mx25 or mx19

[Cody]

Alright so im planning on buying new clubs this month, and i've started taking a liking to mizuno.

I'm at about a 25 handicap and lowering so i want clubs that will last me for a long time to come. I plan on testing these clubs through a demo website so I'm not going on opinion alone, however if i can save 30 bucks by trying the better ones first thats great.

Anybody hit these clubs have any opinions or faults or anything? Also not ruling out the mx950's

[DJYoshi]

do you hit it solid with your clubs now? what kind of clubs are you using? Also are you a digger or a sweeper? the clubs have similar lines, weighting, but i'd love to know what you're using now. I've played with both clubs before....

[Cody]

I'm using clubs i got from a friend and i believe they are "custom fit" . Thats what it says on the club. They are beginner clubs but i believe i've surpassed that level. I tend to hit it very solid and clean most of my strokes come from within 100 yards.

Occasionaly i chunk it and i get a little bit of a fade on my clubs from time to time. No where near a slice just a slight fade.

[FlopShotArtist]

I have the MX-19 5i, and I hit it as well as a 8 iron. No complaints here.

[DJYoshi]

the mx 19 is a more "forgiving" club...theoretically making it more of a "beginners" club. It has a huge center and deep cg so it helps you get the ball up faster, cleaner...even on mishits.
the mx 25 is a forged iron. it has a thinner profile than the 19. the setup is beautiful. It has a thinner top line and i think it's easier to pick the ball in the rough. the mx 19 i'd say would be a better club for a tighter lie since it's forgiving and doesn't have to be struck on the money.

the 25 would give you a better response on your shots so you know where and how you hit it on off center hits.
if you hit a slight fade and your ball striking's pretty consistent, I'd go with the mx-25's.

solid hits have more of a "true" ball flight & you'll eventually be able to control that fade as your go to shot and even turn it over and draw the ball. plus it's a club that'll give you good results...won't get you frustrated when you hit a poor shot.

think about it this way with your chunky shots.. i'm a 9.5 & I'll still hit a chunky shot at least twice in a round...and I hit a terrible 3 iron yesterday from 205 out that went about 180 straight and 30 yards right that made me drop the club b/c of the sting... bad shots happen to the best of us....i bet even the scratch golfers on here have hit a thin or chunky shot in the past week of play. it's just recovering from that...

but back to topic..i'd say the mx-25...b/c it's a prettier club...it sets up nice...but is still easy to hit.

[Snake]

Definitely try the 950s too. I have MX900s (same as 950s but without the hybrids) and love them. They feel so good when I make good contact. They may not be quite as forgiving as the 25s or 19s, but they are still plenty forgiving, IMO. I liked the 25s too and was going to buy them, but I found a great closeout deal on the 900s that I just couldn't pass up.

[Cody]

  DJYoshi said:

the mx 19 is a more "forgiving" club...theoretically making it more of a "beginners" club. It has a huge center and deep cg so it helps you get the ball up faster, cleaner...even on mishits.

That's what i was leaning towards. I won't have to buy new irons once I get better unless i decide to switch to blades. I'm not awful as is(my short game needs some work), so i figured i'd go for the mid to low handicap irons and i believe that these will be the first ones that i demo. Thanks DJYoshi!

[scooterguitar]

I vote for the 950's too. That being said, I did order 57's (7-p) and am keepin ghte 950 long irons.
Love them.

[Cody]

I think im going to end up going the mx-19 route. They've gotten lots of great reviews and they are cheaper. I think a thicker sole might still do me some good. Gonna demo them and see what happens.

[RangeHound]

Bought a set of 25's last fall after trying everything Mizuno had and several other brands. I was in the same position. Not a great player but wanting and willing to get better.

Personally I think the concept of forgivness is highly overrated. Sure there is a difference between a set of 60 and 19's. However between a set of 19 and 25's I don't see any huge difference. I feel the 25's are closer to a true players type club and will give you the feedback to be a better golfer.

[Cody]

  RangeHound said:

Personally I think the concept of forgivness is highly overrated. Sure there is a difference between a set of 60 and 19's. However between a set of 19 and 25's I don't see any huge difference. I feel the 25's are closer to a true players type club and will give you the feedback to be a better golfer.

Thats what i was thinking as well, however the 19's are alot cheaper and they are geared towards a higher handicap player such as myself. With college coming up next year i don't think im going to have too much time to golf so i dont think i will dropping anywhere below a 15 handicap in a really long time so by then i'll be ready to drop some serious cash for some good irons.

So for now im going to try the mx19's and see if i like them. If not, then back to the drawing board...

[DJYoshi]

  Cody said:

i don't think im going to have too much time to golf so i dont think i will dropping anywhere below a 15 handicap in a really long time so by then i'll be ready to drop some serious cash for some good irons.

you never know Cody. This is my 2nd year. last year I was breaking 90's here and there... would blow up for a hundred every now and again. bought the mp-60's...got comfortable with my swing and in a few weeks consistently in the 80's.

College does play a big factor...but try demo'ing the clubs..and finding a good deal online on the 25's if you like them. and trust me...go with the ones you like more when you demo. I liked the mp67's more and now I wish I got them!

[Cody]

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  Cody said:

i don't think im going to have too much time to golf so i dont think i will dropping anywhere below a 15 handicap in a really long time so by then i'll be ready to drop some serious cash for some good irons.QUOTE]

Well I'm trying either ones no matter what. Theres mx-25's on ebay for pretty cheap.(450-550).

Well see what happens. I got dominated today and shot a 105 , but i found a new love for my 3-iron.