Titleist Forged 755 Irons Review
Posted October 6th, 2006 by Donald MacKenzie
In the new 755 irons, Titleist has a forged cavity back design that mid-handicappers can call their own.
Over the last two seasons, I have tried on two occasions to work a set of Titliest irons into my bag. The results left me feeling a bit like a modern-day (and male) Goldilocks. One set - the Forged 690.CB - was too hard to use. They were a great set of irons that looked great, but were a bit too demanding for my 10-handicap skills. Another set, the Forged 775.CB was too soft, loaded with game-improvement technology, and too much offset for my swing.
I've now had the chance to play several rounds with the new Titleist Forged 755 irons. Were they just right for me? Read on and see.
As I wrote in my review of the 775.CBs, my favorite old set of cavity back irons is a set of Titleist DCI Golds that I played in the mid-1990s. My first cavity backs after learning to play with blades, the DCIs are still my standard for how an iron should look and perform - simple, straightforward esthetics and a mix of playability and forgiveness.
In the years since I parted ways with the DCIs (still being used today by a good friend, by the way), I've always hoped that Titleist would dial down the "serious golfer" ethic of their sweet-looking blade irons and make another DCI-esque set of irons that blended Titleist's looks and performance with a more Callaway- or Ping-like level of forgiveness. When word from the PGA Tour came in that Titleist was testing prototypes of an iron code-named 755 - between the higher-handicapper design of the 775.CB and the cavity/blade combo 735.CM - I was eager to test it out. Titleist's Forged 755 irons have been available at retail for more than a month now, and here are my impressed impressions.
The aluminum chip in the cavity gives the 755s a modern flash of color. Also notice the mill marks around the chip.
Design and Technology
Unlike the 735.CM and 775.CB irons, each of which feature designs that visibly change from the long to short irons, the 755s (no CB, CM, or other initials, for some reason) look essentially the same throughout the set. Each forged stainless steel iron has a cavity with a weight shelf across the bottom of the cavity. The center of this weight shelf area - directly behind the center of the clubface - is cut out and replaced by a red and silver aluminum chip. This design serves two purposes. First, it allows Titleist to move significant weight (10 grams) to the heel and toe of the clubhead for increased forgiveness and resistance to twisting on off-center hits. Second, the forged aluminum chip acts as a vibration dampener to give you a smooth feel at impact that is worth of an episode of "Yacht Rock."
The notch cut out of the weight shelf - and the red aluminum chip - are the dominant visual element in the 755 irons. The angular red chip gives the irons a sleek, modern look. The only other adornment on the clubs is the Titleist script logo in the upper toe of the cavity, and a FORGED stamp and two black rings on the hosel. The area around the aluminum chip has the same milling marks that were first seen in the cavities of the 775.CBs, but employed more subtly.
The lines of the cavities are smooth and clean-looking, and the clubheads have the classic Titliest shape: high, squared toe, low heel area. There is a moderate amount of progressive offset, but it is much closer to the offset in the 735.CMs than the 775.CBs. And the offset is also blended into the clubhead design much more attractively than on the 775.CBs. The 755s also make use of a dual-hosel design: The long irons through the 7-iron have a shorter hosel to shift weight lower and launch the ball higher, while the 8-iron through the pitching wedge have a longer hosel that lends itself to a flatter trajectory. The longer irons in the set also have thicker toplines and wider soles, while the shorter irons have thinner toplines. At first glance, all the irons in the 755 set appear very similar. But these small design touches Titleist has incorporated add elements of forgiveness without taking away feel or function.
Titleist designed the 755s with a thin face area, concentrating even more of the weight around the perimeter. The clubheads are forged from 410 stainless steel in a multi-step process, then finished with precise CNC milling. These are some great-looking irons, and the durability of stainless steel means that they stay looking great longer than softer carbon steel forgings.
Compared with a more blade-like 600 series iron (the 690.CB at the bottom), the 755 has much more weight toward the heel and toe areas.
Titleist has gone to a new standard steel shaft with the 755 irons. Instead of the True Temper Dynamic Gold used in the 735.CMs or the NS Pro by Nippon that is used in the 775.CBs, the 755s come standard with the Titleist TriSpec steel shaft. This lightweight steel shaft, likely made by True Temper and badged with the Titleist name, is available in regular and stiff flexes. These mid-weight shafts play softer than Dynamic Gold shafts, and of course you should always be custom fit before ordering irons. But most mid-handicap golfers will be fine with the TriSpec shafts. I chose the regular flex, and found it to be a good choice when I put a smooth swing on the irons, and comparable in flex to a Dynamic Gold R300 shaft. Plenty of custom shafts are available. The venerable Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips (with Titleist logo faced down) are standard as well, and you can't do much better than that.
