Zylem Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Well all, I'm sure everyone here will be happy to hear, this Saturday I am scheduled to get a fitting for some new irons. I have been demoing sets for a while now and I am going to pull the trigger. I was planning on waiting for the new Titlest to come out this November to try them too but two things happened. First, my PW and 7 iron got run over by a golf cart. Second, I got bit hard by the GAS bug. (Gear aquire syndrome) I really wish there was a better story about my clubs. All that happened was they were leaning against the cart on the range and my buddy took the cart to get some beer from the snack shack. Honest mistake, he felt horrible, probably because we where playing partners in a two man scramble. Lol I am hoping to get some input from you all on sets to try out. I've made a short list of what I would like to hit and compare against, but I want to make sure I don't miss any. I am a 6 index right now but I think that will be climbing up a little to 6.5 or 7 soon. I have posted a few higher scores this season due to some shoddy play around the greens. I'd like to blame it on the crazy wet conditions but we all know it's the crazy guy's swinging the club fault. Currently I am/was playing Titlest 710 AP2 with project x 6.0 shafts and am looking for something a little more forgiving. Below is the list. 1. Mizuno JPX forged/tour 2. Callaway Steelhead 3. PING G400 4. Srixon Z545 I read through the newest blog post about GI irons and was happy to see some of these on the list. I really could not come at a better time. So I feel confident in any of these. I'll definitely let you all know how the process went and what I ended up with. Thursday night I'll have to post in the played today thread for you all. I am sure it will be a great story as my two options for clubs. Played the Titlest with two main clubs missing or bring the old Mizuno MP33s out of retirement. I haven't hit those since college. Thanks in advance for all the advice. I am looking forward to posting all the results for you all very soon. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Can't wait to see what you pick 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 w/ BGT Stability Tour Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I can't wait for the day I can post that same title, lucky you Curious to hear your thoughts on these sets. 2 Quote G400 Max G410 3W G410 3 & 4 Crossover i200 5-PW Vokey SM7 | 52-56-60 Taylormade Spider X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I think you've got a great list there, I'll be interested to see what comes out on top. Quote XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 I think you've got a great list there, I'll be interested to see what comes out on top.Definitely, is there anything you all would like me to gather and post here? I was thinking of getting pictures of my results and maybe doing a mini write up of my feelings of each set. That or I was thinking of trying to write a summary of the whole experience since I noticed there are a few members that have not yet had a fitting. Maybe if I get enough free time I'll do both. With all this rain I'm have been getting who knows when I'll get to play a a full round again. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Definitely, is there anything you all would like me to gather and post here? I was thinking of getting pictures of my results and maybe doing a mini write up of my feelings of each set. That or I was thinking of trying to write a summary of the whole experience since I noticed there are a few members that have not yet had a fitting. Maybe if I get enough free time I'll do both. With all this rain I'm have been getting who knows when I'll get to play a a full round again. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app I'll be very interested in what you think of the Ping G400's, hope you can get some in hand photos and let us know how they feel....they may have moved to the top of my list Quote XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Great Line up of irons. Will be interesting to hear how each differ in your opinion. Enjoy the fitting! 1 Quote Epic Flash SZ 9o w/ Ventus 6X Rogue 4wd w/ ATMOS Red 7X CBX 20o w/ ATMOS Blue 7S tipped 1" JPX 900 Tour 4i - PW (standard lofts) Rifle SM6 51o, 59o, SM7 55o 2019 ProV1x Custom Ming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Whatever you choose from that list will, be some top notch clubs! Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 just for one ... and if they have them ... you should try the one length/single length clubs. Cobra/Wishon/Edel are the major players right now; try the PW and 5i and you'll get a good idea of what it's like. Who knows, you may like em! Quote I got something to say then I'm gonna say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dchallon Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Well all, I'm sure everyone here will be happy to hear, this Saturday I am scheduled to get a fitting for some new irons. I have been demoing sets for a while now and I am going to pull the trigger. I was planning on waiting for the new Titlest to come out this November to try them too but two things happened. First, my PW and 7 iron got run over by a golf cart. Second, I got bit hard by the GAS bug. (Gear aquire syndrome) I really wish there was a better story about my clubs. All that happened was they were leaning against the cart on the range and my buddy took the cart to get some beer from the snack shack. Honest mistake, he felt horrible, probably because we where playing partners in a two man scramble. Lol I am hoping to get some input from you all on sets to try out. I've made a short list of what I would like to hit and compare against, but I want to make sure I don't miss any. I am a 6 index right now but I think that will be climbing up a little to 6.5 or 7 soon. I have posted a few higher scores this season due to some shoddy play around the greens. I'd like to blame it on the crazy wet conditions but we all know it's the crazy guy's swinging the club fault. Currently I am/was playing Titlest 710 AP2 with project x 6.0 shafts and am looking for something a little more forgiving. Below is the list. 1. Mizuno JPX forged/tour 2. Callaway Steelhead 3. PING G400 4. Srixon Z545 I read through the newest blog post about GI irons and was happy to see some of these on the list. I really could not come at a better time. So I feel confident in any of these. I'll definitely let you all know how the process went and what I ended up with. Thursday night I'll have to post in the played today thread for you all. I am sure it will be a great story as my two options for clubs. Played the Titlest with two main clubs missing or bring the old Mizuno MP33s out of retirement. I haven't hit those since college. Thanks in advance for all the advice. I am looking forward to posting all the results for you all very soon. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Srixon has been churning out some incredible clubs these past two years. I think they're headed to dethrone Mizuno! Can't wait to see what you pick and why! 1 Quote David Challoner Driver: Callaway EPIC, 8.5 Degree, Aldila Rogue 75 Max, X-Flex Woods: Callaway Steelhead XR 4+, 16*, Diamana Whiteboard X-Flex Iron Specs: Srixon U65 2i, Srixon 765 3i-6i, Srixon 965 7i-PW, Project X 6.5 Wedges: Mizuno Wedges, 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Dexterity: Right-Handed Location: Champaign, IL HCP: 6.9 "Slow, Smooth, and Finish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 just for one ... and if they have them ... you should try the one length/single length clubs. Cobra/Wishon/Edel are the major players right now; try the PW and 5i and you'll get a good idea of what it's like. Who knows, you may like em!I'll throw the F7s on the list too. Thanks for the reminder. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I don't think you could go wrong with any one of those irons that you listed. It seems manufacturers are all stepping up their game and all make strong performing sets. I would say pay attention to which clubs, like the Steelheads, that have hotter faces then say the Mizunos. Hot faces, Cupped faces, etc., seem to be some of the buzz words around iron construction these days. But have fun and Let's see those new sticks when you get them! Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Does anyone know the average time it takes to get your irons after you have been fitted and they have been ordered? Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted July 20, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted July 20, 2017 Also should investigate the latest Srixon Z65 series irons 5 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Does anyone know the average time it takes to get your irons after you have been fitted and they have been ordered? Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Me, Jlukes, CG2, and Severtheties have all been anxiously waiting our Mizunos for testing. It was the hardest 2 weeks of our lives, and I'm sure the mods in the PM thread are totally annoyed by how giddy we are. I think it depends on what shaft you're fit for, and the availability. Also, if they have to bend lofts/lies to adjust, that might add on to the build time as well. 2 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 w/ BGT Stability Tour Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 As others have said. You can't go wrong with anything on that ,list. At a 7 cap you could easily play the z765 as well as the JPX 900 Forged. The G400 during a recent demo went nothing but high, long and straight. If you're into those kinda things I for one always enjoy reading about people's whole fitting experience. We are all so different we look for and notice different things. So it's good to hear a lot of different thoughts. Have fun and congrats. 