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My RantPosted: 10/18/2006 6:44:12 PM
Forgiveness alert! The term "forged game improvement irons" is no longer an oxymoron.When I was getting introduced to the new 2006 Mizuno product line there was one thing that just floored me, and that is the new MX-25 forged irons which are profiled in the current video webcast. I mean, forged Mizuno clubs with an ultra forgiving deep cavity back design? A game improvement iron with the soft feel of a forged club? How many golfers have been waiting for this type of iron? My guess is a lot of them. People have a misconception that forged irons by their nature are exclusively for better players. The fact is that there is nothing about the forging process itself that makes them difficult to hit. What has led to that perception is that it is easier to make cavity back, perimeter weighted clubs with the cast process. The result being that most perimeter weighted cavity back clubs were cast, and muscleback irons and blades continued to be made with the forged process which offers more feedback and feel, which better players demand. Now enter Mizuno, the acknowledged leader in forged technology. As you might expect, they were the ones who figured out how to make a forgiving, deep cavity design in a one piece forged iron. The key is the CNC Milling process which creates a deep, low center of gravity making the MX-25 incredibly forgiving. Just because you aren’t a 6 handicap, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the solid feel of forged iron any more. These babies are ideal for anyone in the mid to high handicap range that wants more feel to go with their forgiveness. Check these new forged irons out at your local shop. Not only do they play great, they are gorgeous. Let me know what you think. Again, I remind you one more time to be sure and register on the Golf Tech Guru homepage. This week we will pull a winner’s name from all the registrants, and they will receive a new set of MX-25 irons! Have fun, and as always, play with passion!  12 Comments | Post a Comment |
Guru- I agree with everything you said about the Mizuno MX-25, except the Mizuno MX-23 has been on the market for a couple years and is a great iron. Before that, the Mizuno Comp EZ was their first forged cavity back. And, Hogan had the Apex Edge before that , and it is also a good feeling club. I plan to switch to the MX-25, and maybe I will be the winner of your drawing. I am a 4 handicap, and think that the MX-23 and 25 are ideal for low handicappers. I believe Paul Azinger has MX-23s in his bag right now. Tom Dwyer
Posted by Tom Dwyer on 11/1/2006 10:41:45 AM.
Regarding your question above, Tom. Let me clarify: you are right that cavity back designs have existed with forged clubs, but none with the deep, game improvement type cavity that the MX-25s have. Demo a set (if you don't win them!) and see for yourself that these are forged clubs that take a quantum leap in the area of forgiveness. I'd also point out that these are not by any means just for low handicapper players. The MX-25s are well suited for mid to high handicap players. Thanks for your interest!!!! The Golf Tech Guru
Posted by Golf Tech Guru on 11/1/2006 10:42:07 AM.
I appreciate the forged vs sand cast "forgiving" cavity back irons. The MX 25's forged and CNC Machined and MX'23's being almost forgings, I have questions. One of my golf students, has a grandfather and he bought this 15 year old student MX-23's. (Probably hand me downs because grandfather couldn't hit them). Grandpa has no swing and was probably sold these irons with the full knowledge of the clerk that he would never get the great results, the full forgings would give a good player. My student is ready for full forged and machined irons. My question is this. Is the "V" vs the "U" design been decided yet? I think Tiger is using an iron that has every other groove machined a "V" or "U". He is capable of stopping his ball within inches of it's impact crater. NO release, no suck back clear off the green. Maybe it is the ball and it's spin rate, being designed to perform. Or do you think it is the machined grooves allowing his phenominal control.
Posted by Lon Anderson on 11/1/2006 10:42:53 AM.
Lon: I bet that grandpa could hit the MX-23s regardless of the type of player he is. They are very easy to hit clubs despite the fact that they are forged thanks to their large milled pocket cavity. Maybe he just upgraded to the MX-25s! About the grooves on Tiger's clubs...I'm not sure where you got your info on his irons having every other scoreline machine "V" and "U" but I am pretty sure that it is inaccurate. According to the USGA, "the width and cross-section (of a groove) must be consistent across the face of the club and along the length of the grooves" (Appendix II rule 5c). I think that Tiger's spin control is a direct result of the solid contact and control he has over his swing and not the profile of the grooves. Hope this helps!
Posted by Golf Tech Guru on 11/1/2006 10:43:05 AM.
Great service and very informative. Keep up the good work!
Posted by Paul Montalto on 11/1/2006 10:45:37 AM.
I live in the Houston area. Where can I find the MX-25 irons? Thanks.
Posted by Break 80 on 11/1/2006 10:43:37 AM.
Break 80: Check out this page on the Mizuno website and click on the Store Locator link in the top right hand corner. It should give you a number of options to call. Cut and paste this link: http://www.mizunousa.com/home04.nsf/golf?OpenForm#
Posted by Golf Tech Guru on 11/1/2006 10:43:54 AM.
I play MX-23's. All I can say is true love. They helped me break 90 and they're always on the stick. The feel is very good from full swing to chips. I'm sure my next set of irons will also be Mizuno!
Posted by Kim Biltz on 11/1/2006 10:44:32 AM.
One more reminder about the site registration. We are having a drawing for a set of MX-25 irons so if you have not registered be sure to do so. And, please note that if you have registered you do not need to register again.
Posted by Golf Tech Guru on 11/1/2006 10:44:59 AM.
I'm a low single digit handicap player who plays the MX23 irons. While very forgiving the soft forging make the irons a pleasure to hit and still retain a "players club look". The clubs will add a pleasurable aspect to your game no matter what your playing level.
Posted by Jon Berry on 11/1/2006 10:45:19 AM.
All this sounds great and lovely, I have a challenge and I don't know this brand as well as the one that I currently have now. I baught a set of brand "T" forged irons off the internet because of the deal ( 40 % of new price for clubs hit 4 times). I am Left Handed. Some companies make me feel like Shrek because of this. Please tell me that others somewhat afflicted with this malady can play more than the most advanced and the most forgiving irons. I am a single digit handicap who knows that he needs some forgiveness, but cannot give up the new feeling of painting a shot at the flag but having limited margin for error with the clubs now playing.
Posted by golfinrog on 11/1/2006 10:50:24 AM.
It sounds to me like you're looking in the right direction now. As a good player who still needs just a little bit of forgiveness but doesn't want to give up that solid forged feeling....and being a lefty.... take a look at the Mizuno MX-25s. The offer everything that you are looking for....the solid feeling of a one piece grain flow forged iron.....the forgiveness of a deep milled pocket cavity......and even in a left handed option!!! Hit em, you'll love em.
Posted by Golf Tech Guru on 11/1/2006 10:51:50 AM.