Feel and Performance
As I mentioned earlier, the 755s are forged from 410 stainless steel. Stainless steel does not feel as soft as the carbon steel used in some other forgings, but it is also much more durable and rust-resistant. Playing with both urethane- and Surlyn-covered balls, I found the 755s feel solid but not harsh, and provided a crisp "click" at impact that was distinctly blade-like.
The aluminum chip in each cavity does seem to filter out any harsh vibration from miss-hits. A big help is the overall design of the 755 irons. There is so much weight concentrated both low and to the heel and toe areas that even off-center hits feel solid. Not solid in a numb, "where'd I hit that?" way. You can tell what kind of contact you made, you just don't get the stinging rebuke from the clubhead.
The 755s sport the classic Titleist face profile.
You also get much better results that you would normally expect on off-center hits. Heel and toe hits track back toward the target with a surprising lack of distance loss, and the concentration of weight low in the clubhead helps thin shots still get airborne nicely. And when you do find the center of the clubface, watch out. The 755s are easily a club longer through the bag than the 775.CBs.
Trajectory is generally high with the 755s, but it is controllable. If you know how to hit a knockdown, you'll be very pleased with the 755s. On full swings, the ball starts out high but doesn't balloon, making for a strong ball flight that holds the line nicely in the wind. You can hit five-yard cuts and fades with the 755s, but forget about carving 50-yard slices around trees like Seve Ballesteros or Tiger Woods. The 755s are workable, but they are not blades. And for the mid-handicappers who'll likely play these irons, that's a good thing.
My only quibble is that the 755s are so long that the pitching wedge is almost too strong. At 47°, I wish Titleist would have added a 51° gap wedge as an option for the set. Instead, I think I'll be getting my 52° Vokey Design wedge bent strong by one degree to compensate and keep consistent gaps between all my wedges. (It's a small quibble, I know.)
Conclusion
What Titleist has done with its iron lineup is amazing. From the 660 and 695 blades through the 775.CBs, the company has something for everyone. And with the 755s, that includes me, the 10 handicapper. These irons are exactly what I'd hoped for - plenty of performance, just enough workability to pull off minor cuts, fades and knockdowns, great feel and enough forgiveness to let me get away with a few mistakes a round. I'm not surprised that there are a fair number of 755 sets in play on the various tours, as these irons will appeal to the same players who like irons such as Callaway's X-18 Pro Series, Cleveland's CG4 Tours, or TaylorMade's rac LTs (or r7 TPs). Because even serious golfers need a little forgiveness sometimes.
If you're looking at trying either the 755s or the 775.CBs, know that the 755s are much closer - in fact, nearly identical - to the rest of the Titleist iron family in terms of offset, loft and swingweight, and depending on your swing and ball flight, the 755s could be an appropriate choice for 5- to 10-handicappers. The 775.CBs, on the other hand, are absolutely meant for 15-plus handicappers.
The Titleist Forged 755 irons are available from 2-iron to pitching wedge. A set of 3-iron through pitching wedge carries a street price of $799 with the TriSpec steel shafts.
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Posted 07 Oct 2006 at 10:39am #
As usual, a really fine review. I hope I hone my handicap down low enough to give these clubs a serious try. One question: you mention that the the new Trispec shaft plays a bit softer than the Dynamic Gold;how does it compare to the NS Pro shaft? One more: are the heads of the clubs smaller than those of the 775s?
Posted 07 Oct 2006 at 11:15am #
I'd say the TriSpec shaft is a bit softer than the NS Pro shaft, but a little heavier, too. I'd say the NS Pro would be a better option for a faster "hitter" and the TriSpec might be better for a smooth "swinger." But comparing shafts from different companies is always tough, with all the variables (weight, kickpoint, flex pattern, frequency, etc). The only way to find out is to hit 'em.
The 755 heads are smaller than the 775.CB through the set. The 775.CB long irons are quite long from heel to toe, though the short irons are not that much bigger than the 755s. But with the smaller amount of offset, the 755s are much more compact-looking than the 775.CBs overall (yet are still really forgiving).
Hope this helps. Thanks for the nice comments!
Posted 08 Oct 2006 at 12:52am #
Did they measure up to your old DCI's?
Posted 08 Oct 2006 at 8:46am #
Robert: Yes, the 755s are more forgiving and longer than the DCIs. The only thing I still like better about the DCIs is their simple, uncluttered look. But with all the visual bells and whistles in today's clubs (cavity medallions, aluminum inserts, carbon fiber, etc.) that kind of minimalist design probably wouldn't fly anymore.
Posted 08 Oct 2006 at 11:57pm #
Thanks for the great review.
Hmmmm. Decisions, decisions. Now its a toss up between these and the new Mizzy MX-25s. Can't wait to demo these now.
