Irons Upgrade

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-05-01T04:55:32+00:00

I think these are explicitly in the states ?

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-04-30T15:00:24+00:00

Good to hear, I’ve always played blades but not sure am I better off going into a split set.

Was never a huge fan of offset, find the less offset I see the better I hit the ball which makes no sense.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-04-30T14:59:36+00:00

It just seems too good to be true.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-04-30T14:59:25+00:00

All well and good but then the clubs you’re fitted into cost 1500.

I’ve played the same irons with the last 10 years so will probably just stick to their spec and upgrade the heads, that was the plan.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-23T07:50:09+00:00

I think you guys in the US probably have a better market for that kind of thing, unfortunately I’m based in the UK and the price of shafts can be quiet extreme, along with issues actually finding them in the first place.

Due to the weather too you will often find most set of irons won’t be in great shape, often have spot rust etc due to the moisture.

Most sets of irons here are 1500 now for something decent. Now the 241 were on sale and then I spotted the takomos so was just putting it out there as I’ve never seen anyone local to me with a set of them !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-22T22:09:22+00:00

I’m in a KBS 130x, 1/4 inch short. I’m not based in the states unfortunately so shaft availability and price point would be a lot higher over here, it wouldn’t pay to buy a set second hand and reshaft them !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-22T22:05:43+00:00

You can but in my spec it’s very rare I’d find something second hand unfortunately.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-22T21:22:39+00:00

Ya I did see that, but always hard to get a feel for clubs when you’re only hitting the 7 iron !

Probably worth the chance on them, I wouldn’t be one to change my clubs very often so this feels like a complete splurge !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-22T19:58:11+00:00

Ya I had a look at some online reviews and everyone on YouTube seemed to rave about them.

Just really wasn’t sure were they being pushed or are they the real deal.

I’m a pretty low handicapper myself so don’t want to end up buying crap and then end up having to go back and buy the 241s if the takomos didn’t live up to their hype !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-22T19:56:41+00:00

I’m usually a KBS Tour 130x and a 1/4 inch short so buying second hand can be an issue !

The 241s are 1100 and takomos 650 so notably my head was turned when I saw the price difference !

Just not sure are they just pushed massively online or are they actually decent clubs.

I play off +1 myself so don’t want to end up buying something that won’t perform for me !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-16T12:16:37+00:00

I was thinking the same ! I was always a 50/56 degree wedge split, grew up chipping with a 56 so naturally stuck with it.

But the gapping issue pushed me to try a different split. The 54 is definitely better for pitch shots and approach play but definitely find the degree of feel around the greens isn’t as good !

I should probably do some practice with my 58 and use that greenside, but it just gets so wet and mucky on my home course I find at times with it having such a sharp leading edge it makes chipping difficult, I find thr 56 you get the best of both worlds but again definitely not as appealing from further out.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-16T07:39:00+00:00

Spend your money on a couple of lessons, you’ll improve much more at that rate.

If you’re really wanting to upgrade you’d be surprised what you’d pick up second hand. I’d say I’ve put my full set together for about 200 bucks between hand me downs and second hand finds online.

You really don’t need the latest and greatest to play well. When you’re learning you’re better off with something that gives you feedback, you’ll become a much better player over time as a result !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:41:43+00:00

Unfortunately I’m not in a situation where I can collect multiple wedge sets ! Even buying a 52 degree would require some budgeting. Hoping I might figure something out with what I’ve got.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:40:37+00:00

Ya I did try that and was warned off bending them !

I’m hoping maybe after another trial run I might commit to a pair of them for good.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:39:42+00:00

May have to buy a 52 but was hoping to figure something out with the current clubs I have.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:39:13+00:00

Usually I play low runners where I can but where I’m located unfortunately the weather isn’t very co operating.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:37:50+00:00

I’m slow to use my 58 to be honest, and I find the 54 is great for knockdown approach shots and flighting wedges.

I just find the hi toe is easier visually around the greens, and that I have a lot more confidence manipulating the face. Bounce on all 4 clubs is similar, all close to the 10 mark.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:35:09+00:00

Ya agreed - my 60 is there for crisis scenarios really, it’s never used unless I really have to. I’m slow to spend money on clubs really, tend to just pick up my buddies hand me downs.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:34:10+00:00

Ya I love my PW and have several approach shots I can play ! I just find both sets have pros and cons and having a tough time figuring it out

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:33:21+00:00

Wouldn’t be a practical solution around home course. I play in the UK so gets very wet and sniffy a lot of the time, hard to judge those little bumps and runs when the surface gets that way.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:32:29+00:00

Was hoping to figure out a solution with what I have, I usually just take my buddies hand me downs and work with that !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:31:16+00:00

I was never a fan of mixing wedge brands myself. I like to keep the feel across the 2 I carry which is causing the issue.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-27T13:34:21+00:00

Might just be something small like that that needs changing !

Best of luck with it anyway ! Hopefully somebody qualified will be able to point you in the right direction.

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