Irish and Scottish Links ... Irons

[froggy10]

Looking for some input on what folks think would be the better japanese iron choices out there for links golf. These would be used for trips to the links in Ireland / Scotland. Maybe even Australia's sandbelt.

So we're talking about tough turf conditions ... border line hard pan but not quite obviously.

Specifics wise ... they need:

- Low to no offset

- Low to no bounce

- Sharp edge

- Thin topline

- Feel great and sound great (duh!)

- I know this sounds like blades but ... looking for CB, but ok with combo.

Concerned about going with blades.

About me:

- Handicap around 15 these days (very poor putter) was under 10 last year

- Swingspeed with 6 iron around 85

- Playing with KZG Forged CB-IIM set to VP 90 and SST PURED

- Flex a 5.5 on PCS I'm told

- Standard length and lie

- Swingweight not sure.

So far from looking at the board forum, it looks like the Miura CB-201 or CB-1006 might fit the bill. Not too soft which could require repeated loft / lie adjustments. The Epon J's and S's look good but wondering if they're too soft for the links. Gauge Design MB-2 ... too late + the topline and thick sole aren't really appealing. Beauties though.

The new Miura CB-202's have more bounce so they're out. Probably great for U.S. soft conditions.

Chris already suggested a mid CB as opposed to a compact CB given my current handicap.

I'm also looking for an iron that will have a better tendency to keep the all down (e.g. higher not lower CG). Even if I'm not hitting 3/4 knockdowns all day.

Shaft wise, I like graphite but not against steel again. The AeroTech SteelFibers might be the best of both worlds. Will probably tip the shafts to keep the ball down too. Any iron suggestions to go with this shaft?

So let me know if you have any recommendations out there.

Cheers