jskise3

I have only played about 9-10 times, but so far I am addicted. My best is probably about 30 over on 18 (I know thats bad) but I usually shoot about 36 over. I am looking in to getting some new clubs, and I really like the Taylormade RAC OS2 irons. What I need to know is if I should get steel/graphite, stiff/regular....and all that good stuff. I am about 6'1, swing fairly hard but try to keep it smooth. I hit my 3W about 230-240 and my 8 about 150... so could anyone gimme suggestions on which routes i should take or even other clubs that might be nice. Nothing too expensive though my pockets dont run very deep, thanx.

bjterry62

Graphite or steel.....

Questions to ask yourself.

Do you have pain in your arms after playing/practicing?
Do you hit your irons considerably shorter than your playing partners?
Do you have difficulty getting your 3 iron airborne?

If you can answer yes to any of these then you can consider graphite iron shafts. Otherwise, you will be fine with steel.

Now, stiff or regular. Judging by the 3w distances you stated, you will probably be recommended to get stiff. BUT, the best thing to do is go to the golf shop and ask to demo a 5 iron in Stiff and Regular steel. Hit a bucket of range balls, first half with the R flex and second half with the S. Concentrate on the feel of the clubhead through impact. Does it feel in control? Does the regular shaft feel too whippy? Do you feel you have more control with the stiff flex? Afterwards, you will know which to go with.

BT

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65nlovenit

The only other consideration I might add to bjterry62 posting, would have to do with whether you walk and carry your clubs. Graphite are definitely lighter to carry.

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