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Bad reviews on the blueprints ?

I actually like the look and performance of them, considering the smaller size that is available.

I think today’s blades are a matter of preference, looks/shape (square lines vs curves) and size.

I would put Wilson Staff on the larger side and Blueprints on the smaller scale.

I went from MP18s to 2018 Apex MB, the feel was better, liked the classic curves and turf interaction if that is a thing?

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wilson2.jpgWhat blades want to be like when they grow up.

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Ping G430 Max 10.5

Ping G430 5&7 Wood

Ping G430 19°,22° Hybrids

Callaway 2007 X-Forged 5-PW/ PXG Gen 6 XP's 7-SW

Ping Glide 58ES Wedge

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I have been on the hunt for a newer model blade, only a little testing so far but very impressed with the Callaway, Mizuno and Wilson Staff.

Further testing required off grass to see what suits

Driver = Callaway Smoke-Ai Max-D 

3 wood = Callaway Smoke-Ai Max HL

3 Hybrid = Taylormade Stealth Pro
Irons = 4-PW Miura KM 700
Gap Wedge = Miura HB 50*

Sand Wedge = Taylormade MG3 TW 56*

Putter = LAB DF3

Ball = TP5x v’s Chrome Tour 

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Lots of good choices. I love my Apex MB irons but also liked the Mizuno MP18s, MP20s and blue prints. Love the look of the Wilson irons but haven’t hit them yet. New Titleist MBs and Srixon Z forged were a step behind the other irons but I think that had more to do with the available shafts when I hit them. I have been tempted to try the rose Protos too.

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Z forged.

Got a combo set and stopped at the 8 initially. Went back and grabbed a 7, built them up and took it to the range and proceeded to literally hit 6 flags with the blades.

Now I'm looking for a 6i.

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G425 Max 10.5* Diamana S LTD

G425 Max 16.5* Diamana 75 FW 

G425 Max 19* MMT 80 

Srixon ZX UT 23* MMT 90

Srixon ZX5 5-AW MMT 105

Cleveland CBX Zipcore 54/58 MMT 105 SW

Ping Kushin 4

 

 

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I have hit them all except these new releases. But as mentioned above they are all pretty much the same.

There is certainly some blades that are “more forgiving”. The z945’s where awesome and the most forgiving were United SBB Tours. Thin and dead sexxy too.

But it really is about what catches your eye, color, offset and turf interaction. If you want a great set to try Adams MB2’s are well know and I owned over 12 different sets. They have a bubble sole with probably a bit much offset but going from GI, CB’s this is helpful.

Some harder blades to hit are Titliest and Mizzy Mp68/69’s. Least there were for me. But Mizzy Mp5’s are extry leverl blades and might be exactly what you are looking for.

Or maybe Mp59’s, just got a set, look like blades but have a small cavit. Cheap $$ too which is what “trying” is all about.

- Something that continues to go long off the tee in the fairway
- Something that is a fairway finder when needed and long
- Something that high, consistent and helps with par 5’s
-  Something to help with long par3’s and short par 4’s

-  Something metal, lots of them and go the gaps I need
- Something metal, 2x of them and helps me 120y and in
- Putters - limited rotation because I cannot afford misses

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Rather than expecting lets all try and appreciate instead. 
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I would say the P7TW is a pretty clear choice in my eyes, the fact that tiger was willing to have that set released and they turned out to be really popular is a very cool thing. And then the blueprint is a close second because ping blades are rare And those are super clean

Radspeed 8, 13.5, 17.5/hzrdusgreentx                                                           Radspeed 21/tz4100m5+
Utility one length 3,4 iron/mmt105tx
                                                              Forged one length 6-9/x100 wedge onyx

vokey 46*8, 54*8, 62*8/s400 wedge onyx                                                    phantom x5/stabilitytour

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The new Hogan Icon blades look really nice, especially the black version. The Rev33 is also a real eye-catching design.

Ping G430 LST 9* (set to 7.5*), 45", Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6x
Ping G430 LST 14.5* (set to 13*) Fujikura Ventus Black 7x
TaylorMade M2 Tour 18*, Fujikura Rombax P95x or Tour Edge CBX Iron-Wood 17* (Black Pearl) Fujikura Ventus HB Blue 9x or Tour Issue or Titleist TSi2 21* (set to 20*) Fujikura Ventus Black 8x
Cobra King RF Forged MB - 4-PW, KBS C-Taper 120 Stiff
Corey Paul 52*, Nippon Modus 125/Titleist Vokey SM8 58* K-Grind & 62* M-Grind DG S200
Byron Morgan long pipe neck B-17, Brushed Mystic finish, 34" or Byron Morgan long pipe neck beached 007x

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I'd pass on the Pings... just ok. You could get a set of almost new MP-5s someplace for half the price and have twice the set of clubs. For me Srixon haven't done blades justice since the stellar 945 (in my bag). If budget's not a big deal I'd have a hard time not giving P7TW a whirl - though what I'd actually do is pick up some Titleist 681/T stamps in that case - still some in like new shape floating around, big price tag though.

