When a company like Mizuno Golf decides to use the tag line “History in the Making” for their newest MP iron designs, it goes without saying that the golfing world collectively stops to pay attention.
For those unaware, MP has and always will stand for “Mizuno Pro”. For whatever reason, stateside we seem to either overlook that fact or just not know it at all. Perhaps part of that is the changes that typically take place from an engraving perspective when the previous models have made it here, you see, overseas they have maintained the “Mizuno Pro” script on the irons while here that has typically been absent come U.S. release time.
Well, that changes with the new Mizuno Pro 221, 223, and 225 iron releases. However, that most definitely isn’t the only thing changing.
“Mizuno Pro”
Ask an avid golfer to tell you the first thing that pops into their minds when you say Mizuno MP irons. I would bet copious amounts of money I don’t have that the words “classic”, “tradition”, “art”, “sleek”, “clean”, and even “buttery” would be said. Therein lies the misunderstanding of just what the Mizuno Pro line actually is for the company.
Several THP’ers, myself included, have been able to sit down with Chris Voshall, Mizuno Golf’s Product Manager, many times in 2021 and there has been one constant to his message with this coming release, that the overall concept of the Mizuno Pro is oft misunderstood.
You see, this line has always been cutting edge as far as pushing the boundaries of what irons can be, yet it is the JPX that often gets that attention. The Pro releases instead get hit with the idea of being functioning pieces of art and beauty above all else for most consumers. The thing is, they just hide the technology incredibly well, so people at times have overlooked it. Make no mistake though, the Mizuno Pro iron releases are about evolving and advancing, as Chris Voshall describes it, “The true essence has always been to make history, not be stuck in it.”
So, with all that in mind, the new Mizuno Pro irons are coming, lets take a closer look at the 221, 223, and 225 irons, shall we?
Mizuno Pro 221
“The Ultimate Muscleback” is what Mizuno Golf is calling the new 221 irons, and it’s hard to argue with them when it comes to MB’s as they have pretty much been the standard for decades now. The 221’s come from looking at all the company has done in this style of iron before and evolving them both visually and in terms of overall playability.
There is an overall beveling in play here that has allowed for Mizuno to make the 221’s look even more compact in practically all regards, best part is this beveling technique meant no loss of weight/mass in the upper part of the iron heads. They have also taken feedback from Tour and beyond to heart with the decision to have the 221’s get progressively more compact into the scoring irons.
These remain a Grain Flow Forged iron from Hiroshima, Japan and the copper underlay is alive and well with the 221’s which should make many rejoice. As always, these beautiful blades are aimed at the shot makers of the world who demand both precision and workability without sacrificing feel and feedback. Another nice touch is the combination polished chrome on the body of the iron with satin finish on the face to offer the best of both worlds visually.
The Mizuno Pro 221 irons will be available in 3-PW in RH only. They will be paired with ProjectX LS shafts and Golf Pride Z-Grip full cords as stock options. Pricing will come in at $1,499.95 USD.
Mizuno Pro 223
The 223’s are the irons which have taken the biggest leap in the coming release. These are being called an “Elite Players Cavity” by the company and the premise here is that these irons present everything that the best ball strikers in the world need to compete on modern layouts, but they never thought to ask for. If that doesn’t perk your ears up, I don’t know what will.
Mizuno Golf’s Director of R&D, David Llewellyn has this to say about the 223’s:
“The good way to look at the new Mizuno Pro 223 is that we shrunk the HMB technology platform to the profile of one of our small player’s cavities – comparable to the MP-62, MP-64 or MP-18SC.”
That is some big talk for sure, and exciting might be an understatement. The 223’s are the shape and frame of a classic players cavity iron but with massive, new technology hidden internally, particularly in the 4-7 irons. While the 8-PW remain Grain Flow Forged 1025E Carbon for absolute precision, the 4-7 are Forged Chromolly with a hidden Microslot making the faces even thinner than what the JPX921 Forged were, but in an even more player driven profile.
Mizuno Golf considers the 223’s a distance creating iron that is a true Tour sizing, in fact, even with all this new tech the 223 is smaller than MP-20 MMC irons were. This was done knowing if they were to get them into hands and in bags on Tour, they had to have the right size. These are finished in the sleek Mizuno satin and do possess the soft copper underlay as well.
The Mizuno Pro 223 will be available in 4-GW and as stock paired with Nippon MODUS shafts and Golf Pride MCC Teams grips. The 223 will be available in both RH and LH with a price of $1,499.95 USD.
