Forum Re-Testing Opportunity: MacGregor MT86 Irons! Sign Up Now!

[GolfSpy_APH]

It really is the season for re-testing and it has been great to see the community band together with these re-testing opportunities. 

For this one we have @Hook DeLoft to thank, as he gave these irons a glowing review, but in the end his Mizunos still performed better. He has kindly offered up his set of MacGregor MT86 irons to be re-tested by a selected member. A big shout out to him and big thanks for providing this for additional review. 

Here are the Specs

MacGregor MT86 Irons 5-PW
Shafts: Regular Flex Recoil 660 F3 
Grips: Lamkin Crossline
Length: 1/2 inch longer than standard
Lie: 2 Degrees Upright

So interested in being our next tester for these irons? You need to have all of the following to be in consideration. 

• Photo of current set and why they are your gamer set
• What would make you the ideal tester for these irons?

That's it! We will be going through candidates and the reviews over the next few days and contacting the selected tester before the end of the week. 

*Shipping expenses to be paid by the new tester
*Irons can be reshafted at new testers expense if they so choose. 
*Full testing requirements are still expected for this testing opportunity.

[GolfSpy_APH]

It's Monday for me so this opens up! Surprise! 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

From a looks standpoint, these were my absolute favorite looking irons of 2023. The nostalgia they fill me with, is like a warm hug. The only thing that kept me from signing up for this test was timing. While I have tested my set of irons this year and are still quite happy with them, I must admit to a bit of envy for the member that gives these a go and gets to write about their experience. Good luck to those that apply, I will be following along and living vicariously through you!

[unccross]

Awesome, Great opportunity for someone!  Good luck spies.  Love this second chance opportunities! 

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 hour ago, unccross said:

Awesome, Great opportunity for someone!  Good luck spies.  Love this second chance opportunities! 

It has been great to see the community receive these additional opportunities. It is also something I hope will continue moving forward for those where the product may not quite be a perfect fit. 

[PJVicary]

Nostalgic says it all. Perhaps the premier look for 2023. They are a classic now. They were almost 60 years ago when I owned them as my first set. Always thought it would be great to go back and relive the look and feel. What a great opportunity. Great to see a member being so generous . Current irons, Mizuno 921’s Pro’s with Recoil F3 shafts. They have been my go to irons for the past 8 months. Just not getting the distance I had hoped. 

Edited December 11, 2023 by PJVicary

[Josh Parker]

Great looking irons and amazing opportunity for someone to give these a good test!

  NOW, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IF YOU WANT TO TEST.... 

Good luck to all that apply!

[GolfSpy_BNG]

These were on my short list this year. Brings back so many memories. 
 

So thrilled that the community has gotten on board with these retesting opportunities.   Truly shows the kind of community we have here. Good luck all

[ZJeb67]

Love to try different irons. 

I have Callaway edge 6-SW, regular flex graphite.   I hit them ok but plan on trying  the Kirkland Signature when they're available.  

Anything I can do to get a better idea what works best for my game is the goal. If my review helps anyone else, that's icing on the cake. 

[Willie T]

I drooled when the MT86 irons came up for testing.  They remind me so much if my first irons, some MacGregor Mike Souchak’s.  If not for other testing I’m involved with they would be on my first in line to try list.  Good luck to the Spy chosen to give them a second test as these look to be sone really great irons!  

[rkj427]

Great opportunity for a member here to get this set and put them through their paces to see if they may improve your game.

Best to all who apply, and looking forward to the additional comments and review.

[Krls032022]

WOW I’m playing the 2002 VIP Forged 1025C model with Tensei R AV shafts. Really love ‘em & would honored to test the new MT86 model. Also those specs are my specs as well. Bring it !!!

Edited December 11, 2023 by Krls032022

[Parshooter36]

This place never ceases to amaze me!  I need to read through the MT86 testing thread as these are in my specs.  Good luck to all those that apply!

[russtopherb]

Another solid move, love to see this!

[Jack Jordan]

My first irons were MacGregor Colorcrome tourneys. I used them all through college and when I started my PGA career at Scarsdale CC. I later used them to shoot 67 in a tournament at Grossingers CC where I was an assistant pro. Since then I get new irons almost every year....but not MacGregor. I would be honored to use them again. JJordan

[JRDuck40]

Very COOL! Another "gift" for a lucky tester! Best of luck to everyone who signs up. Clubs look great

[Zmanz]

Would love to test these irons, love the name MacGregor and its history currently game the Mizuno pro 225 with recoil shafts.

Play year round in could weather and also own a launch monitor.

 

 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

I would love to test these irons out.

My current set is the King Tour Irons.

I was selected for the Cobra Testing earlier in the year but although The Gap, PW, 9 are fantastic I am having issues with the 8, 7, 6 and I don’t have a 5 iron. 

