SweetiePie:
phred952: For some of us, going from the 4.0 meter speed of the Pings to the 3.0 speed of the Rsi2 can take some time for adjustment. I kept my Nikes when I got the Rsi2's and will use them for a few weeks when I find that I am losing my swing timing.
It reflects the confounding nature of most all iron sets we have in the higher levels. You speak of adjustment as a handy , albeit, annoying interruption that can be made to be harmoniously commingled with a players natural timing. With time and practice It never did for me. I am not a 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 or 4.5....ever. My reflexes are tuned to 3.5 period. And to think that the #1 iron set, used by almost every Top Gun at WGT. (the Vapor 100) is at 3.5...umm, I am not deaf, it speaks clearly to me....or, you will see an iron set with perfect spec's for you in every way, before you notice it is med trajectory. It is a stunning brain-tickler to use your imagination and intellect to try to figure out why ?
~ SP ~
Lily,
I agree that there is a reason the Vapor L100 irons at 3.5 meter are so popular. From the few people I know personally that use them, they seem to be awesome clubs. The problem is what to do until a player reaches that level.
My main point is that I can only speak to my first hand experience. I'm at an age where my "natural" swing timing varies from one day to the next. I freely admit that I am a "Dinosaur", as I refer to it. I've remarked before that "Time and Gravity" take a toll. I have good days and bad days, like most people. The difference is that on my bad days my timing is much worse mostly do to my age and health.
Last fall when I first bought the RSi2's, I was more consistent, and was quickly moved up to Legend after finishing well in a few WGT TM tournaments. I could play with both a Nike L61 with 3.5 meter and a Cally L33 or L39 ball with 2.5 meter. In fact I often used a WGT G13-SV ball for practice rounds. Now that ability is gone, and I need to use a 3.5 meter ball most of the time.
I feel that I do play better with a 3.5 meter speed irons than the 3.0, but I like the performance of the RSi2's much better than the NIke L85 VR's. So I've compromised some. I sometimes think that I may get to a point where I will need the Max Meter L94 irons with the 4.5 meter. If so, I will make the change, as i enjoy the social aspects of this game, especially playing AS with friends. So be it.
Others have commented about being able to adjust their swing timing by practicing with a faster ball for example. That used to work for me somewhat, but no so much now. My usual cure is to go back the the L85 Nikes until I can play consistently with a L33 Cally with 2.5 meter, then I change back to the RSi2 irons.
I have always advocated that people rent before buying clubs. That is especially true when talking about the higher level clubs. Taking advantage of the free rental when leveling up makes the most sense.
Bottom line is that you have to find out which equipment works for you personally. Take care my friend.
phred952