Mizuno Pro 225
Following up what might still be the most eye-opening hollow body iron design on the market is not an easy task, but Mizuno Golf truly believes they have evolved that design into something even more enjoyable. This is the next Hot Metal Blade and will be the most playable iron for the widest segment of golfers in the new MP offerings.
The biggest thing is that these aren’t as big anymore, in fact, they are smaller in profile than the previous version and the CORTECH face is now allowing for even faster ball speed potential. The irons are Grain Flow Forged in Hiroshima, Japan like the rest of the Mizuno Pro offerings and have that soft copper underlay as well. Although these are smaller, the company is adamant that these are still about ball speed and playability for low to mid handicaps, but still in that MB style appearance so many loved. Not to mention, the satin finish looks stunning.
These aim to stand alone as a full 4-GW set, or as long iron replacements. The stock setup for the 225’s will be ProjectX IO shafts and Lamkin ST Hybrid grips. Pricing will come in at $1,499.95 USD.
Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi
Yes, you read that right, the Fli-Hi in its driving iron type design is back and my how things have changed. The name of the game? Ball speed.
The new Fli-Hi is designed specifically to be played with a graphite shaft, this is a big aspect to the design because it allowed Mizuno Golf to treat it as a standalone entity as opposed to being tied to having to flow into the three iron sets. There is little doubt that the creation of the HMB design has helped create this design change as those flow into the iron sets seamlessly.
With this iteration, there is a longer heel-to-toe length, slightly increased offset, and a wider sole than what the 225’s have. All of these add up to more perimeter weighting, more stability, and more overall playability into these low lofts than a traditional shaped iron. The biggest story, however, is the integration of MAS1C into an iron face, this is a metal typically only used in fairway woods. What does that mean? Speed. A lot of speed.
These are presented in a “blackout” ION plated finish and have gone through Mizuno’s H.I.T. (Harmonic Impact Technology) to ensure the sound is satisfying and in line with expectations consumers have for Mizuno. The Pro Fli-Hi will be offered in 2-4 iron (16.5°, 19°, 21°) with either a Project X U (110g) or ProjectX Smoke Black RDX HY (80g) shaft and Golf Pride MCC Team grips. Pricing will be $224.95 USD.
The Mizuno Pro’s are Coming
The new Mizuno Pro lineup will be available at retail on February 3, 2022. Feedback is sure to come flying in as soon as people begin getting them in hand. Be sure to keep an eye on the THP Community as a handful of our members will have the sets in hand as well. Do the new Mizuno Pro irons catch your attention? What do you think? Jump into the conversation below and on the community to let us know!
Being the Mizuno whore that I am, 225s need to happen. This thread continually makes it hard for me to wait though!
I am really enjoying my Mizuno irons still.
Should I take the 223’s and Kinetixx out today?
Curious to hear from the 225 crew what ball you’re playing and if you changed once hitting them for awhile? I noticed a drop in spin with them vs my T100’s so I tinkered with the ball a bit and seem to have better results with a PV1x biting the greens. I just have to be careful once I get into my wedges so they don’t spin off the greens! I had been playing a TM Tour Response, which I really liked (especially the price). I haven’t done a ball fitting, just tried a few.
Been a rough week on the jobsites – so have had a hard time posting.
Was able to play twice this last weekend with the 225’s. And boy are they good. there is almost pure harmony in the universe when striking a ball with a mizuno iron. Seriously – I’m not really sure why I waited this long to hit and play mizunos. They feel and sound so dang good – I can’t imagine what the 223’s would feel and sound like!
I continue to struggle a bit with consistency though. It’s definitely not the 225’s but I really do think it’s me just getting used to the lighter weight of the iron overall. When I put a controlled full swing on the ball and remember to rotate though – it’s the best feeling in the world. And then sometimes I fall back into thinking I’m swinging a 132g shaft and I go all over the place. It really is an “it’s not you, it’s me” type of thing with me and the 225’s right now.
Still my favorite stick is the 2 Fli-hi. I’m not sure I’ve hit a bad shot with it. I’ve made poor decisions on where to use it (in deep rough isn’t a great spot for it) but for research purposes I felt that I needed to try to see how it performed.
The clubs are spot on stellar. They go long, sound great, and feel even better. My season is coming to an end here soon – so moving forward, it’ll be shots hit in a sim.
Probably my last round will be tomorrow as the cold is coming and I don’t live in a warm climate (yet).
