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In my opinion - NO, it's not worth it. I have a Mizuno MP-001 460 driver the a "pured" shaft. I think it's gone too far. I'll give anybody shooting a 5 or under the benefit of the doubt, but I would be willing to bet that you could conduct a test of identical pured and non-pured shaft, and virtually nobody could tell the difference.

I hear you, but some of the players you noted have already removed blades for their low irons (3-6). Just like "wooden woods", blade use will continue to decline. There will always be rare exceptions, but the kids are growing up with blades, and they won't be using them when they are pros. Ten years from now, a complete set of blades will no longer exist. Look at the pros that are now using hybrids. Who would have guessed that 10 years ago. Is there any doubt in your mind, that the person submitting this post should be playing blades of cavity backs?

I have played 30-40 sets of irons in my life. I will make this one simple - try and find a set of MacGregor M565 irons on ebay for about $150. Check out the reviews on these irons on golfreview.com. These are ideal for your handicap. Nobody should be playing blades anymore. They are simply inferior to the new cavity back "players" clubs on the market. I guarantee you that you will shoot consistently shoot lower scores with cavity backs. I'm not talking about player improvement clubs. Even the pros have abandoned blades with the exception of 7 irons and above.

I think this one is fairly easy. There has been an unbelievable improvement in technology in all clubs. That includes "players" clubs for low handicappers. I can't think of one good reason for anyone (including pros) using blades any more. In fact, virtually nobody on tour plays blades anymore. This reminds me of a similar issue in tennis back in the 1970s. Borg, Connors and McEnroe all played traditional equipment - stating that graphite oversized frames were for novices. That stopped when they started getting their you know what kicked. Look at golf now. I remember people use to say I prefer Persimmon woods because they have better "feel". I am a traditionalist by nature, but the new clubs today are way, way, way better. This applies at all levels. If you gave the top pros some of the old equipment, they would still shoot well, but they shoot higher scores. I shot my lowest round ever with KZG forged blades. That was ten years ago. Forget blades and get forged cavity backs with low offsets. Your scores will be lower and your wrists, elbows and hands will thank you when you get older.

I am obviously off on a tangent. MacGregor was not even one of the choices to vote on. I used to sell clubs and have tons of them sitting around from every manufacturer. My understanding is that MacGregor used to make great clubs, then they started turning out crap. This ended a few years ago; however, their popularity does not seem to have rebounded. I play MacGregor M565 irons. They are the best irons I have ever hit, and the components are second to none. Forged cavity backs, high quality stock shafts (Rifle), along with reduced offsets. For the money, MacGregor is currently offering some of the best clubs out there.

I play MacGregor M565 irons. I used to sell clubs and have at least 20+ sets sitting around from just about every manufacturer - Mizuno, Nickent, KZG, Wilson, Top-flite, Maxfli, Taylor Made, you name it. I hit these irons better than any other I have played. When I look at the technology that goes into these irons, I can't understand why I don't see more MacGregor equipment on the course. These irons are as advanced as any out there. Forged cavity backs, different metals and shaft flexes within the set - stock Rifle shafts and optional YS technology graphite shafts. The bottom line is that most manufacturers make very good clubs that virtually anyone can play. However, I really don't think it is possible for any brand name to offer more value than what you get. I think MacGregor needs a better Marketing department. Take a look at the reviews these irons got on golfreview.com. They are the highest rated club ever evaluated - next to the Maxfli A-10 Tour limited (which I also own).

I honestly don't have a bias towards one manufacturer over another. I literally have an Odyssey putter, Mizuno Driver, Cleveland wedges, Nickent hybrids and MacGregor Irons. My rule is I play the clubs that get me the lowest score. I own tons of equipment (especially irons) and find myself switching back and forth to see what happens. Here is what happens - every time I end up hitting MacGregor M565s with Rifle Shafts. These are the best of both worlds. They are forged cavity backs with some player improvement features. I'm not sure why I don't see more MacGregor equipment out on the course. Over the past few years, they really are offering technology and equipment second to none. These irons are dead accurate and they are long. I know they are long because they have strong lofts, but it is more than that. When I hit them right, they are a full club longer than any other iron I hit with. I also like the fact the high irons (7-PW) have a lower trajectory, while the low irons fly higher. It's is a combination of different metals and shaft flex points. Last week, I taped up every box of irons and I stated publicly that these irons are staying in my bag. Everyone laughed. In addition, I also own a set of these in stiff graphite from YS technologies. They are awesome and I started using them due to pain in my hands and elbow. I wouldn't say they feel like blades (played KZGs), but I think that is a good thing. I am almost 48 and my hands and elbow can't take the beating off center blades give. They are better than blades for virtually everyone - including the pros. Almost nobody on tour plays blades anymore. That's because other players are shooting lower with some type of forged cavity backs.

