Mowine4me Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I have an iron fitting scheduled for next week. I know I want to try the Mizuno MMC and HMBs. I also want to try the T-200s. Other than that I'm open to suggestions. I'm a 13 handicap. Driver swing speed is about 101mph. Currently using Ping I25s. I have no problem getting my irons in the air. Hit a 7 iron 160 based on ShotScope data from last year. I'm not really looking for workability. I'm happy to have one ball flight and just play that. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 The simple answer is try as many as you can. GolfSpy_SHARK, Rickp, PMookie and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 ... I 2nd cnosil's suggestion. Going to Demo Day at the PGA Show every year I always found clubs that performed extremely well for me that I would not have other wise even hit. It has to look acceptable at address of course but the best example I can think of was the original Cobra Amp Forged irons that had a gaudy orange cavity, goofy looking tungsten weights that were annoyingly visible in the heel and toe of the sole and had a polymer insert. ALL attributes I did not care for but they looked just about perfect at address and the performance was as good as it gets for my swing. I would have looked at that orange cavity and those K-Mart style tungsten sole weights and would have never even taken it off the shelf in a golf store. I ended up playing them and the next 2 versions as well. So hit any and everything you can stand to look at in the address position. Good luck! cnosil, BubbaB, NRJyzr and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy-Bo-Jim-Bob Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Mowine4me said: I have an iron fitting scheduled for next week. I know I want to try the Mizuno MMC and HMBs. I also want to try the T-200s. Other than that I'm open to suggestions. I'm a 13 handicap. Driver swing speed is about 101mph. Currently using Ping I25s. I have no problem getting my irons in the air. Hit a 7 iron 160 based on ShotScope data from last year. I'm not really looking for workability. I'm happy to have one ball flight and just play that. Suggestions? I think TaylorMade and Srixon are worth a swing also. I've also been looking at Mizuno and Titleist. I'm planning a fitting next month, so please update once yours is done! Would like to hear about your experience and decision. Quote Driver - Titleist TSi3 9.0 (Hzrdus Smoke Black RDX 6.0) 3 wood - TaylorMade SIM2 Ti 15 (Ventus Blue 7S) 5 wood - TaylorMade SIM2 Ti 19 (Ventus Blue 7S) Irons - Titleist T100s 4-PW + 49 (KBS $-Taper) Wedges - Titleist Vokey SM9 54D (KBS 610) & 58M (KBS 610) Putter - Titleist Scotty Cameron - Phantom X 11.5 Ball - Titleist Pro V1 & Taylormade Tour Response (Blue/Pink Stripe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalejbrass Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I’d definitely recommend you hit the Srixon z785’s. Absolutely love mine! sirchunksalot 1 Quote TSR2 - Ventus Red, 6X TSR2 3W - Ventus Red, 7X TSR2 5W - Ventus Red TR, 8X JPX 223 Tour PW-7i/JPX 223 Forged 6i-4i - Nippon Modus 130X MG3 - 50, 54, 58* - Nippon Modus 130X Scotty Cameron Circle T Futura X5 Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I just switched to the Hogan Ptx Pro’s and am totally head over heels. They’re a point and shoot, super accurate stick. I don’t know if any of the “fitters” have them for you to try but for me, they feel great, and that’s coming from a mizuno blade guy. but I’m in the hunni moon phase right now, so understand that too... sirchunksalot 1 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsecor Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 T100-S there is no other Quote Golf is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The simple answer is try as many as you can. YupSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy sirchunksalot 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 9:09 AM, Mowine4me said: I have an iron fitting scheduled for next week. I know I want to try the Mizuno MMC and HMBs. I also want to try the T-200s. Other than that I'm open to suggestions. I'm a 13 handicap. Driver swing speed is about 101mph. Currently using Ping I25s. I have no problem getting my irons in the air. Hit a 7 iron 160 based on ShotScope data from last year. I'm not really looking for workability. I'm happy to have one ball flight and just play that. Suggestions? I suspect you'll really like the JPX series. They were my, very close, second choice. Interested to hear how you like the MMC and HMB's; I have not tried these but want to. sirchunksalot 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mowine4me Posted March 9, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2020 I had my fitting and the winner is...Cobra King Forged Tec, 5-GW. I had not hit a true hollow bodied players iron before. They go for