Can you "force" your game into blades?

[Fourputt]

Didn't go to a full blade, but I switched from a King Cobra GI CB to the AP-2, and I did it for exactly that reason. I know that my swing used to be more precise than it has become, and I wanted to force myself to focus more. So far it seems to be working... I'm starting to hit more shots with that crisp sweet spot feel than I had in years. With the AP-2, when I miss it's a serious miss, like 20 or 30 yards, not the 5 yards that the same miss would be with the Cobras. And on those good hits, it feels SOOOOO good that I want to repeat it.

How do you like your AP2s?

I love them. One thing I've noticed since I got them, I'm hitting my other clubs more consistently too. It seems that for me the theory that being forced to make more precise swings to hit the irons consistently is not only working for my iron play, but it's transfering to all of my clubs, hybrids and FW woods and driver. I'm really starting to get excited about the upcoming season.

[B.A.]

Provided you're prepared to "force" your scores higher..

[ks8829]

I played Mizuno mp30 that are cavity backs that felt heavy with the rifle shafts so I saw a set of mp33 blades on ebay for about $250 and bought them and once I hit them on the driving range I gave my mp30 set to my brother-in-law and since lowered my handicap plus shot under par 3 times.

If you don't bought a set of blades you will always wonder if you should have. don't listen to anybody who has not played blades, but try them yourself and you will find that they are easilier to hit then most people think and you will love the feeling of a well struck ball, its effortless and buttery.

some interesting articles below regarding blades vs cavity irons

http://www.oobgolf.com/content/the+w...ty_Backs_.html

http://www.oobgolf.com/content/the+w..._Epiphany.html

mp33 bought for $199 plus shipping cost on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mizuno-MP-33-Iro...1%7C240%3A1318

mp33 bought for $329 in excellent condition on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-Mizuno-MP-3...1%7C240%3A1318

[aedoue]

http://www.oobgolf.com/content/the+w..._Epiphany.html

Thanks for the links, this one especially. Every time I borrow my friends' blades, I want a set for myself. The comments posted here help me to trust my instincts.

[anthonykim3]

i think it depends what you are calling a blade if you mean mp 60 as a blade go for it there not that much harder to hit then a gi iron ortry something like the adams idea pro gold there really nice irons and they give you a 3 and 4 hybrid and you can get them with a 4 iron instead of the hybrid really nice players cavitie back

[aedoue]

i think it depends what you are calling a blade if you mean mp 60 as a blade go for it there not that much harder to hit then a gi iron ortry something like the adams idea pro gold there really nice irons and they give you a 3 and 4 hybrid and you can get them with a 4 iron instead of the hybrid really nice players cavitie back

It's the MP32 that I've gotten to use the most and that feels so sweet to me.

[SwinginCaveman]

I have 2 sets of irons. The first is a set of Tommy Armour Silverscot blades and the second is a set of Nike CCi cavity backs.

I've been using the blades for a year or so because I like the feedback I get from them. While not always good, it lets me know when I do something wrong so I know better for next time.

As was said earlier, it doesn't matter what kind of club you're playing, if you make a bad swing you're going to get a bad result. Forgiveness is only going to help you so much. The only difference is a cavity back will put you on the edge of the green whereas a blade will put you in the bunker.