I live in Nova Scotia so golf courses here will not open until late April; however, I have taken the 4 iron out in my back yard with some plastic golf *****. The clubs are exactly what I was looking for when I ordered them. I feel good about having them in my bag for the upcoming season. I am confident they will actually help me improve my game. I am not expecting big changes; just small differences that may enable me to take a stroke or so off my handicap. I couldn't expect more than that, so, if it happens, I will be thrilled. No matter what happens with my game, I will not blame the clubs; they are awesome.