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I know they're not pretty but I'd like to see those irons pop up on ebay or elsewhere with their tour component dealers. Would be interesting to hit; in the latest GD he mentions how soft they feel. Obviously a player of his caliber isn't just saying that, they obviously have tour feel otherwise he wouldn't game them.

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Is he really playing a heavier shaft in his driver than his fairways? What shaft is that in the driver?

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I love Ernie. But man, those irons....particularly with the generally classic/simple irons he has played in the past.

Tsr2 8 or Tsi3 9 with Whiteboard 73 stiff Rombax 7z08
Titleist 910f 15 diamana whiteboard 83 stiff

titleist 818h2 with atmos stiff
titleist 710 mb 4-pw or Mizuno 919 Tour 4-pw or....
Vokey 52,56
Lajosi dd201 about 20 other putters

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Wasn't he using a Jetspeed driver not that long ago? Guess he didn't need a free fairway or hybrid...

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Titleist TSI2 18 w/Ventus Black 9X or TM P760 3 w/HZRDUS Black 6.5 105
Artisan FC 4, Artisan HC 5&6, Artisan MB 7-PW (4 TI X100 120, 5-PW TI X100)
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Artisan 0117 Slant Neck
 

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[quote name='Lefty94' timestamp='1397752916' post='9112429']
I assume those irons are some sort of tour issue and not the retail versions....is that correct?
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There is only one set, that I know of. Was told that there wasn't even a backup set made. Tour reps were pushing for one or two more sets so if something happened to EE's clubs, they would have a set for him.


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[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1397763624' post='9113645']
[quote name='Lefty94' timestamp='1397752916' post='9112429']
I assume those irons are some sort of tour issue and not the retail versions....is that correct?
[/quote]

There is only one set, that I know of. Was told that there wasn't even a backup set made. Tour reps were pushing for one or two more sets so if something happened to EE's clubs, they would have a set for him.


Greg
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Thanks for the info. Crazy to think that there is only 1 set of these for him.

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XHot Pro 3 hy PX 6.0
Callaway 09 X Forged 3i, 5-pw - PX 6.0
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Odyssey Vera B/W/B #7,
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[quote name='dirtyric' timestamp='1397756815' post='9112863']
Ernie is getting worse than Phil will all the putter / grip changes as of late… SLDR this week, Jetspeed last week at the Master's, can't seem to settle on anything yet.
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A lot of the driver changes are made because of course conditions at Augusta and the need for higher launch angle (carry vs roll) and iron changes have to do, once again with higher launch and/or more spin (greens were rock hard).

The conditions at Hilton Head for the RBC is quite a bit different.


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Ernie's irons are a bit different but whatever works. Kenny Perry's Red Line irons are different too. I have never hit them though and that must be the key.

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5 - Nike VR Pro Limited Edition 19* - Diamana Blueboard
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4-PW - Mizuno MP60 - DG S300
53* & 60* - Mizuno MP-T - DG S300
P - Odyssey White Hot Pro Rossi

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I understand the driver's coming in and out of the bag, but I thought I seen a article a week or so ago about Ernie saying the Jetspeed was working better for his ball flight. I hope he get's his putter going again, would like to see one more major from Ernie. I must say the irons are growing on me, a few months ago I thought they looked terrible...

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Pretty sure I saw Ernie using the xtd forged irons this week at congressional.

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Srixon ZX MkII 3W & 5W with Ventus Red TR 6 VeloCore 
Srixon ZX MkII 3H & 4H with ADDI 75S
Srixon ZX5 5-PW w/ steelfiber i95S
Vokey SM7 52S, 56M, 60K jet black finish.
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When did he ditch the 3 and 4 hybrids?


Just wondering what putter he's using today at the Barclays'?

Cleveland Launcher DTS 9*
Exotics CB 13*
Ping i3 17*

Callaway Steelhead 3 20*

Nickent 3DX 23*26*29*
MacGregor VIP V-Foil 1025 C - 7-PW
Ping Eye2 51*57.5*
Seemore WGP
[url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1013287-my-v-foils/"]WITB Link[/url]

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Those Irons might not be the best looking irons on the market, but let's get serious; is golf about looking good or playing well? Some people might say "both" and while I agree, a lot of people worry too much about "how they look" and how their equipment looks, rather than actually using what fits them best to give them the greatest chance of shooting a low score and improving their game. I see so many people playing blades and X flex driver shafts, and they can barely swing a damn club and shoot in the 90s!

I just hit the XTD irons with the C-Taper 90 Stiff shafts, and let me tell you, they are amazing! They feel just as soft as my Apex Pro Forged Irons. I suggest everyone give them a try, you'll be surprised. They also look great at address, not too much of a thick top line which was surprising.

I am calling it now, these are definitely some irons that are under the radar and deserve more attention and praise.

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Callaway Apex Pro - KBS Tour-V S PW-7
Callaway Apex Irons - KBS Tour-V S 4,5,6
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