Cleveland TA5 Tour Action Irons
Written: Oct 18 '02
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Pros: Affordable higher-end club, lots of bang for buck. Sensicore shafts are great for feel.
Cons: I wish the gunmetals wouldn't rust, because I'd have those.
The Bottom Line: If you've got some old clubs and need a new set on a budget, go for the Cleveland TA5. You won't regret it.
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| androoos's Full Review: Cleveland TA5 GunMetal Irons |
I started playing golf in May 2002. I had an old hand-me-down set of clubs with no driver. I plunked the ball out 100 yds at a time and tried to enjoy myself. Once I got some money I decided first to buy a driver (Nicklaus AirMax 360) and learned how to hit that. I got a free 45 minute lesson from a traveling golf pro and now I can consistently carry 300+ yds with my driver (see my review for the Nicklaus AirMax, it glows). Once I got the driver down, I figured its time to get new irons. I had to decide between the Nicklaus CGX irons, Cleveland TA5 and Tommy Armour 845 Silver Scot's. The Nicklaus clubs were my first choice, simply because of the wonders that their driver did for my game. After trying all three clubs, I had to dismiss the Nicklaus, they cost almost $650, which was out of my budget. I went with the Clevelands because of the shaft design, the True Temper "Sensicore" shaft has an inner rod inserted into foam which dampens vibration. I could hit these irons all day long and my hands won't hurt.
It's taken me a little while to learn how to hit these clubs. At first I skulled a lot of balls. Then I would hit them fat. Now I have learned where to grip the club, where to aim the club and how to swing for a straight shot. One thing I've discovered is that these clubs like to be swung HARD. I mean REALLY HARD. If I put a lot into my downswing, the ball just sails high and far and very accurate. Judging and controlling distance is hard, but not with these clubs. The best part about this is, they go straight, right where I aim.
These clubs are basically the same as the more expensive TA7, only without the 'micro-cavity design'. If you drilled some holes in the top of the clubhead, you'd have the TA7...funny, you pay more money for less material. Anyway, these clubs are of the "Cavity Back" design, which means there is a hole or 'cavity' in the back of the club. The other choice is a "blade" iron which is solid across the back, usually with a line about halfway up from the bottom. Most golfers will understand what I'm talking about.
Anyway, here is my distance chart. Keep in mind, I'm a hefty guy and I can put a lot of speed into the clubhead. An average golfer's numbers with these clubs might be a little less.
3I - 220 to 240 yds
4I - 190 to 210
5I - 175-195
6I - 160-180
7I - 145-155
8I - 125-150
9I - 115-140
PW - 100-125
Those are the clubs that come with this set. According to Edwin Watts, you can get a 1I, 2I, SW for around $80 each if you want a complete set of TA5's. Personally I'd go with Cleveland's 588 Wedge or 900 Wedge. I'm saving up for a 588 53 degree. Anyway, these clubs are pretty sweet, they've revolutionized my game, giving me more confidence and therefore better shotmaking ability.
Recommended:
Yes
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