Posted 09 Oct 2006 at 9:27am #
Great review as always! Like the last comment, I am looking forward to trying the new Mizuno MX-25 as well as Titleist 755 and 775. Great looking irons and I must admit, the draw of having Titleist in my bag has been on my mind for years. Although I don't have an official handicap, my friends consider me an "18" for betting purposes. I'm probably a good candidate for the 775's but they utilize longer shafts which I feel may hurt more than help, even though I'll probably use a hibrid replacement for the 3 iron this time around.
Any thoughts from 775 users?
Thanks,
Ian
Posted 10 Oct 2006 at 5:37pm #
I am considering a set of 755's, but I have a high trajectory with my irons. Any suggestions for shafts such as Dynamic Gold S-300 or Project X? My driver swing speed is approx 95-100 MPH with a quick tempo.
Posted 10 Oct 2006 at 6:04pm #
Dan: I would think DG S-300s would be a good general iron shaft for someone with your swing speed. If you can, get fit by a PGA pro or qualified clubfitter first. Usually they'll do the fitting for free if you're buying from them.
And there's nothing wrong with a high iron trajectory, as long as you can punch the ball low when you want to. The 755s have a naturally high launch angle, but I found it pretty easy to hit knockdowns with them. Good luck
Posted 11 Oct 2006 at 7:50pm #
Great article. Being a longtime Titleist player I too have been frustrated with the previous versions of the Titleist forged irons. I can’t wait to get my hands on the 755… It looks like Titleist is going back to producing an entire bag of great clubs.
Posted 18 Oct 2006 at 10:26pm #
Don,
Great review! I always appreciate the thoroughness and objectivity of the reviews here. I'm a 20 HC and have been playing the Titleist 704CB's with Nippon Steel Pro 970 Stiff shafts for the past three years and have finally started to become real consistent with them and don't do well with more offset. Can you comment on how the 755's compare to the 704's in terms of feel, forgiveness and playability? I notice that the loft and offset specs are the same for the most part. Thanks! LT
Posted 19 Oct 2006 at 8:39am #
Lee: I never played the 704.CBs, only hit a few shots with them on the range, so I can't give you an in-depth comparison. I know the specs are quite similar.
I can tell you that the 755s feel great, extremely solid. I think the offset is blended into the design of the club a bit more effectively, so it looks like there is less offset. And if you see less offset, you won't try to compensate for it (like many of us subconsciously do...).
The more I play with the 755s, the more I find them a great blend of forgiveness and playability. You can definitely get away with a bad swing and not lose too much distance with the 755s, and you can still hit knockdowns and shape shots. The more I play them, the more I like htem. Hope this helps.
Posted 19 Oct 2006 at 7:23pm #
Don: For what it's worth to others as a follow-up, I just spoke to the pro who fitted me for my 704's. He has played both extensively and says that the 755 is a much better iron in terms of forgiveness, playability and feel, enough so that he felt it was definitely worth it to upgrade. He's doesn't make these recommendations lightly so I'm heeding his advice and getting fitted for 5-PW tomorrow! Not sure if I'm going with the stock shaft, NS Pro or Rifle Flighted but I guess we'll see at the fitting. I'm going to order the PT 585.H for my 4-iron. Should be a deadly combo! Thanks again for the great info.
Posted 07 Nov 2006 at 2:54am #
Great review! I play 10-12 on usual games and tried a few different sets of irons including Cleveland CG4 (Steel, Regular Shaft), Callaway X18 (Steel, Regular Shaft), and Ping G5 (Steel, Regular).. All I liked and satisfied just until I had a chance to try new Titleist 755.. The new 755 irons beat any I mentioned above from my personal opinion, because they are not too soft as CG4, very forgiving as X18 or maybe even more forgiving and accurate ball control throughout... Gosh I also love that red chip that acts as a vibration and weight more at heel toe perfact balancing.
Posted 08 Nov 2006 at 8:12pm #
hi i am 15 years old and am looking for a nice set of irons to replace my callaway x-12 irons that i have now. i am from a 2-5 handicap and am a high school golfer. what irons do you recommend for me?
Posted 13 Nov 2006 at 2:56pm #
Great article. As the article indicates, the 755s are between the higher-handicapper design of the 775.CB and the cavity/blade combo 735.CM. But then I see that many of the top PGA Tour players are using the 755s and not the 735.CMs (Arron Oberholser, Ben Crane, Troy Matteson, Bill & Jay Haas, many others). So it seems that the choice is not purely based on whether you're 'skilled' enough to hit the 735.CMs. There must be something that these guys prefer in the 755s over the 735.CMs.
It probably also means that the 755s are much closer to the 735.CMs then to the 775.CBs.
