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I am 70+ age and 15.8 index. My Callaway FT X HL irons were great last year but the steel shafts in regular flex were getting hard to hit this season. I was window shopping furiously for an all graphite set of irons.

eBay had many good sets around $400. Today I decided to make a stop at a Sports Authority store just to snoop on various models on display and get a feel for something.

 

 

They did not have many sets at SA in all graphite. There was one RAM ZX set of irons with Hybrids for #3 & 4. I had never heard of this model and I have never owned a RAM anything. Lots of Callaways, Pings and

Adams. The price was marked down from $399 to $79...clearance!! Who can resist taking a look? I grabbed

a couple of sticks and walked into the hitting area. Hmmm..I like the minimum offset, the swingweight feels

good. Hit a dozen balls and knew I could like this one. Smooth swings would get the fall airborne quickly and

the contact was butter smooth. Paid for it and went home. Tried chipping on carpet with several clubs...all

had very good feel. I usually need to bend irons 1.5 deg flat, but these RAM ZX looked right as is. #3 & #4 are Hybrids and even those look OK grounded behind the ball. #5 thru #8 are semi-hybrids. #9 & PW are cavity

backs...so good transition in the set.

 

So far so good! Real test will be next week when I am playing 2 rounds. If I find this thread, I will post the

results. Pictured are PW, #7 Iron and #4 Hybrid.

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Glad you found something that works. Good luck next week.

Callaway Paradym 💎💎💎 - Adila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 Stiff

Callaway Paradym 💎💎💎 3 wood 16* - LinQ Purple 70 Stiff

Callaway Paradym 18/19* Hybrid  HZRDUS Smoke Gray 

Mizuno Pro 243 with modus 120S

Mizuno T24 50 and 56 S400
Bettinardi Queen B

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Thanks everyone for comments. This RAM ZX set of Irons is still working great in my 3rd week of using it.
The #3 & #4 Hybrids are especially working great. I have redacted all fairway woods from my bag except
a #4 wood Taylormade R9 with 17* loft.

To me, the best stick is one which intuitively does not hit fat or thin. Your brain has only a few milli seconds
to decipher where the CG of club head is. I am a feel golfer and not a mechanically sound swing golfer.

If your irons are not being cooperative, I seriously recommend the RAM ZX irons with regular flex graphite.

Now that you mention it, Tom Watson was indeed a RAM products man. I think his 3 wedge set was made by RAM.

Lastly, playing golf frequently (2-3 times a week) is keeping my body going. I walk 18 holes unless it is a hot day.
I have met hundreds of senior golfers and 95% of them never had heart attacks. Something to keep in mind.

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[quote name='rjcejka' timestamp='1369184854' post='7080942']
Glad for you. My Dad (75 yr old) ended last year on a bad note. We didn't think he'd ever play again because of physical and cognitive issues. On a last ditch effort he took lesson for six weeks this spring to re-learn how to swing. He'd been playing for 55 years +. Initially things didn't go well but then slowly things came around due to a very patient young instructor. He's back to playing, having his daily routine, and enjoying his regular group of guys. Anyway, not a comment on equipment but more on the importance to get what works for you so you can continue to play and enjoy the game. Wish you many happy rounds !
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Thank you for the nice post. Happy your dad is back into golf. It will keep him stay healthy.
What other sport can one play in 70's and 80's in a decent manner [size=4]except golf! [/size]
Best to you all.

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