Best Used Iron set for beginners under $200

[Sanzabar]

Adams A4r - BRAND NEW for $200 and under!

Super forgiving.

[HoosierHacker89]

[quote name='havad44' timestamp='1320160250' post='3746333']
Do not get the Ping Eye 2s....they are older than dirt and do not compare to new technology. My buddy plays them and is always a club length shorter because they are just old and can't compare to new tech.


Grab the TM R7s. You will not be disappointed.
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They are shorter because the lofts are not all jacked up like today's irons. The PW is at 50.5 compared to say a g15 of today at 45. I wouldn't get caught up in the number on the bottom of the club. It means nothing. The Eye 2 irons are a timeless classic, and have been in several tour players bags for 20+ years. I think that they compare with anything made today. They are amazing irons, very forgiving, and have a clean look. They are a bit of an eye sore, but the can play. a +2 or a 22 can put them in his bag and play them well. I think they are one of the best irons made of all time.

[cb24]

ok you guys have me convinced to pick up to a4r since its new and comes with a hybrid. Now the last question I have, is it worth it to go with a4OSR or just go with the A4r.

Thanks again everyone for this great info, everyone on this site has been awesome!

[AndersonGT]

I wouldn't start with offset clubs if you want to learn the right way....before you buy also do some research on the Wilson Di7 as you can have those new under $200 as well just no hybrid. Super straight irons though, just about impossible to work the ball which is great for a beginner.

[stikman33]

Not sure about the OS version, but I LOVE my A4 Forged, same thing as the A4R but the original forged type. Forgiving, but great feel to them for me. Going playing a cheap starter set for a while and going to these, HUGE difference. I suddenly realized what it meant to feel the shot.

I found mine used on craigslist for $140... I also just found a set of forged Mizuno MX-23 on craigslist for a friend for $100! There are deals out there, go a few years old on the tech and save yourself a bundle. I'm still an aspiring high handicapper myself, so everything is used or off craigslist!

[cb24]

my brother doesnt really have the fastest swing would a stiff be too much? I dont want others to "walk the line" and make fun of him But seriously the only A4r's i can find are in a stiff shaft, opinions?

[Nessism]

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my brother doesnt really have the fastest swing would a stiff be too much? I dont want others to "walk the line" and make fun of him But seriously the only A4r's i can find are in a stiff shaft, opinions?
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Stiff shafts should be fine since as you say, he's strong.

My vote goes to some irons that have a large chunk of weight on the bottom sole. Callaway X-series (or similar) for example, Cleveland CG7/TA7 (or similar), Ping G-series, etc. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong so don't fret over the decision.

[Lloydbraun]

+1 for Ping Eye2's or for maybe a bit more a used set of TM burner 1.0's great beginner set as well

[Nessism]

I say NO on the Ping Eye 2. They are great irons but the heads are small compared to more modern game improvement clubs, so they are more difficult to hit.

I've played with all kinds of different irons over the years, including Eye 2, but it wasn't until I tried some bottom weighted cavity backs (G10's) that I truly understood what "forgiving" means.

[cb24]

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[quote name='cb24' timestamp='1320214803' post='3749555']
my brother doesnt really have the fastest swing would a stiff be too much? I dont want others to "walk the line" and make fun of him But seriously the only A4r's i can find are in a stiff shaft, opinions?
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Stiff shafts should be fine since as you say, he's strong.

My vote goes to some irons that have a large chunk of weight on the bottom sole. Callaway X-series (or similar) for example, Cleveland CG7/TA7 (or similar), Ping G-series, etc. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong so don't fret over the decision.
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haha thanks. I am going with those A4r and I actually found some in reg:) thanks everyone for all the help!

BTW I am also going to give him my odyssey white steel since I got the Scotty now!

[KaTooM]

[quote name='cb24' timestamp='1320242345' post='3750083']
[quote name='Nessism' timestamp='1320238343' post='3749885']
[quote name='cb24' timestamp='1320214803' post='3749555']
my brother doesnt really have the fastest swing would a stiff be too much? I dont want others to "walk the line" and make fun of him But seriously the only A4r's i can find are in a stiff shaft, opinions?
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Stiff shafts should be fine since as you say, he's strong.

