Irons Best Driving Iron of All Time

[haakzilla]

Fourteen Type-7

[rbilramz]

Nothing beats a good DI, nice thread!  I played a Ping Rapture DI for about 5 years and would’ve agreed it was the best ever...  until I hit a PXG 0311.  That club is amazing.  I don’t need easy to elevate (nor should anyone with a DI).  I want low penetrating bombs with as much forgiveness as possible.  The PXG 0311 is that club.

Edited April 23, 2021 by rbilramz

[steventoo]

On 4/22/2021 at 8:02 AM, uglande said:

I nominate my current deuce -- Mizuno MP-20 HMB @16 degrees w/ Ventus Blue 9x HB shaft. Average 2-iron distance but with great consistency and feel. 

 

I have the same set up... with a different club. U510 1 iron/16 degrees with Blue Velocore 9X HB. It's a wonderful set up - the loft, forgiveness, and shaft work really well for me.

 

I'd love to try the MP20 HMB but haven't found the 2 iron anywhere to demo.

[AndersUK]

Every time I play with a new member they are amazed with my P790 2i.  I am not a big hitter (around 90mph with 7i) but off the tee I can get that 2i up to 230 carry plus roll almost always passing most 3 woods of my playing partners and sometimes drivers. I am hitting 140 ball speeds on my GC2/HMT.  DG105 steel shaft, not graphite. To date I have not found another driving iron that produces the same ball speeds from center contact.  I don't have the game to use it efficiently off the deck though but off a tee it is a weapon.

[NorthernHills]

Depends on handicap, but for someone like me who floats between 10-15 handicap, I absolutely love my Titleist U510 2 Iron. I'm not a long hitter and have always hated hybrids, but it is an absolute cannon (220+ Off the tee) and really forgiving. Probably a bit of a high ball flight and spinny for low handicappers but it's been a revelation for me. 

[Valtiel]

40 minutes ago, AndersUK said:

Every time I play with a new member they are amazed with my P790 2i.  I am not a big hitter (around 90mph with 7i) but off the tee I can get that 2i up to 230 carry plus roll almost always passing most 3 woods of my playing partners and sometimes drivers. I am hitting 140 ball speeds on my GC2/HMT.  DG105 steel shaft, not graphite. To date I have not found another driving iron that produces the same ball speeds from center contact.  I don't have the game to use it efficiently off the deck though but off a tee it is a weapon.

Is that the first or second generation P790? They are definitely bombers though, either one. 

[AndersUK]

2 hours ago, Valtiel said:

Is that the first or second generation P790? They are definitely bombers though, either one. 

 

2nd although I prefer the look and feel of the 1st.  My P to 3i P790's are first gen.

[uglande]

5 hours ago, steventoo said:

 

I have the same set up... with a different club. U510 1 iron/16 degrees with Blue Velocore 9X HB. It's a wonderful set up - the loft, forgiveness, and shaft work really well for me.

 

I'd love to try the MP20 HMB but haven't found the 2 iron anywhere to demo.

The Ventus Blue HB 9x shaft is so great. Just a perfect fit for me. My favorite Ventus shaft. The only issue is that this combination takes the swing weight down quite a lot so I've had to add a little lead tape to the head of my 4i and 2i.

Edited April 23, 2021 by uglande

[hunterjlent]

Everything in my bag is for sale if the price is right, except for my Taylormade Tour Preferred UDI 2 with Tour AD DI.

[Mike_C]

My favorites, Bridgestone J33 Airmuscle and Mizuno MPH5, then Srixon.

[Clubhoe]

Taylormade Burner 1.0. While technically not a driving iron, the 3 iron is the best "driving iron" i have ever hit.

Edited April 23, 2021 by Clubhoe

[LandOfBoz]

Another vote for the PXG Gen 2. 

[Kyengtae3]

3 hours ago, hunterjlent said:

Everything in my bag is for sale if the price is right, except for my Taylormade Tour Preferred UDI 2 with Tour AD DI.

What if the offer was for a whole set of P760s?

[Kyengtae3]

2 hours ago, Mike_C said:

My favorites, Bridgestone J33 Airmuscle and Mizuno MPH5, then Srixon.

You know what, Ive been reading and hearing A LOT of good things about the J33 Airmuscles. Wanna try them out.

[rickybooby25]

Just got the Srixon u85 and they are amazing!  Very easy to hit, pretty cheap right now, offers nice distance.  The only downside is the big chunk on the back of the iron.  If you can get over that, you'll have a great time using it.

