Buying iron heads

[Curly6]

Who out there has assembled their own irons? I'm looking to see if there is any reasonable cost savings to buy shafts and heads separate but am not having much luck finding iron heads readily available. Anyone have a go to source for purchasing iron heads? Im looking for new Mizuno heads, specifically MP 18 SC's or JPX 919 tours, 4 through PW.

[cnosil]

I assembled clubs in the past when component companies were the big thing. I remember waiting for the golfsmith catalog to arrive. Buying the separate components can be cheaper. Unless you buy used you won’t get the big name OEM heads. Mizuno does not sell just the heads. Even companies like club champion buy the entire club and then rebuild to the players specs.

If you are only looking for heads search eBay and the various golf forum for sale threads

[Curly6]

Thanks, I was curious but hadn't really seen much big name OEM out there unless used and on Ebay. With so many no charge upgrades offered with Mizuno between grips and shafts, it doesn't seem like there's going to be much cost advantage. That and my lack of club building experience is making me shy away from the idea. I'm sure I could assemble them, but I'd hate for any learning curve to show on a brand new Mizuno head.

[deejaid]

Your best bet for new Mizuno Heads is going to be eBay, but like Cnosil said, they don’t sell them head only so you might find a set someone pulled from the original shafts but it isn’t very likely. For Mizuno I think you’d be best off just buying retail or slightly used if you come across your specs.

It’s not too difficult to build your own clubs, but the hardest part will be sourcing new Mizuno heads.


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[10shot]

On 5/3/2019 at 8:12 AM, Curly6 said:

 

Who out there has assembled their own irons? I'm looking to see if there is any reasonable cost savings to buy shafts and heads separate but am not having much luck finding iron heads readily available. Anyone have a go to source for purchasing iron heads? Im looking for new Mizuno heads, specifically MP 18 SC's or JPX 919 tours, 4 through PW.

 

You could try the Iron Factory. They have many refrub heads

[bellairemi]

I know you are looking at Mizuno but I will suggest that Golfworks has excellent forged irons that are quite affordable.  You can buy everything you need to build a club/clubs through them or they will build to your spec.  I play the TE Forged which replaced a set of Mizunos.  I like the TE Forged better and they were $600 less than the Mizunos to boot.

[Arlarson]

I also went to the Golfworks and built the MMB17 heads. They replaced a set of Cleveland CG2s. I bought the standard iron pak and only paid around $300 for them. Had them all built within a day.

[Popeye64]

Golfworks line up of forged iron heads have never been better. They have traditional forged heads or cutting edge tech at better than a third of the price of any OEM. Do your self a favor and build a demo club or two. You will never look back to an OEM iron head.

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[azstu324]

I THIRD Golfworks! (I guess now 4th because Popeye64 snuck in ahead of me :P)  I have the DBM's (black version of the TE's). Had Golfworks build them for me with Nippon N.S. pro 950gh shafts. They will bend loft, lie, and cut to preferred length at no extra charge. I knew my specs so I just had them make the clubs. With premium shafts, grips, cut, built, bent to my specs sent to my doorstep for $400. I couldn't be happier with them! AND I've hit about every forged club on the market and these are as good as the best and better than most.

In fact, when I was looking for similar clubs to use for my "mock fitting" for the DBM's, the MMB SC's were what I used as they have nearly identical stock lofts, lies, shape, and feel. 
 

Edited May 8, 2019 by azstu324

[azstu324]

Golfworks line up of forged iron heads have never been better. They have traditional forged heads or cutting edge tech at better than a third of the price of any OEM. Do your self a favor and build a demo club or two. You will never look back to an OEM iron head.

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Popeye64 you and MattF were who really got me going on Maltby. I truly have NOT looked back. I think I'm going on my 3rd or maybe 4th season with these and have no desires to change. I'll play them until the grooves are gone.

the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get..

[chisag]

On 5/3/2019 at 7:12 AM, Curly6 said:

 

Who out there has assembled their own irons? I'm looking to see if there is any reasonable cost savings to buy shafts and heads separate but am not having much luck finding iron heads readily available. Anyone have a go to source for purchasing iron heads? Im looking for new Mizuno heads, specifically MP 18 SC's or JPX 919 tours, 4 through PW.

