Rationale behind moving from GI irons to the AP2s

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By Trevor S

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  1. Trevor S

    Trevor S

    Hey guys, wanted to get your feedback and thoughts/opinions on a theory I've been working off over the past year.  I started golfing 4 years ago, and thankfully I think the game comes fairly naturally to me and I've worked down to around an 8 handicap.  When I took up the game, I bought a set of used cally X-22 irons which were great for me to learn with and definitely game improvement clubs.  As I improved over the past few years, however, I started to feel like the abundant amount of forgiveness I got from the X-22s was allowing me so much freedom on mis-hit shots that it wasn't forcing me to improve my hand-eye coordination/ball striking.  In response to this growing feeling, I recently purchased a set of AP2 irons and have noticed a quick improvement in my iron performance (especially the scoring irons).  I believe I can attribute most of this to better contact/ball striking which has resulted in greater accuracy.  

    Do you guys think this logic holds its weight?  Is there some logic (within reason) to use clubs that parallel your ability so that you are encouraged to continue improving your ball striking?  

    Curious to hear some discussion on the topic.

    Thanks!

    Trevor

  2. Tim Tiger

    Tim Tiger
    Tucson, AZ

    I started playing at age 12 and learned with a set of Ben Hogan Apex blades.  This taught me to strike the ball in the sweet spot or feel the sting of a miss hit.  I did not move away from blades until getting a set of png Eye 2's in college ( the popular club at the time)  I moved back to Titleist Tour Model blades after school for the feel , then was fit for 690 MB's that I played for a while.  Then I moved to the AP2 710'sin 2010.  Because I was not playing that much, they afforded me the option of my miss hits not straying off line as much while still allowing me to work the ball and feel the shots.   My new AP2 714's have 3 rounds on them since last Friday and while there will be a slight adjustment period learning the new shafts and heads, I am pleased with the feel so far.  I will get a bit more time this weekend to hit practice Pro V's to dial in my distances.

    The best advice for anyone wanting new clubs is to get fitted and go in with no agenda other than getting the correct clubs for your ability.

    TT

  3. Ritch G

    Ritch G
    Kaufman, TX

    If you are playing better with the new irons, then more power to you.  I would say the adage of "whatever works" is always in play when it comes to equipment. A few years back, I recall reading that Rocco Mediate was playing the GI version of whatever cally iron was on the market at the time as opposed to the Tour version. I have been playing since I was 12(50) years.  I think the key is not letting one's ego get in the way of doing what is best for your game.  As I said, if the new irons are working, that is fine.  Just remember the game is not how but how many.

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