miles. It's crazy. I tried the Mizuno HMB, Titlest T200 and a few others. For me the Cobra King Forged Tec provided great feel, tight dispersion and impressive distance. It was the clear winner. That said, the whole process was really comforting. I'm from the NYC area, and my fitting was at Pete's Golf (city location, not long island). Sonny knows his business. Quickly put me in a shaft that was firmer in the middle, and that helped a lot right off the bat. He was the one who introduced the Cobra, which costs less than the clubs I wanted to try. It's a club that was not even on my radar, which is exactly the kind of expertise you hope a good fitter will provide. I know that Cobra lofts are as jacked as they get (29.5 7 iron), but accounting for that these are a full iron longer than my Ping I25s. The decent and spin numbers were also very solid. Order is placed. Cannot way to get these out on the course. Jbmullin, Rickp, GolfSpy_SHARK and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Great choice, good luck and enjoy Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Billy-Bo-Jim-Bob and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWalter Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I'm still swinging JPX 800 Pros from 2011. Can't go anywhere for a fitting, but decided to pull the trigger on some PXG 0211's. They gave me a complimentary fitting for whenever their fitting locations open up. I can provide feedback once I hit them this weekend. Ranges are closed but courses are open where I love. So, I'll hope to get used to them via trial by fire. Quote Currently in my Sun Mountain Phantom Driver: Callaway Rogue 4W: Callaway Rogue 7W: Callaway Rogue 4-GW: PXG 0211 SW/LW: Taylor Made Milled Grind Putter: PXG Mustang Gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowNLow Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Even though I play Srixons 565s, 4-PW, with KBS shafts, which are nice, I would love to have a set of Mizuno JPX-919s, there are Tour, Forged or Hot Metal models. Cool as the other side of the pillow. (Damn, I sound old) Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfmanufaktur Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, SlowNLow said: Even though I play Srixons 565s, 4-PW, with KBS shafts, which are nice, I would love to have a set of Mizuno JPX-919s, there are Tour, Forged or Hot Metal models. Cool as the other side of the pillow. (Damn, I sound old) You won`t find a lot of differences in between your 585s and the Forged or Hot Metals. Hot Metals are a good bit more chunky, but Forged is relatively similar. I prefer the Srixons because of their sole design. I'm not super steep, but take a healthy divot once in a while. The Srixon sole works a lot better, when doing that compared to the Mizzys. If you are a picker of the ball, this might not affect you at all. Just something to keep in mind. Cheers, Michael Edit: The Tours are a totally different design. More similar to Z-Forged - even 785s are way easier to hit for me personally. Edited April 21, 2020 by Golfmanufaktur Added impressions on 919 Tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Even though I play Srixons 565s, 4-PW, with KBS shafts, which are nice, I would love to have a set of Mizuno JPX-919s, there are Tour, Forged or Hot Metal models. Cool as the other side of the pillow. (Damn, I sound old)I am old!! but Mizzies are nice clubs. I’m mostly using the JPX 919 Hot Metal w dose of Ping 410. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I am old!! but Mizzies are nice clubs. I’m mostly using the JPX 919 Hot Metal w dose of Ping 410. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyMixed bag of irons?Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Rickp 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Mixed bag of irons?Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpySaid it incorrectly, Pings are backups that still see play but JPX919 are the go to.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Said it incorrectly, Pings are backups that still see play but JPX919 are the go to.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyThat's a lot clearer . Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 12:30 PM, Mowine4me said: Quickly put me in a shaft that was firmer in the middle, and that helped a lot right off the bat. Congrats! What shaft was in your old sticks and what did he fit you in? I'm also curious, I just got fitted and picked up a set of Forged 919's...did he select the shaft for you on his own or did he rely on the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer or some other gizmo? My fitter said he stopped using the optimizer a while ago... Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowine4me Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 10:18 PM, AFGolfer said: Congrats! What shaft was in your old sticks and what did he fit you in? I'm also curious, I just got fitted and picked up a set of Forged 919's...did he select the shaft for you on his own or did he rely on the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer or some other gizmo? My fitter said he stopped using the optimizer a while ago... New shaft is KBS S-Taper 120. Fitter selected it on how own, no optimizer used. I'm embarrassed to say I don't remember the old shaft and those clubs are stuck in my NYC office the moment. Not sure when I'll be able to look! GolfSpy AFG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDanger Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Keep an open mind and try as many as you can. Results may surprise you. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cciciora13 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 The one that hits the ball in the hole . Seriously, try them out and see which ones perform best for you; could be an iron you didn't even expect to have! Quote In my bag: Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 10.5* Stiff Mitsubishi tensei blue Stiff 3 Wood: 939 x 15 deg. UST Proforce Black V2 7F4 stiff Hybrid: 939x Hybrid UST 680 recoil shaft stiff Irons: 699 irons 4-PW KBS tour 90 v Stiff 50 Deg: TAIII Satin 54 deg: TAIII Satin 58 Deg: TAIII Satin Putter: 004 Single Bend Masters Edition Rangefinder: Caddytek V2 Check out my MyGolfSpy 2020 Forum Official Tester: Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRJyzr Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Funny how this turned out. After reading the first post, I thought about suggesting Cobra as an option, they have a lot of ground covered. Keep reading, and there they are. LOL Though I've never played them, I'm a believer in Srixon stuff, also. For this thread, it's academic, but doesn't hurt to leave it out there... Mowine4me 1 Quote Driver: TM Original One 11.5* set to 11*, Aldila NV75 X, 43.5" -or- SpeedZone, HZRDUS Black 75 6.5, 43.5" 3w: Cobra King LTD, RIP Beta 90, 42" -or- Stage 2 Tour, NV105 X, 42.5" 2h or 3h: TaylorMade Stage 2 Tour, Aldila NV105 S -or- RIP Alpha 105 S Irons: 3-PW Mizuno MP37, Recoil Proto 125 F4 (reshaft in progress, slowly); 1i & 3-PW Golden Ram TW276, NV105 S; 2-PW Golden Ram TW282, RIP Tour 115 R GW: Dynacraft Dual Milled CNC 52*, Steelfiber 125 S; Scratch 8620 DS 53*, Steelfiber 125 S SW: Ram TG-898 56*, DGX ss2x; Ram Tom Watson 55*, DGX ss2x; Wilson Staff PMP 58*, DGS; PM Grind 19 58*, stock shaft Putter: Snake Eyes Viper Tour Sv1, 34"; Ping Scottsdale TR Craz-E, 35"; Cleveland Huntington Beach 1, 35" Ball: Wilson Staff Duo Professional, Bridgestone Tour B-RXS, Callaway Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Go to as many performance centres as there are available and hit all there top clubs. I tried Callaway, Ping, Mizuno, and Cobra. I ended up buying Callaway but not the recommended club (Big Berth Irons) as I found the Steelhead Pro felt better and it was easier to work the ball. It is always going to be a personal choice. I loved the Ping and way with Mizuno you could mix the various irons but given my special requirements, Callaway was the best choice plus they had a special that included a Hybrid for free. Quote Callaway Epic Flash 9 Degree Callaway Epic Flash 3 wood 15 Degree Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid 19 Degree Callaway Steelhead Pro 4-AW Irons Cleveland 54 Degree Wedge Steel Shaft Recoil Graphite Shafts in all Callaway Cobra Vintage Series Stingray 40 Preferred ball - Seed 001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 4:18 AM, AFGolfer said: Congrats! What shaft was in your old sticks and what did he fit you in? I'm also curious, I just got fitted and picked up a set of Forged 919's...did he select the shaft for you on his own or did he rely on the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer or some other gizmo? My fitter said he stopped using the optimizer a while ago... When I got fitted for my 919F my fitter also refused to use optimizer. He did everything by eye and impact tape and Trackman. Can't complain with the results! Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkkenny88 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Has anyone tried the Sub70 699 irons? Their price tag is very appealing. I tried the demo clubs and they gave me extra yardage without sacrificing accuracy. But wanted to hear from you guys rather than just what their website reviews were saying. GregGarner 1 Quote Use for all clubs. Love the feedback and caddie options the app provides. Driver: G400 with stock 55gram stiff flex. Just ordered a EvenFlow 75 gram stiff flex. Pumped! 3Wood: Epic Flash Hybrid: 3 RBZ Rescue Irons 5 thru A wedge: Sub70 699 irons. Project X Rifle shafts. XStiff 54° Wedge: RTX4 60° Wedge: MD4 Putter: MyGolfSpy Most Wanted 2 years in a row! Ball: ZStar. New believer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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