Forgiving Forged Irons recommendations please?

[GolfingPastor]

Hi everyone,
I've recently returned to golf after a few years off. I currently have a set of Mizuno MP-32's (R300 shafts) and Callaway X22's (Uniflex shafts) and combine them (4,5,6 X22 + 7,8,9,PW MP-32).
I am a bit strapped for space and my dear wife has made the suggestion of me selling both sets and all "spare" clubs to get one set that all fit in the bag!

I love the forgiveness of the X22's and hit them well (very high ball flight), but love the feel of the MP32's.
My swing speed with a 7 iron at AG today was 78-80mph and I'm a 7 handicapper atm, but off the whites in summer will be nearer 10-12.

SO IDEALLY, I AM LOOKING FOR A FORGED SET THAT HAS DECENT LEVELS OF FORGIVENESS- Any suggestions would be most appreciated?

 

[BubbaP]

Were you thinking new or bargain?

Could look at Mizuno JPX flavours and even mix them up to be a little like your current combo.

 

[Imurg]

Any of the Callaway Apex lines.
Original(2014) or Cf16(2016) 2nd hand or the new CF19 if you're feeling flush..
All have a Pro version of you're a bit of a better striker of the ball.

 

[GolfingPastor]

Were you thinking new or bargain?

Could look at Mizuno JPX flavours and even mix them up to be a little like your current combo.

Probably second hand tbh, so scouting eBay and Gumtree daily.

 

[spongebob59]

www.golfalot.com/equipment-reviews/mizuno-mp-53-irons-review-606.aspx

 

[GolfingPastor]

Any of the Callaway Apex lines.
Original(2014) or Cf16(2016) 2nd hand or the new CF19 if you're feeling flush..
All have a Pro version of you're a bit of a better striker of the ball.

Just read a review on the CF16's and while they look stunning, it said they are more for low single figure handicappers, so probably not forgiving enough for me unfortunately.

 

[Imurg]

Just read a review on the CF16's and while they look stunning, it said they are more for low single figure handicappers, so probably not forgiving enough for me unfortunately.

Honestly believe anyone up to 18 handicap could play Cf16....try them. AG will probably still have 2nd hand or demo clubs

 

[duncan mackie]

Keep the ones you currently use in the bag and simply get rid of the rest - job done (space) and 0 cost.

It's a sensible combination for the reasons you set out.

 

[BubbaP]

Probably second hand tbh, so scouting eBay and Gumtree daily.

If prepared to widen, could look at Srixon, Wilson Staff, even Lynx if must be forged.

 

[pendodave]

I have cobra fly z plus. They are nice to look at, but with a couple of bits of tungsten to give decent forgiveness. I'm sure you could pick some up at a decent price on the bay. I'm off 11, and don't find then scary all.

 

[spongebob59]

The amp forged are decent bats too

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COBRA-AM...2ac11b954f:g:RrIAAOSw6S9cNi8Y&redirect=mobile

 

[Crow]

What's the make up of the MP32 set and what condition are they in?

I have a set of JPX 825 Pro forged, 4 to PW, a trade could be in the offing.

 

[Roops]

Mizuno JPX, lovely irons.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Just read a review on the CF16's and while they look stunning, it said they are more for low single figure handicappers, so probably not forgiving enough for me unfortunately.

I'm a 15 handicapper, playing with the Apex CF16 for two seasons now and absolutely love them. Had some swing issues when I bought them, and still in the process of fixing that, but these clubs are lovely to play. Not sure what sort of forgiveness you are looking for, but as a 7 handicapper, I'm sure your ball striking is better than mine. Based on how I hit them, I'd say they are pretty forgiving unless you play a really bad swing at the ball.

 

[GolfingPastor]

What's the make up of the MP32 set and what condition are they in?

I have a set of JPX 825 Pro forged, 4 to PW, a trade could be in the offing.

MP-32's are 3-PW

https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-clubs/mizuno-mp-32-irons-3-pw-dynamic-gold-r300-shafts/1332109405

 

[jim8flog]

If it just the feel you are looking for it does not have to be forged you can also consider clubs that are 'soft cast'.

I have had clubs in the past that you could not tell the difference eg TaylorMade TPs

 

[VVega]

Srixon 565 are by far best combination of forged feel and forgiveness. I’m biased though as that’s what I chose

 

[GolfingPastor]

Srixon 565 are by far best combination of forged feel and forgiveness. I’m biased though as that’s what I chose

I’ve just picked up a 2nd hand set of Z545’s with KBS Tour 110 reg shafts!

 

[User20204]

Just read a review on the CF16's and while they look stunning, it said they are more for low single figure handicappers, so probably not forgiving enough for me unfortunately.

Are you sure you've read the correct review, that sounds more like a review for the pro irons than the standard Apex. I have Apex pros, and no I wouldn't overly recommend them to a higher handicapper but I also carry an Apex cf16 4 iron, very forgiving compared to my pros. If I hit one out the toe I notice little difference in distance, where hit a pro out the toe and there is a big drop off.

You'll be able to pick up a set of cf16s fairly cheap with the 19s being out now.

 

[User20204]

Scratch everything I just said, only just seen your latest reply. Enjoy.