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It was another sunny day wedged between a week of rain and predictions for another week of rain, so I made a run for the local 9 hole course.
During warm-up at the range, it looked like it was going to be a horrible continuation of yesterday - shots were off line, and when they were straight, they were very short. I was befuddled. The R9s had been offline before (my swing), but never short. It was just plain weird.
But as soon as I got on the course using my own balls, I was back to my regular distances. (There was no wind and the balls at the range were the same as yesterday, so I have no idea what was going on at the range. Shots that should have been crushed just kept falling short.)
What do you attribute to the yardage differences Harry?
I am sure Harry will be on to answer this question as well. I would say try them out. They will be less offset than your draw irons, and feel quite a bit different as well. Have you tried the Burner irons?
There are so many great iron sets out right now it can become crazy. I really enjoy the R9 irons and think they are a great blend of performance and forgiveness, but they do not have the same forgiveness as the Burners do. Harry may be able to assist more.
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I agree with everything JB said. I love the R9s and I'm a mid-high handicapper. But there are people in the same situation who prefer the Burners. Both are solid irons. The only way to be sure is to find a place that will let you hit them. I would never tell someone "You should get the R9s!" just because I like them so much. Irons are just too personal. But I can tell you that they should definitely be on your short list of irons to try when you are looking.
Another thing to consider is that maybe your money is better spent on lessons right now. Your current irons aren't that old. Can you tell us why you are in the market for new ones? (even if it is just because irons are sexy and you can't help yourself. I know I love irons!)
Hi Harry,
I'm new to THP so go easy on me. I am in the market for some new irons and I am really torn. I need some advice. I am a 24 handicap. I am very serious about getting better and have been taking lessons at golftec so slowly but surely my game is improving. When I miss shots I tend to pull them. I am considering the r9's and the 09 burners. Can you give me your opinion?
I currently play TM r7 draw irons.
The old school answer is Burner's, don't even think R9's. At a 24, forgiveness is WAY more important.
Of the recent new owners of the R9's that previously played the 2009 Burners I was wondering how many traded in the Burners or just kept them in addition to the R9's. Any particular reason if you kept them both?
Of the recent new owners of the R9's that previously played the 2009 Burners I was wondering how many traded in the Burners or just kept them in addition to the R9's. Any particular reason if you kept them both?
I hardly ever get rid of my old irons. I have a closet full of irons for what ever reason. I find it better to hold onto my clubs b/c I always end up selling them to a friend or someone who wants to get a set of clubs. It always works out to just keep them for me, plus I would rather give them away to someone I know then to trade them in for 1/3rd of their value.
They just don't give you enough money to trade in. I'd rather hold onto my old clubs find a friend or something to sell them to or just keep them you never know if someone comes to town and wants to go golfing with and doesn't have clubs too.