Anybody still playing a 2 iron

[magee99]

All this talk about Tour players switching away from 2 and 1 irons, brings up a good question.

 

With all things considered (loft, roll of fairways, distance of course) is anybody out there still playing their "long" irons?

[lars]

i play s59's and still have my 3i in my bag all the time. I rotate my 17* 4W, 2i, and Halo in and out of the bag based on weather, course etc. i like the ability to hit a low bullet w/ my 3i, 2i into the wind.

 

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[kkhere]

I still play one because i like hitting irons more than hybrids

[KingOAces]

My golf coach has a 1 and 2 iron. the only wood he has is his driver.

 

KinG

[tylerbrowder8-4]

my friend alex can pure a mizzy 1 iron every time its cavity not muscle

[kblakeney35]

who carries a 1 or 2 iron

 

 

I would love to have a 2 iron for those windy days, but other than that I don't think I'd use it very often.

 

 

-Kyle :)

[Golf_Beauty]

I took my woods out of my bag...all I carry now are hybrids and irons. And I like it that way. :)

[JHR]

I have a 2 iron with every set of irons that i have, i prefer to play the 2 iron over a hybrid, but have bought into the hype that you need to play a hybrid, so i will on occasion play with a utility, but i am as much if not more comfortable with the 2 iron.

 

And i think i am pretty good with one at that.

[chingali]

I swap a 2 iron in and out of the bag with a hybrid all the time, it just depends on the course I am playing at or the weather. If it's windy I always go with the 2 iron. I also have a 1 iron that I will put in the bag (will leave out my 3 or 4 iron usually) for some courses I play at with very tight landing areas.

[Damo75]

I play one, though it's set up as a driving iron rather than matching the rest of a set. I've got blade irons, but use a rac OS 2 iron with a Prolaunch Blue shaft.

 

I find I am much more comfortable with it than I am with a hybrid (though I am yet to try a Halo) and I can usually rip it off the tee. It's been misbehaving a bit lately though - it better lift it's game, or a hybrid may be on the way. :)

[dannypharvey]

i use a bladed 2 iron (MP-37). when it's windy it is a must and it's windy most days over here.

[Sam-Tee-Time]

I play a Bridgestone j33 2-iron with an Aldila NV85 Hybrid shaft. I LOVE this club for that "stinger' shot off the teebox on short par4's. I alternate this with a 5Wood depending on the wind conditions. while it's not the most forgiving club on earth, it's a wonderful club for this shot.

[tanj]

Hey I've got a 2-iron... I'm struggling to consistenly get the 3 in the air high enough.... please don't talk about the 2. However, I'd love to be able to have enough swing speed and accuracy to be able to hit a 2-iron. I'm considering getting a Halo to replace it in the mean time though.

 

Long live the 2-iron...

 

Josh

[Pbrown]

I carry a 2iron, I love it of the tee on tight par fours. It is also a great club when I get in trouble.

[ddrriiggzz]

I never leave home without the Titleist 670 2 iron...

[animalistic]

i have a TM rac mb 2iron with a 6.0 rifle n love it 4 tee shots n windy days

[pm hacker]

I have always kept my 2 iron in the bag to use off the tee for the tight fairways and short pars 4's.

[alcap26]

I alternate between my TM300 2 iron and a King Cobra Forged SS 2 iron. The Cobra is more forgiving but flies higher... it might get the spot back permanetly. Hybrids and I do not get along and everyone says swing it like an iron and not a wood but I personally like my game with my 2 iron so I think the hybrids are safe from my bag for now. I personally do not give two hoots what tour players play...I play what works for me and brings me enjoyment.

[cleatsupkeep]

I think it is a generation thing - a lot of players now grew up with playing the old blades during the time it wasn't uncommon for people to have 1-LW or 2-LW in the same type of irons.

 

With the younger generation, they have grown up with more lofted fairway woods and hybrids, and maybe it is a more natural thing to use them (people think, "oh, who doesn't use hybrids").

 

Just one person's opinion. I don't play a 2 iron, but have hit one and I can hit it ok.

[pete9781]

I have an Apex Edge CFT 2 Iron with Hogan 4 Steel in it, I love it. I can hit it on tight par 4's, or I can go for greens on par 5s.

[iaindan]

yes i use a mizuno 2 iron and gordan brand jnrs ping ist 1 iron as i'm a member at baildon in bradford ,west yorkshire ,england and it's very windy and so i play the stinger with either of the irons

[arkstorm]

I read a great quote once about 2-irons, "Most players can't hit 'em, the ones who can shouldn't."

 

I keep a 2-iron for a few reasons: (1) One day my children might want to know what it was like hitting a long approach onto a green prior to the advent of the hybrid; (2) It is a handy weapon for hitting that jerk in the group behind you who keeps hitting into you; and (3) it is a great lightning repellent in case you get caught in a thunderstorm (just hold it up high in the air because even god can't hit it).

 

But for hitting that low stinger nothing beats a 2-iron (except for a hybrid or a fairway metal, that is).

[sheppy335]

I used to have a 2 iron, just felt like i was better with my rescue 18 degree. So know i keep that in there unless it is a course that i dont need the rescue and i will put in a 54 degree wedge.

[The Big Pinch]

Just got a 2 iron to match my set (PING I5's ). I was using a rescue club but I don't think I hit it any better than a 2, just seems eaasier to control the 2.

[kenfuji]

I carry a 2 iron. I rarely get to use it unless i need to hit a 210-220yd shot

I used a hybrid for 1 month took it out of my bag and sold it. My score just ballooned like crazy while i was using it.

[CashmereGoatJ]

I carry a Titleist 690 Mb 2 iron. I like to use it on short par fours. I like the low trajectory and I can really control it. I'm suprisingly confident with it. I sometimes carry a hybrid to replace my 3 iron if the course I'm playing has really deep rough.

[TheBUNKY]

Yep, still play my Eye2 2 iron on occasion. I can't get consistant enough with a hybrid or a 5 wood, so I still play it. I can control it or it controls me more than a hybrid.

 

The problem I had with hybrids is distance control and hooking. Maybe it's just me, but every hybrid I've had travels a lot further than the iron it replaces. Typically, my 3 iron is about 205-210, but a 3h is easily 210-225. Therefore if I were to buy another hybrid, I would replace it with the club one up than what the hybrid should replace. For example, If I bought a 3h, it would have to replace my 2 iron or if I bought a 4h, it would replace my 3 iron and so on.

 

I may venture out and buy another hybrid in the next week or so. I think I still have room in the bag to carry it without having to replace it with another club.

[Huskypride28]

I have a Ping Eye 2 that I put in my bag ever so often, but I usually play a CPR 18* and a T40 5 wood that I usually interchange.

[golfjam]

yeap, i love my 2 iron. i've recently bought a new set of 695mb and ordered a 2 iron to complete my set. i've tried several hybrids but i didn't like it. it's a personal preference and it's funny how many people ask if i can hit when they see it.