Adam Scott's irons

Why is Adam Scott still playing the 680s? He's the only person I've seen that uses anything older than 712s.

Webb also uses 680s, they like the teardrop profile from what I understand

Thanks. I'm newer to equipment so I didn't know the difference.

I believe Peter Uhlein does, as well.

Webb changed to the 716's a tourney or two after Jimmy walker did.

He plays them because he likes them, and they have weaker lofts than the newer Titleist releases.

[quote name='Bdmac79' timestamp='1440605887' post='12212200']He plays them because he likes them, and they have weaker lofts than the newer Titleist releases.[/quote] lofts can be replicated in any irons essentially.

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[quote name='Bdmac79' timestamp='1440605887' post='12212200']He plays them because he likes them, and they have weaker lofts than the newer Titleist releases.[/quote] lofts can be replicated in any irons essentially.
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True but it does affect bounce angles as well.

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[quote name='AMH58' timestamp='1440616653' post='12213320']
[quote name='Bdmac79' timestamp='1440605887' post='12212200']He plays them because he likes them, and they have weaker lofts than the newer Titleist releases.[/quote] lofts can be replicated in any irons essentially.
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True but it does affect bounce angles as well.
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to the average joe it would but a tour player can easily have a set that is completely customized from the sole grids to the lofts

The 716s are quite similar to his trusty 680s but I doubt he wants to switch right before the playoffs. I'm sure he will tinker with them in the off season and see if he wants to game them for next year or not.

I believe he's been using them since the 2013 Pres Cup.

the 680s have a great reputation for feel and look, and I believe they have a unique muscle position to lower ball flight. old school muscleback look, one of titleist's best MB offerings from my understanding

if you've ever hit a 680...you'd know why.

they're very very good blades and honestly some of the best titleist has ever put out. i know titleist loyalists will probably second this --

At a clinic Adam did this summer - he mentioned no new irons have the same feel as his. He mentioned he gets them refinished when necessary, and will continue to do so.

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At a clinic Adam did this summer - he mentioned no new irons have the same feel as his. He mentioned he gets them refinished when necessary, and will continue to do so.
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Cool info! Refinishing irons is ok by the USGA? I just assumed it would make the clubs "illegal."

He probably means they just rechrome them. A guy I know had an old set of Hogan Apex back in the early 90's. Very well worn faces on the sweetspot. Came back looking like new.

you would have to hit the 680 681 etc vs the 710-714 series to understand the feel difference... the 680-681 seem to have a more concentrated amount of "beef" behind the sweet spot vs the newer flat backed irons... That plus the overall profile and topline are smaller... not by much...but if smaller fits your eye then you can see the difference...716MB is titleist trying to wean these players off the 680 for sure

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[quote name='saggysag' timestamp='1447363895' post='12590882']
At a clinic Adam did this summer - he mentioned no new irons have the same feel as his. He mentioned he gets them refinished when necessary, and will continue to do so.
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Cool info! Refinishing irons is ok by the USGA? I just assumed it would make the clubs "illegal."
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No complete legal. So is regrooving wedges and irons if you use the right tool/machine.

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[quote name='ProjectX_Mizuno' timestamp='1447385232' post='12592690']
[quote name='saggysag' timestamp='1447363895' post='12590882']
At a clinic Adam did this summer - he mentioned no new irons have the same feel as his. He mentioned he gets them refinished when necessary, and will continue to do so.
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Cool info! Refinishing irons is ok by the USGA? I just assumed it would make the clubs "illegal."
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No complete legal. So is regrooving wedges and irons if you use the right tool/machine.
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Wow! That is awesome. I had no idea they would stay conforming.

RTR........

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RTR........
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Bama fan?

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RTR........
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Yosemite sam??? turrets ??

Do not the new 716s have that tear drop shape?

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Do not the new 716s have that tear drop shape?
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yep..pretty similar.... but still no reason to swap.... no new "tech" involved... im sure scott will eventually swap...but no reason too until he decides... absolutely no performance gain to be had... maybe a few $..but im not sure theres any extra $ involved ...

The new 716 MB was designed after the 680 because so many players preferred the look. Expect them to play the 716.

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[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1447697658' post='12605994']
Do not the new 716s have that tear drop shape?
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yep..pretty similar.... but still no reason to swap.... no new "tech" involved... im sure scott will eventually swap...but no reason too until he decides... absolutely no performance gain to be had... maybe a few $..but im not sure theres any extra $ involved ...
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The 680 were build from hand-made molds, whereas the 716 were computer-designed. In theory, the 716 should be a more consistent, precise iron.

I like the way 716MBs looked at the store and this is coming from someone who love 681Ts to death.

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[quote name='bladehunter' timestamp='1447766501' post='12609510']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1447697658' post='12605994']
Do not the new 716s have that tear drop shape?
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yep..pretty similar.... but still no reason to swap.... no new "tech" involved... im sure scott will eventually swap...but no reason too until he decides... absolutely no performance gain to be had... maybe a few $..but im not sure theres any extra $ involved ...
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The 680 were build from hand-made molds, whereas the 716 were computer-designed. In theory, the 716 should be a more consistent, precise iron.
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I get what your saying...but just don't think that the 680 681 or any of the custom grind or tour player MBs from the early to mid 2000s left anything on the table....I just don't think its possible to say that todays MB has anything to offer that the 680 doesn't...except for me maybe less offset in the short irons... theres just no "tech" there... don't get me wrong.... I have my eye on a 716 set eventually.... But wont be until they pop up used... a custom order for my length, shaft etc would run $1200 plus ... so ill wait for a half price set of heads and build my own..

i still use the 680's and i went down to my local golf shop and hit the new MB's ( in a net i must say ) . i compared them to my 680's which i also hit at the same time and the numbers read slightly better for my 680's, only slightly though.
i am keen to try the comparison on a range next time.

One of their very best irons, so why not?