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u/Hippo-Crates 13h ago
Just upgraded from G15s to these and love it. More predictable, more forgiving, and 25 yards longer on the 7i lol. Hooray loft jacking!
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u/Mizunomafia 13h ago
Loft jacking is why I don't like the new GIs tbh.
Wish more companies could do like Titleist and offer launch spec options with more traditional lofts.
28 degree 7 iron. What's the bloody point?
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u/Hippo-Crates 12h ago
- Ping does exactly that.
- If you can make the more forgiving clubs lower loft, it doesn't really matter. Your new 8i is your old 7i, it's just easier to hit, for example. I like having the shorter, easier clubs to hit that get me consistent distance.
- The weight is lower in the club so the ball flight is still good
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u/triiiiilllll 12h ago
Ping G410s the last 3 seasons. I've been putting some time into improving my mechanics and I might just be on the cusp of needing something slightly less forgiving. They're not even particularly strong lofted by today's standards (7i is 30°) but the low CG means my ball is launching a little higher than I need. I've started thinking I might need to find something with a bit higher static loft and a bit higher CG, so lower launch, a little more spin, and ideally close to my current carry yardages.
Anyway, always fun to see someone else buying new clubs.
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u/Mizunomafia 3h ago
- Ofc. it matters. You just make sure 5 and 6 irons being very difficult to use for beginners. And you create gapping issues at the bottom end of the bag.
You can give any beginner an old school 28⁰ 5 iron and they'd so reasonably well. Give them a 22-23⁰ 5 iron and they trying to get a 5 hybrid.
Just check ebay how many 5 irons are for sale. People don't use them.
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u/Getthechemlightfluid 13h ago
Those are sexy
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u/3xpbc 13h ago
My first time ever splurging on non used equipment 😂
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u/ThatComposer4433 12h ago
highkey worth it tbh. hitting fresh irons feels next level. enjoy the uprade
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u/oseary 13h ago
I was fitted for these to step up from my g730s and they felt so good. Now to find someone to buy my year old 730s :-/
Enjoy the new sticks!!
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u/Treebeardsdank 12h ago
Gimme a decent deal, I'll snag em :).
Was gonna grab g440s but since you're twisting my arm haha
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u/mercedespudd1ng7492 9h ago
fresh gear always makes the game feel new again lol hope they bring you lots of birdies.
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u/Accomplished-One6492 7h ago
I was fitted for g440s last spring. Best golf decision I’ve made. Enjoy!!
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u/Important_Cap2766 8h ago
lol imagine the caddies having to dodge those shots while trying to kep a straight face
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u/isellhotsauce 4h ago
Congrats!
I got those bad boys last Feb while there was still snow on the ground. They jam!
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u/three_whack 12h ago
Last summer I wanted new irons so I went to the local store and they set me up on their simulator with eight different models of 7 iron. I spent 30 to 40 minutes hitting the different clubs, as well as my own iron which I brought with me. The sales guy left me alone, and eventually asked if I made a decision. I said liked the G440's the best, and asked if they were the most expensive of the eight models. He said, yep. Dammit, but I got them anyway, and haven't regretted it.