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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using HL irons? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing the benefits and downsides of playing HL (High Launch) irons. WRXer ‘jjfcpa’ kicks off the thread, asking:
“Just looking for some feedback on the advantages and disadvantages of the HL model irons that Ping (G430), Taylormade (Qi10), JPX923, and Callaway (AI Smoke HL) are now offering?
If you are a slower swing speed golfer (senior primarily I’m guessing), would you consider one of these?”
And our members have been having their say on the subject in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- POKeefe: “Advantage and Disadvantage: They go higher, fly straighter, and are chunkier which can be confidence inspiring. This is ideal for a lower speed player who struggles to get the ball airborne but bad for a higher speed player who can easily balloon golf balls.”
- Roejye: “I think it’s the ability to give you more launch. Yeah, a lower lofted iron will give you more distance, but how predictable is that if that distance is based on roll-out. Theoretically, giving someone with slightly slower swing speed with the other characteristics of a GI/SGI iron would help launch the ball better.”
- erock9174: “I don’t think there are any disadvantages to HL irons. It’s all about providing a fitting need. Not everybody needs super strong lofts to win the distance battle. While I am not quite old yet…do turn 48 this year, I have always hit the ball the same distance pretty much since I started golf 30 yrs ago. I just have a nice easy deliberate swing and try to keep the ball in play with accuracy. So anything stronger than a 26* 6i never works for me. I think that is helpful going into club purchases for me. Also hollowbody irons rarely work for me either. I seem to generate more height and spin with cavity back irons.”
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (2/20/24): Rare Piretti Rimini Midnight Series 303 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a rare Piretti Rimini Midnight Series 303 putter.
From the seller: (@stimpmeterp): “- Piretti Midnight Series 303 Rimini – 365 g head – 33” playing length (original) – Leather Piretti grip – Midnight Series white head cover – Piretti poker chip ball mark – No adjustments made from factory – Ding, dent and scratch free beauty. $349 shipped”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Rare Piretti Rimini Midnight Series 303 putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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- Garrick Higgo what’s in the bag accurate as of the WM Phoenix Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR4 (9 degrees @9.75)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Mini driver: TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver (11.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Hybrid: Titleist TSR2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Hybrid Blue 9 X
Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-10S, 60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: L.A.B. DF3
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Traxion Pistol GT 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Align
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Garrick Higgo’s WITB in the forums.
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- Matt Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Genesis Invitational. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 65 TX
3-wood: Prototype
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 75 TX
Hybrid: Titleist TSR2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Orange 90 HY TX
Irons: Ping i210 (4), Ping Blueprint S (5-PW)
Shafts: Project X LZ 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (52-12F), SM10 (56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 X100, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300(56, 60)
Putter: Bettinardi BB1 Fitz
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Check out more in-hand photos of Matt Fitzpatrick’s WITB in the forums.
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