SirShanksAlot.com Awards 2005 - Part II

[Gxgolfer]

By SirPuttsAlot via SirShanksAlot.com

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We’ve already looked at the Golf Company Of The Year, Best Bang For The Buck Irons, Best Bang For The Buck Driver, Fairway Wood Of The Year and Hybrid Of The Year so let’s keep the awards coming!

Iron Of The Year - Low Handicap - Mizuno MP-60

One of the best iron manufacturers in the world really delivered in 2005. The better players of the world like the performance of a blade but most like the added forgiveness of a small cavity. Some companies have figured out how to combine the two but none have done it as well as Mizuno. Their “Cut Muscle” technology gives the better play exactly what they want without sacrificing a traditional look. The MP-32 was a great iron but the MP-60 is even better.

Honorable Mention - Callaway X-Tour, Titleist 735CM

Iron Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Callaway Big Bertha

I’ve been in the golf business for over 11 years and I’ve never seen an iron as forgiving as the Callaway Big Bertha. 2004 was a solid year for the Big Bertha and 2005 was no different. Mid to High handicappers loved this iron despite it’s bulky appearance. Low handicappers bought a few Big Bertha irons to replace their lower irons. Funny how the 2006 verison looks a lot like the current one… why fix it when it’s not broken?

Honorable Mention - Ping G2, TaylorMade RAC OS

Driver Of The Year - Low Handicap - Nike Ignite

This driver came in two different sizes… the 410CC was a favorite among better players but the 460CC version gained some popularity as the season went on. Everyone we talked to loved this driver. The 410CC head looked great at address and it was one of the best “non-460CC” drivers out there. Both versions were forgiving and very long. The Ignite showed us that not all great drivers had to feature movable weights or composite tops.

Honorable Mention - Cleveland Launcher COMP, TaylorMade R5 TP

Driver Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Cobra SZ

Cobra Golf has the average golfer figured out… they know what these players want, they know how much these players want to spend and they make great clubs accordingly. Cobra had one of the best drivers of 2004 and they rode the wave of popularity right through 2005. The company added a 460CC version early in the season to keep the momentum going. They have a firm grasp on the game improvement category and let’s hope their next driver doesn’t confuse consumers with different clubs rated on ball speed…. oh wait… nevermind.

Honorable Mention - Big Bertha 454, TaylorMade R5 Dual

Ok so we don’t have a drumroll feature on the site but if we did I’d queue it up right now. We’ve got one award left and it’s the big one. The golf club that our testers, readers and staff felt was the best club of 2005.

SirShanksAlot.com Golf Club Of The Year 2005 - Tour Edge Exotics Fairway Woods

I think we’ve said all that we can say about these fairway woods. The Exotics line by Tour Edge golf is quickly becoming a player in the premium golf club market and these fairway woods have been the centerpiece of the collection. If you’ve tried them… you’ve probably bought one. If you haven’t tried them… you probably should.

Honorable Mention - Mizuno MP-60 Iron, Callaway X-Tour Iron

[Viking Golfer]

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We’ve already looked at the Golf Company Of The Year, Best Bang For The Buck Irons, Best Bang For The Buck Driver, Fairway Wood Of The Year and Hybrid Of The Year so let’s keep the awards coming!

 

Iron Of The Year - Low Handicap - Mizuno MP-60

 

One of the best iron manufacturers in the world really delivered in 2005. The better players of the world like the performance of a blade but most like the added forgiveness of a small cavity. Some companies have figured out how to combine the two but none have done it as well as Mizuno. Their “Cut Muscle” technology gives the better play exactly what they want without sacrificing a traditional look. The MP-32 was a great iron but the MP-60 is even better.

 

Honorable Mention - Callaway X-Tour, Titleist 735CM

 

Iron Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Callaway Big Bertha

 

I’ve been in the golf business for over 11 years and I’ve never seen an iron as forgiving as the Callaway Big Bertha. 2004 was a solid year for the Big Bertha and 2005 was no different. Mid to High handicappers loved this iron despite it’s bulky appearance. Low handicappers bought a few Big Bertha irons to replace their lower irons. Funny how the 2006 verison looks a lot like the current one… why fix it when it’s not broken?

 

Honorable Mention - Ping G2, TaylorMade RAC OS

 

Driver Of The Year - Low Handicap - Nike Ignite

 

This driver came in two different sizes… the 410CC was a favorite among better players but the 460CC version gained some popularity as the season went on. Everyone we talked to loved this driver. The 410CC head looked great at address and it was one of the best “non-460CC” drivers out there. Both versions were forgiving and very long. The Ignite showed us that not all great drivers had to feature movable weights or composite tops.

