Can't decide which iron set to keep!!!

[CrazyHorsePete]

Alright, I have two iron sets and one needs to go.  I'm moving soon, and am downsizing as much as possible.  Problem is that I can't decide which set stays and which one goes!!!

Mizuno MX-25 4-PW R300

Callaway X-20 Tour 4-PW PX Flighted 6.0

I've had the MX-25s for a couple years, and bought the Callaways this past winter, because the deal was just too good to pass up.  I like both sets a lot, but for different reasons.

The X-20 Tours are noticeably more forgiving, which especially helps in the long irons.  However, the 6.0 shafts are a bit too stiff for me at this time.  My 6 iron swing speed is about 78 right now, according to a Golfsmith launch monitor.  Distance with the Mizzys is better.  Shots are more consistently straight, although shorter, with the Callys.  I love the buttery feel of a well-struck shot with the MX-25s.  The X-20 Tours feel decent, even on poorly struck shots.

Hoping for a little advice on my course of action.  Do I keep the MX-25s and work on becoming a more consistent ball striker?  Do I keep the X-20 Tours and work on increasing club head speed?  Any feedback is great.

Thanks!

[The Tin Man]

I would keep both and play a split set. The Mizzys for the short irons and X-20 for the longs.

(I'm doing that with MP-67's and JPX's)

[CrazyHorsePete]

I'm really looking to go down to only one set...thanks for the idea though!  I know a lot of people who use combo sets with great results.

[The Tin Man]

How old are you?  Past a certain point it's easier to get accurate then faster.

[CrazyHorsePete]

I hadn't thought of that.  Great point.  I'm in my mid-20s.

[MEfree]

What do you shoot?  Is it possible to move the R300 shafts to the X-20s (and then sell the MX-25s with the 6.0s)?

[CrazyHorsePete]

I normally shoot in the low 90s, with putting being my biggest downfall.

MEfree, I asked Galaxy about doing just that.  They said it would be $80 per set to reshaft each set, so I'd be spending $160.  It would probably be more cost-effective to sell off both sets and buy a set of Callys with the PX Flighted 5.0s or 5.5s.  I'm going to hit a bucket on my lunch break today.  I brought the 6 and 9 irons from each set to do a little side-by-side comparison.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by CrazyHorsePete

Alright, I have two iron sets and one needs to go.  I'm moving soon, and am downsizing as much as possible.  Problem is that I can't decide which set stays and which one goes!!!

Mizuno MX-25 4-PW R300

Callaway X-20 Tour 4-PW PX Flighted 6.0

I've had the MX-25s for a couple years, and bought the Callaways this past winter, because the deal was just too good to pass up.  I like both sets a lot, but for different reasons.

The X-20 Tours are noticeably more forgiving, which especially helps in the long irons.  However, the 6.0 shafts are a bit too stiff for me at this time.  My 6 iron swing speed is about 78 right now, according to a Golfsmith launch monitor.  Distance with the Mizzys is better.  Shots are more consistently straight, although shorter, with the Callys.  I love the buttery feel of a well-struck shot with the MX-25s.  The X-20 Tours feel decent, even on poorly struck shots.

Hoping for a little advice on my course of action.  Do I keep the MX-25s and work on becoming a more consistent ball striker?  Do I keep the X-20 Tours and work on increasing club head speed?  Any feedback is great.

Thanks!

How small is your new place that you can't make room for an extra set of irons. Stuff the 8 extra irons in there during the move.

[CrazyHorsePete]

Sold them both and got a new set.  Anyone wanna guess which set?  I'll give you a clue:  it starts with an "M," ends with a "O," and in the middle is "izun."

[MisterE]

which model?

[CrazyHorsePete]

Went with MX-1000s.  I decided that I wanted something more forgiving than MX-25s since I don't get to practice often anymore.  After a recent demo day, I had it narrowed down to JPX-800 HDs and Cleveland Mashies.  Then I found a deal on MX-1000s, which I'd hit before.  Sometimes money talks, what can I say?  Only downside to the MX-1000s is that I don't get any hybrids with the set.

I'm a club ho I guess.