Vega raf-cm

[944own]

What are you guys thoughts on the vega raf-cm blades. I bought a set on the bay that look to be in great shape. I have not received them yet. I have played my mp-67's for several years and just wanting something different in the bag. How would you compare the 2 if someone has hit both. Both sets have s300's which work good for me. thanks

[Bigmean]

I haven't hit the 67s, but I have the raf cms. I got a great deal on mine as well on eBay. I took the plating off mine so they are raw now, but even considering that I can't imagine these clubs being much less soft when plated, they are truly soft as crap. I mean borderline too soft, soft. I have mbs tours in mine and I would rather s300s so I imagine the s300s may not feel as smooth bit will also keep them down, both of those are good things with these clubs.

[944own]

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I haven't hit the 67s, but I have the raf cms. I got a great deal on mine as well on eBay. I took the plating off mine so they are raw now, but even considering that I can't imagine these clubs being much less soft when plated, they are truly soft as crap. I mean borderline too soft, soft. I have mbs tours in mine and I would rather s300s so I imagine the s300s may not feel as smooth bit will also keep them down, both of those are good things with these clubs.
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Thanks for the reply. Glad you like yours. I can't wait to get them its gonna take a good stick to kick my 67's out of the bag.

[Vegaman]

I've had my Raf-CMs for years, they went in the closet for almost 2 years but now they are out again and they really are great. In fact, I played them today, very soft, more or less perfect shape. And really not that hard to hit. I carry 4-PW

[Bigmean]

I carry 3-pw and the 3 is not hard to hit. I will say this about them, give them time. Mine I got around same time as my baby blades because I scored such a rocking deal and had a broken rib and wanted to make a custom set, and when I got back into playing, the small blades stole all the thunder. However, I have been playing the Vegas more lately and they are really nice to come back to. I think that they very subtlety fantastic clubs, nothing in your face other than the outrageous softness. They are very playable blades as well.

[944own]

Do you guys know if the shafts I have in a set of old mp14's would fit the vega's. I have some rifle 6.0 shafts in my 14's that I might try in the vega's if they fit. thanks

[bladehunter]

im almost positive the vegas are 355 taper...and I know the 14s are.. My Vega VM-01s are taper so I would say your good to go!

[JS Golf]

I am pretty sure Vega raf-cm has .370 tip. Not 100% but from what I know, older version of Vega's are .370 while the newer version that starts with "V" are .355 tip.

[Bigmean]

My Vegas were .370, so that is a no go. JS golf could be right on this one and they switched after the raf cms.

[944own]

Maybe someone can answer this. The shafts in my mp14"s were some I took out of a old set of mcgregor vip combo set that came with the rifle shafts in them. I have done a little research and it looks like these mcgregor's they came out of had a .370 shaft size. It has been so long ago I can't remember I may have drilled the 14's out a little to use them in them LOL. Im not sure I may just take a couple heads off and see if they fit.

[JS Golf]

[quote name='944own' timestamp='1435784897' post='11871632']
Maybe someone can answer this. The shafts in my mp14"s were some I took out of a old set of mcgregor vip combo set that came with the rifle shafts in them. I have done a little research and it looks like these mcgregor's they came out of had a .370 shaft size. It has been so long ago I can't remember I may have drilled the 14's out a little to use them in them LOL. Im not sure I may just take a couple heads off and see if they fit.
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If it's an old set of irons that you pulled the shaft from, there maybe a good chance it's .370

Not sure when club makers started to use .355 but I know that's fairly recent. Maybe with in last 10-15 years. Maybe bit more.