 

Honorable Mention - Cleveland Launcher COMP, TaylorMade R5 TP

 

Driver Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Cobra SZ

 

Cobra Golf has the average golfer figured out… they know what these players want, they know how much these players want to spend and they make great clubs accordingly. Cobra had one of the best drivers of 2004 and they rode the wave of popularity right through 2005. The company added a 460CC version early in the season to keep the momentum going. They have a firm grasp on the game improvement category and let’s hope their next driver doesn’t confuse consumers with different clubs rated on ball speed…. oh wait… nevermind.

 

Honorable Mention - Big Bertha 454, TaylorMade R5 Dual

 

Ok so we don’t have a drumroll feature on the site but if we did I’d queue it up right now. We’ve got one award left and it’s the big one. The golf club that our testers, readers and staff felt was the best club of 2005.

 

SirShanksAlot.com Golf Club Of The Year 2005 - Tour Edge Exotics Fairway Woods

 

I think we’ve said all that we can say about these fairway woods. The Exotics line by Tour Edge golf is quickly becoming a player in the premium golf club market and these fairway woods have been the centerpiece of the collection. If you’ve tried them… you’ve probably bought one. If you haven’t tried them… you probably should.

 

Honorable Mention - Mizuno MP-60 Iron, Callaway X-Tour Iron

 

Hey,

 

I log on to your site pretty often and read your articles and reviews.

 

I wonder why you don't mention the Bridgestone J33 Combo irons among the irons of the year, when you mention Titleist 735.cm ?

Could you possible do a review on the J33 combo irons soon ?

[SirShanksAlot]

Click for Article>>>Here

 

We’ve already looked at the Golf Company Of The Year, Best Bang For The Buck Irons, Best Bang For The Buck Driver, Fairway Wood Of The Year and Hybrid Of The Year so let’s keep the awards coming!

 

Iron Of The Year - Low Handicap - Mizuno MP-60

 

One of the best iron manufacturers in the world really delivered in 2005. The better players of the world like the performance of a blade but most like the added forgiveness of a small cavity. Some companies have figured out how to combine the two but none have done it as well as Mizuno. Their “Cut Muscle” technology gives the better play exactly what they want without sacrificing a traditional look. The MP-32 was a great iron but the MP-60 is even better.

 

Honorable Mention - Callaway X-Tour, Titleist 735CM

 

Iron Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Callaway Big Bertha

 

I’ve been in the golf business for over 11 years and I’ve never seen an iron as forgiving as the Callaway Big Bertha. 2004 was a solid year for the Big Bertha and 2005 was no different. Mid to High handicappers loved this iron despite it’s bulky appearance. Low handicappers bought a few Big Bertha irons to replace their lower irons. Funny how the 2006 verison looks a lot like the current one… why fix it when it’s not broken?

 

Honorable Mention - Ping G2, TaylorMade RAC OS

 

Driver Of The Year - Low Handicap - Nike Ignite

 

This driver came in two different sizes… the 410CC was a favorite among better players but the 460CC version gained some popularity as the season went on. Everyone we talked to loved this driver. The 410CC head looked great at address and it was one of the best “non-460CC” drivers out there. Both versions were forgiving and very long. The Ignite showed us that not all great drivers had to feature movable weights or composite tops.

 

Honorable Mention - Cleveland Launcher COMP, TaylorMade R5 TP

 

Driver Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Cobra SZ

 

Cobra Golf has the average golfer figured out… they know what these players want, they know how much these players want to spend and they make great clubs accordingly. Cobra had one of the best drivers of 2004 and they rode the wave of popularity right through 2005. The company added a 460CC version early in the season to keep the momentum going. They have a firm grasp on the game improvement category and let’s hope their next driver doesn’t confuse consumers with different clubs rated on ball speed…. oh wait… nevermind.

 

Honorable Mention - Big Bertha 454, TaylorMade R5 Dual

 

Ok so we don’t have a drumroll feature on the site but if we did I’d queue it up right now. We’ve got one award left and it’s the big one. The golf club that our testers, readers and staff felt was the best club of 2005.

 

SirShanksAlot.com Golf Club Of The Year 2005 - Tour Edge Exotics Fairway Woods

 

I think we’ve said all that we can say about these fairway woods. The Exotics line by Tour Edge golf is quickly becoming a player in the premium golf club market and these fairway woods have been the centerpiece of the collection. If you’ve tried them… you’ve probably bought one. If you haven’t tried them… you probably should.

 

Honorable Mention - Mizuno MP-60 Iron, Callaway X-Tour Iron

 

Hey,

 

I log on to your site pretty often and read your articles and reviews.

 

I wonder why you don't mention the Bridgestone J33 Combo irons among the irons of the year, when you mention Titleist 735.cm ?

