Mizuno 919 Tour

[Ralphyboy84]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

[shakey]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but Im aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldnt be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

[Fairwindsgolfer]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

 

[shakey]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but Im aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldnt be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

Im seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

I’m a long time S300 player as well. I almost went with DG120 S300 this time to change it up a little bit. But after hitting both the DG120 and the Modus 120, the Modus won out. Very similar ball flight but the Modus feels a little smoother. It’s also a little lighter than the old DG shafts. Getting older and figured going lighter might be beneficial.

[cadman88]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

I’m a long time S300 player as well. I almost went with DG120 S300 this time to change it up a little bit. But after hitting both the DG120 and the Modus 120, the Modus won out. Very similar ball flight but the Modus feels a little smoother. It’s also a little lighter than the old DG shafts. Getting older and figured going lighter might be beneficial.

 

DG 120 S300 are 118g, the Modus3 Tour 120s are 114g, your old DG S300 shafts are 130g.

 

I have Modus3 Tour 120s in my Mizuno MMC Combo, and DG 120 Tour Issue S400 (also 118g) in my P770's.. both great options, slight edge to me in the DG 120's.. a bit more control for me, but I could play DG S300's in either irons.

[Fairwindsgolfer]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

I’m a long time S300 player as well. I almost went with DG120 S300 this time to change it up a little bit. But after hitting both the DG120 and the Modus 120, the Modus won out. Very similar ball flight but the Modus feels a little smoother. It’s also a little lighter than the old DG shafts. Getting older and figured going lighter might be beneficial.

 

DG 120 S300 are 118g, the Modus3 Tour 120s are 114g, your old DG S300 shafts are 130g.

 

I have Modus3 Tour 120s in my Mizuno MMC Combo, and DG 120 Tour Issue S400 (also 118g) in my P770's.. both great options, slight edge to me in the DG 120's.. a bit more control for me, but I could play DG S300's in either irons.

I swear the more I think I know about equipment, the less I actually do..

With the dynamic gold s300 being 130g, what is the closest match to it?

[cadman88]

I swear the more I think I know about equipment, the less I actually do..

With the dynamic gold s300 being 130g, what is the closest match to it?

 

Weight wise.. Modus3 130 stiff (124g) or KBS Tour 130 stiff (125g) if you go to xstiff in those you'll be at 130g..

[Fairwindsgolfer]

I swear the more I think I know about equipment, the less I actually do..

With the dynamic gold s300 being 130g, what is the closest match to it?

 

Weight wise.. Modus3 130 or KBS Tour 130..

Thank you.

Do these have similar stiffness to the s300?

[jonn443]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

 

I also was a long time S300 user and ever since I've switched to the 125S, it's been night and day difference... Incredible feel, half a club longer, and a beautiful kick in the shaft with a great ball flight.

 

I'll never go back to DG.

[Ralphyboy84]

I use project x 6.5s in my rsi 2s. Guess I’ll just need to go for a fitting somewhere and test them out for myself

[dmeeksDC]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

 

I also was a long time S300 user and ever since I've switched to the 125S, it's been night and day difference... Incredible feel, half a club longer, and a beautiful kick in the shaft with a great ball flight.

 

I'll never go back to DG.

 

Modus 125 is one of the best shafts I’ve played. Ironically, the 125 is Nippon’s version of a Dynamic Gold, but it achieves that profile with a smoother feel and nice kick.

[Fairwindsgolfer]

How are these for distance? Currently gaming rsi2s and looking to change. Love the look of these but I’m aware that they are more traditional lofts compared to TM. Wouldn’t be overly keen to lose some yards so interested to hear some feedback before I go try them out

I’m seeing roughly half a club longer than my Nike VPCs. Both standard loft per company. I did change from DGS300s to Modus 120s. So that might have something to do with it.

I was thinking about going with the DG 300's in my 919's and I'm curious why you went with modus?

I've been using DG 300 for the last 15 years but I was contemplating on trying something different with my purchase of the 919's, hence my inquiry

 

I also was a long time S300 user and ever since I've switched to the 125S, it's been night and day difference... Incredible feel, half a club longer, and a beautiful kick in the shaft with a great ball flight.

 

I'll never go back to DG.

