
They're Not Big Irons; They're Little Hybrids
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Club technology exploded into developing a lot of easy-to-hit options by around 2005 or 2006. There are many good options out there for new clubs that are one and two-year-old designs at great prices. Hi-Bores are certainly one option to consider. Mine are the 2007-2008 model.
I'm currently playing part of this set in my bag. I've added the 3-7 Hi-Bore irons to my bag, replacing three older Nike CPR hybrids (18, 22, 26 degree) and my 5, 6 & 7 irons. That gave me room to add my gap wedge back in. I'm keeping the 8, 9, PW & DW from my Cleveland Launcher irons set in the bag at present.
Hi-Bore ball flight is high and long as advertised, and the clubs are very forgiving; you've read all the reviews. I’m a 52-year-old “slicer” that managed an 18 handicap last year.
I've made four or five birdies in the 6 rounds I've played since purchasing these clubs; normally I might only make six or eight birdies all summer. On shorter holes, I now consistently play the three or four iron off the tee when 180 to 220 yards will do the job.
I used to feel like I "expected" to hit greens from inside 130 yards; that comfort level is rapidly extending out to 150 - 165+ yards. My initial “problem” with the new irons was "flying" the greens. I also have had to quit “guarding” my slice by aiming left because the Hi-Bores are so easy to consistently hit straight.
I've also made par on 400+ yard par-4's about half the time so far; those holes used to simply be “bogey” holes. At some $300 for a full set of modern, forgiving irons, they can really bring a lot of pleasure back into the game.
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