Have to decide between 3 set of clubs.....TM - Nike - or KC

[Yank7]

I am debading between those 3 sets ...i need a little bit of help....my play is around 88-92 range need t get it down lower at least around 80 - 82 to starts...


VR Iron 09

Taylor Made 09 Burner Plus

King Cobra UFI Forged


Can i get some advice thank you!

[Hacker]

I'm a TM guy so my judgment may be biased.......

[jvincent]

What shafts are in each set?

Which ones do you like the look of best?

[nokids]

my play is around 88-92 range need t get it down lower at least around 80 - 82 to starts...

buy the cheapest set of the 3, and use the money you saved on some lessons.

[Yank7]

They all used Steel shaft, except the KC UFI that is Graphite shaft....

I really like the TM, but after trying the other 2 i became undecide....i am using blades wilson PI5 for the last 2 year and improve my game by 5-6 stroke....i change my putter to a TM Balero spider....as well

[Bill Wood]

Probably Taylors - you might consider something in a cavity blade Mizuno 52's perhaps. Many, many clubs on the market. Try ebay for some great buys in the Mizuno line. Love Mp53's

[imozzie]

You really should hit 'em - on a range - before you spend the money. I bit the bullet last year and purchased Taylormade 09s. ABSOLUTELY LOVE 'EM!!! However, prior to purchase, I was pretty well set in my head on Ping. It wasn't until I actually hit Pings, the Taylormade and Mizunos side by side on the range - not into a screen - that immediately sold me on the Taylormade. And I haven't looked back!

Ahhhh....decisions, decisions...lol! Good luck!

[adam]

I currently hit Pings and have liked them for a long time.
But I've been through quite a few sets of clubs and definitely agree that you have to hit them at a range before you'll ever know which ones are for you.

[leftylucas]

Definitely, try them first, you would never buy a car without trying it out.

[WillyC]

Absolutely, hit all three sets at the range and base your decision on that.

I have a ten year old set of mizuno forged irons that I fell in love with when I hit them side by side with the other sets I was comparing to.

[quinner]

I would agree that you should demo the irons if you can. I personally prefer steel shafts in my irons after playing both, but with out knowing your swing specifics I wouldn't be able to suggest what to go for.

[kilntyme]

I agree on hitting them first without a doubt!! Having said that....I am playing an older set of Taylor Mades (RAC Lt)....they are without a doubt the nicest feeling clubs I have hit. I play anywhere from low 80's to low 90's. I have had Titleist, Ping, Cleveland, but to date Im loving the TMs...good luck!!

[jedi_swag]

Definitely hit them and pick what irons feels better for you. I've hit all 3 you mentioned and like the burner plus. But i ended up buying a set of mizuno mx-200 forged cavity back iron. just like the softer feel of the forged and the forgiveness...oh and get fit for your irons!

[stevek]

I recently upgraded from TM Rac OS to TM Burner Plus (both steel) and found when I hit each perfectly there is a 5 to 10 yard difference in distance in some irons. (Burner being more) I also hit the Burners higher with more spin so they stick better.

The lofts are slightly different. (1 degree less for the Burner)


BURNER PLUS
-4 iron- 22 degrees
-5 iron- 25 degrees
-6 iron- 28 degrees
-7 iron- 32 degrees
-8 iron- 36 degrees
-9 iron- 40 degrees
-PW- 45 degrees
-AW- 50 degrees

RAC OS
3 Iron - 20 Loft
-4 Iron - 23 Loft
-5 Iron - 26 Loft
-6 Iron - 29 Loft
-7 Iron - 33 Loft
-8 Iron - 37 Loft
-9 Iron - 41 Loft
-PW - 45 Loft



I also find the feel of the Burners to be very smooth. You barely feel the ball off the club compared to what seems like a shock wave I used to get from the OS's

The larger curved sole is also more forgiving so I produce sod less often.

[Yank7]

Thank you for all the comments, and information....i will try to hit them first, if i can find a place that will let me, Chuck Brown use to do it, but they are out of business...

[imozzie]

Buckingham G&C specializes in Taylormade and will switch shaft and head for you. They have a range on site and you can it Taylormade there. I undertand that Kevin Haime's range in the West End also has demos on site. However, I also understand that his demo sale was on this weekend. What's left to hit....who knows! Good luck!