Looking to get new irons. I know the shaft selction is the more important thing, but this is about the heads. A clean look without excess use of color, logos and such is what I like. Currently play pretty worn-out Mizuno MP-33's & like them a lot.
I am looking at the Mizuno MP-67, but have not yet tried them. (Wish they'd sport only the club number & one logo).
I would consider Titleist 695MB if they did not have that red print.
I pretty much agree with Hogan Apex, but again number+one logo would be enough.
I worship Tiger and really like the Nike forged design, but have issues with the Nike corp - so it won't be Nike.
If anyone else is like me (looking for a clean elegant design) please let me know of models to consider not listed above.
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When James Durham recorded 94 at the Old Course at St Andrews in 1767, he set a course record that lasted 86 years. Golf: A curious sport whose object is to put a very small ball in a very small hole with implements ill desiged for the purpose - Sir Winston Churchill
Looking to get new irons. I know the shaft selction is the more important thing, but this is about the heads. A clean look without excess use of color, logos and such is what I like. Currently play pretty worn-out Mizuno MP-33's & like them a lot.
I am looking at the Mizuno MP-67, but have not yet tried them. (Wish they'd sport only the club number & one logo).
I would consider Titleist 695MB if they did not have that red print.
I pretty much agree with Hogan Apex, but again number+one logo would be enough.
I worship Tiger and really like the Nike forged design, but have issues with the Nike corp - so it won't be Nike.
If anyone else is like me (looking for a clean elegant design) please let me know of models to consider not listed above.
Miura makes the most beautiful blade currently available. Go to Miuragolf.com or check them out on e-bay. Miura is the forging house that forges most of the big boys clubs anyway. Mr. Miura is an artist. I have a set their blades, a Japanese model. They are stunning.
But if you really want some cool blades you should check out some old skool clubs. Maybe some old Hogan Precisions or Personals. Also, the MacGregor VIPs are awesome looking. There are two versions the 67's are the model that Jack did most of his damage with. They actually say VIP by Nicklaus on them. They are beautiful. After Jack bounced from Macgregor to do his on thing, the VIP line continued. The 1990 YIPs are strong too. The Miurfield MacGregors (I have a set) are some of the most beautiful satin knives I have ever laid eyes on. You can actually purchase a square groove model. The Greg Norman COBRA blades are awesome looking too. Just check ebay. You can get these older clubs in good shape alot cheaper than new clubs. IMO the design characteristics haven't change too much on blades. If you get the right shaft in them you'll love 'em.
Another good place to see some beautiful clubs is www.houseofforged.com. They actually refurbish and rechrome old irons. They have some beauties out there for sale.
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I've done business with Chris and he is honest and has sold a lot of Japan-only equipment through his website and on Ebay under the same name. TSG has a forum that should still have pictures of custom sets posted.
I've done business with Chris and he is honest and has sold a lot of Japan-only equipment through his website and on Ebay under the same name. TSG has a forum that should still have pictures of custom sets posted.
My boss has a set of black MP27 with the stamping. They are sweeeet. But they run about $1200.
Check out the Srixon Pro-100's!!! I've put them in my bag and I love them. I played MP-33's in the past. These play very similar in my opinnion, but with a very clean pleasing look.
But if you really want some cool blades you should check out some old skool clubs. Maybe some old Hogan Precisions or Personals. Also, the MacGregor VIPs are awesome looking. There are two versions the 67's are the model that Jack did most of his damage with. They actually say VIP by Nicklaus on them. They are beautiful. After Jack bounced from Macgregor to do his on thing, the VIP line continued.
Just after Jack Nicklaus acquired MacGregor back in the early-80s, I got to know the CFO, who was also functioning as the interim President during their executive search. He attended one of my schools and offered to furnish some much needed gear, mainly practice clubs and, especially, shafts with grips (but no heads!) for our drills. MacGregor also provided me a set of custom clubs and a beautiful staff bag with my name and The Golfing Machine embroidered on it. You can see that green-and-white staff bag sandwiched between the tables in the photo below. And, yes, that is Dr. Gary Wiren, then head of instruction for the PGA of America, looking on in the black, crested blazer.
As part of this relationship, I was given a tour of their factory located in Albany, Georgia. They had a custom option on the irons that allowed me to have absolutely nothing stamped on the blades except my initials...just a pure, satin back with the club number on the sole. Maybe such an option is available through the custom club department of the major manufacturers today.
But I wouldn't hold my breath!
P.S. The fellow kneeling with his back to the camera is Tim Rash, then a 5-handicapper who attended that winter school. He took to the training like a fish to water, and that summer won the Richmond (Virginia) City Amateur Championship. Straight up...no strokes. He wasn't a '5' anymore!
Just after Jack Nicklaus acquired MacGregor back in the early-80s, I got to know the CFO, who was also functioning as the interim President during their search. He attended one of my schools and offered to furnish some much needed gear, mainly practice clubs and, especially, shafts with grips (but no heads!) for our drills. MacGregor also provided me a set of custom clubs and a beautiful staff bag with my name and The Golfing Machine embroidered on it. You can see that green-and-white staff bag sandwiched between the tables in the photo below. And, yes, that is Dr. Gary Wiren, then head of instruction for the PGA of America, looking on in the black, crested blazer.
As part of this relationship, I was given a tour of their factory located in Albany, Georgia. They had a custom option on the irons that allowed me to have absolutely nothing stamped on the blades except my initials...just a pure, satin back with the club number on the sole. Maybe such an option is available through the custom club department of the major manufacturers today.
But I wouldn't hold my breath!
P.S. The fellow kneeling with his back to the camera is Tim Rash, then a 5-handicapper who attended that winter school. He took to the training like a fish to water, and that summer won the Richmond (Virginia) City Amateur Championship. Straight up...no strokes. He wasn't a '5' anymore!
Cool! Do you still have the irons? I bet they are pure. You need to break those back out for a test drive. What were you demonstrating there? Arc of Approach? Do you still have the rope with the clubhead attached?
I remember that MacGregor about 3 or 4 years ago had a custom deal where they would put different grinds on your irons. You could totally customize the set with regards to swing weights and leading edge configurations and all kinds of stuff. It was pretty cool. I don't think it ever took off. Too bad.
Love seeing all this "vintage" stuff! Thanks for sharing!
I spoke with my buddy who plays with Rash . . . He's still playing great!
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