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Chris Shades

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So, I posted a few days ago about wanting to change over to a players type of iron. I know my handicap says I'm not ready, but I'm confident in my ball striking with my irons.

I've been practicing with Mizuno Mp 68's to get the real feel of a good players club. What a difference it is! When these things are struck properly, you feel pretty amazing. The feel is so good when the ball is properly struck that you don't even have to look up to see where the ball goes, you just simply know..

After hitting the 68's, as well as a few other similar irons (Titleist 690 & 735, Mp60) and building some confidence I've decided to pull the trigger on a set of VR pro blades. They are a very attractive iron, and I hear allot of good things about them. Can't wait for them to arrive so I can get out to the range with these bad boys!!!


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Wow. Good for you.

You will surely see how consistent you are in your ball striking.

Just out of curiousity, what made you go with the Nike's vr pro irons?

Was there anything specific?

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


Chris Shades Established Member

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Nothing too specific, I was trying to choose between a set of Titleist 710's, Mizuno Mp59's, Ping s56's and the VR pro's. The MP59's and the Pings were a little more expensive but If cost wasn't a factor I probably would have gone with the S56's. It sounds kind of silly but I am a pretty big TW fan and also been a happy buyer of all kinds of Nike products all my life. So when I found a brand new set of VR pro's on ebay for $400 I went for it and feel pretty good about my choice. If I can find a set of pre-owned silver dot S56's though for a good deal then I will probably buy those too. I'm becoming a total club *****..


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How are you liking the new blades?

IN THE Nova BAG:
Cleveland Launcher, 10.5, ALDILA VS Prototype 60g S flex
Adams Fast10 3w
Cleveland Mashie M3 hybrid 20.5 S flex 
Ping G5 4-PWSGS 52, 58, 62Ping iwi anser 34"Bridgestone B330-RXS


Chris Shades Established Member

Chris Shades

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They're super sweet! The feel is amazing. After a couple of range sessions I noticed I was hitting with the toe down allot so I got them being fitted for my height and swing right now. Probably won't have them back until the weekend though


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Originally Posted by Chris Shades

So, I posted a few days ago about wanting to change over to a players type of iron. I know my handicap says I'm not ready, but I'm confident in my ball striking with my irons.

I've been practicing with Mizuno Mp 68's to get the real feel of a good players club. What a difference it is! When these things are struck properly, you feel pretty amazing. The feel is so good when the ball is properly struck that you don't even have to look up to see where the ball goes, you just simply know..

After hitting the 68's, as well as a few other similar irons (Titleist 690 & 735, Mp60) and building some confidence I've decided to pull the trigger on a set of VR pro blades. They are a very attractive iron, and I hear allot of good things about them. Can't wait for them to arrive so I can get out to the range with these bad boys!!!

Very nice. I would have a set of vr blades as well if I thought I could hit them well, I will stick with the AP1's for a couple more years, at least. I will be looking forward to what you have to say about them after you get them back from your club maker.

Taylormade R11 Driver

Taylormade Superfast 5W

Taylormade Superfast 2.0 #4 21* hybrid

Callaway Razr X #5 24* hybrid

Titleist CB 712 irons

Titleist Vokey 54* & 58* Wedges

Scotty Cameron California Sea Mist Del Mar

 

 

 


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Well, I just got back from playing a short course and swinging on the range. These irons feel great, the long irons are difficult to hit (duh!) but I'm slowly getting the hang of it. I shot great on the short course, last 6 holes were par, birdie, par, par, birdie and a mishit flop resulted in a double bogey final. This is the first time I'v ever gotten backspin on green's, It really feel's great. These irons got me playing more aggressive shots at the pin and rewarding me when struck properly. Luvin it, once you go forged I can't see how you'd wanna go back.


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Originally Posted by Chris Shades

So, I posted a few days ago about wanting to change over to a players type of iron. I know my handicap says I'm not ready, but.............



You said it all right there......

I don't mean to bust your chops, but you'd be better served with a more forgiving iron.  There are pro's who even choose clubs with more forgiveness.  I don't think I'm good enough to benefit from blades and I'm a 1-2HC.

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


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Originally Posted by Chris Shades

You make a good point, but I'm determined to play well with these stick's.



LOL....good luck!!  I will say this, I do love forged clubs.  I love the feedback and feel I get with a forged club...........but ones with more forgiveness.

ME NEEEDS CAVITY FORGIVENESS!!.....hehe

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What I play......

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


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