Posted 15 Nov 2006 at 10:47pm #
Don,
Thanks for your review on the 755's. I am considering purchasing a set and was looking for reviews when I came across yours. Funny as it is, I am beating myself up after getting rid of my DCI's a few years ago. So your article was very helpful to me. I also laughed when you mentioned that you wished Titleist had added a 51 (W) to the set. I actually contacted them yesterday asking for this. Well good review. One question, I use TT DG S300 with sensicore shafts. How do you think the trispec shafts compare.
Thanks,
Corky
Posted 15 Nov 2006 at 11:03pm #
I just posted a comment, but had a second question for you. What would you think about adding the 775.CB Wedge (50) to a set of 755's. Or would I be better off looking at a Vokey?
Thanks,
Corky
Posted 16 Nov 2006 at 8:30am #
Corky: The 50° 775.CB wedge wouldn't be a bad addition to a set of 755 irons. The short irons, especially the 9-iron and PW, of the two sets are similar in size and offset, so there won't be too much of a difference, visually. And the extra forgiveness of the cavity back design will help on those 100-yard full shots.
I talked with a club-fitter a while back and he said the trend toward carrying blade-style (like Vokeys) gap wedges was bad for anyone over a single-digit handicap, since we still need forgiveness on full shots, even with wedges. I say a 775.CB gap wedge, or something like a Cleveland CG11 wedge, would be a good choice to round out your set.
Posted 16 Nov 2006 at 3:40pm #
Don, thanks for your review. In my case it is hopefully my justification for having already ordered the 755 stiffs a week ago. Am a 9 handicap, 51 year old playing Titliest 990's muscle back type for about 6 years now, but needing a bit of forgiveness. My wife gave me a generous gift certificate a year ago for my 50th for new irons, though she hasn't understood my lack of diligence to make a decision. I am not ready for the game improvement designs yet, so my process led me to the 755's a couple of months ago.
I'm glad your following has suggested possibly the 775 gap wedge since I'll be moving from 49 degree PW to 47. I'm awaiting my delivery.
Posted 17 Nov 2006 at 12:45pm #
Don,
Thanks for your quick reply and feedback. Any comment's comparing the tri-spec shaft to the DD S300 with sensicore or DD SL S300 with sensicore.
Thanks,
corky
Posted 19 Nov 2006 at 4:45pm #
best feeling irons i have ever hit. very good look. thin topline gives these irons a blade look with a cavity back feel
Posted 05 Dec 2006 at 3:31pm #
How do the 755s compare to the 735cms? I am currently playing 690cbs but looking for a new set.
Posted 13 Jan 2007 at 1:47pm #
Dear Don,
I am an English Golf Nut and I think your review was excellent.....!!!
I hit the 755s today at the range with the standard regular flex shaft.... My iron swing speed is 80 mph and I am currently using Ping i5s. I love the Pings but would prefer a more traditional looking forged club, hence me looking at the 755s.
I am a smooth swinger of the golf club but am playing with a Ping CS Lite Stiff flex shaft weighing in at 106 grams....
Do you think I would be better off with a slightly lighter shaft than the Tri-Spec? If so, which ones would be good to consider? I am concerned that the heavier shaft might be tough going late on in a round....
Anyway, thanks for writing such a comprehensive review.
Tim Goddard
The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club
England
Posted 17 Jan 2007 at 5:34pm #
I am a10-12 handicapper and just bought the 755's after hitting everything else in the neighborhood (x-tour, mx-25, r7tp, etc). These set up great and give an unmistakeable and fulfilling feel on impact. My one confusion (like many of you) was the somewhat heavy tri-spec shaft. I opted for the Dynamic gold stiff after much deliberation. Lots of options are available. These things are very, very long when hit in the center. I need to re-tool my hybrid lofts and my gap wedges to adjust once I figure it out. Kudos to Titleist.
Posted 20 Jan 2007 at 10:14pm #
I'm trying to decide between 695 CB's and the 755's. Any thoughts between the two? Thanks!
Posted 21 Jan 2007 at 10:27am #
Hi my name Is barry And I need help I would like to buy A set of the 755 Irons I shoot from 87 To 90 but
I dont know if they Are going To be good for me. Im playing the calaway x16 Irons And the head of the club
Is to big to look At Anymore my short game Is really bad my iron play is not bad at all So If anybody can help me I would be greatfull thank you.
Posted 29 Jan 2007 at 8:43pm #
Don - How would you compare the distance and feel of the 755's to the Nickent 3dx Pro?
Posted 29 Jan 2007 at 9:23pm #
For those who've commented on the Tri-Spec shaft like Tim (cheers for the nice words, mate!), I have to say that I really don't notice the extra weight. In fact, I thought the shafts felt a little light the first time I played with the 755s. I wouldn't let the Tri-Spec scare you off unless you're used to playing graphite.
