In the market for some new Irons and usually I check them out over on TGW because you can read the reviews and comments.
Been reading that a Blade style Iron is more for the "Seasoned Player" and they are a very hard Iron to hit and less forgiving.
I plan on going with a cavity back Iron of course because I am still learning but when and how do you know its time to switch to a Blade? Do any of the Pro's use a Cavity back style Iron rather then a Blade?
I don't believe they are just for the "seasoned" player. If you strike the ball well, then you can hit a blade. Blades typically have a smaller sweet spot, so you need to be able to hit it on the spot consistantly or your bad shots will be a bit worse than with a cavity back. Blades do provide great feedback, you will know when you hit the sweet spot and when you don't. They also allow you to hit draws and fades more easily, so if this is something you can do or are learning to do, they will help. My personal opinion is that using a blade will make you become a better ball striker. Your game may suffer a bit at first until you get used to them, but in the long run you should become more consistant.
I don't believe they are just for the "seasoned" player. If you strike the ball well, then you can hit a blade. Blades typically have a smaller sweet spot, so you need to be able to hit it on the spot consistantly or your bad shots will be a bit worse than with a cavity back. Blades do provide great feedback, you will know when you hit the sweet spot and when you don't. They also allow you to hit draws and fades more easily, so if this is something you can do or are learning to do, they will help. My personal opinion is that using a blade will make you become a better ball striker. Your game may suffer a bit at first until you get used to them, but in the long run you should become more consistant.
I swung my Dads older Model Wilson Blades before and I DO NOT like how they feel. It was almost like you could feel the shock impact in your hands when you would connect with the ball.
Now that maybe because they were an older model and times have changed.
I was in the "Used" Golf store the other day and they had a set of Callaway Hawkeyes..... I swear to god it was like swinging a shovel. I dont see how you could possibly miss?? The head on that thing is H U G E!!!!
I swung my Dads older Model Wilson Blades before and I DO NOT like how they feel. It was almost like you could feel the shock impact in your hands when you would connect with the ball.
Now that maybe because they were an older model and times have changed.
You're not kidding...mishits will sting with the older clubs...makes you appreciate the skill of golfers generations past...
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You can get a decent set of forged cavities that are easier to hit, just make sure you get a forged set. The feel is incredible. I think the only difference in getting a blade is that you need to be more focused to hit it properly. You can get away with slightly poorer swings with a cavity. That is pretty much the bottom line, so just ask yourself what you want and be honest to yourself about how you play. Good luck.
I am an old guy, so I learned on blades with small heads. When the cavity backs came along I tried them and liked them. I now own a set of each. A set of Ping G5s and a set of Ben Hogan Apex muscle backs. I love both sets and would not give either up (unless I got something to replace them.) If I'm playing on a course I don't know very well or that is really tough, I'll take the Hogans because I can shape shots with them and recover from things that might be impossible to recover from with the cavity backs. But for a day of casual golf, just knocking it around with friends, the Pings are my choice.
I remember seeing a promo some where for a set of irons that were half blade and half Cavity backs. I don't remember if it was 4-5 that were blades or if it was 6-9 that was, but it might be worth looking into. I used to have two blade irons that I got when I was first starting out. They were a 2 and 3 Iron and I could never hit them strait, they always had a slice. But my cavity backs I have now I have no problem with th 3 iron. I would say switch when you demo them and they work for you.
It is definetly a point of debate...many pros play cavity backs if that tells you anything...forged cbs are a very nice marriage of both sides...it has changed the game for some by judging by posts listed, but if that is due to conincidental factors (I want to become a better player so I will do so by investing in clubs, lessons and practice time on the range) is also a white hot topic...blade irons will be less forgiving and more workable...they will take more effort to get the most out of them...
The only time you really NEED a blade is when you hit the sweetspot within 3mm EVERY SINGLE TIME and you cannot work the ball well enough.. Otherwise, you never NEED blades... And yes cavity backs are used by pros.
I switched to blades (Hogans)two years ago. My hacp was 8 and within 6months it went up to 12 and stayed there. I switched to ping G2's(cavity backs) two months ago and my hcp is now 10 and going down. I think for the average player like myself that blades add 5-6 stokes a round to my score due to the unforgiving mishits. I will not go back to blades....ever!
August 11th, 2006, 10:29 AM
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