Sonny
Hacker
Around 12 months ago I was looking to upgrade a set of Mizuno (cavity) irons. I wanted to make the transition to forged and a more advanced iron. I quite liked the bladed irons but read numerous horror stories about them. So I opted for the MX200's, a safe middle ground.
Having used them for 12 months I found myself in the same position again. Blades or Cavity??? Again, I was mindful of the horror stories so I tried the MP68's.
The heads are smaller and the three iron head seems very small which worried me. Now...there are many pro's and amateurs who take the view that 3 and 4 irons are hard to hit, hence utilities. My own view has always been that you have no business on the course if you cant hit the long irons. I have always preferred the feel and control of long irons.
I have been striking the ball consistantly well over the past 10 months and that is perhaps the best time to try any new equipment. I tested the usual 6 iron and also a 3 iron (as that was the real test for me).
I was pleasantly suprised at how well I was able to strike the 3 iron. So...I bought them, got them out onto the course and had a slight panic attack - what if i cant hit them as well, what if the trajectory is too low, less distance, mis-hits etc etc. They performed amzingly.
There are so many horror stories about blades, many of which are nothing more than myths or the views of those who simply havent been able to use them. Even sales staff say that they are for low handciappers close to 0.
In my view, clubs are a matter of personal preference and choice. Whatever you feel comfortable with. To benefit from blades you will need to have a robust swing and be a proficient ball striker. If you have weaknesses or flaws then a balde will highlight them, whereas cavities will make minor corrections and assist you.
If you have even been tempted by a blade...try one. Dont let the myths decide for you.
Having used them for 12 months I found myself in the same position again. Blades or Cavity??? Again, I was mindful of the horror stories so I tried the MP68's.
The heads are smaller and the three iron head seems very small which worried me. Now...there are many pro's and amateurs who take the view that 3 and 4 irons are hard to hit, hence utilities. My own view has always been that you have no business on the course if you cant hit the long irons. I have always preferred the feel and control of long irons.
I have been striking the ball consistantly well over the past 10 months and that is perhaps the best time to try any new equipment. I tested the usual 6 iron and also a 3 iron (as that was the real test for me).
I was pleasantly suprised at how well I was able to strike the 3 iron. So...I bought them, got them out onto the course and had a slight panic attack - what if i cant hit them as well, what if the trajectory is too low, less distance, mis-hits etc etc. They performed amzingly.
There are so many horror stories about blades, many of which are nothing more than myths or the views of those who simply havent been able to use them. Even sales staff say that they are for low handciappers close to 0.
In my view, clubs are a matter of personal preference and choice. Whatever you feel comfortable with. To benefit from blades you will need to have a robust swing and be a proficient ball striker. If you have weaknesses or flaws then a balde will highlight them, whereas cavities will make minor corrections and assist you.
If you have even been tempted by a blade...try one. Dont let the myths decide for you.