My vote goes to some irons that have a large chunk of weight on the bottom sole. Callaway X-series (or similar) for example, Cleveland CG7/TA7 (or similar), Ping G-series, etc. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong so don't fret over the decision.
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haha thanks. I am going with those A4r and I actually found some in reg:) thanks everyone for all the help!

BTW I am also going to give him my odyssey white steel since I got the Scotty now!
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I'm seriously considering buying a set of these for my teenage son for his first set...for a Christmas present.


I'm assuming you shopped around for the best deal...and if you don't mind me asking, where did you end up buying from?

Thanks,
KTM

[cb24]

KTM- just about to order from Golf Galaxy. Free shipping code and no tax = $199.99 out the door. Just make sure you select the steel option, because it defaults to graphite which is $299.99

[MrTitleist2U]

PING EYE 2...lock up thread!!!

Best GI iron ever made, and they last forever.

[samix]

+1 Adams a4R

around $150 shipped from the bay, brand new

[KaTooM]

[quote name='cb24' timestamp='1320250662' post='3750639']
KTM- just about to order from Golf Galaxy. Free shipping code and no tax = $199.99 out the door. Just make sure you select the steel option, because it defaults to graphite which is $299.99
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Excellent...thank you!

[jnelson]

Ive never spent more than $200 on a set of used irons and my current gamers are TM R7 TP's w/ project X shafts that i picked up at the PGA store for 179. You have plenty of options at the $200 price point but as a beginner, I would suggest a game improvement club of some sort. My first "real set" of irons that I bought a few years ago were Wilson Staff Di9's that were 199 brand new. VERY forgiving club and great quality compared to some other sets ive had. I ended up selling that set after a season for about $150 so i would imagine you could find a decent set in the 125-150 range, maybe less. Check out the BST on this site and also take a look at your local golf stores and play-it-again sports, they often have some great deals and are less popular so you can get some good finds. Best of luck to you and your bro.

[ladahl]

http://www.dallasgolf.com/c-8-iron-sets.aspx?pagenum=&section=-15-&SearchTerm=&sortBy=priceascending&pageSize=20

 

Always some bargains here

 

New Nickent Musketeer Irons 4-PW,SW R-Flex Graphite

$69.99

[cb24]

well the A4r order didnt go thru properly and now they are out of the steel shaft.

How are the Adams RPM3 or RPM2 irons? If not I can still get the A4R on Sports Authority. All of this is really helpful because I have another friend looking at clubs too and he is also a beginner playing some Big 5 issued Ram Set.

[Widesole]

I sure think people are missing the boat on the new/old release of the TA7's in the gunmetal...I picked a set up on ebay like brand new for $180 and have not put them down since.....they are beautiful clubs without alot of flash. They have a mod. sole and topline and are more than enough on the forgiveness chart. I just sold all my other irons including my X-24's, Rac's, and VR cavities....I really love these clubs and wish they had produced them in the gunmetal long ago...i will have them in the bag at that price for a very long time...they feel great too..solid..solid clubs at an incredible price....

[KaTooM]

[quote name='cb24' timestamp='1320255888' post='3750921']
well the A4r order didnt go thru properly and now they are out of the steel shaft.

How are the Adams RPM3 or RPM2 irons? If not I can still get the A4R on Sports Authority. All of this is really helpful because I have another friend looking at clubs too and he is also a beginner playing some Big 5 issued Ram Set.
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While scouring around I saw that Dick's online has some...in steel. Not sure about any promo codes though.

I was kind of wondering about the RPM line as well.

[nomore3putts]

Callaway X-14. I just picked up a set last week for around $100 including shipping on eBay.

[mac94]

[quote name='havad44' timestamp='1320160250' post='3746333']
Do not get the Ping Eye 2s....they are older than dirt and do not compare to new technology. My buddy plays them and is always a club length shorter because they are just old and can't compare to new tech.
That's because their lofts are weaker, not because they are that worse in technology.

Grab the TM R7s. You will not be disappointed.
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