Need new irons: advice.

[RichF]

Please!
Currently using a set of cavity-backed Mizuno MX-19 s, but for the last 8 months, took out the 3, 5, 6 and 8 irons and replaced them with individual Titleist 695.MB s, which I now find I use way more than any of the Mizunos.
However, I feel it's time to get a full set (not neccessarily blades) of better quality irons.
I've shortliested the following (after demo-ing):
Nike Forged Blades
Titleist 695.MB
Titleist 690.MB

However, I've read that the TaylorMade rac MB TP and TP Forged are as good-a-feeling yet a tad more forgiving than those above.

If anyone's hit the above (TM) clubs, are they any easier?

[jamesbei]

What about mizuno, MP60 or 57's, nike forged blades may be too hard to hit, if your off 18, recomend a small forged cavity

[RichF]

What about mizuno, MP60 or 57's, nike forged blades may be too hard to hit, if your off 18, recomend a small forged cavity

I didn't find either the Nikes or Titleists hard to hit - maybe slightly shorter in yardage but that's about it.

[RichF]

Or I should say, I don't find them hard to hit now , after using them for 8 months.

[bm303]

Mizuno mp-57's maybe? They are semi cavity backs which give the control of a blade and the forgiveness of a cavity back. Try them all and decide from there.

[GOLFSALOT00]

check out the mizuno mp 32 they are a slightly more forgiving blade it sounds like thats what you want

[Bump-n-MI]

Have a look at the 755's. I'm not pimping that club, however I do play them.

[RichF]

check out the mizuno mp 32 they are a slightly more forgiving blade it sounds like thats what you want

With the Titleist 695.MBs, I have no problem hitting the 6-irons and above pretty cleanly. Distance-wise, they aren't a problem for me and I can also manage a slight draw with them too.

With the 3-iron MB, I find that I can only nail it off the tee.....so I'm guessing the 4 and 5 might pose a prolem for me off the deck also. Obviously, I could just decide to get a full set of blade-type irons and just practice more with those 3 clubs. Bascially, all this thread is querying is something along the lines of 'are the Mizuno MP32/67s or TaylorMade rac TPs any harder or easier than the Titleists I'm using now' ?

[GOLFSALOT00]

if you think you can play the 695mb go for them, what you think about them is all that matters

[golf_junkie27]

Rich,


To answer both your questions:

1) The Taylormade RAC MB are the most smooth and softest MB I have ever hit. I play with MP32s, which I love, but the RAC just felt better.

2) Go with what you feel comfortable. Ultimately, it's your decision. My suggestion though is to demo as much as possible to eliminate doubt.