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[PeanutsDaddy]

Just now, Nard_S said:

I remember. The blanked out Mac's. 

 
Those exact heads. Friggin’ spectacular. Kept me up at night : )

[BIG STU]

9 hours ago, PeanutsDaddy said:

A few rounds with ‘uncle Cardy’ is obviously what the doctor ordered Stu. 
 

The ‘Canadian Special’ will undoubtedly rise again. Never thought I’d be able to elevate that Wilson 2 iron above, but a tip soft graphite shaft did the trick. A uniquely satisfying experience when you nut a beat stick. 
 

Wishing you and yours all the best as we move through the holidays.
 

Merry Christmas to all.

 

 

Oh yeah Cardy can play--- When we played on Thursday I stepped back to the mid tees with him. He did not make me I did it on my own and it made me think differently and it was fun. He hits a driver high and far higher and further than I can even when I was his age. He also played in the Shootout with us on Saturday and it was fun.

 

Yeah the trick on those 2 irons is to get a shaft that will kick on the bottom end. You know I used a untipped S-300 on the Hogan 2 iron

 

Merry Christmas to you and all--- Cardy is supposed to be back here on the 30th and hope he plays with us again in the New Years day Shootout

[Kmagnuss]

18 hours ago, PeanutsDaddy said:

Deejaid,

 

Brushed set of beauties. Jeff Sheets nailed this design. 
 

I searched for a set of Apex ‘99s in good condition for years. Was able to land a full set of blades AND cb’s at a cost that was too good to pass up. Had both sets, along with a set of reissued Fluid Feels, stripped of chrome and dipped in copper. An aged finish was applied.
 

Every time I take them out for a round I wonder why I don’t put them into play more often. Too few rounds played and too many irons to rotate.  
 

Sorry to repost all the pics, but they're just too damn sexy not to be on every page.

Question though... how does the copper plating hold up compared to a typical factory finish?  A set of MP33's are begging for this in my future collection.

[PeanutsDaddy]

1 hour ago, Kmagnuss said:

Sorry to repost all the pics, but they're just too damn sexy not to be on every page.

Question though... how does the copper plating hold up compared to a typical factory finish?  A set of MP33's are begging for this in my future collection.

Unfortunately, I can’t give an accurate durability review as each as seen limited play.  
 

The copper layer is thin, but I assume they would wear like any finish if they were a primary set and saw extensive action.  Sandy balls definitely show in the finish, but I suspect the imperfections will be hidden as they patina.  
 

I am close to obsessive when it comes to cleaning my clubs so they tend to wear well.

 

Wish I had more concrete answers. 
 

Had a brainwave . . . 
 

A look to some older Colokrom sets could shed some light. 
 

Also included a set I own to demonstrate a true aged finish I would like to achieve on the VIPs
 

 

Edited December 23, 2021 by PeanutsDaddy

[PeanutsDaddy]

4 hours ago, BIG STU said:

Oh yeah Cardy can play--- When we played on Thursday I stepped back to the mid tees with him. He did not make me I did it on my own and it made me think differently and it was fun. He hits a driver high and far higher and further than I can even when I was his age. He also played in the Shootout with us on Saturday and it was fun.

 

Yeah the trick on those 2 irons is to get a shaft that will kick on the bottom end. You know I used a untipped S-300 on the Hogan 2 iron

 

Merry Christmas to you and all--- Cardy is supposed to be back here on the 30th and hope he plays with us again in the New Years day Shootout

I knew Cardy was a ‘player’ and am not shocked that you would have him back for another visit.  Always struck me as the Real McCoy. 
 

I too enjoy moving between tee boxes. Keeps the season interesting. Almost a necessity when I’m carrying a persimmon short set.  

[Fellaheen51]

@PeanutsDaddy The 99's are boss!  Way to nice to take afield and beat around into terra firma.  (Unless you're picking with preciseness.)  I'd be taking them along for a stroll and show in one bag, and actually playing the gamers in another.  Push and carry.  

 

Moving tee boxes as well.  Forward.  Way forward with classic W & B.  

 

Merry Christmas to you and yours.  