Turns out that our spec’s are similar. My Cobra’s are + 1/2” and they have recoil graphite shafts in regular flex. I’m 1 degree flat but I can have them adjusted.

I was going to re-shaft my old Sub Seventy 8, 7, and 6 irons (currently steel, stiff, and +1/4) and swap them out but since I am an old MacGregor fan I thought this might be the perfect solution. I can play year round in my area so I’ll  know rather quickly if this is a good fit. If I am afforded the opportunity and for some reason it doesn’t work out I will put them back out to our members for a retest as well.

[Admiral Steve]

I don't want to test (would have to trim shafts) but great nostalgia--the backs look just like the irons played on my High School team in 1968!! Club faces a bit larger--beautiful! 

[billpierce]

Those clubs are beautiful looking - almost a high performance race car feel!

[BigMacQue]

I think it's great that people give up these items when they realize the tested product just isn't for them.  That's a great contribution to the camaraderie of this group.

I can't justify throwing my name in the hat on this one: I have a nice set of Titleist T400's, configured just about like the ones being tested (1/2 longer but I have a senior flex shaft) and wouldn't be testing them to replace my current set anyway.

Good luck to whoever does get this opp; I sincerely hope it works out for you.

[Bad Golfer]

Very nice gesture putting these back up! They are beautiful amd i would love to try them but I would need to reshaft and get them bent so good luck to the Spy that gets chosen!

[Parshooter36]

I currently play Srixon ZX4 irons, 3/4" long with Recoil 95 shafts.  They are my gamers because I like forgiveness the thicker soles offer and tendonitis forced me into graphite shafts in my irons and wedges last year.  These irons have been great for me and the only reason I am considering replacing them is they are very low spin and strong lofted which causes some gapping issues.  I recently added another wedge to address the gapping issue, but would still like some more spin to help hold greens with my irons.  I am not a high spin player, but my 50 degree wedge spins around 9000 rpm while my 9 iron spins less than 6000.  @Hook DeLoft mentioned in his review that the MT86 irons produced more spin than other hollow bodied iron he's tried in the past, so these may be just what I'm looking for.   My golf season is pretty much over where I live.  I might get out for a round here or there if we get a unseasonably warm day, but for the most part all testing would be done on my simulator until next spring so please don't consider me if outdoor testing is expected.  Other than that, thanks for the opportunity and I look forward to seeing how these irons work out for whoever ends up with them. 

[A-No]

Such a cool opportunity! As of right now I play the Honma TW-X irons. They are a similar hollow body construction and I'm quite pleased with them. I had McGregor V-Foil 1025C irons since new and played then until these Honma irons and they were so good. At the time only 2nd in forging to Mizuno. Would love to test the comeback irons! I have an SC300 launch monitor to compare numbers.

 

[Hitnhunt]

I'd love an opportunity to test these out.  I've had a number of MacGregor sets in the past.  Some of the original MT's, some V-Foil blades, M675's, MT Pro CB's, and some M685's have been in the bag at one time or another (and probably some other sets I'm forgetting).  I'm 6'1", so the overlength and upright lie should be pretty close.   Regular flex is what I play, so the shaft flex should be good.  My current set of irons is some PRGR iD Black forged on Zelos 7 in a regular flex.  

I am horribly addicted to switching things out and trying different things.  I get to the course a couple times a week, so shouldn't have any trouble getting time in with these (and it's a great excuse for the wife that I need to go to the course!).  I've attached a photo of the PRGR's, calling them my current gamers (at least for today).

I hope this "resume" gets me in the running for the test.

[dlm]

Good luck.  I'm short and if anything, don't need a longer club or upright club.

Hope they find a good home!

[Dweed]

Good luck Spies. Would love to but...Da darn snow be blowin my way.  have fun for the lucky person.

 

[cbmharris]

Behold my bogey golf set. aka “the old  Japanese business man” golf set ( because Cleveland and Bridgestone). I have been using this set for over a year now and I have been using the good old halo since high school golf. Full set is stiff Flex- DG pro s300. Not gonna lie it was a bitter pill to swallow playing a higher ball flight and going 5-pw but it gets results and at this point in my game I have come to embrace it. I would love to give the  Macgregors a try. I actually grew up playing the MAC techs in high school (5.5 rifles) and learned how to play on my dad’s set of tourney VIPs (2000s) both of which I still have in the garage. I play about once a week so you know they will be going to someone who will use and appreciate them. 

[Mike Cochran]

I'm 67 and my first set was MacGregor.  Țhat was long ago. Playing Srixon ZX5 MKII.  LOVE TO TRY THESE OUT FOR YA!  

[srooch2]

Happy to see this! Good luck everyone and I'm glad multiple people are benefiting from the test. Cheers