Iron Set Recommendations for 10 Handicapper

Ok, I've finally decided to get a new set of clubs. I am a 10-12 handicapper and have been for the last 15 years. I don't ever seem to play enough to get any better. Anyways, I have a set of Titileist DCI's that are about 10 years old. I like the look and feel of forged clubs and don't like the off-set oversized clubs. They looks weird to me. I am thinking of buying some sort of hybrid between cavity backs an blades, like the Mizuno MP-30 or the Taylor RAC LT's? I also heard the the Callaway X-Tours are nice but I don't think I'm quite good enough for those yet? My question is one, will new irons make any sort of difference? I know that woods do but I have not heard anything much about new iron developments and two what clubs would anyone recommend? Also, I recently to a local golf store and they said that I am surely a standard fit. I am 6'1" tall and about 200 lbs. They said I'd be standard lie and length. I have never got fit before so I'm wondering if I should have that done first as well. I know that I need stiff shafts my spoeed is around 100 mph.

Any help would be much appreciated!

thanks!

Go for a combo set i would reccomend. I would also have you go into a fitter and see if you really are standard. If anythign go with a firm flex, but it is ultimately your choice

i like my titleist 762's DCI
they are 2-3 years old. They are not the OS. They were the first to add those carbon inserts. I really like these irons and you can get them for a steal on ebay. See if you can try a used set a local shop.
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I would reccomend a combo set as well. Also, ALWAYS get fitted. Each company has a bit different standard lies and at 6'0" standard should be about 1/2 inch too short. If I'm not mistaken, standard clubs are designed for a 5'10" male.

So, by combo set you mean a hybrid between cavity back and blades? Something like Mizuno MP-30? Thanks for the advice on getting fitted, I will for sure do that.

One more question. I've had some Vokey wedges for awhile...about 5 years, do they ware out...grooves get dull? Also, bounce how do you know where you should be?

thanks,

brett

A combo set is pretty much as you described. You can also get a progressive irons that change with each iron from a full cavity back in the 3 iron to a full balde in the PW.

As for your irons, you can have the grooves re-cut. To give your older clubs a tune up, see your local professional club maker (or someone who does club repair regularily as a hobby.)

you can have grooves re-cut? I thought that was modifying your club? Id like to get my vokey re-cut...I thought about taking a dremel to it but am afraid I might break rules.
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golf tuition should have an irc (internet relay chat room)
tht would be great
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At golfsmith.com:
http://www.golfsmith.com/cm/products/8287
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/8331

nice! I still think a dremel with a diamond tipped blade will work superbly!
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when my groves are wore out i figure its about time for some new clubs.

I am talking about my wedges...I wear my 52, 56, and 60 out pretty quickly
ed

If you keep them cleaned regularly and take care of them the grooves should be fine for a long time. Maybe you need quality clubs?

titleist vokey's all three......
I lose spin off of them after about 3/4 of a season
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keep the groves absolutely clean and it shouldnt be a problem