Playing blades next year!!!

[ge0vis]

I was playing an old set of Nike vr cavity backs and I've always wanted to play blades. Never thought I would be good enough and was steered away. But this off season I've acquired my favorite three sets and I'm gonna hit the indoor range and then play them next year. I love the way they look and feel. Plus instant feedback of how you hit the ball. I'm a 15 handicap and want to get better, and I think this is a good step to improve as well what do you guys think?

 

 

 

 

[ge0vis]

712 Mbs beautiful [attachment=3058544:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587495.738259.jpg][attachment=3058546:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587507.814101.jpg][attachment=3058548:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587521.933438.jpg]

[ge0vis]

New favorite looking Mbs Srixon z 945[attachment=3058552:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587580.326457.jpg][attachment=3058554:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587591.866311.jpg][attachment=3058556:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587605.677254.jpg]

[ge0vis]

Cobra amp cell pro irons all time favorite [attachment=3058558:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587671.055219.jpg][attachment=3058560:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587684.143230.jpg][attachment=3058562:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1449587693.272461.jpg]

[CBECH22]

I think if thats what you want to play, go ahead and play them! There seriously is no better feeling than flushing a bladed club and you know its going to be a great shot. Plus you cant learn to hit blades if you never play them! I hope they work out for you man! And those srixons are gorgeous!

[ge0vis]

Thanks and yeah I agree need to just commit to the blades. Wife is not happy I have 4 sets so I probably will play whichever I don't end up selling but can't go wrong with any of the three Mbs.

[oldschoolrocker]

OP glad you got off the "I can't play blades" bandwagon.
Play what brings you the most enjoyment.
Wives are rarely happy regarding our golfclub harem.

[Warrick]

Nice lot to select from, all nice sticks, enjoy finding the "one".

[Low3]

For me I have been playing blades or cb's since I was 8 or so and to be its just a look and feel thing never really could tell a difference with hitting for instance a 712 MB vs a AP2 I mean yeah it feels a bit different but I dont gain anything only harder for me to work the ball with the AP2's

[Boricua Golf]

All the sets are amazing, welcome to the MB club, those Z945s are gorgeous!!!!!, good luck

[Low3]

[quote name='Boricua Golf' timestamp='1449596190' post='12695170']
All the sets are amazing, welcome to the MB club, those Z945s are gorgeous!!!!!, good luck
[/quote]

Thats what I was thinking, never really knew they made good looking clubs.

[Boricua Golf]

[quote name='Low3' timestamp='1449597265' post='12695222']
[quote name='Boricua Golf' timestamp='1449596190' post='12695170']
All the sets are amazing, welcome to the MB club, those Z945s are gorgeous!!!!!, good luck
[/quote]

Thats what I was thinking, never really knew they made good looking clubs.
[/quote]

I was able to demo the Z745s in Hawaii before I left and those are solid as well, but the blades just look stunning...

[ge0vis]

I saw those at golf smith and the sales person knew they had me instantly! I couldnt take my eyes off them and then when i hit them i was like ummm yes where do i sign! but i had just ordered the 712's and the cobras literally that day and a couple days before. Wouldnt mind keeping the srixons but gotta get the rest gone or i'll be waiting for divorce papers! LMAO

[ge0vis]

I've hit all three indoors on a mat which i know doesnt do it justice but these michigan winters are killing me and im itching to get them out on a course going to san diego next week and can only take one and cant make up my mind yet!

[Fellaheen51]

[quote name='ge0vis' timestamp='1449589556' post='12694792']
Thanks and yeah I agree need to just commit to the blades. Wife is not happy I have 4 sets so I probably will play whichever I don't end up selling but can't go wrong with any of the three Mbs.
[/quote]

Welcome to this little corner of WRX. Nice sticks! We all seem to play blades, in some form or vintage around here. You hit the [s]nail[/s] ball on the head with your first sentence. Just commit. The narrative about playing blades makes a bigger deal out of the exercise than it needs to be.

As for having an unhappy wife (because of to many sets), thats what dark corners of basements are for. Hidden recesses to stash your excess inventory of clubs away from unapproving eyes. Least thats how I go about with the Mrs. Usually.