For BN above, trying to decide between the 695.CBs and 755s is pretty clear-cut. The 755s are quite forgiving, and the 695s aren't. The 695s require that you hit the ball pretty much on the screws to get a good result, while the 755s will let you get away with a lot more. Make your decision from there. They are both good irons, but get the one that fits your game. Good luck!
Posted 29 Jan 2007 at 9:26pm #
To Don: The 755s are longer and feel better than the 3DX Pro irons. The 3DX Pro is a good set of irons, but to me the 755s are a half-club longer and feel much better on off-center hits. The Nickent irons aren't forged, but do feel pretty good for a casting. They are both good clubs. Hope this helps!
Posted 31 Jan 2007 at 3:26pm #
need help
I'm a 7 hcp. that had elbow tendon surgery 12 months ago - I'm being told to move into a graphite shaft for my irons (never thought I would do that...lol). The 755's seem like a logical choice but I need help on the shafts. I hit my irons high and straight - 7 iron travels 158-162. Any help with graphite shaft rec's would be appreciated - I'm looking forward to returning after a 14 month layoff.
Posted 04 Feb 2007 at 1:07pm #
Well I am 14 years old and a 6 handicap. I had nike slingshots with regular graphite shafts but my coach said i was getting too strong for them because they were unaccurate and balloonning alot. So i got the 755s with stiff steel shafts. It might be that the shafts are too stiff but i didnt find these clubs very forgiving. especially off of thin shots. but when i did hit them sweet they went easily 10 yards farther. But i am looking at some rifled shafts that are in the middle between reg. and stiff. And those tri spec shafts did start feeling heavy at the end of my second round of the day. I was 2 over through 15 and went double, double, then bogey. lol but mabe i am just a puss. Any thoughts on the rifled shafts?
Posted 13 Feb 2007 at 1:53pm #
hi i am seeking advise on irons.I am 14 and play off 7 I currently have ping g5 but want smaller headed irons i am considering ping i5 or the 755s but cant decide can u give me any advise?
Posted 16 Feb 2007 at 2:14pm #
TO DON hi i am seeking advise on irons.I am 14 and play off 7 I currently have ping g5 but want smaller headed irons i am considering ping i5 or the 755s but cant decide can u give me any advise?
Posted 18 Feb 2007 at 3:05pm #
I am a 6 handicap and i play the titliest 804os. I want to move to more of a players club but not a blade. I love titleist irons. Is the 755 something i should look at or is there a better option. I am going to keep the 804's in case a start playing bad but would like to continue to try and improve my game. Thanks
Posted 28 Feb 2007 at 11:06am #
Great review!
I have played both the 775.cb and the 755, clearly the 755 suits my skill level better and has found a home in my bag since last fall.
I'm just not sold on the tri spec stock shaft, the specs look good, but the performance did not seem to match. felt heavy and stiff (like DG s300). I'm seriously considering going to the NS pro 100 until i stumbled onto the Nippon website and found this little gem.
"Nippon Shaft supplies its hallmark lightweight steel shafts as stock items such as the NS Pro 100 for Titleist's 775 irons and the reintroduction of the classic Tri Spec on the 755 professional model"
so the tri-spec is a nippon? I'm more confused then ever!
Posted 08 Mar 2007 at 11:51am #
Hi Don,
Thanks for the great insight on the 755 irons. 9 handicap & I have a question regarding moving to a more forgiving iron such as the 755 from the traditional 990 muscle back which we know needs to be hit on the screws for best results. Getting a bit older and having trouble with the demand of such precision on every contact so my question is; will putting the forgiving 755 irons in the bag erode what precision is still available to hit the true player irons and are the 755 the first logical first step down from the muscle back iron in your opinion? The reason I ask is because most reviews discuss the progression in relation to skill building and my issue is opposite coming to terms with true player irons which are too demanding yet I would like to maintain continual improvement in handicap.
Posted 14 Mar 2007 at 5:52pm #
I have 762's in my bag now and I switched to TT s100 shafts. I fall inbetween stiff and regular so these work the best for me. I just tried the 695cb, 775cb and 755 at the range. I usually score mid to low 80's depending on the course. I found the 755 to be the best. I tried working the ball a little with each club and the 695's vibrated like crazy when I missed. The 755's allowed a little turn and felt great. I could tell when I hit it wrong but the feedback was still mostly smooth. I would recommend these clubs for 6-12 handicaps. The 775 were way to soft and he ball didn't want to move anywhere.
Posted 21 Mar 2007 at 10:58pm #
* Wow.... there are alot of comments. This was a great review and all the comments made it even better. Hope my experience helps out.
