Chris Dennis, Absolute ball striker, no Tee peg, OMG fantastic striking, don't know what else to say. I don't think you need to change anything. Watched this 3 times Flabbergasted still.
I never had one, and was pretty bad with 2 or 3. An easy 5 wood had to be the approach. I recently got a Sub 70 17 degree utility for my son, who hits the long irons well. So far, he doesn't seem too interested in making it part of his repertoire, so so much for subliminal suggestions. I guess he'll have to hit a few more drivers into the trees to give it a harder look.
Not gone as far as 2 iron,but recently put ping zing 3 iron in the bag for tight tee shots and is working well on firm summer fairways ,also squirts the ball out low from under trees for tricky recoverys, so not totally one dimensional
Closest thing I have to that club would be an old Mizuno MP Fli-Hi that I had because it matched up nicely with my similarly old MP-59 Irons. Iron-like hybrids were not hollow-headed back then.
Really goes to show that changes in iron design really is for marketing, I can hit any club in my bag equally as well or badly dependant on the hack I put on it. For elite golfers I understand custom fitting etc. but for weekend warriors I am sceptical.
Had a fit set of Ping Eye2+ Copper 1-LW many years ago , should have never traded them for another set of irons way back when . It was so easy to hit . but have not played a 1 iron in over 30 years not when Hybrids came about !
I have two 1 irons in the loft. Both Mizuno, one a blade, the other a TP Zoid Pro. Also have both of the 2 irons as well. Stopped using them about 15 years ago when I stopped playing. Started again, but hybrids so much easier now I’m mid 50s!
I still have a 1979 Royal 2 iron with w True Temper shaft. I had it in my bag until a few years ago, but I used ut only for left-handed shots: a tiny niche.
Great video. Brings back a great memory of playing in North Alabama and spraying my driver around and not shooting very well and we decided to play an additional nine and I decided to put the driver up and hit only my Wilson Staff Fluid feel 1-iron( you know this was over 30 years ago), and I hit ever fairway and shot even par. I did this out of frustration with my driver but next week the driver was back. I do miss being able to adequately hit a 1-iron. Thanks for bringing up that memory.
A good point is that the Titliest DTR will probably cost you $20 or less if you find it in a second hand shop put a new grip on it and we are looking at less than $40 spent rather than a used current driving iron that will cost $100 or more or a new iron which can easily be more than $200. It is worth looking into getting an old perimeter weighted club (1-4 iron) to use as a fairway finder. I have a Macgregor 3 iron that has more of a forgiving design as my fairway finder. Paid $15 for it.
I have had a couple of those in my playing days, used to hook that a bit and would use it when my fade was to big on the day and approaching that other horrible S word. Still have one in my basement
I have a 1 iron from Stan Thompson fitted with a True Temper Dynamic X shaft. The clubhead is forged, but even then you could adjust weight with tungsten. I cannot use it, it is heavy and very stiff. I bought the club in 1968.
I had a one iron of one make or another, mostly bladed, in my bag from 16 till 2 years ago at 63! The last one was a Ping Eye 2! I could still hit it but it WAS getting a bit harder to launch compared to my hybrid! I miss it though, so considering a driving iron!
I had an 18° two iron over twenty years ago that I hit pretty well. I might be a little to old and slow for it now, but I could probably find one those old clubs now for next to nothing and see how it goes.
Chris Dennis, Absolute ball striker, no Tee peg, OMG fantastic striking, don't know what else to say. I don't think you need to change anything. Watched this 3 times Flabbergasted still.
I have a Ping eye 2 BECU 1 iron. I use a P790 2 iron. They hit the fairway nice.
Love this content. These clubs ROCK!!
I never had one, and was pretty bad with 2 or 3. An easy 5 wood had to be the approach.
I recently got a Sub 70 17 degree utility for my son, who hits the long irons well. So far, he doesn't seem too interested in making it part of his repertoire, so so much for subliminal suggestions. I guess he'll have to hit a few more drivers into the trees to give it a harder look.
Not gone as far as 2 iron,but recently put ping zing 3 iron in the bag for tight tee shots and is working well on firm summer fairways ,also squirts the ball out low from under trees for tricky recoverys, so not totally one dimensional
Closest thing I have to that club would be an old Mizuno MP Fli-Hi that I had because it matched up nicely with my similarly old MP-59 Irons. Iron-like hybrids were not hollow-headed back then.
