Hey Golf Nut, my brother has a set of golf irons that are blades and said that he didn’t want them and would just give them to me. Should I try them or stay with my newer cavity back golf clubs? I’ve heard that these are the “top line” golf clubs.

Well, now that’s an interesting question. I assume from your question that you have a reasonably new (less than 2 years old) set of cavity back or perimeter weighted golf clubs. Most of us golfers know that these golf clubs are easier to hit and today’s golf technology just keeps getting better and better.

Blades are probably the most accurate golf clubs ever made when hit correctly. But the sweet spot is so tiny. These golf clubs are really for golfers who almost always hit the ball in the middle of the club. That’s why pros and scratch golfers typically use them.

So what should you do? Well unless your golf lessons have suddenly dropped double digits from your handicap and magically transformed you into a scratch golfer, I would recommend one of the following: Sell the golf clubs on ebay and treat yourself to a new golf training aid. Wrap the clubs up as a golf gift for your favorite scratch golfer. Or just forget about these golf clubs and never, ever discuss going to the “dark side” with your brother again.

Seriously, blades are just not for the typical golfer and I would encourage you to stay away unless you just want more frustration with your golf swing.