Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Question about forged v. cast.....

ajschn06
 Share
Note: This thread is 5413 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

ajschn06 Dedicated Member

ajschn06

Posted
Posted

Anyone else prefer cast clubs because of their durability?  I had a set of forged irons last year, and they just got wayyy to beat up for my liking.  There is a difference in feel, but it doesn't really affect my game.

Cleveland Launcher DST 10.5*

Ping G15 17*

Mizuno MP-53 4-PW with GS-95

Mizuno MPT-11 Black Nickel 52* and 58* with GS-95

Ping Redwood Anser


dbuck Great Member

dbuck

Posted
Posted

I have a set of forged blades that are 30+ years old and a set of cast cavity backs that are 19 years old. Both have held up well and I still play both.

(please don't tell anyone else on here, but I use iron covers)

Don

In the bag:

Driver: PING 410 Plus 9 degrees, Alta CB55 S  Fairway: Callaway Rogue 3W PX Even Flow Blue 6.0; Hybrid: Titleist 818H1 21* PX Even Flow Blue 6.0;  Irons: Titleist 718 AP1 5-W2(53*) Shafts- TT AMT Red S300 ; Wedges Vokey SM8 56-10D Putter: Scotty Cameron 2016 Newport 2.5  Ball: Titleist AVX or 2021 ProV1

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

dbuck Great Member

dbuck

Posted
Posted

"You can take the donkey or you can ride the tram--it is the same price." ron white

I do know what you are saying--forged is a bit softer and dings a little easier, but over a couple years there won't be that much difference.

Don

In the bag:

Driver: PING 410 Plus 9 degrees, Alta CB55 S  Fairway: Callaway Rogue 3W PX Even Flow Blue 6.0; Hybrid: Titleist 818H1 21* PX Even Flow Blue 6.0;  Irons: Titleist 718 AP1 5-W2(53*) Shafts- TT AMT Red S300 ; Wedges Vokey SM8 56-10D Putter: Scotty Cameron 2016 Newport 2.5  Ball: Titleist AVX or 2021 ProV1

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

andef Dedicated Member

andef

Posted
Posted

I only have two sets of irons. If I compare them right now, they're in pretty much identical direction.

I've played more rounds with the Titleist AP2s and they're in better condition than my old Wilson Ultras.

So my answer is no. Forged irons get dings easier, but to me it's worth it.


jamo Incredible Member

jamo

Posted
Posted

In my wedges, yes, but not in my irons.

In my bag:

Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

ajschn06 Dedicated Member

ajschn06

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I disagree.  The forged irons that I playedfor one season were in worse shape than my cast irons that I've had for almost a decade..

Originally Posted by dbuck

"You can take the donkey or you can ride the tram--it is the same price." ron white

I do know what you are saying--forged is a bit softer and dings a little easier, but over a couple years there won't be that much difference.



Cleveland Launcher DST 10.5*

Ping G15 17*

Mizuno MP-53 4-PW with GS-95

Mizuno MPT-11 Black Nickel 52* and 58* with GS-95

Ping Redwood Anser


Fourputt Incredible Member

Fourputt

Posted
Posted


Originally Posted by ajschn06

I disagree.  The forged irons that I playedfor one season were in worse shape than my cast irons that I've had for almost a decade..

Yet my forged AP-2's are into their 3rd season and look nearly as good as they did new.  And believe me, I don't baby them (they've been hit from gravel, hardpan, and even cart paths on occasion), nor do they ever see a head cover, and I play 70+ rounds a year.  I clean them after every shot, but otherwise I don't do much but play with them.

Rick

"He who has the fastest cart will never have a bad lie."

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

ajschn06 Dedicated Member

ajschn06

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I guess it depends on the club.  The forged irons that I had were the Snake Eyes 685x.  They dinged up so easy, the way the faces were looking after one season there is no way they would have lasted more than 2 seasons....

Cleveland Launcher DST 10.5*

Ping G15 17*

Mizuno MP-53 4-PW with GS-95

Mizuno MPT-11 Black Nickel 52* and 58* with GS-95

Ping Redwood Anser


sean_miller Incredible Member

sean_miller

Posted
Posted



Lou Zher.


Originally Posted by dbuck

I have a set of forged blades that are 30+ years old and a set of cast cavity backs that are 19 years old. Both have held up well and I still play both.

