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I took my kids out to a little par 3 course and had some fun with these today. It was a good challenge with holes ranging from 75 yards to about 160 and I used these on every one. I think the thing that impressed me most was how easy these are to hit a specific distance and how consistent they are.

I know the "flyer" shot with other sets has been mentioned before and even though some don't think that's a thing I swear I've experienced it. It wasn't a lot, but occasionally. With this set you know what you're going to get. I feel like when I dial it back to hit a specific yardage as long as I hit the middle of the face it's going to hit that yardage, no question.

I'm going to sound like I'm contradicting myself from earlier feedback but these don't have a springy feel that to me can feel slightly inconsistent, or at least less confidence inspiring.

My comment that I'm referring to contradicting was that center shots feel like a trampoline and I stand by that. It's like when you jump right in the middle of a trampoline and you get that perfect, powerful feel.
 
KEV said:
I took my kids out to a little par 3 course and had some fun with these today. It was a good challenge with holes ranging from 75 yards to about 160 and I used these on every one. I think the thing that impressed me most was how easy these are to hit a specific distance and how consistent they are.

I know the "flyer" shot with other sets has been mentioned before and even though some don't think that's a thing I swear I've experienced it. It wasn't a lot, but occasionally. With this set you know what you're going to get. I feel like when I dial it back to hit a specific yardage as long as I hit the middle of the face it's going to hit that yardage, no question.

I'm going to sound like I'm contradicting myself from earlier feedback but these don't have a springy feel that to me can feel slightly inconsistent, or at least less confidence inspiring.

My comment that I'm referring to contradicting was that center shots feel like a trampoline and I stand by that. It's like when you jump right in the middle of a trampoline and you get that perfect, powerful feel.
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For me the centered strikes have a feel that is so good, that there is almost no feel if that makes any sense whatsoever. They don't feel particularly hot, but like you are saying, super consistent. I feel like good strikes I know exactly what I am going to get from them, which isn't always the case elsewhere.
 
Shippppiiiinnnnnggggg notice!
 
ddec said:
For me the centered strikes have a feel that is so good, that there is almost no feel if that makes any sense whatsoever. They don't feel particularly hot, but like you are saying, super consistent. I feel like good strikes I know exactly what I am going to get from them, which isn't always the case elsewhere.
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It's kind of like if you've ever played baseball and catch a hard throw right in the perfect spot of the glove. It's that absorbing feel but you can feel the power behind the throw/strike.
 
combos ordered. and now we wait
 
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KEV said:
It's kind of like if you've ever played baseball and catch a hard throw right in the perfect spot of the glove. It's that absorbing feel but you can feel the power behind the throw/strike.
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As a former catcher, that analogy is freaking spot on. You get the pop of the glove, but it absorbs it nicely. Catch the ball a little bit in the fingers and that harsher feedback is there. With these, I don't find the feedback to be too harsh for me. Sound wise I can easily tell if I missed it.
 
So, after some pics were posted a while back of the Pro’s next to these, I was concerned, but turns out that was unnecessary. Will try to get some pics at some good angles this evening showing what I mean, but the UiHi, Pro, and ICON blend SEAMLESSLY.
 
jin_xianjun said:
ya'll are too convincing
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at least not like last time I contemplated a purchase of FT Worth Blacks, that peoples had convinced me NOT to buy! This time I made the decision to do something simply "Because I want to". "If it is to be, it's up to me". I am expecting mine today.
 
Also, 28 days from order to in hand. So, for those ordering, their 29 day disclaimer is pretty spot on.
 
