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So, yes, there has been some delay in here and that's on me totally but things have been a wee bit busy in my world the last couple of weeks. That said, I have been hitting these a ton to this point and yesterday really concluded my data collection portion and will be writing up the review (including some Q&A with Mr. Vrska) today and tomorrow.
Some thoughts though from all this.
Again, sorry for the quiet in here, but if you have ANY questions please feel free to post them up and I'll answer ASAP.
Some thoughts though from all this.
- Much more playable than the M3's IMO, which sort of surprised me given the profile similarities (and differences like less offset, thinner topline, etc) but the sole tech in play here really does work.
- Paired with the DG XP95's the launch is high throughout the set, the more time I got with the set the more that showed through. Seeing about 31 yards peak with the 5i which is impressive IMO as most really struggle to elevate longer irons. That said, they get even higher into the wedges for me which can show diminishing returns but that is PURELY a fitting thing IMO. Overall they get the ball up, thats big for a set of this type.
- Sound/feel is perfect. 1000% improvement from the M3 as the click is gone and there is a real sensation of "plush" at impact with these, still a solid undertone that so many expect from a forged head, but a nice lower decibel range. Misses offer plenty of feedback still and DO get higher pitched when you get bottom-groove...y... or into the heel side.
- Not a distance iron. Spin though also wasn't super low for me like with the distance irons which will play into the height seen on shots and at the same time the distance returned. Played off of a 158 average on the 8i which is about 7 or so yards off my "gamer" 8i. Nice thing though is they hold greens nicely thanks to the peak height and descent angle, I can really make the mid to short irons dance when throwing the ball at pins.
- Finish is stellar. Wilson really killed it with this satin finish, its held up amazingly well. They are forged so they will show chatter, but over a LOT of golf its nothing significant so far.
- While I know the tech packed in a soon coming release from W/S is going to get a lot of the buzz/looks (as it should) for their iron lines, these are one that really should get looks from people who prefer that "tweener" players/game-improvement category. Solid retention, good swings rewarded and bad swings punished but in a really playable manner/range.
Again, sorry for the quiet in here, but if you have ANY questions please feel free to post them up and I'll answer ASAP.
With that said, I'm more than happy with the #proto's and plan to stick with them. The F5's sure are pretty though and with the Aldila proto graphite shaft ... wow, that's a set that would be hard to beat. W/S is going to force a lot of people to make difficult choices this year ... their gear is just that good.
. I think you're on the right track if you like feel, forgiveness and distance. The ultimate clubs. 
