ole gray Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Has anyone tried the TA 845 Max irons with graphite shafts? I'm looking at SGI irons with graphite shafts that won't break the bank. Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Has anyone tried the TA 845 Max irons with graphite shafts? I'm looking at SGI irons with graphite shafts that won't break the bank. I would recommend checking out The Golfworks if you are willing to try something that is not from one of the major OEMs. Their Maltby clubs are great.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ole gray and aerospace_ray 2 Quote PXG 0211 12° driver w/Project X Cypher R flex shaft KE4 TC 16° 4 wood w/Kuro Kage Black 60g shaft KE4 TC HyWay 21° utilitywood w/Maltby MPF shaft KE4 TC 22° 4 hybrid w/UST Proforce V2 Black shaft KE4 TC 25° 5 hybrid w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue shaft Lazrus 27° 6 hybrid w/Lazrus graphite shaft PXG 0211DC irons 7-PW w/Project X Cypher graphite shafts CBX2 50° wedge M-Series+ 56° wedge w/UST Recoil 660 graphite shaft Infinite Bean putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I picked up a set of these bad boys today and will be adding a few thoughts as we become acquainted. I can tell ya right now, the butts on these rascals are near Cleveland HB size which I enjoyed to the max. sirchunksalot, Golfspy_CG2, russtopherb and 2 others 5 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Why'd ya move on from the hbs? sirchunksalot and ole gray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 53 minutes ago, tommc23 said: Why'd ya move on from the hbs? I hit em so well, I thought I was better than them, not good....... Plus they took up a heap of room in the sack. The 845's are nicer looking and have more of an iron look than hybrid so we'll see how long these dawgs bark. silver & black, russtopherb, MattF and 3 others 6 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 If they're anything like the Atomics, you'll enjoy them! Tommy Armour has been putting out some good product lately and the new 845 like looks nice. ole gray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, sirchunksalot said: If they're anything like the Atomics, you'll enjoy them! Tommy Armour has been putting out some good product lately and the new 845 like looks nice. Yea the Atomics were hotter than a fireball laced with pecker pepper! sirchunksalot, tommc23 and JohnSmalls 3 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 25 minutes ago, ole gray said: I hit em so well, I thought I was better than them, not good....... Plus they took up a heap of room in the sack. The 845's are nicer looking and have more of an iron look than hybrid so we'll see how long these dawgs bark. Keep those near ya you ain't getting younger lol sirchunksalot and ole gray 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, tommc23 said: Keep those near ya you ain't getting younger lol You got that right! I'm hitting the big ole 70 in November. My swing speed is going down quicker than a skinny cork with a shark on the line... sirchunksalot, MattF, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I hit em so well, I thought I was better than them, not good....... Plus they took up a heap of room in the sack. The 845's are nicer looking and have more of an iron look than hybrid so we'll see how long these dawgs bark. Y’know that’s the main thing that’s kept me from the HBs and other irons like that - the hybrid look. I just don’t get along with ‘em so I worry a hybrid type iron would get in my head. My game definitely needs a club like that, though. Enjoy the new sticks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk sirchunksalot and ole gray 2 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, russtopherb said: Y’know that’s the main thing that’s kept me from the HBs and other irons like that - the hybrid look. I just don’t get along with ‘em so I worry a hybrid type iron would get in my head. My game definitely needs a club like that, though. Enjoy the new sticks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The 5 iron in this set has some junk in the trunk but not enough to cause concern imo. What it does look like is it will be extremely easy to whack the heck out of a ball. Giving these puppies their maiden voyage Tuesday morning in our weekly dogfight so they will be under the gun early. sirchunksalot, tommc23 and russtopherb 3 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Y’know that’s the main thing that’s kept me from the HBs and other irons like that - the hybrid look. I just don’t get along with ‘em so I worry a hybrid type iron would get in my head. My game definitely needs a club like that, though. Enjoy the new sticks! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI have some of the Tour Edge Hot Launch ironwoods - 4, 5 and 6 iron. They are similar to the Launchers. Then traditional irons after that. It took a while to get used to the look.