It looks all the same

[golf_junkie27]

I've been reading threads regarding which irons to buy, comparing irons, etc. I went through a lot of the different models and came to the conclusion that almost all of them look exactly alike. For example:

1) The new Cobra Pro MBs look exactly like the Taylormade RAC MBs.
2) The new Cobra Pro CBs look exactly like the Titleist 755s.
3) The Callaway X Forged looks like the Mizuno MP60.
4) The Nike Forged Blades look like Mizuno MP37.

There are obviously more but these also are made of almost identical steel and are almost identical in size. You can also get the same shafts. No shafts are exclusive to an iron.

Taking these factors/similarities into account, what differences do you look for? Is it a slightly larger sweet spot? Shaft upgrades that are free? Or are you brand loyal?

[eberryhill7]

When I buy clubs I decide based on feel. They may look the same, but when you hit them some feel better then the rest. If they do not however I pick based on price, past experience with the brand, and what looks good in a bag.

[allin]

I've been reading threads regarding which irons to buy, comparing irons, etc. I went through a lot of the different models and came to the conclusion that almost all of them look exactly alike. For example:

I always have to mediate the battle between my ego and my pocket book. If there is a type of shot or condition you play in the beveled sole in Mizuno for example may be a preferance. You picked all better player forged clubs. Is there is less variance playing charactistics in this category and maybe more emphasis on feel and esthetics than cast clubs?

[golf_junkie27]

I always have to mediate the battle between my ego and my pocket book. If there is a type of shot or condition you play in the beveled sole in Mizuno for example may be a preferance. You picked all better player forged clubs. Is there is less variance playing charactistics in this category and maybe more emphasis on feel and esthetics than cast clubs?

Well, the only reason I chose these were based on appearance, makeup (type of steel) and cast/forged. I'm sure there are plenty of cast irons that have heads that look exactly, alike. So that question would be posed, too.

My main point was trying to find out what golfers, when faced with these similarities, base their purchase.