[CarrieSexy]

Here's the scenario.

I currently play TA 845 Irons. I have had them for 13 or so years. I want to try something new.

My buddy has a set of Callaway x-22 tours. He said he would sell them to me for 300-350 in the end of April. Now I typically would not have looked at tour irons but for the price I am very tempted.

I went to Austad's today and hit some clubs in the simulator. They guy helping me asked me a few questions. I asked him if I could hit some balls. I asked if I could hit the 22 tours, r9's and the CG7's. He told me I was probably not good enough to play with the 22 tours, which maybe I'm not but he then proceeded to give my some Ping I & G15's.

Aren't the Ping I's on the same level as the 22 tours?

So the question is, do i buy these 22 tours at a steal even if I'm not at the best of the game cause they are probably more forgiving than what I have now or do I just stick to what I have?

I will not spend 6-700 on a set of irons this year. It is not feasible at the moment.

What would you do?

[RemiVedia]

Ping i15s are at the same level as the X-22 tours. Technology has changed a lot over the years but 845s are timeless and are still more forgiving than that of the X-22 Tours.

Hit them side by side and see what happens is the best I can tell you to do.

[Nwxffgke]

it's a tough one for me to vote on, but if you had 300-350 to spend you could probably find all kinds of good options in the GI category. you could probably pick up a set of the x22's (not tour version), nike vr full cavities, taylormade burners, cleveland cg7's, ping g10's on ebay for that kind of money. or check out wilson's di7's on ebay. you have a lot of options i'd think.

[RemiVedia]

And lets not forget the Nickent 4DX Cavity backs for about half of that. Plus they were designed by the same guy that did the 845s.

[CarrieSexy]

really? See I learn something new everyday. JB, I was sitting here just starting to wonder if I should just re-grip the 845's and call it a day. I just don't want to spend the money if it really isn't going to make a difference. How are people liking the nickents? What is different between the 845's and Nickents.

[RemiVedia]

They feel far better than the 845s and have a little more forgiveness especially off the toe misses. And you can get a full set for next to nothing right now.

[CarrieSexy]

My average swing speed is 95 mph. Should I get graphite or steel shaft? I can only seem to find the graphite shafts. I think I would fall into the regular shaft.

Am I correct?

[RemiVedia]

I would go to a store and try out both shafts. Forget about the heads for the shaft test and see what works.

[Britiobby]

Hard to beat those old 845's. I bought a set years ago for my son and he still has them, though he was an extremely talented player. Without knowing your game and what you like in looks a feel it would be very hard for anyone to suggest. As JB said, hit both on the monitor and let the numbers tell the tale.

[Phighicle]

Check with Callawaypreowned.com to get a good idea of what kind of deal you're getting.While there you can get prices on the rest of Callaway's stable.
If you satisfied with what you have and are just impulse buying might be better off staying with what you have.Just my 2 cents.

[Timoxari]

Do you really think $300 - $350 is a steal? Maybe $300 is good, but it looks like $350 is the average.

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[TheBestCheapestOEM]

new irons are fun to get, and it does make things more interesting to go learn how new clubs may fit your game, but I doubt you'll end up with much difference on your scorecard at the end of the day

[Rabbahpuptiopp]

I kinda lean towards what JB said - the Nickent 4DX CB's are really a steal right now.

[xanaxonlinexanax]

I learned on 845s and loved them. I still have them as a spare set for someone who doesn't have clubs but wants to go hit around with me on the course, range, etc.

[glamourcitys]

I asked him if I could hit some balls. I asked if I could hit the 22 tours, r9's and the CG7's. He told me I was probably not good enough to play with the 22 tours, which maybe I'm not but he then proceeded to give my some Ping I & G15's.

Did the Austad's guy even let you hit the x22 Tours? I would think he would have to see your swing (not just talk to you about your swing) before he made a statement like, "you're not good enough to hit these".

I agree with the others though - the TA845s are great sticks. I owned them for many years and only switched because I wanted irons with a little less offset. Also, I think that $350 is an OK deal, especially if your buddy's x22 tours are in pristine condition. Is his a 3-PW set?