Arnold Palmer PHD Ti-Face Irons Review

Review Date
April 8, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Trying to Break 80 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Arnold Palmer PHD Ti-Face

Summary:
I have played these also since 1995 and I swear by them. So much so that I realize that they do not make them any more so if I see a set on E-Bay, I scoop it up. Up to 5 sets now and counting (Steel and Graphite when the swing slows down). Easy to hit. Great off the tee on short Par 4's with the long irons. Great value now as these were before their time when they first came out. Now you can get set for under $100 if you are patient.

Similar Products Used:
Callaway.

Review Date
July 21, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Scott Willoughby(Unregistered User) ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Palmer PHD

Summary:
Have been playing these irons since 1995. They are without a doubt the most forgiving, easiest to hit irons I have ever played. I have the 1 iron thru the sand wedge and i can hit the 1 iron as easily as any of the other irons.

Need to replace the shafts and am thinking about trying to use steel instead of graphite. Can this be done without drastically increasing swing weight??

Similar Products Used:
Ping, Titleist

Review Date
December 28, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Reviewed by: Gestur Valgardsson(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s , from Reykjavik

Model Reviewed:
Palmer Ti-Tour (Ti Face)

Summary:
These were my first clubs and I used them till I felt that I could only improve my game by going over to forged mussel back irons. I would like to say if there are best clubs for the beginner then these must be right up there. The head of the clubs are quite large and the sweet spot accordingly large. They are well offset an easy to hit and you can learn to control the ball into hook and slice, but you will find them not as accurate as you would like due to the low torque of the shafts. Mine came with graphite shafts – EXTREME Controlled Flex Span System “Firm version”. As far as I know these are Sweetish made shafts and are no longer available. I had difficulties with the shaft on the #7 peeling and I had it changed for a steel shaft. This only improved the club and I had the whole set fitted with steel shafts. The #3 and #4 irons should be about 10 to 15 yards longer compared with the #5, #6 and #7. I will recommend these to the newcomer. The more advanced player may find all the bells and whistles (PHD, Ti Face and the plastic vibration dampers) to much to carry around the club house. Never the less, I and my Palmer are going to stay together until the 19th hole. To day these sets are available at Bay-Hill under the PHD name.

Customer Service:
I have asked Bay-Hill for help about the shafts and they are quick and gave good and honest advice.

Similar Products Used:
Precept CB - to a point, Taylor Made, MacGregor, Cobra

Review Date
July 13, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Reviewed by: Bill Mcgilton(Unregistered User) ,  Shoot in the 80s , from Warren,Ohio

Model Reviewed:
Arnold Palmer TI Face

Summary:
Have had a dozen other sets of irons in as many years. Bought these from a discount catalog for cents on the dollar. Ihave played these for two years and will play them till they wear out. They play down the middle and long; too bad they aren't available anymore.

Similar Products Used:
855's, Big Bertha,I even tried tegra pretty irons ,but what a waste.

Review Date
December 25, 1999

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Rob Smith(Unregistered User) ,  Shoot in the 80s , from Los Angles, CA, USA

Model Reviewed:
Palmer Standard Plus

Summary:
I know these clubs where discontinued, but why? These clubs are solid and forgiving along with incredibly straight. Workable and best of all easy to hit. Even on my bad days these clubs get up in the air and the long irons are as easy to hit as the 7 iron.