ladzrls:
just to add i have same prob, i tend to gauge the 8 iron as it will go 148 yds with full bs(lvl 71 distance nikes) sometimes its bang on, other times its bang out,
would be good to know what numbers you guys/gals use
Well the 8 iron is a difficult club, icon gives good advice don't use it, not sure hearing that from the company makes me all warm and fuzzy.
Lvl 71 nike used to get 146 FBS 156 NS although not consistent but often the case, now I get often 153 FBS or NS, I call it my 150 no matter what club seems with full power the club does not care about wind or elevation anymore and getting worse. But with 97% power 151 ns and 142 FBS usually around 144 to 143 FBS and 152 to 150 NS, much less dispersion rate. I still dread the thing but if the yardage calls for it, try to avoid full power.
Hope this helps.