Replace my irons or have them checked/adjusted?

SVonhof

I got my current set of irons in 2012 after going through a fitting. They are Nike Victory Red Pro-Cavity with Steelfiber i95 stiff shafts. I have 3-PW and have averaged probably 40 rounds a year and maybe 30 range sessions per year (including full range sessions before playing) with them.

I am sure they no longer meet the specs they were made to in 2012 and if I were to switch, I would likely swap the shafts as I really do like the shafts.

So, do I start hitting new stuff (or new to me) or go through another fitting or do I take mine in to a fitter who can check and adjust them?

What is your take?

Keep in mind, my previous set of irons were the original Slingshots with Dynamic Gold S400 shafts that I got around 2004, so I don't switch often.

Also, based on what I have now, specific recommendations for clubs to try if I do replace them?

Typhoon

If u like the look of the heads, just have the lofts checked and adjusted. Main reason I see for a club change is new shafts....but u like your shafts.

The cost to pull those and put them in new heads would be crazy... A nice head for you would be the Callaway steelhead XR. So u will never find only the heads which means u would have to buy a whole set of clubs, have those shafts pulled too and then put the steelfibers in them. Crazy money.

If u like the shaft that much I would look on Callaway preowned ( too bad the big sales are over but they might have them again before Christmas) and go to iron sets and see what sets are offered with those shafts. The XR series is nice looking at what u have. Then either sell your Nike's or trade them through Callaway.

DC300

I’d say it depends on what you want, if you want something new, then messing with the old ones isn’t going to fix it for you. If you want a forgiving head, you might want to move into something newer. If you want to save money, just have the adjustment done. If you are a solid iron striker and don’t really have a need for the extra forgiveness you can find in some of the newer equipment, then don’t waste the time/money, check the specs and get new grips, it’s like a new set again.

I would actually suggest just selling the Nike irons and using that money to fund new shafts rather than the pull them and reinsert them program (unless you can do it yourself for “free”) on the low end you will be looking at $30 a club for 2 pulls and a gluing them back up. At that point you might as well pay for an upgrade to the shafts and either have your set as a back up or as a little extra money to fund the upgrade. The other option is to watch eBay or WRX for what you want and buy it. That’s my current program, for the same reason, the shafts I want are a fortune.

SVonhof

I guess I forgot to mention, I have no problems pulling the shafts and re-shafting irons. Been doing it for years with many different clubs for myself and others.

I am a solid iron striker, but even then, don't always hit the center of the face, so I still want forgiveness. I don't know if I need more forgiveness than what I have though, as I do try and work the ball sometimes and as you get more forgiveness, you loose some of the ability to work the ball.

I guess I need to find a local shop who can do the adjustments and see what they charge for it before I make a final decision. If it's a $30-50 job, then it seems worth it, even if I do end up switching in the next 6-12 months.

lambo

This is a description of your iron heads:

"The Nike VR Pro Cavity Irons feature the opti-mass weighting system with a high-density tungsten-resin insert to give you targeted center of gravity placement. The result will be an explosive distance with tour like trajectory. Victory Red Pro Cavity Irons offer an excellent level of playability with a repeatable straight shot, high ball flight and clubs that cut through the rough.CastMade of AM355 stainless steel; Opti-Mass insert; and a 17-4 stainless steel body"

I would suggest you get the iron you use the most checked if you really think they are off. I doubt if anyone will do this for you without warning you they are not liable if they break. With a 17-4 stainless body your set will not be easily adjusted. This is the same material Ping used for years and is really tough. They added a cutout to their irons with this material to allow for some adjustment. Some of their older models with 17-4 stainless, they recommend you don't try to adjust and they will not do it for you. It would be unusual if your heads are actually in need of an adjustment unless your swing has changed enough to require new specs. 17-4 stainless if really tough material to bend out of spec.

The construction of these iron heads sounds very interesting.

SVonhof

Thanks Lambo.

I was going to call one of the local shops when I got home, but started calling to lower my Phone/Internet/TV bill instead... Dealing with DirecTV and Comcast.

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