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 10990409, member: 23812″]
this is a great question. i’m typically so low spin that i play a high spin ball regardless of what clubs are in my bag. so personally no, i did not change my golf ball for the pro 225 despite my previous gamers being a bit higher in spin.
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Thanks. It was a sad day when they took our grooves away.
5 birdies today and every single one came after an approach with the 225 GW. I am loving it. It covers a huge yardage range for me and has no problem being hit high and hard, or low and controlled.
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Fav shot of today.
I have the Fli-Hi 4 iron. The King Tec 3H will remain as its being re-shafted and I’m looking to acquire the Fli-Hi 2 iron to replace the almost never used UW as a back up tee club. I’ve held off this long and finally convinced myself after a prolonged period of time (yesterday and today) hitting some hollow body irons that I can grow used to them. 225s? To wait and see what January brings or take the plunge now?
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 10993229, member: 23812″]
well, i’m fully committed to the pro 225. i sold my other two iron sets. i’m all in baby! the pro 225 are just too good.
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I’ve always hated hollow irons. The tec is just so strong in hollow body irons that I can’t really pass it up. My misses really show. I’m making it harder than it needs to be. Time to really reconsider if I am ever going to lower scores.
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 10993229, member: 23812″]
well, i’m fully committed to the pro 225. i sold my other two iron sets. i’m all in baby! the pro 225 are just too good.
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I can’t believe they made an honest ho out of you.
One of my favorite shots from yesterday. Punchy 225 GW from 130 to a few feet.
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[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 10993229, member: 23812″]
well, i’m fully committed to the pro 225. i sold my other two iron sets. i’m all in baby! the pro 225 are just too good.
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Wow… That’s huge I love it!
Took a few comparison pics between the 223 and 225s. I’ve always kind of felt like the 225s were almost a combo set in themselves. The long irons are a touch bigger for some help but the scoring clubs are quite small.
Here are the 5 irons. 225 on left, 223 on right
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Here are the PW. 225 on left, 223 on right
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I am really enjoying the Fli His, especially the 4. Getting a nice high launch with it off the tee and still very playable off the ground. Club really just seems to want to go straight. I’m not completely sold on the 3 as I have a harder time elevating it off the ground but for higher swing speeds I’m sure they would have no issue at all.
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 11000472, member: 23812″]
i’m going in the opposite direction with the 4 fli hi. i hit it a few times on the range warming up today, and all but 1 were stinkers. the one that wasn’t a stinker was excellent, though. so i know it’s in there, i just want to find a shaft i can time better. [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] recommended linq blue hybrid. [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] recommended recoil 95 since it’s in my irons and i really like it.
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Always go with Danny. Always.
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 11000472, member: 23812″]
i’m going in the opposite direction with the 4 fli hi. i hit it a few times on the range warming up today, and all but 1 were stinkers. the one that wasn’t a stinker was excellent, though. so i know it’s in there, i just want to find a shaft i can time better. [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] recommended linq blue hybrid. [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] recommended recoil 95 since it’s in my irons and i really like it.
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It’s good to know that Danny recommends putting the same shaft in the Fli-Hi as irons. I had a Recoil Dart shaft put in my 3 Fli-Hi. I gotta leave work and go pick it up from golf exchange here in a bit.
It’s been pretty tough getting out lately and even more so posting about anything due life and work and family and kid volleyball. But here goes.
I was able to play this last weekend and finally had a round with the 225’s that was worth remembering. I finally hit and felt the “nothing feels like a Mizuno” feeling and it’s oh so true. It takes me forever to get used to new clubs and really get a feeling for them. These will stay in my bag for the foreseeable future – actually thinking about trading in my Rogue Pros to have the JPX 923 Forged as an option as well.
The 225’s just go and go and go and go. We had a pretty stiff wind coming into us last weekend and I hit a 6iron from 175 with the intent of it falling short – nope… flew the green. My playing partners said the ball just kept going – and it did – I remember being surprised as to how long it was in the air.
Hit other pure shots throughout the round and I just had little happy giggles happening. My wife looked at me as if I was insane… but I came off the round excited with what the 225’s offer and have made the full change in the bag (it’s mainly a mental thing to say that) and will be gaming them as long as the weather will allow me to. (It was sleeting this morning on my way to the airport = winter is coming. )
So – count me as another Mizuno convert.
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 10993229, member: 23812″]
well, i’m fully committed to the pro 225. i sold my other two iron sets. i’m all in baby! the pro 225 are just too good.
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Just wrote today – consider me a convert. The 225’s are so so good.
