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Zach Attack

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Zach Attack Established Member

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I ordered a new set of Mizuno MP-53 irons on Monday, and I just got them in today. I went through the whole fitting process with the shaft optimizer and everything. I was fitted for True Temper GS95 shafts. However, I think that I was fitted in stiff flex, but when the clubs came in, they are GS95 R300s. I didnt realize this until after I left the golf shop today and went to the range (I only hit the 7 iron, 6 iron, and PW). Something didnt feel right, and low and behold, I look at the shaft, and it is a Regular flex.

Now mind you, I am 25 years old, 5'11'' 170 lbs, and am a U.S. Marine. I swing the driver at about 105 mph and hit the ball about 240-280. My 150 yard iron is either my 7 or my 8 and I swing the 6 iron at about 79-81 mph.

Did I get the wrong shafts in my club? And if so, do you think they can send them back to Mizuno to get new shafts put in them?
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Shindig Incredible Member

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Light club, R-flex for the numbers you gave us? Yes. I'm even a bit surprised you weren't told to hard step the stiff shafts.

Edit : Light _shaft_, R-flex... I'm 99% sure is wrong for you. Given your numbers, I think stiff is the softest you'd be fit for.

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Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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Zach Attack Established Member

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Light club, R-flex for the numbers you gave us? Yes. I'm even a bit surprised you weren't told to hard step the stiff shafts.

Do you think that maybe they can be sent back to Mizuno for new shafts, or am I out of luck here? Ill be going back to the golf shop tomorrow.

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Joeyvee Dedicated Member

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They BETTER take em back and give you the right ones. I don't see why they wouldnt

"My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my golf clubs for what I told her I paid for them."
What's in my SQ Tour Carry bag?:
Driver: R7 Quad 9.5*
3, 5 Wood: G5 clones
Irons: : AP1 (4-PW) Wedges: 52*, 56*, 62* Spin Milled Putter: White Hot 2 Ball BladeBalls: Shoes: My...

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Zach Attack Established Member

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They BETTER take em back and give you the right ones. I don't see why they wouldnt

I really hope so. I think Im just going to go with True Temper Dynamic Gold S330s and be done with it. I just wonder why/how this mistake could have happened? Everything else with the order was correct, 2 degrees flat, the right grip, the right head, etc. The only thing wrong was the flex in the shaft. Either Mizuno screwed up, my golf shop sent in the wrong specs, or something was up when I was hitting the shaft optimizer. Im not mad or anything, mistakes happen, but if they tell me I cant send them back or get them re-shafted, Im going to be pissed off. I spent over $900 for these irons and want them to be right for that kind of money.

I guess the only reason Im nervous, is because I did go out and hit 3 of the clubs. But Im not asking for new heads here, just for the shafts to be changed. I can do that right? Ive never bought irons brand new before, so Im not sure what the protocol is for this kind of stuff.
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Jkwakopo Member

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I a agree with you. I ordered mine 2days ago. My shaft is ns pro 950 stiff. Hopefully they send mine right haha

In my Rider Cart Bag
Driver: Titleist 910D3 with Project X 6.0 45inch  (9.5)
FWs: Titleist 910F with Project X 6.0 (15 and 17)
HYB: FT-IZ (3)
Iron: MP-53 NS Pro 950 Stiff Flex (4-pw)Wedges: MP T-11 (50, 6), Tour Action 900 (54 deg), CG 15 (60, 8)Putter:SC Studio Select Newport 2.6 33inch

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I really hope so. I think Im just going to go with True Temper Dynamic Gold S330s and be done with it. I just wonder why/how this mistake could have happened? Everything else with the order was correct, 2 degrees flat, the right grip, the right head, etc. The only thing wrong was the flex in the shaft. Either Mizuno screwed up, my golf shop sent in the wrong specs, or something was up when I was hitting the shaft optimizer. Im not mad or anything, mistakes happen, but if they tell me I cant send them back or get them re-shafted, Im going to be pissed off. I spent over $900 for these irons and want them to be right for that kind of money.

Just go back and explain the problem and see what they will do. I would be surprised if they didn't make it right, quickly, and at no extra cost to you.

