New Irons

[max power]

I've been in the market for new irons, something in between my Titleist Tour Blades (ligament damage in wrist means I'm not always feeling up to playing blades) and my PING Zing 2s (great clubs, but I've grown to prefer smaller heads, especially in the short irons).

I've been hitting different sets at the local golf shops for a couple weeks, on the simulator and on the range. I narrowed it down to 4 solid contenders and a wild card entry: Nike VR Full Cavity, PING I15, Titleist AP1, MIzuno MX-200, and Callaway X-Forged. The X-Forged were the wild card because I was looking for more of a forgiving, vibration-reducing, game improvement head.

All nice sets, the first ones out were the Nikes and the PINGS, Nikes just didn't feel right , almost too light, and the PINGS couldn't quite compete with the others on vibration/feedback. Liked the AP1s a lot, but I was more consistent with the other 2 sets, and didn't like the feel quite as much. Callaway X-Forged were the surprise of the bunch, the had Project X 6.0s in 'em and they felt like butter. I hit a bunch of balls, some purposely off the toe, and while they let me know I missed, they continued to feel smooth, and twisted less in my hands than the AP1s. Go figure. The Mizuno MX-200s were fantastic, comfortable, easy to look at, set up well, great feel on impact, and nice feedback without penalizing my wrist.

It was honestly a toss-up between the X-Forged and the MX-200s, I traded in the Zings and went with the Mizunos based on their performance and reputation, the fact that I've already got a set of forged blades, and because the larger cavity on the Mizunos should be gentler on my wrist over time.

Taking 'em out for 18 on Saturday, can't wait.

[max power]

No replies, so I guess I missed the mark with this write-up. But for anyone who gave this thread a quick read, I refrained from hitting the Mizunos today just in case I changed my mind. Which I did-I couldn't get the fantastic feel of the Callaway X-Forged out of my mind, thought about 'em all day, came home and held the Mizunos and realized I'd always be wondering what if? So I'm trading the Mizuno MX-200s for the X-Forged tomorrow morning, and I'll play 'em on Saturday. I'll let you know how it goes.

[motteler621]

before you do that, do yourself a favor and try the ap2's

[golfro]

No replies, so I guess I missed the mark with this write-up. But for anyone who gave this thread a quick read, I refrained from hitting the Mizunos today just in case I changed my mind. Which I did-I couldn't get the

There you go :) I really can't say enough good things about my X-forged. I came from golfing Mizuno Tzoids, Titleist DCI990's and wanted to stick with Mizuno. Hit the MP62, Titleist AP2, Ping S58, and litrally every muscle back and blade-esq cavity back out there. The X-forged is dead smooth, gives you great control of your shots, and forgiving as well. Again, can't say enough good things about my X-forged!

[max power]

before you do that, do yourself a favor and try the ap2's

Great clubs, probably the best Titleist makes, but over my price ceiling.

[max power]

There you go :) I really can't say enough good things about my X-forged. I came from golfing Mizuno Tzoids, Titleist DCI990's and wanted to stick with Mizuno. Hit the MP62, Titleist AP2, Ping S58, and litrally every muscle back and blade-esq cavity back out there. The X-forged is dead smooth, gives you great control of your shots, and forgiving as well. Again, can't say enough good things about my X-forged!

Glad to hear-really tough decision in the first place, I literally told the guy at the store that I preferred the X-Forged but my head was telling me to go with the MX-200s. I must have known somewhere though, cause I didn't even think about hitting them today. If I'd never hit the Callaways (which I wasn't planning to do), I'm sure I'd be super-satisfied with the Mizunos. Luckily it's an even swap.

[max power]

Ugh-woke up with tremendous pain in my wrist, probably going to stick with the Mizunos. Both great sets, maybe I'll also pick up the X-Forged someday.

[delav]

It seems interesting to me that you were cross shopping the MX200 with the callaway x forged. These are two very different sets of irons. While I've hit, and loved the x-forged, it's not so far removed from a blade... although they are certainly smooth and forgiving.

Did you try the MP58?

[max power]

It seems interesting to me that you were cross shopping the MX200 with the callaway x forged. These are two very different sets of irons. While I've hit, and loved the x-forged, it's not so far removed from a blade... although they are certainly smooth and forgiving.

I wasn't planning on shopping the X-Forged, I have a set of Titleist Tour Model Blades, and was specifically looking for something along the lines of the AP1, I15, or MX-200. Just happened to see the X-Forged sitting there and decided to try 'em out. They are great clubs, forgiving for what they are, but not too different from a blade, so my wrist pain and common sense eventually triumphed.

[onthehunt526]

want my MP-30s??? I can't hit them since my accident