stevenbkk Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I am back on this forum after many years away... forgot user name and login long time ago so started a new profile. It is time to retire my i20's (which I hit way too high and miss left 99% of the time) so I went for a fitting where I am currently living, in Norway. It was a fairly extensive session hitting most options and the clear winner was JPX 919 HM Pro. I had some issues with the fitter as he refused to write down the numbers he was getting as we went and refused to use the Swing DNA saying he knows better. It was a free fitting with no obligation to buy so I was totally upfront that I would not be buying, but rather comparing, when I made the appointment. But he still wanted to keep info to himself. Regardless, the ball flight and dispersion were miles better with the HM Pro / KBS 90 combo so it was plain to see even without knowing the numbers. Unfortunately I was totally swung out by the time he had me hit CTaper Lite and he paired it with the forged version, which did not work well at the time for me. I will try to get a backup quick comparison with Swing DNA at my course this week, who have a free fitting day this week, first with the C Taper Lite and Modus 105 before swinging 100 times with others. Now to my question... Here they want $1200 for the set 5-PW with 3-4 weeks waiting. That is too much $ but with 25% sales tax and high cost of living here there is no way around it. Money does matter for me so I need to make a smart purchase. I will be visiting my family in LAX at the end of next month for a week so it seems much better to order in the US, where I can get the same for $750 or get 5-SW for $1000 (2 clubs more for $200 less!). My question is, what are some of the most reliable places to order online? I understand they just flip the order to Mizuno who then assembles and ships. Is this correct? I would love to get fit back in LA but being there only a week would mean I would not have time to get custom order and would need to buy off the rack - which is the mistake I made with i20's! I want ribbed grips (which I used until getting i20s) so I know I will need to at least have the grips changed but if the shaft remains KBS 90 then I will need a custom order. Any advise on best options to order? Quote XCG7 4wood I-20 Adams Super Hybrid XTD 19 Yururi Raw Gekku Wedges 53 and 57 Gel Hurrion Putter **Drivers all junked in the basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I'd go 2ndswing. Their user interface is extremely easy to us to select custom options https://www.2ndswing.com/mizuno/golf-irons-and-iron-sets/jpx-919-hot-metal-pro/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Welcome back to the forum! Roger Dunn and Golf Town both have stores in LA. I've read good positive reviews so you may also want to try them as well. If you already know your specs, have your family in LA order it ahead of time and have it shipped to them. It will be ready for you when you get there. Of course you may not want to spend time with the family, instead opting to hit the links to try out the Mizzys . MDGolfHacker Quote TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenbkk Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, MDGolfHacker said: Of course you may not want to spend time with the family, instead opting to hit the links to try out the Mizzys . Exactly my plan! Have new clubs waiting so I "have to" go test them on the course a few times. MDGolfHacker 1 Quote XCG7 4wood I-20 Adams Super Hybrid XTD 19 Yururi Raw Gekku Wedges 53 and 57 Gel Hurrion Putter **Drivers all junked in the basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgolfer2017 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I'd also say carlsgolfland.com. Click the set, then click customize and you can pick individual clubs, and go through any shaft you want, and they show you if there is an uncharge right in the drop down list. And since Mizuno lets you pick almost any grip for free, they have those too. Quote Bag: 4.5LS Driver: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60 Fairway: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70 Fairway: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72 Irons: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s Wedge: MG3 50 & 54 Wedge: Hi-Toe 60* Putter: Spider X Ball: TP5 PIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgolfer2017 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I also have a guy near me that I've bought from numerous times. He own an indoor golf center and got me a really good deal on a blended set of hot metal pro/forged. I can put you in touch with him if you want. Found him through Facebook's Golf Club Traders' group and have gone down for a fitting/lesson/pick up things i've bought tons of times. Solid guy. Quote Bag: 4.5LS Driver: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60 Fairway: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70 Fairway: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72 Irons: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s Wedge: MG3 50 & 54 Wedge: Hi-Toe 60* Putter: Spider X Ball: TP5 PIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Furu? Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I am back on this forum after many years away... forgot user name and login long time ago so started a new profile. It is time to retire my i20's (which I hit way too high and miss left 99% of the time) so I went for a fitting where I am currently living, in Norway. It was a fairly extensive session hitting most options and the clear winner was JPX 919 HM Pro. I had some issues with the fitter as he refused to write down the numbers he was getting as we went and refused to use the Swing DNA saying he knows better. It was a free fitting with no obligation to buy so I was totally upfront that I would not be buying, but rather comparing, when I made the appointment. But he still wanted to keep info to himself. Regardless, the ball flight and dispersion were miles better with the HM Pro / KBS 90 combo so it was plain to see even without knowing the numbers. Unfortunately I was totally swung out by the time he had me hit CTaper Lite and he paired it with the forged version, which did not work well at the time for me. I will try to get a backup quick comparison with Swing DNA at my course this week, who have a free fitting day this week, first with the C Taper Lite and Modus 105 before swinging 100 times with others. Now to my question... Here they want $1200 for the set 5-PW with 3-4 weeks waiting. That is too much $ but with 25% sales tax and high cost of living here there is no way around it. Money does matter for me so I need to make a smart purchase. I will be visiting my family in LAX at the end of next month for a week so it seems much better to order in the US, where I can get the same for $750 or get 5-SW for $1000 (2 clubs more for $200 less!). My question is, what are some of the most reliable places to order online? I understand they just flip the order to Mizuno who then assembles and ships. Is this correct? I would love to get fit back in LA but being there only a week would mean I would not have time to get custom order and would need to buy off the rack - which is the mistake I made with i20's! I want ribbed grips (which I used until getting i20s) so I know I will need to at least have the grips changed but if the shaft remains KBS 90 then I will need a custom order. Any advise on best options to order? You can get them brand new for less than $900 from Discount Dan’s, NO TAX, NO SHIPPING. How do I know? I bought a brand new set from them! Just give them your specs, and you’re good-to-go. None of this “used” stuff!!!Just email [email protected] for a price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenbkk Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 3:32 AM, PMookie said: You can get them brand new for less than $900 from Discount Dan’s, NO TAX, NO SHIPPING. How do I know? I bought a brand new set from them! Just give them your specs, and you’re good-to-go. None of this “used” stuff!!! Just email [email protected] for a price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro In the end that is exactly who I used. They were great to deal with and great price. Clubs already arrived even though I have not!! Will always check there first when I need new gear. Quote XCG7 4wood I-20 Adams Super Hybrid XTD 19 Yururi Raw Gekku Wedges 53 and 57 Gel Hurrion Putter **Drivers all junked in the basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenbkk Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 I posted another thread about a bad experience with another golf retailer... just want to be clear that it is not DiscountDan's. They were the best deal and great service!!! Quote XCG7 4wood I-20 Adams Super Hybrid XTD 19 Yururi Raw Gekku Wedges 53 and 57 Gel Hurrion Putter **Drivers all junked in the basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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