Could you possible do a review on the J33 combo irons soon ?

 

Hi Claus and thanks for the comment,

 

We'd love to do Bridgestone reviews... I've hit some of their stuff in the past and really like it. The reason we don't is that we can't get Bridgestone in Canada. Our distributor (Tournament Sports) does Bridgestone golf balls but won't start doing clubs until next year. Watch for more Bridgestone reviews and news from us in 2006!

[Vandal]

Click for Article>>>Here

 

We’ve already looked at the Golf Company Of The Year, Best Bang For The Buck Irons, Best Bang For The Buck Driver, Fairway Wood Of The Year and Hybrid Of The Year so let’s keep the awards coming!

 

Iron Of The Year - Low Handicap - Mizuno MP-60

 

One of the best iron manufacturers in the world really delivered in 2005. The better players of the world like the performance of a blade but most like the added forgiveness of a small cavity. Some companies have figured out how to combine the two but none have done it as well as Mizuno. Their “Cut Muscle” technology gives the better play exactly what they want without sacrificing a traditional look. The MP-32 was a great iron but the MP-60 is even better.

 

Honorable Mention - Callaway X-Tour, Titleist 735CM

 

Iron Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Callaway Big Bertha

 

I’ve been in the golf business for over 11 years and I’ve never seen an iron as forgiving as the Callaway Big Bertha. 2004 was a solid year for the Big Bertha and 2005 was no different. Mid to High handicappers loved this iron despite it’s bulky appearance. Low handicappers bought a few Big Bertha irons to replace their lower irons. Funny how the 2006 verison looks a lot like the current one… why fix it when it’s not broken?

 

Honorable Mention - Ping G2, TaylorMade RAC OS

 

Driver Of The Year - Low Handicap - Nike Ignite

 

This driver came in two different sizes… the 410CC was a favorite among better players but the 460CC version gained some popularity as the season went on. Everyone we talked to loved this driver. The 410CC head looked great at address and it was one of the best “non-460CC” drivers out there. Both versions were forgiving and very long. The Ignite showed us that not all great drivers had to feature movable weights or composite tops.

 

Honorable Mention - Cleveland Launcher COMP, TaylorMade R5 TP

 

Driver Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Cobra SZ

 

Cobra Golf has the average golfer figured out… they know what these players want, they know how much these players want to spend and they make great clubs accordingly. Cobra had one of the best drivers of 2004 and they rode the wave of popularity right through 2005. The company added a 460CC version early in the season to keep the momentum going. They have a firm grasp on the game improvement category and let’s hope their next driver doesn’t confuse consumers with different clubs rated on ball speed…. oh wait… nevermind.

 

Honorable Mention - Big Bertha 454, TaylorMade R5 Dual

 

Ok so we don’t have a drumroll feature on the site but if we did I’d queue it up right now. We’ve got one award left and it’s the big one. The golf club that our testers, readers and staff felt was the best club of 2005.

 

SirShanksAlot.com Golf Club Of The Year 2005 - Tour Edge Exotics Fairway Woods

 

I think we’ve said all that we can say about these fairway woods. The Exotics line by Tour Edge golf is quickly becoming a player in the premium golf club market and these fairway woods have been the centerpiece of the collection. If you’ve tried them… you’ve probably bought one. If you haven’t tried them… you probably should.

 

Honorable Mention - Mizuno MP-60 Iron, Callaway X-Tour Iron

 

Hey,

 

I log on to your site pretty often and read your articles and reviews.

 

I wonder why you don't mention the Bridgestone J33 Combo irons among the irons of the year, when you mention Titleist 735.cm ?

Could you possible do a review on the J33 combo irons soon ?

 

Hi Claus and thanks for the comment,

 

We'd love to do Bridgestone reviews... I've hit some of their stuff in the past and really like it. The reason we don't is that we can't get Bridgestone in Canada. Our distributor (Tournament Sports) does Bridgestone golf balls but won't start doing clubs until next year. Watch for more Bridgestone reviews and news from us in 2006!

 

No G5? Seems strange to me.

[abewley]

i was thing g2 driver.. but all the same..

[Viking Golfer]

Hi Claus and thanks for the comment,

 

We'd love to do Bridgestone reviews... I've hit some of their stuff in the past and really like it. The reason we don't is that we can't get Bridgestone in Canada. Our distributor (Tournament Sports) does Bridgestone golf balls but won't start doing clubs until next year. Watch for more Bridgestone reviews and news from us in 2006!

 

Thanks for your comment and promise :)

 

I really DO hope you will get a chance to test the Bridgestone J33 combo irons as I think they are both softer, more playable, more forgiving and plain and simple are a better set of combo irons than the (also great) Titleist 735.cm combo irons.

