I need a driving iron.

[Mark_UK]

So my new course calls for a driving iron. The back 9 is very much links style, lots of semi blind tee shots, and whereas I’m fairly accurate with the driver, using a driver on these linksy holes has crucified me. Even my hybrid has got me into trouble, so I’m now down to taking a 5 iron off the tee, which is the longest iron I carry. I figure a driving iron would be perfect off the tee on these back 9 holes.
I’m guessing the main choices are the p790 UDI (I currently play p790’s), the Srixon u85 or the Ping g400 crossover. Swingspeed with a driver is around 93, I don’t generate spin so I’m sort of thinking the TM and Srixon are our for me. I’m not looking to hit low bullets. I still want to be able to get the ball up when I need, I just want the accuracy an iron gives me. So who uses one and what do you think of it.


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[OITW]

Don’t sleep on the Cleveland HB Launcher

It’s fantastic

 

[Architex]

I have a 3 iron that is 18 degrees ( in my signature) which is less loft than most UI. I really like it and hit it very well.

 

[#Cookie]

Mizuno Fli-Hi

 

[Mark_UK]

I need a driving iron.

Don’t sleep on the Cleveland HB Launcher

It’s fantastic

Do these go any lower than a 4 iron?

Mizuno Fli-Hi

Yep, was reading about these. I was concerned about my fairly low swing speed with these.

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[Alez367]

would an 80g TGI shaft be too stiff for your swing? If not, let me know and I'll send something your way.

 

[Sean]

A friend of mine has an 18º Callaway X-Forged. The thing is a rocket.

 

[Mark_UK]

would an 80g TGI shaft be too stiff for your swing? If not, let me know and I'll send something your way.

Thank you mate. I’m not sure, but generally I like my shafts to be quite lively at the tip. If I try and play anything remotely a little boardy, I’m screwed.


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[#Cookie]

Do these go any lower than a 4 iron?



Yep, was reading about these. I was concerned about my fairly low swing speed with these.

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Don't worry about SS as long as you have the right shaft. I played a stiff CTL in these pretty well even though I should be playing regular flex. Roughly 78 MPH SS with 6i I believe.

 

[aljaklaw]

maybe a Tour Edge CBX Ironwood if you're into the 790 profile

 

[kevin81002]

U85 with the stock miyazaki shaft. Shaft is way lively... to the point where I swapped it out for my normal boardy type shaft.
You can thank me later Mark.

 

[GolfFest]

I really like the X Forged. I get good spin out of them unlike the CF16.

 

[kevin81002]

Wait a sec... the new U85's come with a recoil shaft instead of the miyazaki.. Woops. lol

 

[mr.hicksta]

U85 with the stock miyazaki shaft. Shaft is way lively... to the point where I swapped it out for my normal boardy type shaft.
You can thank me later Mark.

This is exactly what I was going to suggest, and with the 85 line out you can find a used 65 on the cheap!

 

[McLovin]

cobra? tm gapr?

or what about a beefier set 4i like cobra f8 or taylormade m4?


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[jim54]

This is exactly what I was going to suggest, and with the 85 line out you can find a used 65 on the cheap!

I have been eyeballing the U65's also. I really like the miyazaki option better on paper.

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[Mark_UK]

tm gapr?

The gapr’s seemed to have generated very little buzz on here, and I’ve seen some less than favorable YouTube reviews on them.


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[Smiter]

I use a Nike Vapor Speed 4i as a driving iron. I think it's at 23* but I'm going off of memory so I could be wrong. It sets up well and I hit it further than my Mizuno MP15 3i. Teed up low with a little forward press I can hit a low draw that runs forever when in the short grass. I've tried a lot of other gear and nothing works better for me. The keys are good contact and not blocking it. If I mess up either of those I'm going to have a very long second shot. With you having p790's I doubt this would help you but maybe adding the stock p790 3i to your set and the proper swing with it should be more than sufficient.

 

[McLovin]

The gapr’s seemed to have generated very little buzz on here, and I’ve seen some less than favorable YouTube reviews on them.


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other than p790 what tm product has generated any buzz around here? i don’t say that to imply any bias against tm, just an observation.


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[Jman]

other than p790 what tm product has generated any buzz around here? i don’t say that to imply any bias against tm, just an observation.


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Speedblades, rocketblades, R1, RBZ, SLDR, and even M1 had a fair amount.

 

[McLovin]

Speedblades, rocketblades, R1, RBZ, SLDR, and even M1 had a fair amount.

all before my time. i didn’t really feel that way about the m1, probably just my own earmuffs.


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[Jman]

all before my time. i didn’t really feel that way about the m1, probably just my own earmuffs.


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I'm old balls in internet forum years.

 

[mancest]

I will be checking out the GAPR high and the Srixon u85 for sure. Ping Crossover probably is another to consider, I wasn't a huge fan of the original but the G400 looks to be a bit improved.

 

[GenErr]

I use older Ping Crossovers - #4 and #5 (they also offer a #3 I believe). When I hit either one flush the ball has a great low ball flight, and runs forever when it hits the ground. I don't have a very high swing speed, so maybe the ball flight would be different with someone who swings faster.

 

[Smiter]

Speedblades, rocketblades, R1, RBZ, SLDR, and even M1 had a fair amount.

Sad news alert! I've got all of those (multiples on all but the RBZ-one was enough there!). And several R11's, R9's, R7's, R5's, etc etc etc. I almost couldn't find my R15 430 today when I went looking for it. I should have known one of the kids put it inside an M1 headcover. Because that makes perfect sense!

Tried to rekindle the R1 love tonight. I love how open it looks at address. At first I thought we were going to have another torrid affair, but once I found it too was a hooker, I stopped my advances.