Oh…. one more thing to add.
The 2 Fli-Hi… Straight piss missiles. hit that baby 265 the other day (downhill with the wind and hard ground). I figured out I don’t have to swing hard for it to just go go go.
I can use it off the tee, off the fairway, and even hit it out of the rough. Still my fav club that I have.
New to the forum and a bit late to this party, but I’m excited to share the Mizuno order I’m going to place this week. This thread has helped me clarify what I’m looking for. That said, I still have a few questions before I pull the trigger.
Got fitted for irons recently and was surprised to find that I hit the 221 and 223s really well. I just started golfing again after a 15 year lay off and figured I’d need something more game-improvement but was happy to find that my fundamentals are still strong and ended up performing better with a smaller club head.
For those of you who play a blended 221-223 set, do you find 6/7 to be the blending sweet spot or 5/6? Anyone play a full 221 set? If so, how are you finding those long irons?
Not that it matters much as everyone’s shaft preference is pretty personal, but I’m ordering them with the Modus 120 Stiff shafts. Appreciate any insight you can give me!
[QUOTE=”AlfaOcra, post: 11017764, member: 73461″]
New to the forum and a bit late to this party, but I’m excited to share the Mizuno order I’m going to place this week. This thread has helped me clarify what I’m looking for. That said, I still have a few questions before I pull the trigger.
Got fitted for irons recently and was surprised to find that I hit the 221 and 223s really well. I just started golfing again after a 15 year lay off and figured I’d need something more game-improvement but was happy to find that my fundamentals are still strong and ended up performing better with a smaller club head.
For those of you who play a blended 221-223 set, do you find 6/7 to be the blending sweet spot or 5/6? Anyone play a full 221 set? If so, how are you finding those long irons?
Not that it matters much as everyone’s shaft preference is pretty personal, but I’m ordering them with the Modus 120 Stiff shafts. Appreciate any insight you can give me!
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Always going to be up to your individual swing and flights but I play 223 5i, 221 6i. I usually at least play the MB through the 7, because I don’t like how they blend after that. The 221s are pretty friendly though. I have no issue with the 6 (it’s my favorite club) and could easily play the 5, but the 223 5 is kind of addicting. It’s about a 220y club for me, and it’s really easy to get in the air. Can go after it with zero hesitation and get great consistency. That’s a handy thing in some of the tough spots you run into at that kind of yardage. The 221 hits a little different window and just requires that fraction more.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 11017834, member: 53737″]
Always going to be up to your individual swing and flights but I play 223 5i, 221 6i. I usually at least play the MB through the 7, because I don’t like how they blend after that. The 221s are pretty friendly though. I have no issue with the 6 (it’s my favorite club) and could easily play the 5, but the 223 5 is kind of addicting. It’s about a 220y club for me, and it’s really easy to get in the air. Can go after it with zero hesitation and get great consistency. That’s a handy thing in some of the tough spots you run into at that kind of yardage. The 221 hits a little different window and just requires that fraction more.
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Thanks for chiming in. Your posts have been particularly intriguing for me since I was initially set on blending at 6/7. Might still do and see if I need to change a club as I find my way
[QUOTE=”Lions81, post: 10995779, member: 20738″]
Took a few comparison pics between the 223 and 225s. I’ve always kind of felt like the 225s were almost a combo set in themselves. The long irons are a touch bigger for some help but the scoring clubs are quite small.
Here are the 5 irons. 225 on left, 223 on right
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Here are the PW. 225 on left, 223 on right
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Following up on my earlier post. From my rounds and practice sessions, I think the biggest difference between how the 2 sets play is in the longer irons. The 225 5 and 6 irons are just seriously easy to hit and elevate. The little bit of extra size adds to my confidence. The 223 5 and 6 are noticeably smaller at address, and so a little less confidence inspiring. I have noticed the mis hits with them are definitely punished a little bit more than with the 225s. This is not surprising as they are designed that way, but its definitely noticeable in the real world. To be clear, for what they are, and their size, the 223s are quite forgiving, just not in the same category as the 225 in my opinion. In the scoring clubs I honestly feel they are almost completely inter-changeable. The 225s go a little bit further but that’s more due to being slightly stronger lofted.
