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I have been playing well lately and looking to "upgrade" to my first players forged iron. With a sub $300 budget I have narrowed it down to these sets:

 

Mizuno MP 32

Titleist 690.CB

Bridgestone J33 CB

 

 

Are there any other sets I should consider?

 

 

I went the same route as you, here's what I ended up with after being patient for several weeks on ebay, also I would be open to blades if you're confident in your ball striking.

 

 

 

Titleist 712 MB 7-PW with DG x flex shafts for $120 - minimal browning on the face, I would say they were 8/10

Titleist 712 MB 6 iron purchased separately for $35, this one had project X 5.5 shaft, 7.5/10

Titleist 690.CB 3-5 with DG s flex for $65, in almost unplayed condition, they had some shop wear.

 

Total investment was between $220-$225, with the savings, I could also re-grip the whole set

 

If you can find a nice complete set of Titleist 690.CB, then that may be the CB for you.

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I bought a practically new set of Mizuno MP 64 on ebay for under $200, sold the KBS C-Taper lite shafts for $100 and used a set of steelfiber i110 shafts that I bought used, found some gripmaster wraps on closeout for $9 each. Net cost under $400 for Mizuno MP 64 with graphite shafts and leather grips. It can be done very affordably, just keep an eye on ebay and don't fall in love with the first thing you see.

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The sleeper iron of the decade: Nike VRS Covert Forged 2.0 from '14 (Endo forged as well). Ridiculously forgiving and long, plus they just look cool. Got rid of the newish TM irons and put these back in the bag. You can find new sets on eBay for $500 and used sets for about half that. Can't go wrong with the Nippon NS950 shaft either.

 

Big thread on here with lots of love for them:

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/979378-nike-vrs-covert-forged-iron-love-thread-wowzie-comparison-pics-added/

 

Nice review, one of many:

 

http://pluggedingolf.com/nike-vrs-covert-20-forged-iron-review/

 

Rick Shiels:

 

 

Mark Crossfield:

 

 

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The more I think about this, the more I think I'd either go REAL cheap (like sub-$150) for something like MX-200/300 of 755/775 CB, or build new TE Forged or DBM from GolfWorks. Either option is pretty low-effort, and the TE Forged Club Pak for $260 seems real hard to beat.

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I don't know if this is mentioned but Hogan Apex Plus, FTX or Edge Pro can be had for cheap. But I think the absolute best value you can get for your money is getting a set a Macgregor PCB Tours...used sets are reasonably cheap but the kicker is that they're Miura forged...

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Titleist 990 (3-PW) with stock Dynamic Gold in S300
Taylormade V-Steel 5W & 3W with Grafalloy Prolaunch Red shafts (Regular Flex)
2011 Adams Tom Watson signature wedges in 52 and 56 degrees with stock steel shafts (Player's Grind)
Rife Island Series Aruba Blade Putter

 

"Loft for loft, length for length, and shaft for shaft, the ball will go the same distance when hit on the sweet spot regardless how old the iron."

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I don't know if this is mentioned but Hogan Apex Plus, FTX or Edge Pro can be had for cheap. But I think the absolute best value you can get for your money is getting a set a Macgregor PCB Tours...used sets are reasonably cheap but the kicker is that they're Miura forged...

:stop: ---- Man oh man don't let the cat out of the bag on that--- People find out and it makes the prices go up for us Mac collectors :taunt:

 

WTH ? I gave you a like anyhow for knowing that!!!

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I have been playing well lately and looking to "upgrade" to my first players forged iron. With a sub $300 budget I have narrowed it down to these sets:

 

Mizuno MP 32

Titleist 690.CB

Bridgestone J33 CB

 

 

Are there any other sets I should consider?

ANY IRON MADE BY MIZUNO IN THE PAST 20 YEARS IS BETTER THAN MOST BRAND NEW CLUBS MADE THIS WEEK. PUT ON NEW GRIPS AND GO PLAY THE BEST.

 

This is definitely true but anything in the $300 range for Mizuno will be pretty beat up.

 

 

That isn't true.

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ANY IRON MADE BY MIZUNO IN THE PAST 20 YEARS IS BETTER THAN MOST BRAND NEW CLUBS MADE THIS WEEK. PUT ON NEW GRIPS AND GO PLAY THE BEST.

 

This is definitely true but anything in the $300 range for Mizuno will be pretty beat up.

 

 

That isn't true.