[bladehunter]

[quote name='944own' timestamp='1435784897' post='11871632']
Maybe someone can answer this. The shafts in my mp14"s were some I took out of a old set of mcgregor vip combo set that came with the rifle shafts in them. I have done a little research and it looks like these mcgregor's they came out of had a .370 shaft size. It has been so long ago I can't remember I may have drilled the 14's out a little to use them in them LOL. Im not sure I may just take a couple heads off and see if they fit.
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be careful there... I have a set of rifles from a set of vips and I know they are taper...Vips probably changed at some point in production .......just like the vega comments above... mine are taper.. others parallel ... so cant assume anything

[gussie]

To be frank
Pull your chosen shafts check see if they fit
If not so what you wasted an hour of your time
Worst case you drill out heads or u use a couple of shims

[944own]

I pulled them I test fitted them with one shim and they will work. I am waiting on some white ferrules and lamkin i lines I ordered to come it to put them together. thanks

[gussie]

Well done sir
Enjoy your new weapons
Vega irons are hard to beat
Great head shape with simple clean lines

[Bigmean]

I think you are going to be really happy.

I only have 2 nit picky issues with these irons, and they are both mental, and I am about over both of them because they are such good irons, 1 is that I think the toe is too rounded and 2 is that I do not like the transition from 8 to 7 iron, something just seems off going to 7 from 8. I can't play this weekend, but I am going to sneak on a private course tomorrow and walk 6 holes at dusk and I am bringing these . They are such a joy to hit, especially the long irons...

[95124hacker]

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I think you are going to be really happy.

I only have 2 nit picky issues with these irons, and they are both mental, and I am about over both of them because they are such good irons, 1 is that I think the toe is too rounded and 2 is that I do not like the transition from 8 to 7 iron, something just seems off going to 7 from 8. I can't play this weekend, but I am going to sneak on a private course tomorrow and walk 6 holes at dusk and I am bringing these . They are such a joy to hit, especially the long irons...
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I find the transition "issue" to the 8-iron to be true with most JDM irons. The 8 thru PW lose their "compactness".

[Vegaman]

[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1436090547' post='11890068']
I think you are going to be really happy.

I only have 2 nit picky issues with these irons, and they are both mental, and I am about over both of them because they are such good irons, 1 is that I think the toe is too rounded and 2 is that I do not like the transition from 8 to 7 iron, something just seems off going to 7 from 8. I can't play this weekend, but I am going to sneak on a private course tomorrow and walk 6 holes at dusk and I am bringing these . They are such a joy to hit, especially the long irons...
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Now you made me almost scared to go take a look at my set, ha ha! I never thought about the transition issue, ahhhrg

[Bigmean]

It is NOT like the typical shovel move like what was said about jdm in general....I prefer the p-8, something about the 7 down has a more rounded toe or longer blade length (not height) "look" to it. I am sure if measured it is nothing, and frankly, I am over it and it doesn't bother me like it used to becuase they are so nice to hit and really this is a "me" thing becuase I like square toed clubs. To me, the bAbu blade is a perfect toe, and that is the set I switch back and forth with. As long as I hit them on different days, it is no big deal, but I have stopped bringing clins from each to the range, it is unproductive, and I have enough to work on without mental mind games at address....

Don't be discouraged by what I said, the Vegas are really sick.

[944own]

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I got them put together just waiting on them to dry.

[944own]

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I don't know why they are sideways

[Bigmean]

Looks sick!! Enjoy!

Edit- I also made mine and I think it is cooler when you shaft them up yourself!

[944own]

[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1436232572' post='11900170']
Looks sick!! Enjoy!

Edit- I also made mine and I think it is cooler when you shaft them up yourself!
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Thanks I have always liked tinkering with clubs. I think I am gonna look into getting a loft/lie machine. If anyone is interested those lamkin i lines feel real tacky and there is a seller on ebay that has them 13 grips for $45 shipped. That is cheap I can't wait to play them this weekend the grips feel great.

[Bigmean]

Get a loft lie. I love mine and I have saved enough to pay for it buying used sets without a care as to how they are numbers wise. And most people would be semi shocked or not to see some of the weird loft lie differences even in good sets.

[chiromikey]

[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1436237723' post='11900768']
Get a loft lie. I love mine and I have saved enough to pay for it buying used sets without a care as to how they are numbers wise. And most people would be semi shocked or not to see some of the weird loft lie differences even in good sets.
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+1........million!!!