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I realize this probably isn't the perfect place for this post but this is where I post frequently...
I use Callaway X Forged irons and I have had the shafts set up for me (rifle 6 and 6.5) for optimum ball flight.
Here is the issue I am dealing with: I know everyone is using hybrids these days and I completely understand why. They are easier to hit, can hit from bad lies etc. Trouble is... I still cannot find one that I am completely comfortable with. I find it easier (when I am swinging well) to operate on the golf course with a 2 iron for accuracy etc. I can hit a lot of different shots with my 2 and 3 irons. The guys I played with yesterday could not believe I would even attempt to use such a club. The X forged Callaway 2 iron looks like a butter knife. I used it 7 times yesterday (it was windy) and hit it right on the button every time.
I find that I can shape my shots easily with the long irons; it is especially easy to hit low shots (stingers). Most of the hybrids I have used are hard to hit low and I have no idea where the ball might finish. I hit 5 tee shots with the 2 iron yesterday and all finished in the fairway 210-240 off the tee (fairways are lush and get little roll) depending on wind...
Here is the real issue with 2 irons and the modern ball- because balls don't spin as much these days, it is hard for me to hit HIGH 2 iron shots. I can get the 3 iron up in the air pretty good but the 2 iron is hard to get more than 50 ft off the ground. I am thinking... change balls? I was using a Callaway ix yesterday. Thinking with going with a Titleist Pro v1x or One of the Taylor Made balls... Has anyone had this experience? My swing speed with a 2 iron is about 100 mph. I am not trying to be hard headed or macho by using a 2 iron... but until I find hybrids that I can do as many things with as I can my 2 iron, I will not switch...
Thanks!
Tom
I use Callaway X Forged irons and I have had the shafts set up for me (rifle 6 and 6.5) for optimum ball flight.
Here is the issue I am dealing with: I know everyone is using hybrids these days and I completely understand why. They are easier to hit, can hit from bad lies etc. Trouble is... I still cannot find one that I am completely comfortable with. I find it easier (when I am swinging well) to operate on the golf course with a 2 iron for accuracy etc. I can hit a lot of different shots with my 2 and 3 irons. The guys I played with yesterday could not believe I would even attempt to use such a club. The X forged Callaway 2 iron looks like a butter knife. I used it 7 times yesterday (it was windy) and hit it right on the button every time.
I find that I can shape my shots easily with the long irons; it is especially easy to hit low shots (stingers). Most of the hybrids I have used are hard to hit low and I have no idea where the ball might finish. I hit 5 tee shots with the 2 iron yesterday and all finished in the fairway 210-240 off the tee (fairways are lush and get little roll) depending on wind...
Here is the real issue with 2 irons and the modern ball- because balls don't spin as much these days, it is hard for me to hit HIGH 2 iron shots. I can get the 3 iron up in the air pretty good but the 2 iron is hard to get more than 50 ft off the ground. I am thinking... change balls? I was using a Callaway ix yesterday. Thinking with going with a Titleist Pro v1x or One of the Taylor Made balls... Has anyone had this experience? My swing speed with a 2 iron is about 100 mph. I am not trying to be hard headed or macho by using a 2 iron... but until I find hybrids that I can do as many things with as I can my 2 iron, I will not switch...
Thanks!
Tom
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