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk sirchunksalot and russtopherb 2 Quote PXG 0211 12° driver w/Project X Cypher R flex shaft KE4 TC 16° 4 wood w/Kuro Kage Black 60g shaft KE4 TC HyWay 21° utilitywood w/Maltby MPF shaft KE4 TC 22° 4 hybrid w/UST Proforce V2 Black shaft KE4 TC 25° 5 hybrid w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue shaft Lazrus 27° 6 hybrid w/Lazrus graphite shaft PXG 0211DC irons 7-PW w/Project X Cypher graphite shafts CBX2 50° wedge M-Series+ 56° wedge w/UST Recoil 660 graphite shaft Infinite Bean putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 9 hours ago, tehuti said: I have some of the Tour Edge Hot Launch ironwoods - 4, 5 and 6 iron. They are similar to the Launchers. Then traditional irons after that. It took a while to get used to the look. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I don't mind big irons, as you can tell from my sig file But I've always had a love/hate relationship with hybrids, and played some Cleveland Altitudes in the 4/5/6 spots, much like your setup. I had very little confidence in them, which is why trying something like the HB Turbos or Ironwoods hasn't happened for me (yet). I know that they'd be perfect for my game (or lack thereof) if I was comfortable with them... so I get why OG wanted to try out the TA 845 Max over the HBs for sure. ole gray 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 OMG! Put these in play this morning with zero range time. Hit a total of four fairways with my driver today. It's been awful lately and a month ago I was money with it! Shot 85 today with no tee game, constantly chipping back into the fairway from left side and a couple of three jacks. These irons feel oh so soft! The ball soars nice and high and then lands like a butterfly with sore feet. I mean seriously they honestly blew my mind all day long. Thin2win, russtopherb, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Ok guys a couple of thoughts on these bad boys. I may be losing a bit of distance vs the Cally X Rogue irons however I'm not convinced it's enough to stand out. A few more rounds playing shots from similar locations will answer that question. I know the Rogues have stronger lofts so for the TA irons to hang even close to them is impressive. The TA irons are extremely easy to hit a high trajectory and not lose much distance if any in the process. My Cally irons have a C8 swingweight and my TA irons have a D1 and the interesting thing is the TA have graphite shafts. Speaking of graphite I love what I'm feeling with these irons and the soft feel of the heads is incredible. For you guys who like feedback you won't get much with these irons. I actually prefer that because I get my feedback from the direction the frigging ball is heading. I also know when you do miss outside the sweet zone you suffer only minor loss in distance. No bone jarring false teeth displacement occurs on mishits. They are not bullet proof as a bad swing definitely produces bad results. Just not as bad as a hacker like me would experience with a set of players irons. With that said at this stage of my life I'm not looking for feedback, I'm looking for having fun with my buddies. I'm looking for a set of irons more forgiving than when Aunt Gertrude whacked Uncle Ben up side the head with a frying pan. If you're serious about becoming a low capper needing feedback, workability, and thin toplines skip over these puppies. The topline is not as thick as the Cleveland HB irons however they have enough up there to actually be comforting for us less skilled aging ole farts. More to come as I have a few more rounds in the sack with this hawt chick! russtopherb, AH1980MN, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 Update September 2020 -- I love em and I'm within a gnat's arse of selling the Callaway Rogue X irons. Either sell the Callys or keep em as a backup set because the TA MAX irons are keepers. I've never gamed a iron that wants to go so straight. I have tried really hard to think of some negatives to share with you all however these irons keeping performing to the max (get it ). If you are having trouble elevating your irons off the ground or tee, you need to head over to Dick's and get on their machine. I guess hitting a nice high ball that lands like a butterfly with sore feet might not appeal to some however I love em like a good ole peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Hmmmmm good Aunt Bee! A question some might have is can I flight them down for shots that need more of boring trajectory? Yes sir buddy! Slide that ball back a bit and shorten that swing for a nice little knock down shot. The only thing I changed were the grips to midsize. I love the graphite recoil shafts and the iron heads are very comforting to me. These irons set up behind the ball begging you to allow them to whack the heck out of em. edingc, russtopherb and Golfspy_CG2 3 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Glad to hear they’re still working for you OG!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ole gray 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hmmm, may have to give these a look. Do they do custom fittings?Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 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...
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