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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Joeyvee Dedicated Member

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From what I've seen of other peoples issues with different club makers they've been pretty good with customer service. I havent really read of any serious customer service issues anywhere. I don't see Mizuno being aholes about this.

"My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my golf clubs for what I told her I paid for them."
What's in my SQ Tour Carry bag?:
Driver: R7 Quad 9.5*
3, 5 Wood: G5 clones
Irons: : AP1 (4-PW) Wedges: 52*, 56*, 62* Spin Milled Putter: White Hot 2 Ball BladeBalls: Shoes: My...

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wrx_junki Great Member

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I was on that shaft optimizer with a 86-88 mph swing speed with their 6 iron. I was fitted for the DGSL S300, PX 5.5, KBS Tour Stiff. Don't know if the S300 would be a good option for a 79-81mph since I know I sacrifice distance by using the DG S300 instead of the DGSL S300.

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Zach Attack Established Member

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I was on that shaft optimizer with a 86-88 mph swing speed with their 6 iron. I was fitted for the DGSL S300, PX 5.5, KBS Tour Stiff. Don't know if the S300 would be a good option for a 79-81mph since I know I sacrifice distance by using the DG S300 instead of the DGSL S300.

So you think I should be alright, or should I go with the SG95 Stiff?

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VMAN Well Established Member

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If you have your build sheet for the order there should be no problem returning them. I ordered mine 1/2" over and one club came standard. I brought it to the shop and they sent me the correct one.
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Jkwakopo Member

Jkwakopo

Lol, I live in Roanoke. Where did you buy your clubs at?

Golf mart? In Roanoke?

In my Rider Cart Bag
Driver: Titleist 910D3 with Project X 6.0 45inch  (9.5)
FWs: Titleist 910F with Project X 6.0 (15 and 17)
HYB: FT-IZ (3)
Iron: MP-53 NS Pro 950 Stiff Flex (4-pw)Wedges: MP T-11 (50, 6), Tour Action 900 (54 deg), CG 15 (60, 8)Putter:SC Studio Select Newport 2.6 33inch

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Golf mart? In Roanoke?

Thats where I bought my clubs. I got fit by Miles. I live less than 2 minutes from the shop. I think Im going to keep the GS95, but Im going to get it in S300

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Jkwakopo Member

Jkwakopo

Thats where I bought my clubs. I got fit by Miles. I live less than 2 minutes from the shop. I think Im going to keep the GS95, but Im going to get it in S300

Yeah I got fit by miles also lol. Hope mine comes with right shaft

In my Rider Cart Bag
Driver: Titleist 910D3 with Project X 6.0 45inch  (9.5)
FWs: Titleist 910F with Project X 6.0 (15 and 17)
HYB: FT-IZ (3)
Iron: MP-53 NS Pro 950 Stiff Flex (4-pw)Wedges: MP T-11 (50, 6), Tour Action 900 (54 deg), CG 15 (60, 8)Putter:SC Studio Select Newport 2.6 33inch

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Danattherock Great Member

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Yeah I got fit by miles also lol. Hope mine comes with right shaft

Nah, you got a set of lady southpaws coming in:)

Zach, Did the fitting suggest stiff shafts, but you received regular? Reason I ask, many more folks "should" be hitting regular shafts than actually do. There is a good arguement to be made for hitting the most flexible shaft you can control. I have made this mistake in years past. Don't automatically assume you should not be hitting regular flex shafts. It is possible (yet unlikely I concede) that you got what they fitted you for. I would at least consider another fitting before going through the hassle of having my brand new clubs (that I was pre-fit for) changed. Food for thought at any rate. -Dan
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Clambake Great Member

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Thats where I bought my clubs. I got fit by Miles. I live less than 2 minutes from the shop. I think Im going to keep the GS95, but Im going to get it in S300

You're only 2 minutes from the shop and feel the order is wrong - why are you bothering seeking answers from random people on the internet who can't do a single thing to resolve this, and instead simply give them a call or drive the 2 minutes to resolve?

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wrx_junki Great Member

wrx_junki

Yep since you are only 2 minutes away, go find your fitter and ask him if there was a mistake on the order. If anything he can toss you on the optimizer again.

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