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DrPepper

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Hello :)

I'm new to the whole golf thing and only took it up in October last year. I've had on-going lessons weekly since then and I'm starting to really see improvement in my swing and striking of the ball.

My Fiancee has offered to buy me my first set of Irons for Valentines Day (lucky me) but I'm a little unsure what to go for. I've always liked the look of the Mizuno range of clubs so thought that might be a good place to start. So, out of the different clubs they offer which should I be looking at that will be well suited to an improving beginner.

Hope you guys can help me :)
 
There are ALOT of Mizzy fanboy's on this forum...I'm one of them :D. Personally don't think you can beat them, but get yourself to a decent golf shop with a wide range of clubs and hit some balls and find the ones that are the best fit for you.
 
Greetings
I guess the JPX800 are the entry level Mizzy's now. Wont go far wrong with them.
Once a Mizzy always a Mizzy!
 
Welcome to the forum DrPepper. Lucky you, fiancee buying your clubs. :) :eek:

As Aztec said ,plenty of Mizuno enthusiasts on here, myself included. I'd suggest going for the game improvement irons.

Golfmmad.
 
Personally I'd try as many sets as you can before you buy. Look at the Ping G15, Callaway range and the Taylormade Burner 2.0 too. I would avoid going to American Golf (just my view) as they don't tend to listen to the customer and will try and flog you Yonex, Wilson, Nicklaus or Hogan irons.

If you are having lessons ask your teaching pro what he recommends
 
Thanks for the welcomes guys :) - Yeah I know, she isn't wanting to spend a fortune on clubs though because there is a wedding to be saving for lol but is willing to part with around the 300 mark, which I'm hoping will be enough for a good starter set of Irons for me to play with.

The JPX800's look lovely but are a little on the expensive side, or at least in my opinion they are. What were last years releases or even a few years ago because I might get something almost as good but a lot cheaper :)

Thanks :)
 
Personally I'd try as many sets as you can before you buy. Look at the Ping G15, Callaway range and the Taylormade Burner 2.0 too. I would avoid going to American Golf (just my view) as they don't tend to listen to the customer and will try and flog you Yonex, Wilson, Nicklaus or Hogan irons.

If you are having lessons ask your teaching pro what he recommends
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Ok point taken about American Golf (it would have been my first stop lol!!). My teaching Pro only stocks two or three brands and tbh I had never heard of any of them until I started taking lessons with him so I'm not too sure about them.

A few friends have advised I try another local Pro shop (http://www.timjenkinsgolf.co.uk/) because they offer a large selection of the more known brands. Is there anything I need to know before I pop down to take a look at some clubs??
 
welcome to the forum

take a good look about, not only the mizzys lol. Maybe worth trying to pick up last years model to save a few quid if on limited budget
 
Welcome :D

As a lot of others have said, it is worth trying out some different clubs. I had a price range of around £300 for some irons and never thought about going for mizzy's however I found the MX950's on a golf website fairly cheap. Went to American Golf just to try them out against TM and Cobra and loved the feel of them - ended up buying them and getting AG to drop the price to match the website.

Yes they do try and fob you off with what they want to sell, but its worth trying them out and see how they feel - you don't have to buy them from there :)
 
Welcome to the forum.

You can't do better than Mizuno but maybe as good.

You are looking for a GI (game improved) club. Last years MX 100 is a great price these days but is s cast head not forged head so not a true blood Mizuno. If it was me, I would look for a deal on last years MX 300. Lots of forumers use and love them and will look after for years.

As the others have said, try before you buy.


What's the worst that could happen?.... :D
 
Welcome to the forum Dr Pepper, what's the worst that could happen? (sorry couldn't resist).

I love my AP1 irons but they are a little out of your price range. Do make sure you try a few sets before you buy though!
 
As others have suggested go and try out a few models, and yess, it's worth while looking at last years models as that will save you a couple of hundred quid for the same performance.
Of course if you're over 65, don't have all your own teeth, and a little bit of wee dribbles out when you take your swing, you can have a go at the Ping range :-P
 
The MX950 look very appealing to me (I like the hybrid #3 & #4 irons) but I've phoned 5 local golf Pros and none of them had any in stock or even a demo club that I could try. Does anyone know where I might have more luck??

Also when it comes to the shaft should I be going for Steel or Graphite??
 
Welcome to the forum.
If there is a problem re finance why not chip in as well and go for the best set you can jointly afford. Perhaps I'm being a bit cheeky!!
Good luck.
 
Tim Jenkins is a good shop stock wise. Customer service is a little bit off sometimes (depends who you talk to) but apparetly he is very good for fitting.

Where you from then?
 
The MX950 look very appealing to me (I like the hybrid #3 & #4 irons) but I've phoned 5 local golf Pros and none of them had any in stock or even a demo club that I could try. Does anyone know where I might have more luck??

Also when it comes to the shaft should I be going for Steel or Graphite??
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I think they were on the verge of being discontinued when I got them (£250) they are a nice set of clubs and noticed improvement straight away - I only really use the hybrids when i want a short straight tee shot, but they are helpful out the rough!

I went from graphite to steel - wouldn't go back (not sure why!)
 
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