( I'm beginning to understand the Dana Quigley comment in Golf Digest that he is trying a 5i hybrid ... I now understand why ... )
* I read this review last fall and added the 755's to my list of irons to try. -- CG2, LT, R7.TP, & i5.
* My hdcp usually varies between 6-9 during a season ... previous set was TA3 with TT DGS300.
* I tried all of these, on the course, on the range, and with the demo van. All are awesome. All significantly more forgiving than the TA3's. It was a difficult choice.
* I finalized my choices with the new Taylormade select fit system. I was able to try all the different iron shafts on an R7.TP head. The thing that surprised me was that I wanted to get away from my TT DG S300's ( of the the past 5 seasons) but I kept gravitating back to the S300's. The R7.TP with the light Taylormade shaft that was in LT was too weird, it messed with my tempo. The Rifle was the same. The S300 made the R7 TP magic. Strange ... I almost bought LT's each of the past 2 seasons, but something bugged me about them. I'm guessing that with an S300 I would have bought them.
*
* I finally pulled the trigger a few weeks ago and went with 755 w/ TT DG S300 and matching new decade red grips
* I've played a 3 nine hole rounds so far with them and on my first full 18 ... I shot 80 :!:. I'm lovin' the higher ball flight, but it will take some getting used to. But it is all good, the ball just goes and goes.
* I also bought the 21 & 24 deg 585's w/ TT S300 shafts ... awesome ... the only negative so far is that the 24 is so good that I don't want to hit my 5i
Posted 29 Mar 2007 at 8:38am #
Hello Don.
Can you compare the 755s with the DCI 762s?? I am looking into upgrading my 762s.
I generally have a low ball flight and have trouble getting the long irons into the air. My handicap is about a 7.
The 762s I have now have the S300 shaft with Sensicore, which I feel are very heavy. What is the difference between this shaft and the Titleist TriSpec steel shaft?
Thank You.
Coopster
Kenosha, WI.
Posted 30 Mar 2007 at 1:54pm #
I've been mulling over a new set of irons for the past few months and I went to a local pro to get some advice and a custom fitting. I went there with callaway x-20 tours in mind to buy, and after a few shots with them the pro agreed my read outs off the computor were good. He suggested I give the 755's a try, and am I pleased I did! The ball flight was higher and the ball spin lower, and the yardage was 5-10 further than the callaways. I put an order in today! Anyone else thinking about it, make sure you get them custom fitted, especially when it is usually free!!
Posted 31 Mar 2007 at 1:40am #
Hey Don, love the review. I'm not sure whether to get the 755's or the 775.cb's. I'm officially a 13 handicap and my current set of irons are a set of hand me down TaylorMade Bubble Burners. I'm not a HUGE fan of too much 'game improvement' features and thats what turned me off of the 775.cb's, but im worried that im in over my head with the 775's. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Ryan
Posted 02 Apr 2007 at 9:32am #
Ryan: I don't think you'd be over your head with 755s. I think the 775.CBs are more suited to someone maybe a bit older with a lower swing speed. The 755s are a little smaller, but very forgiving. And you could definitely grow/improve with them. That's my 2 cents. Good luck!
Posted 02 Apr 2007 at 11:01am #
Thanks Don, I'm getting fitted for a set this week. Thanks for your help
Posted 02 Apr 2007 at 2:30pm #
Hi Don,
I received my fitted 755 irons last Thurs, used them yesterday for the first time, must say i love these clubs your review was spot on in every detail, they look great, they behave themselves, and are forgiving, i play off a 7hc and before these i played Ping G2 a very good club but ugly as sin, one thing about the 755 that surprised me was the height i was getting with my 4 and 5 iron, this was something i was praying would happen with these clubs and they did not let me down, so again thank you for your help and keep it straight, Slan Leat a Chara.
Posted 09 Apr 2007 at 3:20pm #
Don,
I have played the DCI 962 black cavity back for years and years. First set had the tri-spec stiff. disliked them for inconsistancy in feel/flex. Second set had rifle 6.0 more consistent but heavy. I have a very smooth take away and down swing but avg. 98 mph with the driver. I am looking for new irons (possibly the 755's) but undecided about the shaft and flex. Has the tri-spec improved consistancy since the mid 1990's? How much better is the 755 vs. the 962 black cavity backs? Would you recommend graphite to improve distance. I have always hit a low traj. boring shot and feel I need higher traj. to get more distance. What are your thoughts? By the way; 11 index handicap used to be an 8. Play only once per week and need more distance with the irons. Other clubs are fine distance wise.
Posted 09 Apr 2007 at 3:37pm #
I rented the 755 irons at Torrey Pines last week. I requested Ping (what I normally play). I found these irons much more workable than my Ping ISIs, yet still forgiving enough for a bogey golfer like myself.