3 Quote TSR2 10.0 HZRDUS Red CB 6.0 TSiR2 10.0 Tensei Blue X ink 55g TSR2 16.5 PX Evenflow 5.5 60 g TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T200 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 As others have said. You can't go wrong with anything on that ,list. At a 7 cap you could easily play the z765 as well as the JPX 900 Forged. The G400 during a recent demo went nothing but high, long and straight. If you're into those kinda things I for one always enjoy reading about people's whole fitting experience. We are all so different we look for and notice different things. So it's good to hear a lot of different thoughts. Have fun and congrats. Thank you and thanks to everyone else. I did a fitting last year for my driver but this will be my first for irons since 2010. So I am sure a lot has changed. I cannot wait to get in there and start swinging the new equipment. Are the z765 comparable to the JPX 900? I honestly know nothing about Srixon. I am just trying to go in there with as little brand loyalty as I can, and be like an open book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_Lukes Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thank you and thanks to everyone else. I did a fitting last year for my driver but this will be my first for irons since 2010. So I am sure a lot has changed. I cannot wait to get in there and start swinging the new equipment. Are the z765 comparable to the JPX 900? I honestly know nothing about Srixon. I am just trying to go in there with as little brand loyalty as I can, and be like an open book. 765s will be closer to the 900 tours. 565s will be most similar to the 900 forged Quote G410 LST 9* Tour AD DI 6X G425 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 - Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-PW OBAN CT 115X(-) Vokey SM7 52F - 58D PLD Milled Anser 2 Black ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang3rtown Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Below is the list. 1. Mizuno JPX forged/tour 2. Callaway Steelhead 3. PING G400 4. Srixon Z545 These are all fantastic clubs! That being said, what sort of club are you interested in? There're some pretty big differences in those and some models you don't have listed that might be a good fit. Tostart, the Mizuno JPX Forged is a pretty legit players iron. My dad has them and I would consider them more of a players iron than the Ping i200 (which I am currently testing, read official reviews in the appropriate forum!). In turn, the i200 is more of a players iron than the G400 which you have listed. Next, the Callaway steel head is another GI iron. If you're looking for more of a players iron, give their Apex irons a swing while you're at it. I played the Apex 16 and thought they were pretty nice and not a "challenging" iron to hit consistently. As for the Srixons, haven't played em, no comment! I would definitely be wary of the JPX900 tours. The forged version is a serious club (I think it has been marketed too much as a GI iron for some reason). The club head is much smaller than the i200s, and while a cavity back, it is forged! Best of luck and at the end of the day, buy what makes you happy! 1 Quote Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 These are all fantastic clubs! That being said, what sort of club are you interested in? There're some pretty big differences in those and some models you don't have listed that might be a good fit. Tostart, the Mizuno JPX Forged is a pretty legit players iron. My dad has them and I would consider them more of a players iron than the Ping i200 (which I am currently testing, read official reviews in the appropriate forum!). In turn, the i200 is more of a players iron than the G400 which you have listed. Next, the Callaway steel head is another GI iron. If you're looking for more of a players iron, give their Apex irons a swing while you're at it. I played the Apex 16 and thought they were pretty nice and not a "challenging" iron to hit consistently. As for the Srixons, haven't played em, no comment! I would definitely be wary of the JPX900 tours. The forged version is a serious club (I think it has been marketed too much as a GI iron for some reason). The club head is much smaller than the i200s, and while a cavity back, it is forged! Best of luck and at the end of the day, buy what makes you happy! Looking for something a little more forgiving than the current AP2s. I am not scared of player irons. Ball striking has always been the best part of my game. That being said I am interested in what GI irons have to offer. Most of the courses I play don't require much shot shaping so I don't mind giving some playability if I can save a shot or two from off center hits. I have never hit cast irons so I honestly do not know how I would like the feel. I tried to include a set of them in my list to see if I like the feel. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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