 

Modus 125 is one of the best shafts I’ve played. Ironically, the 125 is Nippon’s version of a Dynamic Gold, but it achieves that profile with a smoother feel and nice kick.

This is excellent stuff.

The 125 immediately moves into top billing for my purchase.

[Warrick]

I own a set of 900F with Modus 125, and they are amazing shafts, feel is fantastic

[vinprun71]

900F with Modus 120 stiff here. Great shafts.

[B_of_H]

took mine to the range for the first time and can't get over how much offset they have. I got mine 1 degree strong and it looks like there is a 1/2 inch of offset on the 9 iron. i'm debating taking them back already. Why the heck would you put that level of offset on a club for decent players? I don't get it. They feel great and the clubhead itself looks great but the offset is disgusting to me and i'm not sure i'll be able to get over it.

[andfri]

took mine to the range for the first time and can't get over how much offset they have. I got mine 1 degree strong and it looks like there is a 1/2 inch of offset on the 9 iron. i'm debating taking them back already. Why the heck would you put that level of offset on a club for decent players? I don't get it. They feel great and the clubhead itself looks great but the offset is disgusting to me and i'm not sure i'll be able to get over it.

 

Just a hint, try MP18 MMC and bent to normal spec and then offset is like MB with excellent look and forgiveness. Just my 2 ct

[spooky]

took mine to the range for the first time and can't get over how much offset they have. I got mine 1 degree strong and it looks like there is a 1/2 inch of offset on the 9 iron. i'm debating taking them back already. Why the heck would you put that level of offset on a club for decent players? I don't get it. They feel great and the clubhead itself looks great but the offset is disgusting to me and i'm not sure i'll be able to get over it.

 

I'm sensitive to offset and don't get the same feeling that you do from them, although I didn't get mine with stronger lofts. My old Titleist 712MB had 0.008 offset in the 9-iron and the 919 Tour have 0.108. Not a huge difference and I don't really get the 'disgusting' comment.

[B_of_H]

I just tried to measure them:

 

9 iron: .22 inches

8 iron: .15

7 iron: .13

 

Obviously this is not an exact measurement but the 9 iron is clearly way more offset than it should be.

[bogeypro]

Sold my 919 tours today. They couldn’t knock my tmb out if the bag.

[B_of_H]

I took some pics of the clubs for reference. My 6, 8, and 9 seem to have more offset than my 5 and 7 irons.

 

[B_of_H]

took mine to the range for the first time and can't get over how much offset they have. I got mine 1 degree strong and it looks like there is a 1/2 inch of offset on the 9 iron. i'm debating taking them back already. Why the heck would you put that level of offset on a club for decent players? I don't get it. They feel great and the clubhead itself looks great but the offset is disgusting to me and i'm not sure i'll be able to get over it.

 

I'm sensitive to offset and don't get the same feeling that you do from them, although I didn't get mine with stronger lofts. My old Titleist 712MB had 0.008 offset in the 9-iron and the 919 Tour have 0.108. Not a huge difference and I don't really get the 'disgusting' comment.

 

do yours look like the pics I tweeted above (link)? really curious as to whether or not this is just my set or this is normal. I've got 90 days to return them. (sorry about the 'disgusting' comment, I was a little grumpy)

[shakey]

took mine to the range for the first time and can't get over how much offset they have. I got mine 1 degree strong and it looks like there is a 1/2 inch of offset on the 9 iron. i'm debating taking them back already. Why the heck would you put that level of offset on a club for decent players? I don't get it. They feel great and the clubhead itself looks great but the offset is disgusting to me and i'm not sure i'll be able to get over it.

 

I'm sensitive to offset and don't get the same feeling that you do from them, although I didn't get mine with stronger lofts. My old Titleist 712MB had 0.008 offset in the 9-iron and the 919 Tour have 0.108. Not a huge difference and I don't really get the 'disgusting' comment.

 

do yours look like the pics I tweeted above (link)? really curious as to whether or not this is just my set or this is normal. I've got 90 days to return them. (sorry about the 'disgusting' comment, I was a little grumpy)

A friend of mine used to play MP33s and had them bent 5 degrees strong. They had offset that rivaled a set of old Big Bertha irons. Looked horrible. We bent them back to std loft and they looked normal again.

 

Maybe you could have them bent back to std and see how they look. Not necessarily what you want, but would be interested to see how they looked to you afterwards.