Finally got em...single iron is nr 6 and is shown with Tour Edge Exi 6 for size comparison. The "grass" you see is artificial turf and also a hitting mat on top. I chose this from Home Depot because it was so real looking. I think the name was "Real Turf" and at the time $34 linear foot (16 ft wide). You can actually hit off it, but it does leave a little residue on the sole of a club.
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Also, 28 days from order to in hand. So, for those ordering, their 29 day disclaimer is pretty spot on.
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I also ordered 5/5... sadly no shipping notice yet :cry:. THat's OK, I've got plenty of entertainment with the PTX Pro in the meantime.
 
pinseeker said:
at least not like last time I contemplated a purchase of FT Worth Blacks, that peoples had convinced me NOT to buy! This time I made the decision to do something simply "Because I want to". "If it is to be, it's up to me". I am expecting mine today.
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lol honestly i've been eyeing the icons. Combos made it so much more appealing. i'm also a bit of a push over so.....🤷‍♂️
 
mine were delayed a few days owing to the protesters and UPS caution. After three days of conflicting messages from UPS, they came on the 4th day around noon.
 
Had I known about the combo set, I probably would have got them instead. I will say, the blacks take a bit of getting used to. A little daunting at first, but as far as hitting, not really a problem (into a net). Might be different on the course tomorrow. A mishit is telling however. No real sting, but a dull thud sound.
 
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GraniteRoost said:
I also ordered 5/5... sadly no shipping notice yet :cry:. THat's OK, I've got plenty of entertainment with the PTX Pro in the meantime.
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I ordered 5/2, you’re still a few days out.
 
Tonight was a real test as it was really the first round I had where my iron swing was off. A few thoughts:

- well they're blades, off swings are not going to be saved as much as a more forgiving option. Before you say duh Kevin, the biggest things I noticed were they didn't elevate as well on bad strikes as others do and they do lose a little more distance. It's still not a crazy loss though which is still surprising to me.

- I had one in particular instance on a 162 yard par 3 with a pond in front where I hit this skanky little bladed fade. It was low as you'd expect on a bladed shot and I immediately said "skip across the water!". I thought for sure I was going to be short and in the pond. Much to my surprise I cleared it with plenty of space to spare and rolled up well right of the green, about 4 yards short of the pin. No way I thought I was going to end up that well.

- man these feel good. I was able to hit a few good ones and I'm in love with the feel. I'll keep saying it, they feel plush and powerful.

-the 4 iron is scary but dang is it fun. I know it won't be good for me long term but I'm having fun so far.
 
@KEV what has your trajectory been like with your ICONs? Mine was noticeably lower.
 
J.B. Cobb III said:
@KEV what has your trajectory been like with your ICONs? Mine was noticeably lower.
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It's been a perfect mid to mid high. I had been hitting my i210's a bit higher than these but I'm not sure if that was due to the shaft or the club design. The best part is it's a piercing flight. It's not one of those bell curve, gradually rising to the peak flights. It's a straight line, cut through the wind, I'm in a hurry to peak and go right back down at the same angle kind of flight for me. It's perfect for the windy conditions I usually play in.
 
@KEV I had similar experience today. The pure (relative) strikes felt really good. I could barely feel there was a ball there. Off center hits would stay low and sorta skid off. As for hitting a four iron, for some weird reason, I am more comfortable with it than the mid irons. Short irons were great. I could stand a little more roll out and I fixed a lot more ball marks than I used to, but that's on me. Also, slower swings yielded better results. This may be because of the F2 recoils. Lots more work to do, but am confident.
 
pinseeker said:
@KEV I had similar experience today. The pure (relative) strikes felt really good. I could barely feel there was a ball there. Off center hits would stay low and sorta skid off. As for hitting a four iron, for some weird reason, I am more comfortable with it than the mid irons. Short irons were great. I could stand a little more roll out and I fixed a lot more ball marks than I used to, but that's on me. Also, slower swings yielded better results. This may be because of the F2 recoils. Lots more work to do, but am confident.
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Great stuff! I'm curious how the 4 iron continues to perform for you down the road. It's a whole lot of fun for sure.

Speaking of ball marks our course is getting to be rock hard and I'm still holding greens. That speaks volumes for these because I struggle when the course use in this shape.
 
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