Here’s my take on this section of your quote:
Nothing to do with ego and more to do with sales! The comparable lofts on my 1988/1989 circa irons I still use, travel the basic same distance with the same basic dispersion using the like lofts of todays. The only difference there is todays 6 iron is the same loft as my 5 iron and in some cases 4 iron. The only consistent thing is my swing! I know, I like to go break chops at the Galaxy and listen to them try and “fit” me! It’s sales! Same thing with the Big Dog, My 10 year old Driver, goes basically the same distance as an M6! within 5 yards on a perfect strike for me! The question becomes, if you don’t have the where-with-all, is that 5 yards worth $600 without a Promo Code? My answer is NO! Learn to swing more efficiently! That money is much better spent on Lessons and Practice sessions! But I still think a 58* to 60* Wedge is really important to scoring, especially if you have the confidence to use it!