[QUOTE=”Lions81, post: 11019131, member: 20738″]
Following up on my earlier post. From my rounds and practice sessions, I think the biggest difference between how the 2 sets play is in the longer irons. The 225 5 and 6 irons are just seriously easy to hit and elevate. The little bit of extra size adds to my confidence. The 223 5 and 6 are noticeably smaller at address, and so a little less confidence inspiring. I have noticed the mis hits with them are definitely punished a little bit more than with the 225s. This is not surprising as they are designed that way, but its definitely noticeable in the real world. To be clear, for what they are, and their size, the 223s are quite forgiving, just not in the same category as the 225 in my opinion. In the scoring clubs I honestly feel they are almost completely inter-changeable. The 225s go a little bit further but that’s more due to being slightly stronger lofted.
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I cannot speak to the 223s – but yes, the 225s inspire confidence and they are easy enough to hit to make the user feel they can hit whatever shot they anticipate hitting. I have grabbed my 5 iron (and 4 fli-hi) without concern.
There was some kind of logic, somewhere, with moving my sweet back to standard loft while I have a little less juice in me, but it was a mistake. Turns out I actually deliver even less loft when I feel like I have nothing.
On the plus side, the 221 7i will deliver 1.44 efficiency when presented like this. :LOL:
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 11022206, member: 53737″]
There was some kind of logic, somewhere, with moving my sweet back to standard loft while I have a little less juice in me, but it was a mistake. Turns out I actually deliver even less loft when I feel like I have nothing.
On the plus side, the 221 7i will deliver 1.44 efficiency when presented like this. :LOL:
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Back to 1 weak seems better.
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 11022465, member: 23812″]
bad back is causing some issues. i did make a few decent moves at the ball and continue to adore the 225s. plenty of stopping power even on some very firm greens. just have to get the body right then these will get to shine again.
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I’m in full on ponder mode for a set of irons between the 225’s, T100s and PXG but these are firmly in the lead because of you and [USER=11776]@ArmyGolf[/USER]. The 225’s just sound like such a fun iron to play.
[QUOTE=”KEV, post: 11022560, member: 36767″]
I’m in full on ponder mode for a set of irons between the 225’s, T100s and PXG but these are firmly in the lead because of you and [USER=11776]@ArmyGolf[/USER]. The 225’s just sound like such a fun iron to play.
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I keep pondering a combo 225/223 setup. For some reason I didn’t like the 223s in the long end when I had a set. I always though the 225s actually looked better.
Placed my order for 223 4i & 5i and 221 6i-PW. Was originally going to go 223 4-6i but decided to be brave and get that 221 6i. Worst case I can swap with [USER=10545]@Jeff Spicoli[/USER] if it doesn’t work out as hoped 😉
Now the 4-6 week wait commences
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[QUOTE=”KEV, post: 11022560, member: 36767″]
I’m in full on ponder mode for a set of irons between the 225’s, T100s and PXG but these are firmly in the lead because of you and [USER=11776]@ArmyGolf[/USER]. The 225’s just sound like such a fun iron to play.
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If you buy PXGs over 225s we are no longer friends.
[QUOTE=”AlfaOcra, post: 11022597, member: 73461″]
Placed my order for 223 4i & 5i and 221 6i-PW. Was originally going to go 223 4-6i but decided to be brave and get that 221 6i. Worst case I can swap with [USER=10545]@Jeff Spicoli[/USER] if it doesn’t work out as hoped 😉
Now the 4-6 week wait commences
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i’m with army on this one
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I don’t even know him and feel the same way!
[QUOTE=”DNice26, post: 11022595, member: 45706″]
I keep pondering a combo 225/223 setup. For some reason I didn’t like the 223s in the long end when I had a set. I always though the 225s actually looked better.
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If I were going to do a combo set that’s exactly what I’d do. I might just create my own since I own both sets. TBD over the winter.
Shoutout and quick question for the guy that needs more dynamic or spin loft in his life sometimes, [USER=23812]@McLovin[/USER] .
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This is me on a day like that. It’s basically the same when I hit 3/4 shots normally, or test a club with strong lofts and don’t swing full. The 3/4 shot actually has its uses and I did hit a couple high fades to make sure I could actually kick up some spin today, but this kind of stuff is what makes me question the more forgiving, stronger lofted irons sometimes. So I’m curious, how has that been working out for you with the 225s on days when you struggle to produce launch and spin? I don’t know if that’s when you’re body is off like right now? Maybe not because you mentioned stopping power. Maybe it’s creeps when you actually feel good? But on whatever day that is for you, how does that go? Still peaking out high enough to balance it out with a high spin ball?
