jburns2627

I agree the R-9 is the best Diver I've ever hit also. I've tried a 9 and 10.5 R11 drivers and 10.5 performed better then the 9 but just something about the R-11, its cool looking. I had to put my shaft in the R11 to even come close to performing as well as my R9.

why would you do that?

I don't wear my feelings on my shoulder. Its all in fun been bad weather here so I had nothing to do today, except get educated, with all those smart people out there, like my smart english teacher or my shaft fitter with a troll of some sort. I hope he feels better. I feel so much smarter after joining this sand trap thing. I mght have an opening for a proof reader for my english friend. I normall prefere 86

sorry about that 06 transposed the date. If you keep them long enough you can donate them to a museum. Really one of the young pros Brooks bought Scot ts AP2s while Scott went back to his MB but Brooks sold his 755 to Fred that works in the cart barn. either way they are now hammy downs. enjoy your clubs

maybe its because your are a cartoon character with a bad hair day.

cb a great club but I feel R11s more forgiving

Its a great driver if you like white. I tested one but kept my r9 I would suggest getting fitted and put on a monitor, 1) swing speed 2) smash rate 3) launch angle 4) ball speed or spin. Mostly depends on shaft and face angle. The r11 S is out and has a 460 head instead of 440 head. Still need to have a swing. One thing I noticed; it was a little flatter. Found the 10.5 a better fit which I normally hit a 9.5.

They are really smooth. Not a lot of feed back, but the same with the titlelist AP2s. The MOI was about perfect. I heard some pros bashing them, most of them I've beat along the way with my cavity backs. I had blades when I was 12 years old hated the sting from off center hits, still think of them as yesterday technology. Everyone runs out and buys the new driver technology but not the irons..MC and MB swing MOI is a little low for me but a great club so I have a tendency to pull them a little. This lower center of gravity with the weight being in the back is perfect instead of in the shaft, gives great feel. I've always felt cast was more forgiving but if all the specs were the same for both the forged or cast you would not be able to tell the difference. I would say... it felt forged or solid to me. The sound seem a little different not really noticeable and no performance differences. The TM CBs were more of a forge body with a face insert. a little smaller face. Great club but TM is no longer making them r11 took its place and a couple of hundred cheaper. I've hit both and the R11 is maybe a little more forgiving and I play in a pros game on Saturday, need to get the yardage down before I use them. Using a cast club around them is like going to church and calling mother Theresa a *****. Some are using the AP2s which is a modified forge club.

not a very nice thing to say

one more thing maybe try a newer club the 755 went out in the 60s. Try some new shafts Or maybe ask your wifes permission for some new ones.

very successful, I have proof readers and spell check. thanks

Man I mis spelled some words, I hope I dont get a F

Didn't realize I was talking to a fitter thanks for the more detailed information even though I didn't ask. glad to see your are keeping up. thanks for the information if I play trivia any time soon I'll have those answers. Maybe. I can bring you my clubs next time for re shafting.

The forged CB most forged body with a face insert or boxed in. The modified cavity or MC are forged. For the most part I consider the CBs either modified or cast.

thankyou for the invite, sure why not. Been in the game a long time. so tell me professor what does an englsih teaher make?

ok Pro if you say so.

Do you really want to go with metallurgy of golf clubs, kind of boring. I think most of us is well past what is forged and cast but do try to keep up

no tell me its not so. I skipped out of english class it was my 6th period class and I went to play golf. So now I write for a living but glad to see english teachers still watching over me. I did realize I was going to get graded. Play more golf and let the little stuff go.

Most CB irons are forged but there are some that are like an hybrid. In other words the frame of the club is forged with a face insert. or the cub is forged with a box cavity back alittle pricey but great clubs. Cast put Ping on the map. Cast is more forgiving not only for mishits but the sting in the hands is less. Well the older I get the worse the sting gets. I hate mis hits.

The golf shaft lots to talk about but generally speaking its the kick point for your golf swing. Sure you can pure shafts use steel graphic or bimetal. This mostly depends on launch angle. High kick point sends the ball low, mid is middle, low sends the ball high. Some shafts have more snap then others. Tip of the shaft stiff, firm, soft. normally the firmer the tip the less torque. So you might hear butt trim or tip trim. Normally most clubs are but trim to fit but tips can be cut to firm them up. The big trick in shafts is a good release with your swing speed that carries with consistancy.

That sounds great, glad you found the right club for you. In college I had a friend that loved his. That is why we have alot of choices and brands. Generally speaking higher handicappers do better with cavity backs but in rare cases like you, blades did work fine. Normally the smash number is higher with cavity backs for higher handicaps but for purer swings the forge irons outdo cavity backs. Some swings generate alot of ball spin which can hurt distance, so cavity backs seem to generate more, which gives you a better launch angle or gets the ball up. So by not putting you on a machine couldn't tell you why. Normally, I've seen more guys balloon golf balls with cavity backs then forged. But in other words irons are fitted personally and I agree. Sometimes its just a ball adjustment. PGA tour shops gives you a large variety of clubs and fittings. I stick to my statement higher handicappers do better with cavity backs with you being an exception. Now The r11 cavity back is a great club but generates alot of spin this would not be a club for you. So no need to try them. The MB would be a better fit. sorry for your misfortune

speaking in generalities, most higher handicap players could easily shave strokes by getting a club fitted to their game but too many pros influence the average golfer to purchase outside their skill level. So instead of missing greens long or short because of inconsistently hitting the ball all over the club face with forged irons; cavity backs allow for some forgiveness on those shots. This builds confidence which co insides with better shots and lower scores. The R11 was fantastic replacement for the CBs and a great match for mid to higher handicappers, just looking over the club builds confidence for a great shot. We still have TM tour clubs, but using forged blades is part of the old era and technology has moved forward. GET OVER IT..The modified forged, single digit handicap guys ex: titleist AP2 or CBs are great clubs but very pricey. Explain that one to your wife. Take the R11 for what it is mid price game improving club without this huge oversize & thick line head.

so.. what would you like to know? Maybe I can help you, or not. Objective opinion mostly not misinformation. Been teaching, playing, and testing golf equipment for 30 years.

If I was looking to shave a few strokes I would get a great set of irons and not some cheap low cost trash set u picked up for 100.00 bucks on ebay.

I think a lot of people forget, there are game improving clubs and tour clubs. Game improving clubs are normally cast clubs while tour clubs are forged. I see higher handicappers using forged irons (MB) shooting in the 80s where a game improving club could shave 5-10 strokes off there game. So the big question when comparing clubs, what type of player I'm I; being honest or accepting your game skill level. I would say somewhere around 10 handicap or above you need a game improving club, unless your short game stinks which runs up your index. Butt.... I want to play what the Pros play is the biggest mistake most golfers make. I do recommend for a little better players to use forged wedges including your PW. So... my handicap is around a 2 but normally moves up during the winter a bit. I do like the combo sets for the single handicap digit guys. OK... back to the R11. I tried this set out, I found they were easy to control, long, and little vibration but they are also about 2 degrees strong. (Example: I normally hit a 6 iron about 175-180 yards but the r-11s were about 190-195. straight out. fades took off about 15 yards and no noticeable difference with draws except maybe a few yards with roll out.Wow inverted cone technology works) I like the looks and feel; the KBS reg shaft worked fine even though I normally use a stiff shaft. However KBS tips are a bit stiffer. R11 top line and face is a bit larger then the CBs but it is a game improving club for more surface area and worked well for off center hits. I heard some pros degrading the club at testing, but they are pros, and of course they are not going to like the feel and playability of cast as compared to their prefer forged. So bash away pros. I recommend the r11 irons.