Demo'd MP 52s and MP 58s today...wow : )

[tws1098]

So I figured with my handicap I shouldn't even bother with the MP line, but after hitting both I am torn between which to buy and will likely mix the set (52s for 3-5 and 58s for 6-pw). I was hitting both demo 6 irons with a stiff shaft between 160 and 170 yards. I spend my entire round hitting the two, trying to decide if I liked either and if so, which. Turns out it went right down to the 18th hole. I sat 2 balls down about 160 away from the front of the green. I hit the mp52 onto the right side of the green (about 15-20 feet from the pin), then I hit the mp58 with a slight draw just off the left side of the green. Identical distances and even though the mp58 shot landed just off the green it was actually a little closer to the pin.

Would a split set as I described above sound like a good option based on my success with both clubs and my current approx. handicap?

-Tyler

[The Road Dog]

I'm sorry but what was the gain you expect to see from a mixed set? I'd get the best clubs I could that suit my aspirations. Mixing clubs? Not me.

[Harry SasQuatch]

As you can see from my signature I have a Mizuno mixed set. I don't have any issues with favoring one set more, yardages, or any other differences in feel. Play the ones you feel most confident with, if that's a mixed set then go for it.

[tws1098]

To respond to the question about mixing the set, I feel confident in both sets and hit them the same yardage, but ultimately feel i could be more consistent with the 52s while able to work the ball better with the 58s. Both sets feel very similar to me so i would not mind the transition at all during game play.

I am not sure that I could afford either of these sets right now, but am wondering how much different the mp 57s are? For those of you that have hit the 57s and 58s did you notice a big difference (I am asking b/c i noticed they are a good bit cheaper)? I am hoping my pro has a 57 to try but I am not sure.

[Jon K]

stick with one set and throw some hybrids in there. if you plan on lowering your handicap quite a bit over the next couple years, go with the 58's. you won't come to a point where you want more workability

[tws1098]

Although I loved hitting the 58s, are there other cheaper options I could demo? I would love to get new clubs soon, but do not have $850 laying around. I am looking more in the $3-500 range and do not mind if they are used. The clubs I have found in this range include Nike CCis (forged), Bridgestone J36 (are all the clubs in that set forged?), MP 57s and MP 60s. Thoughts on those or other options?

[iturn463]

I have the MP 57s, and although I have not hit the 58s, I can tell you that I love these irons. I was around a 15 when I got the Mizunos and I've dropped about 10 shots off my handicap. I would recommend not splitting up the set (personal preference). I really think the players irons helped me focus on my ball striking and have made me a much better player.

[Jon K]

Buying the MP58's by the club comes out to about $120 per club. ... plus that's custom fit. Why don't you get PW-8 and then buy the others as you come up with more money ... or you can do this with any other set too .. you don't always have to buy the full set .. most of the time, a player shouldnt be hitting the 3 or 4i anyway.

or at least go to GG and get on the mizuno shaft optimizer to see what fits your style. that's freeeeee

[tws1098]

I have used the shaft optimizer. I posted about that a couple days before this post. I think that you guys are probably right, I don't think I will split up any of the sets. Any thoughts on the other irons i mentioned?

[mrt10x]

As a 22 handicapper I am not sure why you are focused on forged irons at this point.. and talking about working the ball? Can you really hit a fade or a draw on demand consistently? If so you must have an atrocious short game or driving game :) Not trying to be a jerk but most 22 Handicappers should be looking at a good set of game improvement irons IMHO. Hell I am a 4 and thing about hitting game improvement irons, and I can hit a fade on demand about 1 in 4 tries. You should really be working on being able to consistently hit a single type of shot over and over again. By trying to "work" the ball you are probably doing more harm than good at this point. If you focus on hitting a consitent 5 yard draw or fade you will see your handicap drop much quicker than worrying about working the ball in both directions. IMHO YMMV

[tws1098]

As a 22 handicapper I am not sure why you are focused on forged irons at this point.. and talking about working the ball? Can you really hit a fade or a draw on demand consistently? If so you must have an atrocious short game or driving game :) Not trying to be a jerk but most 22 Handicappers should be looking at a good set of game improvement irons IMHO. Hell I am a 4 and thing about hitting game improvement irons, and I can hit a fade on demand about 1 in 4 tries. You should really be working on being able to consistently hit a single type of shot over and over again. By trying to "work" the ball you are probably doing more harm than good at this point. If you focus on hitting a consitent 5 yard draw or fade you will see your handicap drop much quicker than worrying about working the ball in both directions. IMHO YMMV

Now it is my turn to not be a jerk...just kidding, but if you read the thread, I am not focused on working the ball but would like a club that I could eventually be able to do that with. I liked the feel of the forged clubs over steel so I demoed the 52s and 58s on the course and hit both straight, sometimes with a slight draw (5 yards) and consistently (between 165 and 170). I do not have an actual handicap, it is merely a guess since I have only golfed about 20-30 rounds of golf over the past year and a half since I started golfing. I do not putt well which is part of the reason I guessed a 22 handicap. Also I have a $30 driver that I am learning with and only hit about 240 yards, so i would assume if I was able to up my distance and consistency off the tee I would also have a lower handicap. Sorry if that was kind of a rant, but I want everyone to understand why I am looking at the clubs I am looking at...basically they felt awesome and I hit them well.

[kennay92]

So I figured with my handicap I shouldn't even bother with the MP line, but after hitting both I am torn between which to buy and will likely mix the set (52s for 3-5 and 58s for 6-pw). I was hitting both demo 6 irons with a stiff shaft between 160 and 170 yards. I spend my entire round hitting the two, trying to decide if I liked either and if so, which. Turns out it went right down to the 18th hole. I sat 2 balls down about 160 away from the front of the green. I hit the mp52 onto the right side of the green (about 15-20 feet from the pin), then I hit the mp58 with a slight draw just off the left side of the green. Identical distances and even though the mp58 shot landed just off the green it was actually a little closer to the pin.

if you did mixed set, youd want the 58's for the longer irons. they have a tiny bit more off set and i guess you could say more forgiving that 52's.

[tws1098]

the 58s are less forgiving than the 52s. They have a smaller cavity, and according to Mizuno are for lower handicap players. You are, however, correct about the offset.