MP-20 is kind of the easy choice here for me of the current gen stuff. I like some older Mizuno designs more though. Wilsons also would be great performers, not crazy about the lines on that iron though. Wilson, Srixon, and Titleist will have the most forgiving soles, MP-20 pretty easy thru the turf too, tho lesser than the others. Honma and TaylorMade probably with the least amount of help if you come in steep at all.

CG is also a factor if you really want to get into the weeds. Hard to know if its really the one for you until you've spent some time with them though.

TSR3 10* | Hzrdus Black Gen4 60TX 

Titleist TS3 3w | Diamana DF 70TX

Ping i525 3 iron | DG 120 X100 

Callaway Apex MB '18 5-Pw | DG X100 

Vokey SM8 52F, SM9 56F, SM7 60L | DG S400

Odyssey Stroke Lab Double Wide Flow

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My favorites ranked on the market that I tried in my last fitting.

Blueprint - the winner (for me PERSONAL PREFERENCE!) It's different, it's unique and they hit greens. I like them so much that if they remove them from the PING lineup - I'll buy a backup set. no joke. Mp 20 - best combo set optionsTitleist MB - maybe the best looking - but just didn't hit it as well. Maybe the least forgiving of the bunch Srixon - Hit it great - didn't love the look Taylormade 730 - Just solid all around Callaway MB- really liked it - best looking iron they've made IMO Wilson MB - Very classic - almost retro - not a fan of the dots on the face. Great club though

Notable mention - Fourteen blades (FH 1000) - had an older model of these and they were fantastic (my first bladed set)

Obviously Miura (any model) - but if you're in the market for that brand you're not considering anything else

 

 

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I'm moving from Apex MB to the new Wilson Staff Models (should hopefully be here next week!). Performance wise, I there wasn't tons in it really, but the Wilsons were a tad more forgiving, plus I managed to get the ball up higher with them too for some reason?

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Taylormade Sim2/ Ventus Blue 
Taylormade Sim2 Ti/ Tour DI
Titleist 818H2/ Tour AD
Mizuno MP20 HMB 4 Iron
Wilson Staff Model 5-PW
Titleist Vokey SM8 50, 54, 58
Bettinardi BB0 Tour Hive/ Stability Tour Black Edition
Full bag here
 

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Love my MP20s. I've played Callaway Apex MB, Titleist 714 MB, 710 MB, and Mizuno MP4s in the past and MP20 are by far my favorite of the bunch.

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Callaway Paradym TD                 9°   Mitsubishi Kai'li White 60

Callaway Paradym TD 3+         13.5°  Mitsubishi Kai'li White 70

Callaway Apex UW                   19°   Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75

Callaway Apex 21                      4-PW  True Temper XP 105

Callaway Jaws Raw                   54°S ,60°Z True Temper DG Spinner 

Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Double Wide

Callaway Chrome Soft

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You won't be disappointed. Congrats!

 

Ping G430 Max 10.5

Ping G430 5&7 Wood

Ping G430 19°,22° Hybrids

Callaway 2007 X-Forged 5-PW/ PXG Gen 6 XP's 7-SW

Ping Glide 58ES Wedge

Ping PLD DS72 / Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2.5+ 

Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving

 

 

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I just picked up a set of the new Ben Hogan Icon blades. I've played one round and the feel and performance is very good. I've reshafted them from KBS Tour V 110 stiff to Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff shafts. The price is excellent because of direct shipping from Ben Hogan Company. The shaft selection is minimal, they need more options.

Here are a few pictures comparing the Icons to my backup set of '99 Ben Hogan Apex blades. My regular '99 Apex blades are shiny chrome like the Icons, not the satin of my backups, and would have made a more accurate comparison for finish.

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Driver:  TaylorMade 300 Mini 11.5° (10.2°), Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S Velocore

3W:  TaylorMade M4 15°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7S

Hybrid:  TaylorMade Sim2 2 Iron Hybrid 17°, Mitsubishi Tensai AV Raw Blue 80 stiff

Irons:  Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

GW / SW: Mizuno T-22, 52° (bent to 50°)/ 56° (bent to 54°), True Temper S400

LW:  Scratch Golf 1018 forged 58° DS, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

Putter:  Byron Morgan Epic Day custom, Salty MidPlus cork grip

Grips:  BestGrips Augusta Microperf leather slip on

 

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