Bridgestone J33 CB Irons, what new forged CB is similar?

[theothertwo]

I want to upgrade my irons but I am so used to the look and feel of my Bridgestone J33 CBs. I like the compact look, thin sole, minimal offset, forged feel and simple design.

 

What modern forged CB is most similar to these irons? I am thinking the Srixon Z 785s but have not seen those in person, I think they are not as compact as the J33 CBs based on what I saw with the Z 765s.

 

The closet one I saw were the J15 MBs which were almost identical, the MBs are too much club for though.

 

Thanks.

[rygroves]

I have a set of the J15 CB’s and they are very similar to the J33, but just a little bigger. Think they better feeling and not so harsh. J33 were good, but not as nice feeling. I’m switching to Mizzy 919 Tours. Great feel and better spin numbers.

[Oldplayer]

Maybe the Titleist cb. Very straight forward design.

[Fried Slice]

Wilson Staff V6 are very simplistic. I'm looking to get a raw set in the near future...and the Hogan PTx, which would also put a tic in your check box.

[theothertwo]

Wilson Staff V6 are very simplistic. I'm looking to get a raw set in the near future...and the Hogan PTx, which would also put a tic in your check box.

 

Thanks, I just looked at those. Beautiful clubs, traditional lofts like the J33 CBs too, 47* PW and 27* 5 Iron. They are 1/2" longer though but can probably be custom made.

[Rohlio]

This post made me miss my J33 cb's.

[Cwebb]

Titleist CB

[zed]

Wilson V6 are superb. Love mine and the J33CB were one of my favourites. Lovely balance of soft but solid feel.

[LaymanM]

Z785 are smaller than z765. Gorgeous looking little head

[Yuck]

I had a set of the 33's and I would agree the Titleist CBs are close. The J33's were a bit smaller than the Titleist and a bit "clicky"compared to later irons in the J series. Lofts are very close since both are based on a 47 degree PW.

[theothertwo]

Z785 are smaller than z765. Gorgeous looking little head

 

Yep, I think the Z785 is the one. Thinking of 7-PW and 6-5 ZU85 or something like that.

[Rohlio]

The Z785 is gorgeous... If I hadn't switched to single length they would be in my bag right now.

[chris777]

Another vote for the 785. Smaller and better shape than the 765 but haven’t found a difference in forgiveness.

[Mudguard]

Bridgestone J40s? Possibly a slightly larger clubhead and still conforming I believe.

[RogerinNewZealand]

Year 2000 Hogan Apex Plus. Had the J33CB and they are special ! Had some non us MR23 too !! plus J36, nice.

Look at newer Hogans? Cobra CB i had 2009 , check em out !!

[Fairwindsgolfer]

Bridgestone J40s? Possibly a slightly larger clubhead and still conforming I believe.

The j40s still conform..

http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/ResultDisplay.aspx?clubtype=Iron&Manf=Bridgestone%20Sports%20Co%20Ltd&Prod=All

[theothertwo]

How about the Miura CB57? I know they are expensive but may be worth it since I don't change irons often. I will sell all my used golf clubs to get a set of the CB57s. Craziness.

[jonn443]

J15CB's are where you want to be.

[theothertwo]

J15CB's are where you want to be.

 

Thanks. Can't find these new anywhere.

[NoFancyUsername.]

The closest you are going to get to the 33's are the Titleist 718 CB's.

The Wilson V6's are a beautiful club but nothing like the 33's.

The Srixons 785's are closer then the V6's.

[NoFancyUsername.]

J15CB's are where you want to be.

 

Thanks. Can't find these new anywhere.

 

New here >>>>> http://www.golfonlin...ne_j15_cb_irons

 

that would be $780USD

[theothertwo]

J15CB's are where you want to be.

 

Thanks. Can't find these new anywhere.

 

New here >>>>> http://www.golfonlin...ne_j15_cb_irons

 

that would be $780USD

The closest you are going to get to the 33's are the Titleist 718 CB's.

The Wilson V6's are a beautiful club but nothing like the 33's.

The Srixons 785's are closer then the V6's.

 

Are the Srixon 785s and Titleist 716 CBs the same size, or is the Srixon a bigger profile. Thanks.

[NoFancyUsername.]

J15CB's are where you want to be.

 

Thanks. Can't find these new anywhere.

 

New here >>>>> http://www.golfonlin...ne_j15_cb_irons

 

that would be $780USD

The closest you are going to get to the 33's are the Titleist 718 CB's.

The Wilson V6's are a beautiful club but nothing like the 33's.

The Srixons 785's are closer then the V6's.

 

Are the Srixon 785s and Titleist 716 CBs the same size, or is the Srixon a bigger profile. Thanks.

 

You are asking a guy who has only played blades all his life, but having hit both of those irons the Srixon is bigger as in that it has a thicker topline and when looking down at it, it has the CB square look about it. The 716-718's sit like blades.

 

Srixon Titleist

 

[Yuck]

I will assume the above photo's are "not to scale" unless Srixon uses the old Wilson Fat Shaft.

[theothertwo]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I was looking at my son's MP 62s and they look a lot like the J33 CBs so I got interested in the Mizuno MP 18 Combo, not exactly the same as the J33s but got an itch to play Mizuno MPs.

 

Combo is:

• MIZUNO MP-18 MMC 4,5 Fli-Hi SC 6-8 MB 9,PW IRONS (4-PW)
  
• Steel Shafts - Factory NS Pro Modus3 Tour 105 Steel Regular Flex
  

Never tried this shaft, coming from NS Pro 950 GH so I hope it works out. It's like buying 3 different MPs and I am excited, the last combo I played was the MacGregor 1025 CM and that was awhile back.

 

Thanks again for the suggestions. Enjoy the holidays.