Also, there’s nothing quite like the looks the 221s get when someone hears and then sees you hitting them indoors. Or when you get to tell them they feel amazing and ask if they want to hit them. :p And mine are back to 1* weak after that session, even without having the juice back yet.
I think about some things with more forgiveness but I don’t want to end up like Jake not from State Farm with my irons 4 degrees weak or something.
[QUOTE=”McLovin, post: 11023177, member: 23812″]
i don’t have the data to prove it, but i never struggle to hold greens. despite my peak living below 80’ on my best days, below 70’ on my worst.
the launch and spin issue rears its ugly head in the longer clubs, and makes me a short knocker with a big logjam of distances at the top end of the bag.
today sucked a fat one. but on decent strikes the 225 with the rbtx was still excellent on some really firm greens.
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Gotcha. I don’t normally either, and I think most make too much out of that. When I get around this range I can start to though. It’s why I’m hesitant with 3/4 shots sometimes with longer clubs unless they’re into the wind. I’m usually pretty good at keeping the spin up when I cover a lot, but when I let off and that gets lower, it gets a little weird.
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the launch and spin issue rears its ugly head in the longer clubs, and makes me a short knocker with a big logjam of distances at the top end of the bag.
today sucked a fat one. but on decent strikes the 225 with the rbtx was still excellent on some really firm greens.
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Can attest to this from the 2 rounds I was lucky enough to play with [USER=23812]@McLovin[/USER] in Florida. I’m almost sure he’s got some kind of advanced technology that magnetizes his ball to greens on approach.
Pondering a set of 225’s to replace my OL irons- got good numbers out of them when I hit them last weekend, but man a conversion back to VL irons is just scary. Appreciate everyone’s input here in the thread.
I had my second round with the 223 Pros today and I am really liking what I am seeing so far. The distance has been great, but more importantly the height has been excellent. I am impressed by how well the 7 iron has been holding greens.
I am not sure I have ever hit a better feeling club. When you find the center, it’s an unbelievable feel.
I ordered a 223 gap wedge to try out
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Fli-Hi was an absolute beauty today in windy conditions. A controlled 265 in great position back into it all day was extremely valuable. Who was that guy who kept saying he didn’t want one? :unsure:
Heading out today and going to play in some “colder” weather. (High 50 today). Will be interesting to see how the 225’s feel in this. Buddy is going to play my old Rogue Pros so will probably make a few comparison swings side by side. I’m firmly in the MP world right now. really loving what I’m seeing and feeling with the sticks.
I absolutely love the 4 Fli Hi. 2 really tight driving holes today where you absolutely have to be in the fairway to score and I was dead center both times. Club is just so easy to hit, especially off a tee. Nice high and penetrating flight.
I really want to try one of these in a 2 iron. Kinda stuck though. My King Tec 3H is set at 18 degrees and carries around 230 yards. My Fli-Hi 4 iron I play anywhere from 200 off deck to 215 carry from the tee. I question if I really would get anything extra out of the 2 iron to make it worth putting it in the bag.
Weather and people being sick refuses to let work get done. I’m thinking 221s this afternoon. It’s been a bit.
The issue with having more than one set of awesome irons is that it’s too easy to love them while they’re in your hands.
221s were on fire today. Average proximity on the five par 3s way just over 10 feet, and nearly holed the 193y 15th. Great control, could move them every direction, and the feel of thumping one of them is second to none. They are a birdie bonanza.
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I really want to try one of these in a 2 iron. Kinda stuck though. My King Tec 3H is set at 18 degrees and carries around 230 yards. My Fli-Hi 4 iron I play anywhere from 200 off deck to 215 carry from the tee. I question if I really would get anything extra out of the 2 iron to make it worth putting it in the bag.
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You’ve said you’re a higher spin but, so you’re likely to see some gains at the stronger loft versus someone who doesn’t get enough height and spin. That 2 is pretty damn spicy off the tee.
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I absolutely love the 4 Fli Hi. 2 really tight driving holes today where you absolutely have to be in the fairway to score and I was dead center both times. Club is just so easy to hit, especially off a tee. Nice high and penetrating flight.
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I‘ve been using my 3 Fli-hi a lot more lately. Driver swing has been deteriorating and when I really need to be able to trust a tee shot I’m pulling the Fli-hi. Your right about hitting it off a tee it’s super easy. I was worried initially it I’d be able to get the thing in the air. I do struggle sometimes off the turf but hitting it off the tee has been no problem.
225’s were ordered this morning- said 2-3 weeks out because shafts back ordered but looking forward to putting these in the bag for next year.