Beginner Looking For Irons To Improve With

[RichValentine]

Hi, Guess I should introduce myself at the same time as this post as I'll probably be hanging around a lot as there is some useful advice on these forums.

I have just started up golf, only been playing 4 weeks after buying myself a pretty basic iron set off of eBay to see if I'd enjoy it, and have to say I am already addicted. I was after some advice regarding some good irons to improve with. I have been and will continue to play around 5 times a week as I am fortunate enough to live about 2 minutes walk from a course, its nothing special but its good enough to practice on and improve my game on. I am also going to be taking regular lessons so I don't get into any bad habits and basically I was wondering if anyone could recommend any irons that I can improve with but at the same time I wont want to replace in 6 months time when I am looking for something a little better, and something that forces me to work on my swing and game.

I was looking at either some Taylormade R7 TPs or Callaway X-20 Tours, possibly Mizuno MP-57s basically something that once I'm a little better I can work the ball a bit but still have a some forgiveness while I'm learning but would consider other clubs recommended. I haven't done any swing speed testing yet but will do that soon but I'm 6'3" and hit a 9 iron about ~140 with a clean shot. I have a bit of a slice although I'd say I hit straight about 70/80% of the time with my irons but I'm hoping lessons will sort that out.

Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

Rich.

[RichValentine]

Bought myself a set of Mizuno MP 30s, used but in very good condition for ~$195 after seeing the good reviews on this site. Very happy and looking forward to improving with them. Anyone here had much experience with them?

[choo.choo]

If you're about to take regular lessons, I'd ask the person from whom you take lessons. He/she will know your swing inside & out. Also, if you're 6' 3" you'll probably want to get fitted for lie & loft. You can develop some really bad habits with poor fitting clubs. Good luck!

[ironman]

take lessons, and ignore most of what you read on the internet or golf magazines.
get classic looking matted forged "player's" cavity backs (stay away over-sized) that are customized for your swing.
forged are no better than cast, but they do look better and can be adjusted by a pro to a wider degree.