| Blades vs CB's
I know one of the members at my course who happens to have a +2 index. He playes Ping irons, the I3 blades I think. for sure they are CB irons. I asked him why he did not play forged blades due to his skill level. He said "Why would I when these work good, are more forgiving if I mishit a shot" Pretty simple answer. I have played a few rounds with this guy and his iron play is amazing. On a par 5 he hit a 5 iron from 210, it started 15 feet left of the flag and that is exactly where it came down, pin high. I can see his point when it comes to the irons he plays!
If you really like the feel of the forged irons then why not go to a set of forged CB's? Such at the Fi5's by Wilson, or whatever else is out there. Then you have the feel of forged with the forgiveness of CB's.
Oh I know the old story, pure ball stikers play blades to work the ball both ways. Well check some of the PGA Tour pro's bags and see what they play with. Plus if you are a good ball striker (like my friend is ) you can work it both ways with any iron you play. This guy can knock em down, hit em high, draw and fade shots.
I bought a used set of Wishon 550C, forged CB's but they don't have a lot of offset. Nice feeling irons. I have struggled this year but it sure isn't those irons that are causing that. It is my swing!
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