Posted 09 Apr 2007 at 3:40pm #
Keith: Graphite shafts have really improved for irons, much more consistent than they used to be. Might be a good option to try if you're looking for something lightweight. Could goose your distance by a little bit.
The only real complaint I've heard about the new Tri-Spec shafts is that they're on the heavy side. Titleist does offer lighter custom options if you're going to be custom-fit or do a custom order.
I would say the 755s launches the ball on a higher, flatter trajectory than the 962s. The 962s have that old-style "rising" trajectory where the ball takes off low, then balloons a bit and comes down quickly. The 755s seem to get up a lot more quickly, but not balloon. I think this is what makes them long – I think they're a very long set of irons.
I think the 755s are a great option for someone with your skill level and amount of playing. I'd suggest working with a club fitter to get the shafts dialed in. Good luck!
Posted 10 Apr 2007 at 9:00am #
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Posted 10 Apr 2007 at 9:06am #
Hello Don.
Can you compare the 755s with the DCI 762s?? I am looking into upgrading my 762s.
I generally have a low ball flight and have trouble getting the long irons into the air. My handicap is about a 7-8.
The 762s I have now have the S300 shaft with Sensicore, which I feel are very heavy. What is the difference between this shaft and the Titleist TriSpec steel shaft?
Thank You.
Posted 16 Apr 2007 at 6:25pm #
I have spent a couple of hours hitting both the 775 and 755 at a local golf retailer. Here are my thoughts as they pertain to my own game (a 13 - 14 handicap). Both the 755 and 775 were a pleasure to hit. there is no question that the 775 wants to go straighter than the 755. I found that standing over the club, if you like the look of a traditional iron, you will prefer the 755, though at the 7-pw the clubs do not look measurably different. There is no question that the 755 is a more workable club. It responded well to draws and fades. The 775 responded reasonably to a draw, but fading with the additional offset of the club was more difficult. All in all I think that both sets of Irons would be reasonable choices for me. In the end I have decided to go get fit at the Titleist Fitting Centre in my area. I will let the professionals guide me in my choice. However, I am leaning more towards the 755 for the following reasons:
1. It is a much better looking club standing over it.
2. when hit pure, I believe it produced a longer shot than did the 775
3. I am replacing a game improvement set of Taylor Made R7 XD which I dislike for providing no feedback and too much offset. To choose the 775 may not be enough of a change.
Posted 17 Apr 2007 at 9:01am #
By the way, in addition to my last comment, I did also hit the MX 25s. In my opinion, though very soft and forgiving, it did not feel as solid an iron to me. In addition, the 7-p still have major amount of offset which I found strange. 3-6 had similar amount to the 755 but titleist reduces offset in the scoring irons which appeals to me.
Posted 17 Apr 2007 at 10:36am #
Dan W said on October 10, 2006:
These things are sweet in DG - especially if you're looking for a flatter ball flight. Don't know anything about TriSpec but DG is as good as it gets. Get fitted on a TrueTemper "ShaftLab" to determine exactly what swingweight and flex you need. This is the only way to go. My swing speed has always been around 120 mph so I was always told to use X-stiff (and tipped a little too!) but the ShaftLab said to go with a heavy softer shaft (about an S300) that has absolutely done wonders for my swing as I don't have to work so hard to flex it.
Posted 18 Apr 2007 at 1:58am #
Mr. MacKenzie thank you for your review. I bought a set of 755's and have played 6 rounds with them. I'm a 10 hcp and find that my tracjectory is much higher with these clubs than with all my other iron sets. Even when a try a knock down it still gets up into the wind. I think it's the tri spec shafts having a high kick point. I have two questions. Do you think that a Dynamic Gold shaft would produce a lower trajectory than the tri spec shafts I have? I play regular flex shafts. Secondly, I'm considering trading these in for a set of Cobra Carbon CB irons. I read that they produce a lower ball flight than the 755's. Have you hit them yet and if so how do they compare to the 755's? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 18 Apr 2007 at 12:19pm #
Donald, do you really think that a 13 or 14 handicapper is better off with the 755 over the 775? iron play is my strength, driver consistency is my biggest round killer.
Posted 18 Apr 2007 at 1:12pm #
Larry: I haven't tried the Cobra Carbon CB irons, so I can't give you a comparison. I would think one way of lowering ball flight with the 755s would be by going with the Dynamic Gold shaft. I'd suggest seeing a golf professional or other fitting expert, who can give you alternatives that will fit your swing and your game.
PJO: I think the 755 will work for a 13 or 14-capper, especially if iron play is already your strong suit. I really wasn't very impressed with the 775s. I think if you're interested in an oversize game improvement iron, try something like the Big Bertha irons or Ping G5s.
