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Taylormade Tour Preferred CB Iron Review Thread

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So I did a little informal test last night of these. Before I get to the results, I will say that as my round went on last night, I started to see some better results. So that was encouraging. Hopefully more course time tonight to see if I can build upon that. Anyway on with my quick trials last night.

Hole number 3 is a par 3. From the tee I was playing the pin was 145 and back edge was 150. Little bit of wind in the face(this is a part of the course where it swirls big time). Took 1 swing a piece with the CB 7 iron and my DPC 7. Hit both decently. The CB gps'd at 138 and the DPC at 151(was just off the back).

Next chance I got was on a flat hole and I just dropped 6 balls and took 3 swings a piece. This was later in the round and I was swinging a little better. Anyway of the 3 CB swings the AVG was 144 and the DPC was 153.Now these are certainly informal tests and believe it or not, I am not a robot so my swing varies from swing to swing.

2 swings that really got me excited, even though the results weren't perfect.Playing the 6th hole, had 149 to the back pin. Took out the 7 iron and flew the green(lost ball in hazard). Result wasn't good, but the strike was and the distance was there. The other was an 8 iron, to a wicked uphill green. Pin was 138(not counting slope) middle, pulled the 8 iron and found the back of the green, ball was 4 feet from it's pitch mark. So those 2 swings really had me encouraged.
 
Dean, the two swings that had you encouraged, were those with the CBs? Any clue why you would see such a variance?
 
blugold said:
Dean, the two swings that had you encouraged, were those with the CBs? Any clue why you would see such a variance?
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they were with CB's. Really no clue. I would guess that I stayed down a touch longer and perhaps didn't flip. Those 2 *should* be my normal yardages from there, but I played 1 less club due to what I have been seeing.
 
Dean, I know you are in a simulator so there will be a difference but when you were getting fit did the numbers on the launch monitor indicate anything like this would happen?
 
flog2424 said:
Dean, I know you are in a simulator so there will be a difference but when you were getting fit did the numbers on the launch monitor indicate anything like this would happen?
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during my fitting my AVG was 159 yards, carry was around 156. Typical for what I would want to see. I'm still not pushing the panic button yet, just trying to give feedback on what I am seeing.
 
Got the CB's a few days ago. Compared them to my RAC LT's. Very similar look, the CB's are slightly larger. They are +.50 so they are the same length. The CB's are very light in comparison. I have the project X 5.5 flighted shafts in them. I don't know if that what makes them feel so light. I only got to hit about 20 balls in a swirling wind. They definitely get up in the air I just have to really back off of them. I'm thinking maybe a different shaft or stronger shaft like the project x 95 that or I might go look at the speedblades and see if they are a little heavier or feel better.
 
Had my fitting today and order placed. Should have them next week. Went 4-A with the SteelFiber I95's. This will be my first graphite iron shaft. Can't wait to get them in and out on the course.

They are real beauties.
 
CAA_Beat said:
Had my fitting today and order placed. Should have them next week. Went 4-A with the SteelFiber I95's. This will be my first graphite iron shaft. Can't wait to get them in and out on the course.

They are real beauties.
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Sweet man. I should have gone that same route. Can't wait for you to get them in.
 
CAA_Beat said:
Had my fitting today and order placed. Should have them next week. Went 4-A with the SteelFiber I95's. This will be my first graphite iron shaft. Can't wait to get them in and out on the course.

They are real beauties.
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Great choice. In hindsight I too should have gone with the Aerotechs but hindsight is 20/20 I suppose. Looking forward to your thoughts.
 
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DevRickus said:
Great choice. In hindsight I too should have gone with the Aerotechs but hindsight is 20/20 I suppose. Looking forward to your thoughts.
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The neat thing is. I went in "wanting" the SteelFbers. But like a good fitter does, my guy insisted I try a variety of shafts. We tried about 7 or 8 and low and behold these were the best.

