Any feedback on the Mizuno MX-23's?

fuz · 05-09-2006 , 07:35 PM

Hey guys and girls - looking to make a move out of the Taylor Made RAC Os's that I've been playing with for a couple of years. I currently carry a 21 handicap and just really like the look of the Mizunos. It's not like I've outgrown the TM's, but really like the shape of the MX-23's in particular.

Does anyone have experience with this set? Worth it for the mid-high handicapper?

**Gateway** · 05-09-2006 , 07:59 PM

You won't find to many people that don't like Mizuno producst but they are usually talking about their forged blades. I haven't looked at these in particular since I tend to associate Mizuno irons with blades and a more advanced golfer. Having said that I will check them out. Have you looked at the new r7 irons? I was going to chcek those out as well just for kicks. For me I found the perfect balanbce in the Fushion irons for both distance and forgiveness. I tihnk everyone will start to come out with titanium faced irons like the Fushion did. TM already did with their r7's

fuz · 05-10-2006 , 08:54 AM

Having already played with Taylor Mades, I'm not interested in picking up another set. I also have a set of Titleist 690 MBs (from when I was playing in the single digits - years ago), and a set of Pings. I really just like switching out irons every few years for no justifiable reason.

I do like the MP-33s, but am nowhere near good enough to play with them now. 5 years ago, I probably could have, but now I'm lucky enough to get to the course once a month

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**Gateway** · 05-10-2006 , 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fuz

I really just like switching out irons every few years for no justifiable reason.

I understand that one. Unfortunetly I am an equipment junkie and like to try things just for the fun of it. Its not the cheapest of hobbies...

fuz · 05-11-2006 , 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gateway

I understand that one. Unfortunetly I am an equipment junkie and like to try things just for the fun of it. Its not the cheapest of hobbies...

You got that right, but it's a good one! I really just like clubs - I have a few sets of irons and too many putters. My primary focus over the past few years has been collecting Cameron putters. I have to tell the GF that I found them on sale and stuff. It's really kind of sad...

**Gateway** · 05-12-2006 , 08:41 AM

Ha! I've had 2 Cameron putters myself and moved up to the Fushion irons after owning the x-18's for only 2 months. Why? They "felt" better but does that really justify spending another $1,000 on irons?

You bet!!!

Hmm...maybe I need to go look at drivers today.

fuz · 05-12-2006 , 05:01 PM

Don't do it - I happened to go to the local golf shop here last week (David Gates if anyone knows it) and they had the Titleist 905s on sale. Needless to say, I came out with a box of balls and a new driver.

I rationalized this by saying that my 975J-VS was just outdated technology and I really needed to step it up for my summer league!

**SWFlaGolfer** · 05-12-2006 , 09:16 PM

I saw a golf quote today actually about this - something to the effect of "A dying golfer's last wish is that his wife doesn't sell his clubs for what he TOLD her he paid for them."