[PeanutsDaddy]

3 hours ago, Fellaheen51 said:

@PeanutsDaddy The 99's are boss!  Way to nice to take afield and beat around into terra firma.  (Unless you're picking with preciseness.)  I'd be taking them along for a stroll and show in one bag, and actually playing the gamers in another.  Push and carry.  

 

Moving tee boxes as well.  Forward.  Way forward with classic W & B.  

 

Merry Christmas to you and yours.  

5700 - 6000 yards seems to be a sweet spot right now.  Persimmon driver travels 210 - 220 on a quality strike, depending on the conditions, so that’s as much yardage as I care to bite off. 
 

As for the ‘99’s . . . I subscribe to the ‘tools not jewels’ club. If I own them, they will see play, but I care for them as a craftsman should.  Never been one to hold onto a wall hanger.

 

Merry Christmas Fella. 

[BIG STU]

4 hours ago, Fellaheen51 said:

@PeanutsDaddy The 99's are boss!  Way to nice to take afield and beat around into terra firma.  (Unless you're picking with preciseness.)  I'd be taking them along for a stroll and show in one bag, and actually playing the gamers in another.  Push and carry.  

 

Moving tee boxes as well.  Forward.  Way forward with classic W & B.  

 

Merry Christmas to you and yours.  

Absolutely I move up to the Green Super Senior tees ( 70 and over) when playing the blades and real lumber. I only hit the lumber about 200 210 with roll out

[BIG STU]

4 hours ago, PeanutsDaddy said:

Unfortunately, I can’t give an accurate durability review as each as seen limited play.  
 

The copper layer is thin, but I assume they would wear like any finish if they were a primary set and saw extensive action.  Sandy balls definitely show in the finish, but I suspect the imperfections will be hidden as they patina.  
 

I am close to obsessive when it comes to cleaning my clubs so they tend to wear well.

 

Wish I had more concrete answers. 
 

Had a brainwave . . . 
 

A look to some older Colokrom sets could shed some light. 
 

Also included a set I own to demonstrate a true aged finish I would like to achieve on the VIPs
 

 

The copper finish Macs are surprisingly hard--- They do not have that buttery feel at all--- I have played them down here with no noticable wear--- For me they do not work I have a tendency to hit hot shots with the lower irons but love the long irons as long as I am not trying to hold a green. Now in the wind I love the long irons if going for distance and hitting a runner

[PeanutsDaddy]

6 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

The copper finish Macs are surprisingly hard--- They do not have that buttery feel at all--- I have played them down here with no noticable wear--- For me they do not work I have a tendency to hit hot shots with the lower irons but love the long irons as long as I am not trying to hold a green. Now in the wind I love the long irons if going for distance and hitting a runner

Do you think the feel and performance is more a function of the ‘wingback’ design and the resulting distribution of weight? 

[BIG STU]

12 minutes ago, PeanutsDaddy said:

Do you think the feel and performance is more a function of the ‘wingback’ design and the resulting distribution of weight? 

For me and you know this is just me the wingback design does not affect me--- I have a few wingbacks that are not Colokroms and they hit good for me---- I think for me it is my uncanny feel and I feel the faces are harder. I hit a trap cut and can spin almost anything any type of ball within reason but for some reason i can not spin those copper faced irons. I have had 2 sets of them both 80s repros but with good grooves. Like I said I got real good penetrating ball flight with the long irons and with roll out maybe 5 to 7 more yards distance. But maybe it is just me 

[Christen_The_Sloop]

2 hours ago, BIG STU said:

Absolutely I move up to the Green Super Senior tees ( 70 and over) when playing the blades and real lumber. I only hit the lumber about 200 210 with roll out

I hope I can say the same one day.

[Nard_S]

The RAZR's are pretty dope. Plus 4g on heads so they have a D4 swing weight. Gorgeous behind the ball with extra grooves. They swing nice. PX shafts feel stiff tipped to flex but are fine.  The combo makes for not so nice feel on thin strikes. But good impact is silky, Endo good. 

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

So I picked up these recently. Mizuno Craft Model 893s, 4i to PW. The price was too good to pass up, probably because there was no SW or 3i, but that doesn't bother me because I can happily throw in an extra wedge or two and play these.

I re-gripped them all and adjusted the lofts and lies to my liking (they were strong-lofted and REALLY flat), but so far I've only hit the 8i at the range. Very promising.