[CBECH22]

[quote name='ge0vis' timestamp='1449589556' post='12694792']
Thanks and yeah I agree need to just commit to the blades. Wife is not happy I have 4 sets so I probably will play whichever I don't end up selling but can't go wrong with any of the three Mbs.
[/quote]

Well keep me updated ones you are selling!

[jbucher]

Nice iron family! Those 712s make me droll.
Go out and see what set speaks to you. you'll know!
Jimmy B

[Oldplayer]

Yes play the blades by all means. Modern blades are far more playable than the earlier ones anyway.
You may find the Srixons the most user friendly of the three sets. Although you are not looking for forgiveness necessarily the 945's may be more accommodating in your transition from cb's.
Which ever way enjoy
They are 3 great sets you've got there.

[Eidolon]

Shouldn't this be in the "Bag Room Equipment" forum?

[Oldplayer]

[quote name='Eidolon' timestamp='1449641683' post='12697892']
Shouldn't this be in the "Bag Room Equipment" forum?
[/quote]
Probably, but it would most likely escalate into a blades vs cb flame war and get canned pretty fast.

[ge0vis]

I was thinking maybe this isn't the place but rather get advice here on it.

[ge0vis]

[quote name='CBECH22' timestamp='1449620443' post='12696860'][quote name='ge0vis' timestamp='1449589556' post='12694792']
Thanks and yeah I agree need to just commit to the blades. Wife is not happy I have 4 sets so I probably will play whichever I don't end up selling but can't go wrong with any of the three Mbs.
[/quote]

Well keep me updated ones you are selling![/quote]

I have them all listed in the classified currently probably pinned soon.

[ge0vis]

I don't really want to sell any of the Mbs as I have been looking for these sets for a while but I don't have a basement lol just a small humble house

[mocokid]

If you are a 15, go with a cavity backed set, by all means. Send me a message if you sell any of the rest.

[Tall golfer]

Hi I play with the Cobra Amp cell pro irons these irons are very easy to hit and have a nice feel when hit from the sweet spot
The Titleist mb irons are also very easy to hit i had a set of 710 irons they have the same size head as the Cobras Amp cell pro irons
The Srixon irons look very very very nice god I would love to own a set put they are expensive in New Zealand
What ever you choose you won't regret playing with blades you will ask yourself why didn't I do this years ago.
If people tell you that you shouldn't be using them tell them to mind their own business ( that's putting it politely)

[mocokid]

If you are a 15, use a cavity backed forged blade with the largest hitting area (the biggest club head) and the largest sole. Hitting small MB blades could be painful. I play Hogan Apex edge, which are cavity backed forged, but a somewhat larger head and wide soles, than small MB blades. Feed back is excellent. I'm about a 10, and tried small Bstone blades, and they are no fun. Just my $.02

[ge0vis]

This is all very good advice and im glad i posted it here instead of bag forum. Thank you! I think im definitley playing one of these sets next year i do understand with my handicap to play something with forgiveness but my problems with my handicap isnt from my iron play its from the driver and short game like most peoples are. Oh and dont get me started on the putter!!! But anyway i figure i love the look of these and i love the feel when i flush one and put a draw on it, makes me proud of myself from where i started 2 years ago. Plus ive realized that im not going to be on the tour anytime soon so play what I want and strive to get better. Also with the getting better aspect I think i cant get better unless i go to the range 3-4 time a week and play 50+ rounds or an instructor which in turn means im spending alot of cash on this game, some people can afford that and some choose to put it towards their daughters college fund. I just cant wait to get out there, stupid michigan winters!

[nbg352]

Go for it brother!
I did the same thing in 1983. I was about a 16 at the time I switched from CB's to Hogan Apex PC's. I never looked back. 1 1/2 years later with those gorgeous clubs and a lot of hard work, I was down to a six. 3 years later I was a 2.
All the best!

[braincramp52]

I went back to blades last year after years of playing SGI irons. My handicap didn't change a bit. Granted I don't play long irons. A 6 iron is the lowest iron I play. The biggest difference I found was that my chipping improved dramatically around the greens.

[Sean2]

I am thinking of going back. I have had a couple of sets of GI's and parts of them keep falling out. With a blade it is simply one chunk of metal.