 

Agreed. I purchased MX-200s with minimal chatter and zero browning for $88 from Global 9 months ago... while that's on the low side, especially for the condition, I can't imagine it's THAT rare.

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Ping Anser v2!!

 

It feels much better than the original with a tad more forgiveness, AND I personally think it looks waaaay better than the original!

 

Now go check my ad and Pm me for a discount! ?

 

Cheers ?

 

BTw, I also have the j33cb but can't let them go yet ... also in pristine condition for a set its age

 

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I bought a set of MP64's in really nice shape(tiny dings on the sole on a few of the irons),but other than that..the faces & groove are in fantastic shape @ $225/4-pw

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Go new and build your own. Golfworks sells Maltby DBM club packs for 309. The Chrome TE is a bit cheaper. But you have new clubs custom built to your specs. Another option is thier MMB-17 which is similar in price. All great clubs.

 

I find that it's way cheaper to buy a used version of non-OEM branded clubs than building a brand new one since the resell value goes down the toilet as soon as you hit them.

10.5 deg Titleist 905R with stock UST Proforce V2 Shaft (Stiff flex)
Titleist 990 (3-PW) with stock Dynamic Gold in S300
Taylormade V-Steel 5W & 3W with Grafalloy Prolaunch Red shafts (Regular Flex)
2011 Adams Tom Watson signature wedges in 52 and 56 degrees with stock steel shafts (Player's Grind)
Rife Island Series Aruba Blade Putter

 

"Loft for loft, length for length, and shaft for shaft, the ball will go the same distance when hit on the sweet spot regardless how old the iron."

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Oh great a chance to list my favorite forged players CB sets of all time

 

MP 64

MP 54

MP 15

J40 DPC or CB

 

I bet you could find a shafted set of any of those for $300 if you are patient

 

Don't forget to check out your local Craigslist. Here's a set of MP54's 4-PW in great shape for under $300:

 

https://neworleans.craigslist.org/spo/6058585207.html

 

They pop up about once a week, and usually you can get people to chop 50-100 off the price if you pay cash. That guy might even ship them to you.

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Oh great a chance to list my favorite forged players CB sets of all time

 

MP 64

MP 54

MP 15

J40 DPC or CB

 

I bet you could find a shafted set of any of those for $300 if you are patient

 

Don't forget to check out your local Craigslist. Here's a set of MP54's 4-PW in great shape for under $300:

 

https://neworleans.c...6058585207.html

 

They pop up about once a week, and usually you can get people to chop 50-100 off the price if you pay cash. That guy might even ship them to you.

 

Yep...your local CL should be the first thing people should look at first when buying used stuff...don't have to deal with shipping, customs, foreign exchange...

10.5 deg Titleist 905R with stock UST Proforce V2 Shaft (Stiff flex)
Titleist 990 (3-PW) with stock Dynamic Gold in S300
Taylormade V-Steel 5W & 3W with Grafalloy Prolaunch Red shafts (Regular Flex)
2011 Adams Tom Watson signature wedges in 52 and 56 degrees with stock steel shafts (Player's Grind)
Rife Island Series Aruba Blade Putter

 

"Loft for loft, length for length, and shaft for shaft, the ball will go the same distance when hit on the sweet spot regardless how old the iron."

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Wow!! This has been a fun topic. So many different irons, lots of Mizunos which are great clubs. I am a little shocked that I havent seen more people mention the 2005 T-MADE RAC TP Forged CB. They are a true forged iron with a forgiving cavity. McGregors,Bridgestones,and the most popular Mizunos all great clubs! Enjoyed this discussion!! I know my 05s were like $1300 brand new but if you can find em there well under $300 now Ive played mine for years and they last for being so soft.

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I got almost a full set of MP 30s from Goodwill years ago. They were nice friggin irons...I have hit various other MPs (and MXs) in addition to numerous Hogan forged irons and none of them were as good as my MacGregor 1025s.

 

 

Maybe it's just me...as I said, but my irons are the most perfect ever. If I ever did go to Mizunos I would put a set of MP 30s in the bag.

 

 

Some of the older Apex Hogans are fantastic as well - the super ugly Apex forged irons I have two sets of and they are super great feeling as well.

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I don't know why you have to spend $300 to get solid irons. These were probably $1200.00 new when they were released and they probably feel as good as anything they have released since...:

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/...4IAAOSwTM5YuzXK

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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