[bryanwmilburn]

Just got these beauts in. Can't wait for the snow to melt to get them out on the course! 

[NRJyzr]

Lovely  😍

 

And thank you for the top view pic.  <tip cap>

 

[Nard_S]

1 hour ago, bryanwmilburn said:

Just got these beauts in

Never seen nor heard of this model. Knives.

[bryanwmilburn]

22 minutes ago, Nard_S said:

Never seen nor heard of this model. Knives.

New Level PF1. Fantastic brand, great owner and super high quality and affordable irons. Got these 4-PW under $600 shipped brand new! 

[cz13X4]

Found a nice set of 62 to go with my 59. Next to find a nice set of 100s. 

[Christen_The_Sloop]

On 1/8/2022 at 10:54 PM, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

So I picked up these recently. Mizuno Craft Model 893s, 4i to PW. The price was too good to pass up, probably because there was no SW or 3i, but that doesn't bother me because I can happily throw in an extra wedge or two and play these.

I re-gripped them all and adjusted the lofts and lies to my liking (they were strong-lofted and REALLY flat), but so far I've only hit the 8i at the range. Very promising.

Unassuming and entirely classic. Score!

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

3 hours ago, Christen_The_Sloop said:

Unassuming and entirely classic. Score!

 

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting these out to the course, but I need to have a practice session or two with them first. They set up really nicely. A little bit of offset, but not too much, thinnish topline, and not too long from heel to toe.

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

5 hours ago, cz13X4 said:

Found a nice set of 62 to go with my 59. Next to find a nice set of 100s. 

 

I've a set of those. They play really well. I especially like the shape of the short irons. I've not hit the Fg59s, but I've heard lots of good things about them. Aren't the heads really compact?

[cz13X4]

49 minutes ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

 

I've a set of those. They play really well. I especially like the shape of the short irons. I've not hit the Fg59s, but I've heard lots of good things about them. Aren't the heads really compact?

Yes the 59 are a very nice compact mb. 

[Swingingk]

On 1/9/2022 at 8:32 PM, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

 

I've a set of those. They play really well. I especially like the shape of the short irons. I've not hit the Fg59s, but I've heard lots of good things about them. Aren't the heads really compact?

Yes, the Fg59s are very compact.  Definitely the smallest blade I've ever hit.  Fantastic design.  Just fantastic...

[Bigmean]

What’s up fam!

 

Im going Lazarus on you guys and coming back from the dead.  Have to say I felt nostalgic seeing this thread was still kicking !!!!!

 

I hope you all have been well and playing well or at least having fun!

 

 

Not sure where I left off but probably when my back was acting up and I sorta laid low on the golf scene for a few years only hitting balls on my sim occasionally.  A good buddy of mine got into golf and I am getting back into it.  I sorta lost my game (driver specifically) when I quit for a while  and definitely don’t have it or anything back (dropped a solid 92 this weekend on an easy track and that includes a birdie haha).  Anyway. Looking to try to get the game to where it is fun and not embarrassing and get back into this hobby.  Of course with golf on the mind again this was one of my first stops…  

[Nard_S]

40 minutes ago, Bigmean said:

What’s up fam!

Whad up!

 

Hope you're feeling well & healthy enough to lace up them spikes and get playing.

 

-B

[Bigmean]

Hey Nard....I would love to act like it was mostly the back or that it was mostly being really busy with work...but really it was mostly losing my driver and not able to play like I was which was less incentive to get out there when I could and that just snowballed into maybe if I don’t play for a couple years I will come back a 7 cap cause all the bad things will magically go away hahaha.  Time for plan b I guess...

[NRJyzr]

Welcome back, Biggie!  Glad to see you back  🤘

[Kingcat990]

Welcome back to the thunderdome

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Bloody Hell, he lives!

 

Talking of losing the swing, I realise I had lost mine for the last 2 years or so. Had surgery on my right arm to remove a big lump of fat, and Hey Presto! my swing comes back. The lump was preventing my right arm from moving properly. I didn't make any conscious changes post-surgery, just noticed that my arms were able to get through the swing better.

 

Swing speed is also back up, which is nice😁