(please don't tell anyone else on here, but I use iron covers)



Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


Old1964 Great Member

Old1964

Posted
Posted

I just picked up a bag - Quiet Organizer 12 - that are great for forged clubs! They keep them from banging around, however it is a cart bag.

Titleist 910D2 10.5* Stiff / Taylormade 3 Wood - Superfast 2.0 15*  3 Superfast 2.0 Rescue 18* Stiff Shafts


golf4fun12 Dedicated Member

golf4fun12

Posted
Posted

it is a matter of taking care of your clubs. if you clean them after every round, they will last a long time. obviously.

golf is a lot like life. the more you enjoy it, the better off you are. a3_biggrin.gif
 
 


lumpuckeroo Great Member

lumpuckeroo

Posted
Posted

I think it all depends on how you take care of them.  Yes forged clubs are softer, but if properly taken care of they can stay looking good for a very long time.  Conversly, cast clubs can look like crap if not taken care of also.

Craig 

Yeah, wanna make 14 dollars the hard way?


dbuck Great Member

dbuck

Posted
Posted

Originally Posted by sean_miller

Lou Zher.



And I politely asked the OP not to tell anyone about the ic problem, ha. Does smudge the "cool" factor a bit.

I have my eye on a decent set of pre dented Hogans to put in the bag this summer so I can Louz that title!

Don

In the bag:

Driver: PING 410 Plus 9 degrees, Alta CB55 S  Fairway: Callaway Rogue 3W PX Even Flow Blue 6.0; Hybrid: Titleist 818H1 21* PX Even Flow Blue 6.0;  Irons: Titleist 718 AP1 5-W2(53*) Shafts- TT AMT Red S300 ; Wedges Vokey SM8 56-10D Putter: Scotty Cameron 2016 Newport 2.5  Ball: Titleist AVX or 2021 ProV1

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

sean_miller Incredible Member

sean_miller

Posted
Posted


Originally Posted by dbuck

And I politely asked the OP not to tell anyone about the ic problem, ha. Does smudge the "cool" factor a bit.

I have my eye on a decent set of pre dented Hogans to put in the bag this summer so I can Louz that title!



Go for the PCs. They get a nice even denting and patina before the grips even need to be changed out.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


Note: This thread is 5413 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • saevel25
      Athletic Motion Golf Video Featuring Our Own Erik Barzeski

      By saevel25 · Posted

      That was a good watch. When I started working on pelvis in the backswing. I thought, this sounds contradictory to those leg straightening threads on the site. Erik has already done a correction. Then the last lesson we went more down the route of feeling the right knee gains flex. It doesn’t, but the feeling keeps my knee position in a good range. Also, I just realized how much extra work my right hip needed to do to stabilize the body with the proper weight shift. Those glute and hip stabilizers got worked. 🤣 I wish this evolution in the golf instruction happened 20 years ago! 😭
    • tacks451
      My Swing (tacks451)

      By tacks451 · Posted

      I've been Playing Golf for: 40 yrs My current handicap index or average score is: 4.0 factor My typical ball flight is: Straight however sometimes slight draw. The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: squirt to the right due to to much arm not enough turn. Videos:  [Delete this, Embed Videos Here - https://thesandtrap.com/how-to/embed-videos/]
    • WillieT
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By WillieT · Posted

      Wordle 1,656 3/6* ⬜⬜🟨🟨🟨 🟩⬜🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • DeadMan
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Wordle 1,656 4/6 🟩⬜⬜⬜🟨 🟩⬜⬜🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • boogielicious
      Athletic Motion Golf Video Featuring Our Own Erik Barzeski

      By boogielicious · Posted

      The first issue Erik spoke about is something we worked on for my swing during both GEARS sessions. GEARS was showing my pelvis center moving towards the ball during the back swing. I wasn’t the 4” guy though! This forced me to correct on the downswing to give myself space. My hip rotation was to high as well. We corrected it by first getting the weight off my heels in my stance and getting my posture correct. Then the feel was shifting back into my right hip at a 45 degree angle. This kept my pelvis center from moving towards the ball at the start of the backswing. I also didn’t sway back as much as I felt I did because of the angle I was shifting. Feel Ain’t Real. The cool thing about GEARS is as you work on something you can see the exact (Real) change happening. On video, it is much harder to spot this issue because of the 2D nature of filming. But I know what to look for now. Sadly, I was hurt all last year and most of this year so I really haven’t been able to work on it much. I did do a lot of backswing work though.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept