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what is the difference between 695mb and the new ZM forged i have the 695 is it worth the suppose upgrade what do you people think. the only thing that is different is z outline you can visably see it more and the less offset thx for the posts

Titleist 905R 10.5* w/ Avix Tour Red 69(X)
Titleist 906F4 13.5* w/ Aldila VS Proto 80(S)
Titleist 585H 17 deg w/ S300
Titleist 690.mb w/ S300
Vokey SM 56 degVokey SM 60 degSCOTTY CAMERON STUDIO STAINLESS NEWPORT 2


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what is the difference between 695mb and the new ZM forged i have the 695 is it worth the suppose upgrade what do you people think. the only thing that is different is z outline you can visably see it more and the less offset thx for the posts

Unlike your 695 MB the new ZB are a blended set (hence the Z'B'), they progress from a slight cavity back in the long irons > through to blade in the short irons. i believe that the offset-change is minimal throughout > the forgiveness in the long irons comes from the CB.

hope this helps. i would keep the 695MBs
Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge Tour 10.5* (UST Proforce v2 77g X Flex) 3 Wood: Callaway Diablo 15* (UST Proforce v2 86g S Flex). 2 Hybrid: Adams A4 Tech 17* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex). 3 and 4 Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 20* and 23* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex)
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Unlike your 695 MB the new ZB are a blended set (hence the Z'B'), they progress from a slight cavity back in the long irons > through to blade in the short irons. i believe that the offset-change is minimal throughout > the forgiveness in the long irons comes from the CB.

They also offer a ZM, which are muscle-backs, and I believe that the OP was talking about about the ZM's, not the ZB's. Sorry to the OP, but I don't know enough about either set of irons to help.

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Titleist 907 D2 10.5* UST ProForce V2 76-S | Titleist 906F4 18.5* Aldila VS Proto "By You" 80-S | Titleist 585H 21* Aldila VS Proto "By You" 80-S | Titleist ZB 4-PW TTDG S300 | Bob Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can 54.10 | Bob Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can 60.08 | Scotty Cameron Red X5 33" |


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what is the difference between 695mb and the new ZM forged i have the 695 is it worth the suppose upgrade what do you people think. the only thing that is different is z outline you can visably see it more and the less offset thx for the posts

None whatsoever besides the MB short irons. Ive hit them alot and they feel identical to the 695's. I didnt notice much of an offset difference but maybe i wasnt looking closley enough. Id say if you want them and can comfortably afford them, pick em up.. I dont think the 695's will be conforming under the USGA's rumored groove ruling, so if it comes down you can have yourself covered in the case you like to play in bigger tournaments. If you dont play in a lot of tournaments, its really not going to matter.

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Simple answer

If it aint broke, don't fix it!

If there is nothing wrong with your current irons why bother lookin for new ones? And concerning the new groove rule, am i right in thinking that unless you are a pro tour player, you have 10 year period in which to conform, ie, not something to worry about!

Driver - 905r 9.5* with UST Proforce VT Stiff
3 Wood - SQ 3+ 13* with Grafallloy prolaunch blue Stiff
5 Wood - SQ 5* 19 with Aldila NV65 stiff
Irons - MP 67 3 + 5-PW 2deg Up + 1/2" with DG S300 shaft.
Wedges - SV 52/10 with true temper s400 BV Spin Milled 56/10 Wedge Flex BV Spin Milled 60/04...


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if you are a 9 handicap and play blades, I doubt you would tell the difference on the ZM vs. your 695's. I would look at the AP2's instead.

You should look at more game improvement irons instead of blades unless you really hit your irons well. I don't know too many golfers that are worse than a 2 or 3 that play blades anymore. They sure do look nice, but I've stuck with the CB's and haven't been disappointed. Good look at address and the forgiveness helps a ton.

Driver: 9.5 905R 757 Speeder X stiff
3 Wood: 13.0 Sonartec GS Tour Red Ice 70X
Hybrid: 17.0 Sonartec MD Stiff UST IROD
Irons: 690cb 4-PW w/Rifle 6.0
Wedges: Cleveland 900 Series Gunmetal 50, 54, 60Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Newport 370g head


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what is the difference between 695mb and the new ZM forged i have the 695 is it worth the suppose upgrade what do you people think. the only thing that is different is z outline you can visably see it more and the less offset thx for the posts

The ZMs are a small evolutionary step in improving the 695.MB line. Unless you can upgrade from a used set of irons to a new set of irons for $100 or less, I wouldn't even consider upgrading at all.

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thx for the post people ya im sticking with my 695mb i think they look better, feel great and i like the fact i can really play with these clubs i can play many shots. i do want to look at ap-2 to see how they feel and play it doesn't hert to have two great sets of clubs :)

Titleist 905R 10.5* w/ Avix Tour Red 69(X)
Titleist 906F4 13.5* w/ Aldila VS Proto 80(S)
Titleist 585H 17 deg w/ S300
Titleist 690.mb w/ S300
Vokey SM 56 degVokey SM 60 degSCOTTY CAMERON STUDIO STAINLESS NEWPORT 2


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