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Took my new (to me) MP-57's to the range

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I bought some used (like-new) MP-57's off Ebay a few weeks ago and took them to the range today. My previous set were Callaway X-14's.

I started out with a 7i, then progressed to 5i, 6i, 9i, and PW. Hit a total of about 50 balls.

My initial reaction is WOW! I have never been so consistent with my shots. Even though I have improved significantly in the last 6-9 months with my swing, I was still used to about 30% of my shots being "great", another 40% being "good", and the remaining 30% ranging from mediocre to out right bad (slice/hook/skulled). By great I mean if I was shooting for a green, i would hit it. Good means I would be within 10-20 yds from the green.

My percentage of "great" shots immediately went up to 50%, good shots at 40%, and only about 10% bad shots. Even my mishits were pretty nice. I am very happy with these irons and, along with my new Odyssey Black Series #1 putter, there is no reason that I should not break 80 in 2010 and get my HC down to 12 or less.

Driver: Burner 10.5 deg
5W: R7 18 deg
3H: Idea Tech
4-PW: MP-57
GW: Vokey 52 degSW: 56 degLW: 60 degPutter: Black Series 1 34"Ball: Pro V1

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TakeDeadAim Well Established Member

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Could be a consequence of the shaft, because it is hard for me to imagine that a 21 hcp would increase consistency going from cally x-14 to mizunos mp-57...

This is a SD hcp talking, who went from cally x-18 to mizuno mp-57 and got rid of them in less than a year... even after a shaft change...

But, shader things have enlightened me...

Please don´t swing while I´m talking !!
 

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lobsterzilla Dedicated Member

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it could also be an increased sense of confidence and focus, since you were taking brand new sticks out for a trst drive.

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Driver : Diablo
3wood : Diablo
Hybrid : 3DX RC Ironwood #3 20*
Irons : j36 cb's Putter : Tour Platinum 7081Ball : TP Black LDPHome Course :Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University 74.7/134Eagle Ridge Golf Club 73.0/131

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Fat Slice Great Member

Fat Slice

I applaud your enthusiasm, and I am excited for your driving range success! I am definitely not trying to throw a wet blanket on you, but before you start seeing 12 handicap stars, take those suckers out on the course :)

You may find that the quicker way to a 12 will be the short game.

Still, glad you are happy with the irons - I like mine well enough (although I am considering a change to some GI sticks since I am not playing as much at all anymore).

Driver: Nike Ignite 10.5 w/ Fujikura Motore F1
2H: King Cobra
4H: Nickent 4DX
5H: Adams A3
6I 7I 8I 9I PW: Mizuno mp-57Wedges: Mizuno MP T-10 50, 54, 58 Ball: random

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sean_miller Incredible Member

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The only problem I have with this would be if the set is only 5i to PW. I hate stumbling onto a great set of irons on ebay - then finding out there are no long irons (2-4).

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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The only problem I have with this would be if the set is only 5i to PW.

No, it included 3-PW. The 3i stays in the garage since I have a hybrid for that job.

Driver: Burner 10.5 deg
5W: R7 18 deg
3H: Idea Tech
4-PW: MP-57
GW: Vokey 52 degSW: 56 degLW: 60 degPutter: Black Series 1 34"Ball: Pro V1

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No, it included 3-PW. The 3i stays in the garage since I have a hybrid for that job.

That's good - you may never hit it very often, but if you ever play a links style course it's nice to have long irons.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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luckyluke699 Well Established Member

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Good man, I also own a set of MP-57s. They're a cracking bargain right now seeing as they've just been replaced with Mizuno releasing the MP-52s and 58s).

Wishing you all the success in the future!

Cobra - Speed Pro 8.5º X-Flex, Speed Pro 13º S-Flex | Mizuno - MP CLK 20º Hybrid, MP-67 DG S300 4-PW | Cleveland - CG10 52º,56º, 60º | Rife - Antigua Island 34"

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andef Dedicated Member

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i hope you have great succes with those irons. i'm the proud owner of a new set of irons and can't wait to give them a hit. Hopefully the 710 Ap2 won't let me down and i'll have the same result as you did with the MP-57.
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wmiller Well Established Member

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Convinced a buddy of mine to buy a set of 57s almost two years ago and he still loves them. Got my first set of Mizunos last night and hit about 300 balls today at the range. Still smiling.

We'll see how they play in the morning.

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Titleist 909f3 13.5* Aldila NV

Ping S57 3-PW KBS C-taper

Macgregor 52, 56, and 60 wedges

SC Newport 2.5

 

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plugged Dedicated Member

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I played 9 holes yesterday with them and continue to be very impressed. I am getting the same results I got at the range - ball flight is higher and straighter than my X-14's. And, as an added bonus, when I pure a shot, it feels like butter off the club.

Unfortunately, the course I play is only 6,250 yds from the blue tees so I end up using driver/wedge or driver/5W/wedge on most holes. Next time I play I am going to use my irons only to gauge distance from the tee.

Driver: Burner 10.5 deg
5W: R7 18 deg
3H: Idea Tech
4-PW: MP-57
GW: Vokey 52 degSW: 56 degLW: 60 degPutter: Black Series 1 34"Ball: Pro V1

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I played 9 holes yesterday with them and continue to be very impressed. I am getting the same results I got at the range - ball flight is higher and straighter than my X-14's. And, as an added bonus, when I pure a shot, it feels like butter off the club.

350yd - 5i, hard 8i, or 3/9, or 7/7, or . . .

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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350yd - 5i, hard 8i, or 3/9, or 7/7, or . . .

Yup, that's what I'm thinking.

Driver: Burner 10.5 deg
5W: R7 18 deg
3H: Idea Tech
4-PW: MP-57
GW: Vokey 52 degSW: 56 degLW: 60 degPutter: Black Series 1 34"Ball: Pro V1

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pingman Well Established Member

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that's great...but your success probably came from the excite, and newly found confidence from having new clubs in your hands. happens around here alot, then after a while scores go back up. the real secret to lowering your handicap is the short game (100 yards in)...glad to hear your enthusiasm though. wish you the best in 2010!
In My Under Armour Links Stand Bag or PING Hoofer Vantage Team Bag :
i15 9.5°, Project X Graphite -7A3 | i15 15.5°, Project X Graphite -8A4 | S57 2 - PW, Project X 6.5 | Tour-W 56.10/60.8 Project X 6.5 | Redwood Black Satin Anser | Titleist Black | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Round Grips With Logo...

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plugged Dedicated Member

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the real secret to lowering your handicap is the short game (100 yards in)...

Oh, I know this to be true. That's why 60% of my range practice is with my wedges.

Driver: Burner 10.5 deg
5W: R7 18 deg
3H: Idea Tech
4-PW: MP-57
GW: Vokey 52 degSW: 56 degLW: 60 degPutter: Black Series 1 34"Ball: Pro V1

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