Posted 01 May 2007 at 7:14pm #
Hello Don,
Top notch reviews I stumbled upon here. I'm an 8.2 index, 43 year old, 1x or 2x a week player. I had custom fitted MP 33's done about 4 years ago. Boy did I hit them great at the range fitting that day! They've been in the closet for the last 3 years! Then I ebayed a set of MIzuno MX 20's w/S300's. I had hit a guy's 5 iron in a charity event and since it flew nicely & I was so frustrated with the blades I went right home and ebayed them up. Standard loft & lie. Won my club's 3 day member guest last year with them. Hah!
So now I have a fitting set up with my pro. I told him I think it's going to come down to the 755's or the MX 25's. I have no clue as to what shafts. I hit a high ball. In a driver fitting last week by the clevelevand van they fitted me with a 9.5 hibore xl with the prolaunch red stiff lo-trajectory shaft. Can't wait to hit it tomorrow!
So....755's or mx 25's is the question. I have 52/56/60 degree spin mill vokey wedges if that means anything!
Thanks and keep up the good work Don,
Edwardo
Posted 01 May 2007 at 10:51pm #
Larry, I have hit both. I have to say that the Carbon CBs have great feel and I really liked them in the 7-p clubs. However they have substantially less offset than the 755 irons and I certainly felt that they were not as easy to hit in the 4,5, and even 6 irons. If you are a truly low handicapper you may really enjoy the Carbon CBs, if having some offset in your longer irons is desireable, you may ifnd the 755s to be more confidence inspiring.
Posted 02 May 2007 at 2:51pm #
In your opinion, which would you go with, the TM R7 TP's or the 755's. I've hit both, and honestly, its a toss up.
Thanks a lot
Posted 02 May 2007 at 4:23pm #
Hi Donald, i'm in the middle of finals and reading your review of the 755 and 775 cb, great student i am. I've been using hand-me-down irons, Lynx Predators with graphite shafts, which have done ok for the past 5 years. I'm getting new irons as a graduation present and I'm indecsive on if I should go for the 755's or the 775 cb's. I usually shoot mid 80's, drive it fairly long for my height, 5"6, off the tee. I love trying to work the ball; low, high, draw, fade, Tiger slice. Some advice on your part would be greatly appreciated.
Won
Posted 04 May 2007 at 2:22pm #
Hi Donald, I really appreciated your article since it is hard to get good feed back on clubs. I have been playing 690.cb's with 6.0 rifle flighted shafts for the past 5 years. I don't have an official handicap but usually shoot between 78-88 from the tips depending on the day and how often I get out anymore. This year I am trying to rededicate myself to getting out more. I usually hit my iron pretty well (3iron is one of my favorite), but when I don't play as much I was wondering whether a more forgiving club would be better for my score. I've gotten used to the lack of offset and size and would prefer something similiar. I read good articles on the 755's and the new cobra carbon cb's and r7 tp's. My swing speed is 90 with a 6 iron with a slow takeaway and more aggressive follow through. What do you think would be a slightly more forgiving club while remaining with the look and feel of the 690.cb's. Also, I was looking at the project x flighted shafts, what's your opinion. One last question, I read about spining or getting your clubs pured. When you order do you have to specifically ask for this or will titleist automatically do this. Thanks for your time and expertise.
Posted 05 May 2007 at 9:57am #
Ryan: You might want to look at the Titleist 735.cm combo set of irons. It would be closer to the 690.cb in terms of the amount of offset but with a little more forgiveness throughout the set. If you're used the 690.cb and hit them well (especially the longer irons), you might find the 755s to have too much offset for you, either visually or for your swing. I would demo the 735.cm and 755 sets at a good range and see what happens to your ball filght, and how they feel to you. Good luck, and let us know what you decide upon.
Posted 07 May 2007 at 12:30pm #
Hi Don,
Love your review. I am ordering a set of these from a local pro. My question is with the shaft options. Everyone's raving over the Precision Project X or the Precision Rifles. What do you think about them over the S300's or any other steel shafts?
My swing speed is 95-100, mid ball flight. I hit my 6 iron now with stiff shaft about 170 yds.
BTW, I'm playing Ping S58's right now, but thought I would step up to the forged irons. Do you think that was a good move?
Thanks,
Mike
Posted 07 May 2007 at 5:04pm #
Mike: I think the shafts – as long as they're fit to the proper flex for you – are a matter of personal preference. I prefer the feel of Rifles to the DGS. I think Rifles have a bit more of a "kick" feeling through impact. But this is very subjective and personal. I'd work with a professional to get the shaft that creates the best ball flight. Because every shot feels good when you're hitting the ball well.
As for the 755s vs. the Pings, I haven't hit the S58s so I can't draw a direct comparison. But I can't imagine anyone being disapointed with the 755s based on my experience. Good luck!
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