The next closest was the I80's and even though I got a couple more yards out of those the heavier 95's have me a much tighter dispersion.
 
I'm just extremely indifferent to these right now is what it all comes down to. I play them just fine and can score with them as I've shown the last 4-5 rounds, but I honestly just want a little more length and I don't think that is greedy of me to say. They feel great, good launch, decent forgiveness on my misses, but there is just something missing for me.
 
CAA_Beat said:
Had my fitting today and order placed. Should have them next week. Went 4-A with the SteelFiber I95's. This will be my first graphite iron shaft. Can't wait to get them in and out on the course.

They are real beauties.
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The SteelFiber i95's are my favorite iron shafts out there right now. Great decision. I have them in the Speedblades and CB's and love the way they perform with both. Enjoy them and let us know what you think.
 
Jman said:
I'm just extremely indifferent to these right now is what it all comes down to. I play them just fine and can score with them as I've shown the last 4-5 rounds, but I honestly just want a little more length and I don't think that is greedy of me to say. They feel great, good launch, decent forgiveness on my misses, but there is just something missing for me.
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I like them, but I want more distance as well. I am going to get 20 round in for a full handicap, and I will see them if they stay or not.
 
Jman said:
I'm just extremely indifferent to these right now is what it all comes down to. I play them just fine and can score with them as I've shown the last 4-5 rounds, but I honestly just want a little more length and I don't think that is greedy of me to say. They feel great, good launch, decent forgiveness on my misses, but there is just something missing for me.
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That's me too. My distance has improved some over the last few rounds. Still want some more time with them but I'm not sold on these being the irons for me long term. I think they are a good set, like you mentioned feel good and look great. Not sure I would go for them over the i25 given the choice.
 
ddec said:
That's me too. My distance has improved some over the last few rounds. Still want some more time with them but I'm not sold on these being the irons for me long term. I think they are a good set, like you mentioned feel good and look great. Not sure I would go for them over the i25 given the choice.
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I wouldn't put them in the top 5 of irons sets out right now, for me. Not a chance to be honest.

I know that will ruffle some feathers, but its what I'm seeing.
 
Jman said:
I wouldn't put them in the top 5 of irons sets out right now, for me. Not a chance to be honest.

I know that will ruffle some feathers, but its what I'm seeing.
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You and me both bro. Too many other solid options bump this one down the line. The distance just isn't there and the feel is just kind of blah.
 
i had the G25's and i just bought the tour preferred cb's after trying the I25's and the titleist ap2's. While i agree with the feel being better on the other two. For me i was getting about 5 more yards out of the taylormades than those other two. I also was getting more distance than my G25's. I know everyone is different but for me who is a die hard ping guy they were the best choice
 
mikey310 said:
i had the G25's and i just bought the tour preferred cb's after trying the I25's and the titleist ap2's. While i agree with the feel being better on the other two. For me i was getting about 5 more yards out of the taylormades than those other two. I also was getting more distance than my G25's. I know everyone is different but for me who is a die hard ping guy they were the best choice
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And that is why we always say here to go hit them all for yourself and see what fits best, for me the i25's are 8 yards longer on every club. Love it, enjoy these dude, sounds like you found on that will work really well for you.
 
I have made a decision on these for right now. With leagues coming up on Wednesday, I am going to sideline these for a while. Since I have someone else counting on me to hit good shots, I feel better about going back to my old set. Just not sure which ones I will use! It will probably be my MC Razr X irons, but it still might be the HB3's.

I hit the CB's ok, but I am still inconsistent with them, and right now I need to be getting good scores, so it's time for this change. I will still go out with them, but they are not as forgiving as any of my other sets, and I gotta have that right now.

Starting today, the CB's are out as my regular set. The gap wedge is staying though. It's the one club I love pulling for a shot!
 
I do love that gap wedge too smalls. My favorite club from the set.
I thought you were hitting these good?
 
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