Query re: Combo Iron Set

NapoleonInRags · 18-03-2014 02:48PM #1

I've seen a lot of sets of irons that are a combination of more forgiving clubs in the longer irons and more workable, precise clubs in the scoring irons. For example a Mizuno 57/67 combo set.

My question is has anyone ever come across a combo set which has a combination of two different shafts with the same head? The reason I ask is I find that I am much, much better with lighter shafts in the longer irons but I tend to be wayward with light shafts in the shorter irons (usually lots of pulled shots).

As a solution to this I was thinking of mixing shafts - has anyone ever done or heard of this? Any downsides re consistency etc.?

mike12 · 18-03-2014 03:05PM

Taking the custom fit to another level getting fitted for each club rather than a set. I think i would find it a bit odd picking up a 6 iron and it feeling different to my 7. I have MX-300's and i suppose they are a combo sey with a cavity from the 7 down and a muscle back from 8 up can't imagine them with different shafts.

PARlance · 18-03-2014 06:21PM

Maybe not the solution you're looking for Nap, but last year I had a set of Titleist 735's (project X 6.0) and I just couldn't hit the lower irons well enough so I went into the shed and got the 4 & 5i from my beginner set, Callaway Big Bertha irons with regular (graphite I think) shafts.

They seemed like shovels compared to the 735's but at least I could hit them.
The shaft difference never really came into my thinking as the results were just better and that was all I needed.

Have a set of Mx 300's now and am fairly confident with all the irons, but I'd have no problem having to go back using the BB's.

If you're around Dublin you can have the BB's irons to give them a go for a few months. I just looked at them as a hybrid between a hybrid and an CB iron

Was getting a lesson last year and the pro spotted the bag. He asked me and I was almost embarrassed to tell him the reasoning. His response was surprising.....
"Good to see that, more of ye guys should be doing that...."
Or something along those lines.
Ye = mid - high HC'ers I think

Dr_Colossus · 18-03-2014 06:42PM

I've a set of combo irons I got custom fitted for in ForeGolf, 2-4 iron in the TM MC and 5-PW in the TM MB. It was my own suggestion for the split at the 5 iron as ForeGolf could have made the divide at any club.

I don't think a different shafts for the long irons versus the short irons makes much sense and especially the way you're suggesting by having the heavier shafts in the short irons. I have heard of people putting lighter and softer flex shafts in their wedges to facilitate increased spin and trajectory but your suggestion of putting heavier shafts in the lower irons conflicts with this theory. A heavier shaft in the longer irons might make sense if you're struggling with too much spin or struggle to keep the ball low but not the other way around.
Also Each iron will have a progressively different swing weights based on the length of the club and shafts will have progressively less flex the shorter the club so I think it's important to keep the feel consistent in your irons at least (wedges can offer more flexibility).

One suggestion if you're only pulling your short irons is to get the lies on the clubs checked and especially if they're forged irons and you practice them a lot of driving range mats. It could be a case that they're too upright for your swing path. Failing that I'd be inclined to get a lesson to check your posture over the ball to ensure you're not too flat.

Senecio · 18-03-2014 06:52PM

Check out the Project X Flighted range.

They are descending weight, and the tip profile changes throughout the set to promote higher launch in the long irons and a more penetrating ball flight in the shorter irons.

I've not used them but they seem to fit your needs.

Query re: Combo Iron Set

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