 

I'm a BIG TIME Mizuno lover, and own both the Mp-60 and Mp-32, but I had a chance to purchase the J33 combo irons at a very fair price and I must say they really live up to the rumours.

 

They don't have quite the same butter feel as the Mizuno forgings, but a bit more of a clicky feel to them, but they just somehow made me feel I was holding a great iron in my hands.

They don't feel anything like the Titleist 735.cm irons, which to me can feel a bit too clicky and harsh (and I'm talking about the carbon forged Titleist 735.cm and not the even harder feeling stainless steel version of the 735.cm)

[SirShanksAlot]

Click for Article>>>Here

 

We’ve already looked at the Golf Company Of The Year, Best Bang For The Buck Irons, Best Bang For The Buck Driver, Fairway Wood Of The Year and Hybrid Of The Year so let’s keep the awards coming!

 

Iron Of The Year - Low Handicap - Mizuno MP-60

 

One of the best iron manufacturers in the world really delivered in 2005. The better players of the world like the performance of a blade but most like the added forgiveness of a small cavity. Some companies have figured out how to combine the two but none have done it as well as Mizuno. Their “Cut Muscle” technology gives the better play exactly what they want without sacrificing a traditional look. The MP-32 was a great iron but the MP-60 is even better.

 

Honorable Mention - Callaway X-Tour, Titleist 735CM

 

Iron Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Callaway Big Bertha

 

I’ve been in the golf business for over 11 years and I’ve never seen an iron as forgiving as the Callaway Big Bertha. 2004 was a solid year for the Big Bertha and 2005 was no different. Mid to High handicappers loved this iron despite it’s bulky appearance. Low handicappers bought a few Big Bertha irons to replace their lower irons. Funny how the 2006 verison looks a lot like the current one… why fix it when it’s not broken?

 

Honorable Mention - Ping G2, TaylorMade RAC OS

 

Driver Of The Year - Low Handicap - Nike Ignite

 

This driver came in two different sizes… the 410CC was a favorite among better players but the 460CC version gained some popularity as the season went on. Everyone we talked to loved this driver. The 410CC head looked great at address and it was one of the best “non-460CC” drivers out there. Both versions were forgiving and very long. The Ignite showed us that not all great drivers had to feature movable weights or composite tops.

 

Honorable Mention - Cleveland Launcher COMP, TaylorMade R5 TP

 

Driver Of The Year - Mid to High Handicap - Cobra SZ

 

Cobra Golf has the average golfer figured out… they know what these players want, they know how much these players want to spend and they make great clubs accordingly. Cobra had one of the best drivers of 2004 and they rode the wave of popularity right through 2005. The company added a 460CC version early in the season to keep the momentum going. They have a firm grasp on the game improvement category and let’s hope their next driver doesn’t confuse consumers with different clubs rated on ball speed…. oh wait… nevermind.

 

Honorable Mention - Big Bertha 454, TaylorMade R5 Dual

 

Ok so we don’t have a drumroll feature on the site but if we did I’d queue it up right now. We’ve got one award left and it’s the big one. The golf club that our testers, readers and staff felt was the best club of 2005.

 

SirShanksAlot.com Golf Club Of The Year 2005 - Tour Edge Exotics Fairway Woods

 

I think we’ve said all that we can say about these fairway woods. The Exotics line by Tour Edge golf is quickly becoming a player in the premium golf club market and these fairway woods have been the centerpiece of the collection. If you’ve tried them… you’ve probably bought one. If you haven’t tried them… you probably should.

 

Honorable Mention - Mizuno MP-60 Iron, Callaway X-Tour Iron

 

Hey,

 

I log on to your site pretty often and read your articles and reviews.

 

I wonder why you don't mention the Bridgestone J33 Combo irons among the irons of the year, when you mention Titleist 735.cm ?

Could you possible do a review on the J33 combo irons soon ?

 

Hi Claus and thanks for the comment,

 

We'd love to do Bridgestone reviews... I've hit some of their stuff in the past and really like it. The reason we don't is that we can't get Bridgestone in Canada. Our distributor (Tournament Sports) does Bridgestone golf balls but won't start doing clubs until next year. Watch for more Bridgestone reviews and news from us in 2006!

 

No G5? Seems strange to me.

 

The G5 was just a bit too new and we didn't have enough good feedback on it to include it this year. It will be in the 2006 version I'm sure. As for the G2... consider it an Honorable Mention #3 in really either of the driver categories. We wanted to keep only 2 Honorable Mentions in each and we used sales at our 2 shops as tie breakers. The other Honorable Mention drivers out sold the G2 at both of our shops. The G2 did really well at my place but SirPuttsAlot's shop didn't sell nearly as many as they thought they would. It's a great driver though!