Chromoly, and the loss of feel

[Deadly Dave]

Guys,
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but does anyone enjoy the feel of the chromoly irons?

I tried out the 223's the other evening against my trusty MP53's. I was really disappointed with the hard, clicky feel.

I really want to replace the 53's but with what? I'm not good enough for 221's or JPX Tour. I've always had forged clubs and now i'm stuck with chromoly or going to another brand.

I understand the quest for more ball speed, but I miss new irons in 1025 steel. Anyone else feel the same?

Dave

 

[MPX]

They definitely feel different - especially if you've skipped a few generations. Not heard anyone say that the 223's don't feel good though. I;ve watched tour players switch from blades and enjoy the feel.

Chromoly itself won't feel harder - but the construction it allows us to use will vibrate differently to a one-piece design.

You are a little stuck though. The 223's and 923 Forged are very similar in construction.

 

[DennisMiller]

Not meaning to steal the thread, but I've recently read something about feel and iron club design that I found interesting.

Long story short, it claimed a solid muscle back iron would feel best. It claimed a forged iron with an under cut wouldn't feel as good and blamed the loss of feel on the under cut design. Your thoughts?

 

[Deadly Dave]

They definitely feel different - especially if you've skipped a few generations. Not heard anyone say that the 223's don't feel good though. I;ve watched tour players switch from blades and enjoy the feel.

Chromoly itself won't feel harder - but the construction it allows us to use will vibrate differently to a one-piece design.

You are a little stuck though. The 223's and 923 Forged are very similar in construction.

Yeah. I'm a few generations away. Maybe we've been spoilt with the irons form the past...

 

[Deadly Dave]

Not meaning to steal the thread, but I've recently read something about feel and iron club design that I found interesting.

Long story short, it claimed a solid muscle back iron would feel best. It claimed a forged iron with an under cut wouldn't feel as good and blamed the loss of feel on the under cut design. Your thoughts?

I'd agree with that. The 8, 9 and wedge are musclebacks in the 53's and feel wonderfull. The rest, with the undercut, do feel good but not on the same level as the others.

 

[MPX]

Yeah. I'm a few generations away. Maybe we've been spoilt with the irons form the past...

One of my golfing friends has a set of MP-52s and i love hitting them on the range. I'd be a lot of shots worse off with them on the course though.

 

[drunkenmunky]

One of my golfing friends has a set of MP-52s and i love hitting them on the range. I'd be a lot of shots worse off with them on the course though.

Good job you have a new putter then....😉👍