I've still got a Howson Hippo 1 iron in the shed, took it out for a laugh last year, I hit my modern 6 iron further
Really goes to show that changes in iron design really is for marketing, I can hit any club in my bag equally as well or badly dependant on the hack I put on it. For elite golfers I understand custom fitting etc. but for weekend warriors I am sceptical.
I tried on once that’s why I’ve got a 19 degree hybrid instead 👍.
Cleveland vas 1 iron. Have it more for the full set. But yes put a more updated shaft. For fun
Had a fit set of Ping Eye2+ Copper 1-LW many years ago , should have never traded them for another set of irons way back when .
It was so easy to hit . but have not played a 1 iron in over 30 years not when Hybrids came about !
I had the DTR irons back in the 80’s and loved them back in the day. Obviously the big difference is that they have strengthened the lofts.
I have a staff 1 iron. The head is tiny. I used to game it back in the 80’s. Got my local pro to try it and he absolutely ripped it 😂
I have two 1 irons in the loft. Both Mizuno, one a blade, the other a TP Zoid Pro. Also have both of the 2 irons as well. Stopped using them about 15 years ago when I stopped playing. Started again, but hybrids so much easier now I’m mid 50s!
I still have a 1979 Royal 2 iron with w True Temper shaft. I had it in my bag until a few years ago, but I used ut only for left-handed shots: a tiny niche.
u have to up grade the shaft, it will be very interesting to see how much if any improvements,
Great video. Brings back a great memory of playing in North Alabama and spraying my driver around and not shooting very well and we decided to play an additional nine and I decided to put the driver up and hit only my Wilson Staff Fluid feel 1-iron( you know this was over 30 years ago), and I hit ever fairway and shot even par. I did this out of frustration with my driver but next week the driver was back. I do miss being able to adequately hit a 1-iron. Thanks for bringing up that memory.
That had to be some sweet swinging to hit that old Wilson well. I have a set which I like a lot but am scared of the one iron
@@MrJohnr47 Well, I was around 25 and a 4 hdcp. I wouldn't even think of trying it now, with any of those clubs at all. I need forgiveness now,
@@tobychunn We all do! I still love blades, but I get help with a more forgiving 3-4 iron
A good point is that the Titliest DTR will probably cost you $20 or less if you find it in a second hand shop put a new grip on it and we are looking at less than $40 spent rather than a used current driving iron that will cost $100 or more or a new iron which can easily be more than $200. It is worth looking into getting an old perimeter weighted club (1-4 iron) to use as a fairway finder. I have a Macgregor 3 iron that has more of a forgiving design as my fairway finder. Paid $15 for it.
my 24 year old son has a 1 & 2 iron old titleist as does my golfing mate. 5 & 7 wood for me😂
I have had a couple of those in my playing days, used to hook that a bit and would use it when my fade was to big on the day and approaching that other horrible S word. Still have one in my basement
Chris, a brilliant video. I think the title you gave it sums up the golf club world perfectly! Keep up the great work!
I have a 1 iron from Stan Thompson fitted with a True Temper Dynamic X shaft. The clubhead is forged, but even then you could adjust weight with tungsten. I cannot use it, it is heavy and very stiff. I bought the club in 1968.
I had a one iron of one make or another, mostly bladed, in my bag from 16 till 2 years ago at 63! The last one was a Ping Eye 2! I could still hit it but it WAS getting a bit harder to launch compared to my hybrid! I miss it though, so considering a driving iron!
I had an 18° two iron over twenty years ago that I hit pretty well. I might be a little to old and slow for it now, but I could probably find one those old clubs now for next to nothing and see how it goes.
I never could hit a 1 iron but you definitely can. 👍
The number not the loft👍
I'd love to try a Takomo 2 iron but they never have them in stock- have a word please 😉
Nice ball striking btw .
Still got a Ping Eye 2 1 iron but tbh it’s more or less retired - if I play links I have a Ping Rapture DI at 18 degrees
I have my first set of forged ram irons I bought new in 1990 1 iron through pw
Please upgrade the shaft. That would turn that club into an absolute beast.
Had a two iron years ago but my speed is down and ability to hit one effectively .
I use and Carry a Mizuno Tzoid Hi Fli had it for 15 years plus never found anything better at 18* if it aint broke dont fix it
Should have waited more than 60 seconds into the vid as the said it as soon as I pressed enter 🤪