Best Irons ive ever hit and i play off +2 but higher handicappers e.g 6/7 upwards might have difficulty hitting these consistently

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I've been using these clubs now for approximately 3 years. I have to say that I would not recommend it to the mid and high handicap player as the longer irons are difficult to hit if you don't find the sweet spot often. The short irons are more forgiving but when miss hit you certainly know it! An overall good club for the single figure handicap player.

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For a beginner to an interdiate handicap this is an exceptional choice. After learning with muscle back clunkers where i had to find the sweet spot... these are a dream. They make learn how to correctly strike the ball while giving you the buttery feel of good swings.
I'm about an 18 and my irons are the strongest part of my game. These are pretty consistent and will allow you to still work the ball. That means you must groove a true swing to get the most. That means practice... you will not be disappointed. The best of the blade and game-improvement features to better your game and improve your skill level.

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It took some time to get used to these irons after having used the cavity back Titleist black triangle prior to these muscle back blade design irons. Started to hit them better and better after about 6 months though. Probably slightly unforgiving on of center hits but very workable and precise when struck in the middle. I still find the long irons quite hard to control but a good swing gives the reward one is looking for. Overall a great set with all the charecteristics a better player is looking for. The short irons have a little too much offset for my taste but generate a nice low trajectory whereas the longer irons are easily airborne. Only disadvantage is that they don't feel very soft since they are not forged.

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Taylor Made Tour Preferred blades, Titleist DCI gold triangle and black triangle irons.

Nice irons, but a bit too big for my tastes. Compared to the 962b, top line is too wide, soles are too wide, and too much offset on the short irons. Go for the B model if you are a good ball striker. Otherwise avoid any B model Titleist irons or you will just embarrass yourself.

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I've used these irons for about 6 years now. Overall, I've always like them - they have a classic look at address which I love, I've always been a fan of Titleist's understated club design. Never clunky (well, not 6-7 yrs ago anyways). However, I realized that I was shooting high 70s to 80, and hitting only 30% of greens. As a result, my short game improved. I started reading other reviews of the 990s, and my suspitions were confirmed: many reviews said these clubs have a tiny sweet spot and are not forgiving. I have to echo that sentiment. I just bought on eBay a set of MacGregor M565 (steel regular) and from the reviews these appear to have great forgiveness etc. Overall, only use the Titleist 990s if you have a consistent, well balanced swing, and can hit that sweet spot. Otherwise, they're probably not for you.

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I'm a 9 handicap and play most weekends during warm weather months. I've played these clubs for 5 years now with a stiff Dynamic Gold shaft. These clubs are best for the consistent ball striker who wants the ability to play more types of shots on the course. When you groove it, the club feels great giving good feedback and when you miss, you'll know it. Its not a forgiving club. Easy to shape shots either direction, hit it low or high. These are a decent choice for a good golfer but are better choices due to today's latest technology improvements.

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These are a superb set of irons which I have owned for 4-6 years (cant remember when they were bought). the first 2 weeks i had them i shot 5 sub 80 rounds which I had only done once before.Sadly that form has disappeared but I wouldnt dream of replacing these irons.

They look great with an uncomplicated look at address although the smallish head will put of those in need of confidence. They are a great set for a lower handicapper because they give great feedback and workability.

The long irons are superb (I am currently considering a 2nd hand 2 iron).I am now regularly hitting my 3 iron as far as some of my playing partners drive the ball and because of the small head a good shot will fill you with confidence.

My next set of irons will most probably be Titleists but at the moment I couldnt bear to part with my irons.

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Just got a nice set of these on eBay for under $200 and I am very impressed. Excellent feel & workability w/ great feedback. I've had problems hooking long irons in the past, but not with these. The rifle shafts play very stiff. Nice, high boring trajectory on the long irons. Low, predictable ball flight on short irons with plenty of spin. These irons are NOT very forgiving, so if you don't have a sound swing, go for the big clunky callaways, Titleist clubs are for the accomplished golfer.

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I have owned these for 6 years (have been playing for 16 years) and had them custom fit at a local driving range (In the UK I believe they were only available if you had them custom fitted). I chose Dynamic Gold S300 shafts and was fitted @ standard length & 2 degrees upright and Golf pride full corded grips. Before using these I was hitting Titleist Tour Model blades and the transition was pretty straight forward. The 990's heads are small but slightly more forgiving than the blades as they have a semi cavity, but can still be quite punishing if you veer too far from the centre of the club. Back in 2000 they cost me £550 for 8 irons and I suppose its not much considering how long I have owned them, but it did seem a lot at the time. However, they were the top model in the Titleist range. After seeing some top of the range models now going for £850 it doesnt seem all that bad. Now days the 990's can be picked up in mint (refurbished) condition for about £160-180, which for a club of this class is an absolute bargain and well worth paying to try a club that Sergio Garcia and I believe Davis Love III were once using. Performance wise, they are no where near as long as some of the newer models out there (DCI990 5 iron 180 yards, Mizuno MX-23 6 iron 190 yards) but they seem to be more accurate (in my hands anyway). However distance is not the name of the game in golf, the feel & control is superb and you know whether you have hit them well or not. As long as your technique allows they can move the ball with a draw or fade, high or low with ease. I have even amazed myself on some occasions. These really are a players club and when your game is on they are a pleasure to have in your hands. I no longer play regular golf (used to shoot high 70's/low 80's) and do not have the consistency I once had (hard though that is too admit). I do still get a 3-4 sublime shots each round, but it just is not enough anymore. I have however enjoyed my ownership of these clubs and will be holding on to these for a while, just in case I get good enough to use them again. Being stainless these have kept their condition very well and I may even have them refurbished and mounted in a case as a piece of history? I feel you need to be playing regularly to achieve the consistency of ball striking that is necessary to fully appreciate and enjoy these clubs. Technology has moved on a lot in 6 years and I have just purchased a set of Ben Hogan BH-5 to replace these, a review/comparison on these will be coming very soon.

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Only had to use it once after my 4 iron shaft snapped. Due to being a custom fit set, the iron was promptly returned exactly how it should be. Cannot fault the service. I had spoken to them previously about getting my old Titleist Tour Models refurbed and they were very polite and helpful (although they quoted an outrageous price).

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