Forged "Blades" from a high handicap perspective

[Rugger]

Many of you will know that I was asking about the mp-32 in recent days. They aren't true blades, I don't think, as they have a small cut in the backs.

Anyhow, I average anywhere between 10-25 over par; probably average closer to 18-20 than 10. On a bad round my score card has seen 30s.

Got the mp-32s yesterday and had a chance to take them to the range today. Initial impressions were awesome, they felt great.

After a bucket, here's what I concluded.

Blades harder to hit than cavity? No
Blades harder to hit with that 'click' than cavity? Yes
Miss-hits with blades terrible? Not at all, over exaggerated actually.
Most difficult aspect of forged blades? CONTROLLING the ball. I rarely had any action on my ball but with these any little mistake will result in your ball flying left or right. With that, I loved them smooth as butter when a good strike is made and I can already tell they will make me a much better player.

I'm hooked.

[Zeph]

It's what many people say. I like the idea with clubs that give you a better feedback on your shots. A mishit will send it flying, a perfect hit will give you a perfect shot. For a casual player probably not the best thing. For someone looking to improve their game, probably frå 15-20 hcp and lower it can be perfect.

The MP-32 are not a pure blade, as I call them, but got the cut muscle.

Interesting review though, I'd love to hear how you like them after some time.

[tjy355]

...

Congratulations on your new irons!

Please report back after you've had them a while. Like maybe after three buckets. Anyway, you should be a scratch in no time. At least that's what I've been led to believe reading this forum.

[kekoa]

I'm glad you like them, but your review just doesn't seem right to me.

[Lefty731PM]

Many of you will know that I was asking about the mp-32 in recent days. They aren't true blades, I don't think, as they have a small cut in the backs.

They are about as close to a blade as you will get these days.(re: Harrylongshanks post before)

The fact that they are "forged' is meaningless. I would think you'd need more than a bucket to confirm these early impressions.

[sirvivor]

the whole high medium low handicap rationale when applying it to the clubs one can use is very misleading and some other yard stick needs to be invented, any takers? I taught myself to play with the help of a very few lessons years before caverty backs were invented. I have had a handicap of between 16 and 20 and it has had nothing to do with how well I strike the ball. I'm a careless putter and an indifferent chipper and my sand game is so so. My course management is also lousy and I'm not a grinder. So where in all this does my handicap have any relevance to what clubs I play. When I was a younger guy I could rip 3 iron blades with steel shafts no problem. and I dont see any reason a fit youngish guy cant do the same today with blades that are much easier. My advice with years of experience is find a set of clubs you really get a buzz out of and specially a putter you feel comfortable with and stick with them --- dont try to buy a better game twice a year when the big club makers tell you to Jerry

[Divot Tool]

Many of you will know that I was asking about the mp-32 in recent days. They aren't true blades, I don't think, as they have a small cut in the backs. . .

I think if you examine the criteria which defines a blade, then you will come to realize that aside from slight differences in form and aesthetic qualities, the Mizuno MP-32 is a blade for all intents and purposes. Gorgeous clubs! I want a set just so I can frame them.

[RichF]

Many of you will know that I was asking about the mp-32 in recent days. They aren't true blades, I don't think, as they have a small cut in the backs.

Write another review when you've played 3-4 rounds of 18 holes with them.

BTW, did you get custom-fit for these irons or are you hitting an off-the-shelf set?

[Rugger]

Played 18 today, shot +15 with a 3 birdies. Still loving these. Was getting the 'click' a lot more today than the other day at the range but I seem to be pushing the ball and fading a bit. Obviously it's just my swing. Can't wait to play more with em.

Rich- they have project x 6.5s and are 1* up. I didn't get fitted for them, though. I got them in this condition.

[imtomtomim]

close your grip a bit. You're probably used to a bit of offset. I was hoping to pick those mp-32's up sometime, maybe next season. Keep letting us know about those clubs. I'm pretty interested. Glad you're enjoying them.

[Rugger]

close your grip a bit. You're probably used to a bit of offset. I was hoping to pick those mp-32's up sometime, maybe next season. Keep letting us know about those clubs. I'm pretty interested. Glad you're enjoying them.

Do you mean lay the face more closed when gripping the club or putting my left hand more on top of the club?

[rudygu]

Do you mean lay the face more closed when gripping the club or putting my left hand more on top of the club?

They both amount to pretty much the same thing.

As to your review - From my limited experience hitting blades for practice and goofing around I tend to agree with you. They tend to be more penal for toe hits than anything else and the effect is mostly a reduction in distance. I'm a typical mid-capper I guess - not the best ballstriker and not the worst - and I think that if I used them it would probably cost me a couple strokes per round, but the forgiveness issues are definitely exaggerated. Someone who struggles to get the ball up into the air would probably benefit more from game improvement irons and their increased offset than anything else.

[imtomtomim]

Do you mean lay the face more closed when gripping the club or putting my left hand more on top of the club?

grip it just a smidge stronger.

[halcon]

I agree, forgiving irons are really exaggerated. I am a new player using MP-32s, and the only difference that I can notice is that my new irons feel much, much better when I hit the ball. For me, my biggest problem comes from hitting the ball fat, and no club can help me with that.