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Klarkus Established Member

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Hi I am new to these forums.

I started playing golf around 5 months ago and I love to play. I got my first set (2nd hand) of Mizuno irons but I am at a stage now where I wanna splash out on some new clubs as I am getting quite a lot better.

The thing is my irons are in good nick they are just old. Mizuno MX 20's. The irons are the only older club I have.

In my bag I have

- MP A302 mizuno putter

- JPX 825 Hybrid

- RBZ Driver

I've just got the RBZ driver and I love it. Such a nice club. I did want the JPX 825 Irons but they are still a bit too pricey. They have the Taylormade Rocketballz irons brand new for around £250.

Do you think I should save up for the JPX 825's or give the TM RBZ irons a go? I like the look of both clubs.

Thanks

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Mr. Desmond

Hi I am new to these forums.

I started playing golf around 5 months ago and I love to play. I got my first set (2nd hand) of Mizuno irons but I am at a stage now where I wanna splash out on some new clubs as I am getting quite a lot better.

The thing is my irons are in good nick they are just old. Mizuno MX 20's. The irons are the only older club I have.

Do you think I should save up for the JPX 825's or give the TM RBZ irons a go? I like the look of both clubs.

Thanks

I's save up for the Mizunos.

But take a whack at the RBZ Irons and see if you love the look and hit them well. If not, wait. Mizuno is known for their irons.

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

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Nice one. They are my preferred out of the both it's just the price. Missus bashed me up for spending so much already

The Mrs. will never understand our affliction unless she has a similar affliction for shoes, clothes, jewelry, etc.

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

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purple drank Well Established Member

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You should go for the cast JPXEZ....not the forged version since you're a beginner and all...no offence btw but that's the set I would go for if I was just starting out. Taylor Made with the acquisition of Adams Golf is probably number one in the golf industry followed by Callaway, Titleist and Ping. I've noticed a lot of TMs new products resemble Adams equipment.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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I just bought the JPX-825's and so far they have been great for me.  2 years ago when my handicap was 24, I would have hated these clubs.  I used Callaway Diablo Edge's for 3 years and just upgraded to the Mizuno's.  If I didn't go with the Mizuno's I would have bought the Callaway X-Hot's.  They were very comparable to the Mizuno's, probably a little more forgiving.  That's not to say that the Mizuno's are not forgiving, the Callaway's just felt a little more solid on all shots.  I went with the Mizuno's, because my game is getting better and I would like more feedback.

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I shoot an average of 85 at the moment and the mx20s I use are forged. What's the difference between forged and not? My irons are the best part of my game very consistent and accurate
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I shoot an average of 85 at the moment and the mx20s I use are forged. What's the difference between forged and not? My irons are the best part of my game very consistent and accurate

Forged are milled from a single billet of metal whereas cast are made by pouring the molten metals into a cast. Most cavity backs are cast an more forgiving. Blades are forged an more workable for low hdcp players. With your hdcp I'd go to a gi cavity back set.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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The jpx line comes in both forged and cast.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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Ah I never knew that. My irons are forged though and I play really well with them. My handicap is probably a lot lower than 27 I have not got one yet but like I said I average 85 a round. Thanks for the tip though it's good to know. I would have gone out and got forged just because they are what I'm using now
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Ah I never knew that. My irons are forged though and I play really well with them. My handicap is probably a lot lower than 27 I have not got one yet but like I said I average 85 a round. Thanks for the tip though it's good to know. I would have gone out and got forged just because they are what I'm using now

Definitely demo before buying though. Good luck buddy

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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GaijinGolfer Super Member

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Get a set of JPX-800s.  They are almost the same as 825s and you should be able to find a set for a reasonable price.  A couple months back I scored a set off of Ebay for $250.  TM makes nice woods but I wouldnt waste my time with their irons.  Theyre OK but theyre no Mizunos.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S

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Get a set of JPX-800s.  They are almost the same as 825s and you should be able to find a set for a reasonable price.  A couple months back I scored a set off of Ebay for $250.  TM makes nice woods but I wouldnt waste my time with their irons.  Theyre OK but theyre no Mizunos.

Actually Adams makes better Irons than Mizuno IMO and TM owns Adams Golf. Just found out they operate as separate entities however.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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Get a set of JPX-800s.  They are almost the same as 825s and you should be able to find a set for a reasonable price.  A couple months back I scored a set off of Ebay for $250.  TM makes nice woods but I wouldnt waste my time with their irons.  Theyre OK but theyre no Mizunos.

Adams is owned by TM and Adams Golf makes the best GI irons in the game IMO.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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Originally Posted by GaijinGolfer

Get a set of JPX-800s.  They are almost the same as 825s and you should be able to find a set for a reasonable price.  A couple months back I scored a set off of Ebay for $250.  TM makes nice woods but I wouldnt waste my time with their irons.  Theyre OK but theyre no Mizunos.

Actually Adams makes better Irons than Mizuno IMO and TM owns Adams Golf. Just found out they operate as separate entities however.


Just curious (i.e. I'm not arguing) but what makes you think Adams irons are better? Looks? Forgiveness? "Feel"? Manufacture process? "Technology"?

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Speed [77] Tempo [5] ToeDown [5] KickAngle [6] Release [5] Mizuno JPX EZ 10.5° - Fujikura Orochi Black Eye (with Harrison ShotMaker) Mizuno JPX EZ 3W/3H - Fujikura Orochi Black Eye Mizuno JPX 850 Forged 4i-PW - True Temper XP 115 S300 Mizuno MP R-12 50.06/54.09/58.10 - Dynamic Gold Wedge Flex Mizuno MP A305 [:-P]

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Klarkus Established Member

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Get a set of JPX-800s.  They are almost the same as 825s and you should be able to find a set for a reasonable price.  A couple months back I scored a set off of Ebay for $250.  TM makes nice woods but I wouldnt waste my time with their irons.  Theyre OK but theyre no Mizunos.

I might actually go for the JPX EZ irons. They are actually cheaper than the JPX 825's because the set doesn't come with a 4iron which I don't use anyway. Only reason I wanted the TM irons was because they are really cheap at the shop near me. It's just me being impatient really. I definitely want either the JPX 825 or EZ. Only thing with the EZ is they are not forged and the clubs i'm using at the moment are. I don't know how much this will differ but I will test them before I buy them anyway.

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I might actually go for the JPX EZ irons. They are actually cheaper than the JPX 825's because the set doesn't come with a 4iron which I don't use anyway. Only reason I wanted the TM irons was because they are really cheap at the shop near me. It's just me being impatient really. I definitely want either the JPX 825 or EZ. Only thing with the EZ is they are not forged and the clubs i'm using at the moment are. I don't know how much this will differ but I will test them before I buy them anyway.

???? The JPX EZ comes standard 4-GW....unless you buy used on ebay or special order.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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You can also get the EZ in forged or cast.

In the :ogio: Cart Bag :cleve: Launcher 9.5° Stiff :dunlop: 15° 3W Stiff :wilson_staff: D100 / 19 & 22° Hybrids Stiff :adams: CB3 Irons 4-GW Steel :adams: A7OS 54.5° SW :nike: 60/06 V Red LW :cobra: 35" Face Balanced Mallet Putter

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