new. here was the 2i set-up: mizuno MMC hi-fli 16.5*; c-taper 130g

 

so should i get another 2i, a 5w, or a 2h?

 

thanks, and please let me know if you have any questions!

Edited September 12, 2020 by hoselpalooza
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[hoselpalooza]

after digging into this a bit i think the best choice is to get one of each. i've never really been a club ho but i guess now is as good a time as any to start...

 

95% certain i'll pick up a wilson staff 2-iron.

 

keen to know what players with high swing speed would recommend for 5w's and 2h's. 

[Drivingrangehero]

If you liked results of the fli hi, but didn’t care for the feel, then why not move into something similar like a Mizuno Mp20 HMB 2 iron. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  It should be a good fit. It feels great, and similar in loft at 16° . 
 

If you’re looking to make a change in a different direction, but not looking for a hybrid or wood, perhaps an Adams DHY or the new SIM dhy 

 

I carry a 2 iron (T-MB) as well. Depending on the course, I will swap it out with an Adams super 9031 proto with a steel shaft in it. It’s the most iron like hybrid I’ve ever hit. You can buy the 9031 tour van heads from the ‘bay for $50 

[Myherobobhope]

Check out Sub70 for a utility iron... (they also make hybrids and woods). 

 

16.5 degree iron is tough, though... probably better to get into a hybrid just for the launch. 

[hoselpalooza]

1 hour ago, Drivingrangehero said:

If you liked results of the fli hi, but didn’t care for the feel, then why not move into something similar like a Mizuno Mp20 HMB 2 iron. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  It should be a good fit. It feels great, and similar in loft at 16° . 
 

If you’re looking to make a change in a different direction, but not looking for a hybrid or wood, perhaps an Adams DHY or the new SIM dhy 

 

I carry a 2 iron (T-MB) as well. Depending on the course, I will swap it out with an Adams super 9031 proto with a steel shaft in it. It’s the most iron like hybrid I’ve ever hit. You can buy the 9031 tour van heads from the ‘bay for $50 

 

honestly, this may sound dumb but i just really like the way the wilson staff 2-iron looks. it's 18* so i'd have to bend it down, but otherwise i'm keen to try it out. i may try others down the line.

 

separately, i've decided i should have a 5w and 2h. best tools for the job, eh? i had no idea where to start but i'll take a look at those super proto heads on the 'bay. thank you for the suggestions!!

 

1 hour ago, Myherobobhope said:

Check out Sub70 for a utility iron... (they also make hybrids and woods). 

 

16.5 degree iron is tough, though... probably better to get into a hybrid just for the launch. 

 

thanks, i will definitely check out sub70!

 

launch was good with that club for me. about 230y carry at sea level with a 45* descent angle and enough spin to hold greens. but also easy enough to hit low bullets that would run for days. difficult to hit off the planet with miss hits; they were directionally good, just shorter.

 

here's why i've decided to also get a hybrid: performance-wise the 2-iron was useless out of moderately thick rough unless the ball was sitting up. now that i'm at altitude and there are much longer par 5's i want a club i can pound out of thicker rough.

[Myherobobhope]

I think getting a hybrid makes a ton of sense... Definitely worth a shot. Plenty of good options out there, and plenty of old good options out there... I'm still gaming an old Adams hybrid and I don't really have any plans to replace it.