[rickybooby25]

1 minute ago, rickybooby25 said:

Just got the Srixon u85 and they are amazing!  Very easy to hit, pretty cheap right now, offers nice distance.  The only downside is the big chunk on the back of the iron.  If you can get over that, you'll have a great time using it.

Forgot to add, I've owned the Mizuno Fli-Hi, Mizuno HMB, Titleist u510, Titlesit 712u... with that said, I think the Srixon u85 is the easiest utility iron to hit

[Kyengtae3]

2 hours ago, rickybooby25 said:

Forgot to add, I've owned the Mizuno Fli-Hi, Mizuno HMB, Titleist u510, Titlesit 712u... with that said, I think the Srixon u85 is the easiest utility iron to hit

Aaaaa ok, how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

[Ben Berube]

I have had my fair share as well. Played the g410 3i today with Tensie and plays great but like a hockey stick. 

I has a 712u years ago and loved it should have kept it. 

Also had great times with Cut Muscle Flihi and the MMC FliHi 2i I loved even with a Modus 120s. 

But when I had a set of z545’s and the 3i went just as far as my mmc Flihi 2i I sold it. 

I did get a couple Hogan Hi long irons, 2-3-4 and they are awesome. Players irons, so don’t expect forgivness. Your game has to be on and wished I played that today instead. 

Gonna look for a p790 or UDI now.

oh and the Gapers SUCK! I had low, med and hi, they were all horrible and useless. Sold the 2i low and gave away the 3hi, lol

[steventoo]

13 hours ago, uglande said:

The Ventus Blue HB 9x shaft is so great. Just a perfect fit for me. My favorite Ventus shaft. The only issue is that this combination takes the swing weight down quite a lot so I've had to add a little lead tape to the head of my 4i and 2i.

 

I haven't noticed any swing weight weirdness with the U510. I might have to investigate.

 

I love the Ventus Blue HB. The 9X feels very much like the KBS Tour 120S shafts I have in my irons, which is nice. I didn't get along very well with the Ventus Blue in driver (too much spin) and there wasn't a black in my preferred weight/flex available to test, so I went with the RDX Black instead. But the Ventus... yum!

[rsiehr]

First driving iron I had was the original Mizuno fli-hi. Loved that club but lost it somewhere along the line.

[easylittle5wood]

On 4/22/2021 at 11:10 AM, PixlPutterman said:

Ive tried pretty much everything a lefty can get a hold of, I always go back to these

 

 

Are those Cleveland ferrules on those bad boys?

[PixlPutterman]

22 minutes ago, easylittle5wood said:

Are those Cleveland ferrules on those bad boys?

Nah just ones off eBay

[Kyengtae3]

On 4/21/2021 at 2:27 PM, golfinbrad said:

Rapture DI is cast but don't let that fool you.  I believe they only made them a couple years.  Went to the Crossover, which I think has more offset.  Not the best out of the rough or bad lies, but awesome off the tee, fairway and on windy days.

What do you think about the crossovers?

[golfinbrad]

I have not hit the Crossover.  They have a similar look, but I think a little more offset.  Hear good things and they have been on the market for a while, so must be solid.  

[rickybooby25]

16 hours ago, Kyengtae3 said:

Aaaaa ok, how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

I paid no more than 120 for a brand new 3u just recently 

[joostin]

Srixon Z 545 3 iron 20° for me is the perfect blend of distance, feel, and looks - both GI and player-like at the same time without being too chunky or intimidating from the top.  Confidence inspiring.  Still shiny and angular in the bag.  Wouldn't replace it with anything new!

[Kyengtae3]

6 hours ago, rickybooby25 said:

I paid no more than 120 for a brand new 3u just recently 

Aaaaa okk sounds like a good buy

[Kyengtae3]

8 hours ago, golfinbrad said:

I have not hit the Crossover.  They have a similar look, but I think a little more offset.  Hear good things and they have been on the market for a while, so must be solid.  

Yea i wanted to try the crossover. But Ima get my hands on the Rapture DI first. 

[golfinbrad]

 

26 minutes ago, Kyengtae3 said:

Yea i wanted to try the crossover. But Ima get my hands on the Rapture DI first. 

I don't think you'll be disappointed

[manima1]

Srixon U45 18 degree is just so good.

 

If you value feel at all, then this is the club for you