Keep my X-14's.....

[parkinni]

.....or look elsewhere?

After playing custom-fitted Ping ISI irons (JZ-R, +1/2", 2* upright lie) since 1998, I went through a bit of a rough patch last Spring hitting everything fat, and decided to change them out. I didn't really take as much time as I know I should have demoing different sets, but I tried a good friend's X-14's for a couple of rounds, and picked up a brand new Uniflex-shafted set on eBay, built to the same length and lie as my old Pings.

After almost a year of playing with them, I'm finding that they exaggerate my right to left shot tendencies, and the amount of shaft/head offset is getting to be extremely bothersome to my eye. When I address the ball, I just know that it's going left, and so I'm finding it hard to commit, and end up leaking/blocking shots to the right.

I know that the ISI's had plenty of game-improvement offset, but the unusual shape of the heads hid it very well, IMHO. Truth be told, I think that I miss my Pings, and I'm regretting letting them go. (cool) (Still have the email address of the guy in PA who purchased them from me, though!).

What I do like about the Callaways is the weight: they are noticeably lighter than the Pings, and I like that feeling when I swing them. And, yes, I would say that they are somewhat more forgiving of a bad shot. However, the ISI's gave me a lot more feedback on my shots, and my short game (8I-PW) was a lot tighter, distance and direction-wise.

I guess that I'm now looking for a bit of guidance on where to go. Should I stick with my Callaways, and put it all down to another 'phase' of my game that needs to be sorted out with some lessons? Or should I look to change irons again?

I'm the kind of player that needs to be happy looking down at address, and have confidence before I hit the ball (sorry, that's just the way it is for me!). I don't like too small of a clubhead, and (like the ISI), I also like an iron with a high, squarish toe.

Just out of interest, I did waggle some Cleveland TA7's before I got the Callaways, and I REALLY liked the look of those. Regretfully, I never did try them out. Does anybody play those? What are they like? I wish that I'd definitely considered these clubs earlier.

If anyone here has any recommendations for me, please write.
Fyi, I'm 42 y.o., 14 h'cap, with a smooth swing (88-92 mph SS, 125-135 mph ball speed with the driver).

My Callaways are in really good shape (I use iron covers), and ideally, I'd be looking for a straight swap/trade, or not too much cash out of pocket for any deal I might have to make, if I changed.

Thanks in advance.

[Langlands]

I'd keep the X14s, but maybe that's just me. (cool)

[kkhere]

You said you liked the look of the ta7's and those are nice but if you want to go the ta7 route, go with teh ta7 tours

[parkinni]

TA7 Tour: are they just a smaller head? Or, less offset and forged vs. cast? What's the difference?

[CRutherford]

Well, by what you said about the bothersome look, it sounds as though it may be time for a change. If you like what you're looking at, chances are you'll do good with it. I would lookat some irons with a little less offset. Maybe even wait until the CG4 tours come out.