 

 

... Maybe a little more labor intensive the you are looking for, but finding a new or mint set on eBay is usually pretty easy, although sometimes time consuming. I usually do this when wanting to try new irons or build some for family and friends. Lets say a new set of MP SC's irons are on eBay for $599 with Project X 7.0 shafts at 1" long and over sized grips that was a special order then cancelled (it happens) because the seller isn't having much luck with such strong and longer shafts and over sized grips. If I buy them for $599 and sell the shafts for $99 my cost is now $499 or 1/2 price for new irons. If I already have shafts that will work for me I just install them. But of course I can buy some for $99 or less on eBay. 

... Obviously if you like doing club work it is a no brainer. If it something new for you, deciding whether saving $400 is worth the effort is the determining factor. If it is a one time deal, it is most likely not worth the effort. If it is the start of tinkering, which is a ton of fun for those of us that enjoy that aspect of equipment, it could be the start of a new enjoyable hobby. Interestingly I am going to the basement today and start puling Nippon 950GH R-flex shafts and replace them with Nippon Modus 105 Tour S-flex shafts in some new P760's I won on eBay for less than 1/2 the retail price. Probably bid in 20 auctions for a month before being surprised by winning this one with a low bid I did not expect to win. 

Edited May 8, 2019 by chisag

[Popeye64]

Who out there has assembled their own irons? I'm looking to see if there is any reasonable cost savings to buy shafts and heads separate but am not having much luck finding iron heads readily available. Anyone have a go to source for purchasing iron heads? Im looking for new Mizuno heads, specifically MP 18 SC's or JPX 919 tours, 4 through PW.

First off let me tell you the huge amount of pride that can be recieved from building your own clubs. Well over 20 years ago when I really got into golf even back then I didnt want to pay full price for OEM clubs. Then I stumbled upon Maltby heads and the Golfworks. I can build and work on damn near anything so having the tools and being handy was not an issue. But quite frankly anyone can build clubs with a minimum of tools from Harbor Freight. Plus now you can experiment and change your setup whenever suits you.
I assume you already have an idea of where your club specs are so putting together a few demo irons should not be much of a guess. Doing a YouTube search should give you all the how tos on home club building. When you game a full set of clubs you made your buddies curiosity always gets to them and they want to try your clubs. That leads to building some wedges or even full sets for them.
So at a certain point it pays for being you being a club Ho.
Maltby has some new ground breaking tech for driver head construction just about to be released and it should be their best driver head launch since the CT250. I will again have an all Maltby bag and taking someone's money who bags a full set of PXGs with your gear that cost less than his driver is HUGE...

So if you have not already done so look up Golfworks and cruise through the iron heads and see what they have.

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[Curly6]

I've briefly visited the Maltby's and I'm not off put by what I see. Cost is right there, and I'm the type that takes pride in some handy work.

[Popeye64]

I've briefly visited the Maltby's and I'm not off put by what I see. Cost is right there, and I'm the type that takes pride in some handy work.

Then you will love club building.

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[azstu324]

I've briefly visited the Maltby's and I'm not off put by what I see. Cost is right there, and I'm the type that takes pride in some handy work.

What's so great about Golfworks is they're a one stop shop. If you want to begin building, are an avid builder, or just want great non-brand clubs built, they have it all. As it was previously recommended, buy the gear to make a 7 or 6 iron, build it, try it out, if you don't like it, you're out $75.. or buy another head for $30 and give it a whirl.

the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get..

[Curly6]

Well, I put in an email to Golfworks with several questions I have. I would really like to try my hand at building a set but I'll start with one club. I'm looking at the TE Forged, which looks like a jump in the direction I want to go from my Callaway Apex CF16's. I had questions on whether the lofts could be tweaked without a shaft (I'm wondering if the more traditional lofts are too far separated from my current set). I also asked about recommendations on a shaft change. I play a Project X LZ 6.0 in my Apex CF16's, but think u want to switch over to the Nippon Modus 3's. I'm going to stay with the 120, but want to know more about flex comparisons. I've seen plenty of threads saying the modus will play similar in flex and others saying an X would be more comparable to the PX LZ 6.0.

I like the performance of the shaft, just want a little smoother and a little more feel.

I just sent the email a little while ago, so I'll see what they say.

[azstu324]

If you poke around a little on the website, you can find the Maltby club builder forum. You'll run into Britt Lindsay who I believe is their head builder and guru in all things related to equipment, club building, etc. A wealth of knowledge and very helpful. You can also search previous questions/answers and you may find what you're after.

http://ralphmaltby.com/forum/

the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get..

[Curly6]

I'm officially down the wormhole now...

[bellairemi]

2 hours ago, Curly6 said:

I'm officially down the wormhole now...

Be careful - you might not make it back out!

[Popeye64]

I'm officially down the wormhole now...

Go with confidence!!!

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