[spooky]

took mine to the range for the first time and can't get over how much offset they have. I got mine 1 degree strong and it looks like there is a 1/2 inch of offset on the 9 iron. i'm debating taking them back already. Why the heck would you put that level of offset on a club for decent players? I don't get it. They feel great and the clubhead itself looks great but the offset is disgusting to me and i'm not sure i'll be able to get over it.

 

I'm sensitive to offset and don't get the same feeling that you do from them, although I didn't get mine with stronger lofts. My old Titleist 712MB had 0.008 offset in the 9-iron and the 919 Tour have 0.108. Not a huge difference and I don't really get the 'disgusting' comment.

 

do yours look like the pics I tweeted above (link)? really curious as to whether or not this is just my set or this is normal. I've got 90 days to return them. (sorry about the 'disgusting' comment, I was a little grumpy)

 

I think it's connected to the loft being strengthened. If you have measured the offset correctly then it's obviously much more than should be the case.

[B_of_H]

if it was purely about the 1 degree bend then the 2 degree strong 5 iron should have the most offset, then the 6...7...8 etc... with every club getting progressively less offset.

 

i'm wondering if they went too far then had to bend it weaker and they used a slightly different point on the hosel. Perhaps though they have heads made in 'modern lofts' for the tours? so the 5 iron was made 2 degrees strong and not bent? I guess i'll have to wait until my guy gets back into town to talk with mizuno about it. I guess it also could be that those irons are also bent beyond 1 degree strong (I was hitting my 8, 9, pw normal distances though)

[SecondShot]

What difference do you expect in distance and spin between the modern and the traditional lofts? For example in the 7 iron?

 

I’m gaming the 900F and will be fitted for the 919T next week.

 

Are the most of you playing the traditional lofts?

[Davethegolfer]

What difference do you expect in distance and spin between the modern and the traditional lofts? For example in the 7 iron?

 

I’m gaming the 900F and will be fitted for the 919T next week.

 

Are the most of you playing the traditional lofts?

difference is negligible and loft related. Check out the review on Golfalot as an example

[bevans0222]

I've got about 10 rounds in with my 919F(4-5)/T(6-9) combo set. I'm starting to feel pretty comfortable with them, so I'll share my observations. The tours feel absolutely amazing going through the turf, and are at least 1/2 club longer than my 716CB's were(same shaft/length/lofts). They go through the turf as if it wasn't there. Much, much better than my CB's did. As I got more comfortable/confident with them, they were getting closer to a full club longer. I really love the way the ball flights off of these.

 

My feelings on the 919F's are a little mixed, although overall positive still. They are incredibly long and forgiving. The 4 iron is close to 25 yds longer than my 716 TMB 4 iron was(same shaft/length). I definitely expected it to be longer due to the stronger loft, but was thinking it would be closer to 10 yds. I had several shots that I hit high on the face, that still carried 10 yds farther than I could hit my old TMB. As for negatives, I find the turf interaction of the 919F's to be pretty terrible. I'm really having a hard time making good contact with them, and even when I do, it doesn't feel like it's good. Every shot off the fairway with them feels heavy, even when it isn't. I may need to get used to them more, but I'm not sure I'll ever be happy with how they go through the turf.

 

I can't say enough good things about the tours. They have exceeded my expectations, by a lot.

[scott_Donald]

Are the most of you playing the traditional lofts?

 

I went traditional lofts except at the top of the bag.

 

5 iron is bent 1* strong

 

4 iron is 2* strong

 

all gives me 4* between each club and fills the gaps very well.

[SecondShot]

Are the most of you playing the traditional lofts?

 

I went traditional lofts except at the top of the bag.

 

5 iron is bent 1* strong

 

4 iron is 2* strong

 

all gives me 4* between each club and fills the gaps very well.

Do you see any difference in the bent irons regarding to offset and bounce?

How is the turf interaction for those irons?

[scott_Donald]

Do you see any difference in the bent irons regarding to offset and bounce?

How is the turf interaction for those irons?

 

I mainly play links golf and here everything has been great.

 

Currently in Houston where the fairways are very wet and soft and again been fine here. I have been struggling with my 60* here in the weird grass!

 

personally don't notice the offset difference but some would, I am sensitive to swing weight.