When I started playing at a course I only used my 7 iron really. I'd just put my hands WAY forward if I wanted it to go far, and straighten up if I wanted it to go higher..
I had a big 7 iron with a deep sole, and just hit it better at the time. I started using my grandfather's blades from the 1960's or 70's, not nice..
Tough love for sure, but learning on old blades really makes you improve your ball striking. I wouldn't be as good now without going that route (not that I'm good or something, but I can play)
I don't use a driver either, I have a small taylor made "tour spoon" (two of them actually, different model years) at 13 degrees. Regular 3 wood is about 16. It has a tiny little head, but is pretty heavy, so when I whip it around it goes. People wonder how the hell I hit the ball, but I wonder how they do it with those massive things.. I can never get them around with any speed.
Here's my set, I have nike pro combo irons, and a mix of other random clubs.
I now use my 7 iron the least it seems.
My old set, and my 2 iron, naturally.