Great question These days you really can't compare one person's 5 iron to anothers. Nickent 3dx five iron has about the same loft as a 3 iron. I have researched this, and most PWs are now 45 - used to be 48 and even higher in the 1960s. The best thing to do is compare lofts. Here is mine. 58 lob wedge 85 54 sand wedge 100 50 gap wedge 110 45 PW 125 9I - 135 8I - 145 7I - 155 6I - 165 5I - 175 4I - 185 3I - 195 (drop this one for play) 5 hybrid 195-200 3 hybrid 210 -215 Driver 250

I use a DFX 2-ball putter and I do not use a forward press. On putts under 6 feet, I let the putter swing itself. The feel and "hotness" off the face has a lot to do with how it plays. The DFX has a softer, black face and requires a harder stroke. They are truly great putters.

It is the most addicting, frustrating, sport I have ever played. I used to be a fairly good athlete and was always known for good sportsmanship. I don't know what it is about golf, but there are times I want to take my Sun Mountain cart and push it into the lake at the course. I shoot a 39 on the front and a 46 (should have been 55) on the back. Just when you think you mastered it, the snap hook is back. After hitting 4-5 bad shots, one of your partner comments "you are coming out of your shoes". You slow down and start hitting great shots. 5 minutes later you are trying to crush the ball. I play almost every day. I am an addict.

None of the above hybrids. I have removed all of my fairway woods and now use Nickent 3dx utility 3 & 5 clubs. The 3 is has a 15 degree loft the 5 has 19 degrees. These clubs are a cross between a fairway wood and a hybrid. If you looked at them, you would say they look much more like a hybrid. Their lofts are much stronger. The 3 has the same loft as a standard 3 fairway wood, bu the shaft is shorter (like a hybrid). The result is a club you can hit out of anywhere and far more accurate than a fairway wood. I am only losing 10 yards to my regular 3 wood. For the increased accuracy, I will live with a 215 yard shot. Keep an eye out for these. I am seeing a ton of them. They have the lime green (very bright) headcovers. These are the best "hybrids" I have ever used.

I must give you credit for noticing one thing that most people don't understand - the gap of 11 degrees between the PW and SW. I faced the exact same dillema, but I now know I made the correct decision. Do yourself a favor and drop the 3I (possibly 5w instead) and get a 50 or 51 degree gap wedge. The rationale is very simple. You take far more shots closer to the hole. I play a 50GW 54SW 58LW. This keeps 4 degrees between all of my clubs. It's nice to see someone admit they have trouble hitting 70 or 90 percent of a club - everyone does. It is far better to take the same swing and know your ball will land 10 yards or so further or closer to the pin. My gap wedge is my 110 yard club - pitching wedge 120 - sand wedge 100 and LW 80 yards. I am considering dropping the 58 and going back to a 60. I notice they don't stick as well. When you stop and think about how often you need to choose between a 220 and 205 yard shot. Choosing between the 5w and 3I is tough. Here is a thought - check out the Nickent 3dx Utility 3. It is a cross between a hybrid and a fairway wood. They are selling for $49 and they spin the ball and stick. I can now hit it 200-215 depending on what I need. The Nickent Utility 3 has a 15 degree loft. I no longer carry fairway woods.

Odyssey 2-ball DFX putter (black insert). I have two of these, both cut down to 33 inches. I really prefer the softer black insert. This putter has transformed me from an average to very good putter. My biggest weakness is that I simply am very poor at reading greens - even the course I have a membership to. If I get inside of others on the green and get to watch, I am very good. Even with a putter as good as this, I have bad putting rounds. I really like this putter for 5-10 foot putts. This club basically swings itself. Two other players in our group play the identical putter. One actually has his cut down to 33 inches. Talking about getting a good read when we pair up.

My heart would like to say Jack, but I think it is Tiger. For some time, I thought Tiger came accross as arrogant and I honestly did not care for him. It's difficult to compare who is better during different eras. Perhaps the strongest argument for Tiger, is that the competition is so much stronger today and the number of professional golfers is also higher. When you stop and think about how often Tiger finishes at the top week in and week out (even after his numerous breaks), what he is doing is absolutely incredible. Both he and his caddie take the sport seriously and train like nobody else before. How many times are we going to watch "professionals" simply wilt under the pressure of his presence. He wins a lot of them, but a couple wins this year were basically handed over to him by others that could not handle the pressure. Both Jack and Tiger were/are the greatest of their time. If the requirement is to pick one - I must now say Tiger.

I hit the a 58 and a 60 and love both. However, you need a 50 far more than you need a lob wedge. Ten degrees between your pitching wedge and sand wedge is way too much. It's a gap wedge (50 in this case) that splits the two you have in half. filling in the gaps is one of the best things you can do for your short game. It's nice to have a 60, but it is a must to keep the gaps between irons consistent.