Mizuno - Recoil 95 vs 950GH Neo

[ski350]

Pondering the JPX 921 Hot Metals and wonder how different the Recoil 95 will play from the 950GH Neo.  Have never played graphite in irons but getting a little older and would like something a little easier on the body without losing control.  Also the swing speed isn’t what it once was - I’d say moderate at best.  Thanks!

[jeffrey r]

I haven’t played the 950GH Neo, but I assume they are similar to the standard 950GH.  I am currently playing the standard 950GH stiff in a set of PXG’s, and I have Recoil 95 F4 (stiff) in a set of 919 Forged.  Performance-wise, I find them very similar.  Nice and smooth, with high launch, but not ballooning for me.  

 

I actually just posted in the elbow pain thread that unfortunately, even with prosoft inserts in them, I am still getting some elbow pain with the 950’s.  So, from a wear and tear standpoint, I think the Recoil 95 would be superior.  If I could easily and cheaply swap shafts (which I can’t), I would definitely pop some Recoil 95s into the PXG’s, and many of my other sets with steel shafts.

 

Bottom line, you should be able to find a good fit with the Recoil 95 F3 or F4, with soft-stepping or hard-stepping if necessary.  I also have a set of irons with the Steelfiber 95, and I find the Recoil 95 to be a bit smoother (Recoil stiff compared to the SF regular).  YMMV.

[Minarets]

I would agree that the Steelfibers 95 play stiffer to flex and when fit I was fit for R Steelfibers 95 (hard stepped) and S Recoils 95 F4. 
 

I never played the recoils and never hit them on grass and if smoother is the feel, I may go that route next time.  I don't feel my Steelfibers are stout or harsh but smoother is better IMO. If there is no performance loss and only feel....

[ski350]

3 hours ago, jeffrey r said:

I haven’t played the 950GH Neo, but I assume they are similar to the standard 950GH.  I am currently playing the standard 950GH stiff in a set of PXG’s, and I have Recoil 95 F4 (stiff) in a set of 919 Forged.  Performance-wise, I find them very similar.  Nice and smooth, with high launch, but not ballooning for me.  

 

I actually just posted in the elbow pain thread that unfortunately, even with prosoft inserts in them, I am still getting some elbow pain with the 950’s.  So, from a wear and tear standpoint, I think the Recoil 95 would be superior.  If I could easily and cheaply swap shafts (which I can’t), I would definitely pop some Recoil 95s into the PXG’s, and many of my other sets with steel shafts.

 

Bottom line, you should be able to find a good fit with the Recoil 95 F3 or F4, with soft-stepping or hard-stepping if necessary.  I also have a set of irons with the Steelfiber 95, and I find the Recoil 95 to be a bit smoother (Recoil stiff compared to the SF regular).  YMMV.

Thanks for the info - definitely want to go graphite to be easier on the body.  Torn between the Recoil ESX 460 and Recoil 95 as graphite offerings.... 

[Golf64]

The Neo has a stiffer mid section to allow a more flexible tip for more spin. A lot of these bigger heads and stronger lofts don't spin much, therefore the Neo.

OP, check out UST Mamiya's site for specs. on the 2 shafts you are looking at to help with your decision.