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An online fitting gets you 80-90% of the way to the right iron recommendation without a launch monitor. What matters most for recreational golfers — forgiveness level, shaft flex, budget fit — can be assessed accurately…
A 15 handicap is the sweet spot for players distance irons — TaylorMade P790, Callaway Apex, Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro, Ping i230, or Srixon ZX5 MKII. Skip pure blades (too punishing) and maximum game improvement (you…
For most recreational golfers, certified pre-owned irons are an excellent choice — near-new performance from a retailer that guarantees condition, at 30-50% below retail. It's how a 15-handicap gets into premium Mizuno,…
You don't need club membership to maintain an official World Handicap System index. Join your national golf association's handicap program — GHIN in the US, Golf Canada, England Golf, etc. — for $25-40/year, post every r…
TaylorMade irons in Good condition typically fetch 35-45% of original retail for sets 2-4 years old, and 20-30% for sets 5+ years old. Excellent condition adds another 10-15 percentage points. eBay gets you the highest r…