Spaceman_Spiff
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Hey guys,
as some of you might know I was the recent and very fortunate winner of the Mizuno Scavenger Hunt and for that I received the following:
A very short backstory, went to get "Fit" for the first time since 2002. Hit the Mizuno shaft optimizer and decided to go with the Project X 6.0 Stiff (My avg Swing Speed on the optimizer with their 6 iron was 92-94.) 1/2" longer and 2* upright with medium sized NDMC Golf Pride grips.
So I basically hit them for the first time on the range Monday July 11th. This was a pretty decent range session as I was also implementing an adjusted grip (moved to stronger grip and slightly open face) and still trying to amend my over the top move. All in all I was pretty excited with how I was striking the ball for the first ever session with them and then I headed out to the course for 9 holes of league play. At that point everything seemed to go awry with the everything from grip/setup/swing.
And that's where this review will truly begin. FORGIVENESS was humoungous with these clubs! Balls struck off center, bladed, thinned, toed, hosel rockets, and even topped still had considerable distance with "relative" accuracy all things considered. I missed a lot without a doubt, but I wasn't punished tremendously with mis hits! It was nice to know I had something to play.
Feedback was nice! As mentioned before, the mishits were telling for sure, even with the heavier and stiff PX shafts. I could tell immediately whether it was toed or off the hosel etc. But when I struck something well, OH BABY it felt incredible! It was as everyone said, LONG, STRAIGHT and SMOOTH and I might rename them Grey Goose! Oh so smooth when well struck and man did they fly!
I did some research with the lofts vs. the Burner 2.0s and the Nike SlingShot HL I was playing prior to the JPX 800s. I had read in other places that the reason these clubs were longer than others was mostly due to the loft. In general 4-GW is set about 1-2* higher than the 2.0s, but definitely lower than the SlingShots. (I'll update this post with the spreadsheet I setup comparing these tomorrow) All in all though distance breakdowns were as follows for me:
GW: 130yd carry
PW: 145yd carry
9I: 155yd carry
8I: 170yd carry
7I: 185yd carry
6I: 195yd carry
5I: 205yd carry
4I: 215yd carry
These are definitely estimates and best averages from 9 holes Monday, and 18 today plus 2 range sessions. I was pretty much in the same vicinity with my Sling Shots as far as distance is concerned. I used to own a fit set of Cleveland TA-5s and distance in comparison to them, I might have LOST about 3-5 yards per club total. Again those were fit to me as well but the Sling Shots were not.
So initial impressions are of course as you'd expect; I LOVE THEM! A-, B+ thus far and if it weren't for trying to make too many adjustments at one time (grip, swing, longer shaft, more upright) I might have even given them an A+.
Looks: to me, these clubs really fit my eye. Topline is a little thicker than the 2.0 in my opinion but that doesn't bother me. The overall look with color combo and styling on the back, these clubs look DANG SEXY to me!
Workability: I used to play a draw with the TA-5s and with the SlingShots I was relatively straight with miss being a hook or fade but rarely anything in between so I couldn't really "work" the ball. That could also be because I'm a bogey golfer too of course! The Mizuno's at this point and with my skill are not all that "workable". I feel like if I wanted to I could draw or cut the ball but only slightly. This to me is a good thing for a handicap like mine! Just because I can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done.
Feedback: B
Length: B
Forgiveness: A
Looks: A+
Workability: B-
All in all A- or B+ is my initial conclusion. I of course won't assume and can't assume that this score is set in stone.
Anyone else hit these or interested in any information? Hit me up!
as some of you might know I was the recent and very fortunate winner of the Mizuno Scavenger Hunt and for that I received the following:
A very short backstory, went to get "Fit" for the first time since 2002. Hit the Mizuno shaft optimizer and decided to go with the Project X 6.0 Stiff (My avg Swing Speed on the optimizer with their 6 iron was 92-94.) 1/2" longer and 2* upright with medium sized NDMC Golf Pride grips.
So I basically hit them for the first time on the range Monday July 11th. This was a pretty decent range session as I was also implementing an adjusted grip (moved to stronger grip and slightly open face) and still trying to amend my over the top move. All in all I was pretty excited with how I was striking the ball for the first ever session with them and then I headed out to the course for 9 holes of league play. At that point everything seemed to go awry with the everything from grip/setup/swing.
And that's where this review will truly begin. FORGIVENESS was humoungous with these clubs! Balls struck off center, bladed, thinned, toed, hosel rockets, and even topped still had considerable distance with "relative" accuracy all things considered. I missed a lot without a doubt, but I wasn't punished tremendously with mis hits! It was nice to know I had something to play.
Feedback was nice! As mentioned before, the mishits were telling for sure, even with the heavier and stiff PX shafts. I could tell immediately whether it was toed or off the hosel etc. But when I struck something well, OH BABY it felt incredible! It was as everyone said, LONG, STRAIGHT and SMOOTH and I might rename them Grey Goose! Oh so smooth when well struck and man did they fly!
I did some research with the lofts vs. the Burner 2.0s and the Nike SlingShot HL I was playing prior to the JPX 800s. I had read in other places that the reason these clubs were longer than others was mostly due to the loft. In general 4-GW is set about 1-2* higher than the 2.0s, but definitely lower than the SlingShots. (I'll update this post with the spreadsheet I setup comparing these tomorrow) All in all though distance breakdowns were as follows for me:
GW: 130yd carry
PW: 145yd carry
9I: 155yd carry
8I: 170yd carry
7I: 185yd carry
6I: 195yd carry
5I: 205yd carry
4I: 215yd carry
These are definitely estimates and best averages from 9 holes Monday, and 18 today plus 2 range sessions. I was pretty much in the same vicinity with my Sling Shots as far as distance is concerned. I used to own a fit set of Cleveland TA-5s and distance in comparison to them, I might have LOST about 3-5 yards per club total. Again those were fit to me as well but the Sling Shots were not.
So initial impressions are of course as you'd expect; I LOVE THEM! A-, B+ thus far and if it weren't for trying to make too many adjustments at one time (grip, swing, longer shaft, more upright) I might have even given them an A+.
Looks: to me, these clubs really fit my eye. Topline is a little thicker than the 2.0 in my opinion but that doesn't bother me. The overall look with color combo and styling on the back, these clubs look DANG SEXY to me!
Workability: I used to play a draw with the TA-5s and with the SlingShots I was relatively straight with miss being a hook or fade but rarely anything in between so I couldn't really "work" the ball. That could also be because I'm a bogey golfer too of course! The Mizuno's at this point and with my skill are not all that "workable". I feel like if I wanted to I could draw or cut the ball but only slightly. This to me is a good thing for a handicap like mine! Just because I can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done.
Feedback: B
Length: B
Forgiveness: A
Looks: A+
Workability: B-
All in all A- or B+ is my initial conclusion. I of course won't assume and can't assume that this score is set in stone.
Anyone else hit these or interested in any information? Hit me up!