Artisan upcoming irons

[mjbaker80]

I am one never to stir up nonsense in here (or at least I don’t try to). I do have to say, owning both NC and Artisan wedges it is a no contest for me with the Artisans winning out.

 

NC makes incredible golf clubs.  Nothing but respect.  I do think their grinds are geared more for southern courses, hardpan…think Pinehurst.  They are also about $350 for a head…. Unbuilt….that’s a bit much for me.

I play in MN.  They made me a wedge and in THEIR defense it was a phone fitting.  So, I may have lead them totally wrong.  It was fine, but really struggled on our very lush wet turf up here.  It was fine on tight lies; not great on fluffy ones.  Again, I MAY HAVE LEAD THEM WRONG thinking I needed something I didn’t.l (low bounce/picker).

 

That being said, Artisan fit me over the phone too.  Those wedges are grails and will NEVER leave my bag.  Guys I play with legit get annoyed at the shots I pull off and I’m not a great player!
 

So FOR ME, when the money is down or I’m playing in an event, the Artisans are in the bag, not NCs.  nothing but love for both icons, however.

Just ordered a fresh one in fact…

 

 

 

 

 

[LionGolfer]

3 minutes ago, mjbaker80 said:

I am one never to stir up nonsense in here (or at least I don’t try to). I do have to say, owning both NC and Artisan wedges it is a no contest for me with the Artisans winning out.

 

NC makes incredible golf clubs.  Nothing but respect.  I do think their grinds are geared more for southern courses, hardpan…think Pinehurst.  They are also about $350 for a head…. Unbuilt….that’s a bit much for me.

I play in MN.  They made me a wedge and in THEIR defense it was a phone fitting.  So, I may have lead them totally wrong.  It was fine, but really struggled on our very lush wet turf up here.  It was fine on tight lies; not great on fluffy ones.  Again, I MAY HAVE LEAD THEM WRONG thinking I needed something I didn’t.l (low bounce/picker).

 

That being said, Artisan fit me over the phone too.  Those wedges are grails and will NEVER leave my bag.  Guys I play with legit get annoyed at the shots I pull off and I’m not a great player!
 

So FOR ME, when the money is down or I’m playing in an event, the Artisans are in the bag, not NCs.  nothing but love for both icons, however.

Just ordered a fresh one in fact…

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the DS grind which I have for my 58.  The SB grind though... my fav.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

Wrong thread indeed. Sorry, I guess those white claw things are pretty strong 

 

 

carry on!

[Robkingasu]

Fun fact: Looks like they are up to player number 500? Is that correct mjbaker80? 1150 can't be that far away! 🙂

[Leonard Washington]

Those are wedges, not irons…

[snagy2000]

9 minutes ago, Robkingasu said:

Fun fact: Looks like they are up to player number 500? Is that correct mjbaker80? 1150 can't be that far away! 🙂

Well, I'm right behind it, so we'll see.

[Robkingasu]

Good catch, damn 

[snagy2000]

 

Edited December 1, 2022 by snagy2000

[Ripper17]

So does anyone know what number they are actually on for the irons?

[webber]

I've always loved the shapes of the Nike irons and wedges but my one gripe with the Nike wedges was they were almost onset.  I like a little bit of offset or "slung hosel" look in the wedges like the Vokey's have or the old 588 Cleveland's (or any Cleveland for that matter).  I assume Mike has 0 issues adding a little offset into the wedges? 

[ChristopherMcDonald]

4 hours ago, webber said:

I've always loved the shapes of the Nike irons and wedges but my one gripe with the Nike wedges was they were almost onset.  I like a little bit of offset or "slung hosel" look in the wedges like the Vokey's have or the old 588 Cleveland's (or any Cleveland for that matter).  I assume Mike has 0 issues adding a little offset into the wedges? 

Dudes an artist, should be able to give you what you need

[mjbaker80]

11 hours ago, Robkingasu said:

Fun fact: Looks like they are up to player number 500? Is that correct mjbaker80? 1150 can't be that far away! 🙂

Unfortunately the comment below is correct…this is a wedge order.  Still haven’t gotten “the call.”

[scott_Donald]

After a conversation with Jamie today, they are certainly moving through the numbers fast for irons!

[Ripper17]

7 minutes ago, scott_Donald said:

After a conversation with Jamie today, they are certainly moving through the numbers fast for irons!

What number are they on?

[scott_Donald]

43 minutes ago, Ripper17 said:

What number are they on?

 

Didn't ask but I am 145 and very close.

[Jim53]

Very nice looking irons and I understand the story behind the Company founders, having followed this thread for a while and looked at the large inventory on Ebay for their products. So not all that rare in Japan, my question is about the stock sets sold on the bay are they just that? Just some random forging polished up and their logo stamped on it?

I am not trying to insult the line, just trying to understand the price point for off the rack wedges and irons.

 

It is certainly clear if you go for the fitting and get the personal treatment and then they are built for you to your fitted specs by hand (I assume the grinds since the heads are generic so to speak) then sure the price and wait is justified but what is special about the non custom products? 

Or is there something I have just not found yet about them?

Edited December 2, 2022 by Jim53

[jayhawkeye]

On 12/1/2022 at 10:35 AM, Ripper17 said:

So does anyone know what number they are actually on for the irons?

130s.  Just posted this in another thread.  Was just there for a putter fitting.  I am 800ish.  Long ways.

[GRUMBO]

are the iron heads CNC milled just curious and boy I am curious as to how much stock they have on all of the heads being offered and what number that they are at and what number they might get to by the end of this year

[dlovage]

On 11/30/2022 at 7:05 AM, mjbaker80 said:

I am one never to stir up nonsense in here (or at least I don’t try to). I do have to say, owning both NC and Artisan wedges it is a no contest for me with the Artisans winning out.

 

NC makes incredible golf clubs.  Nothing but respect.  I do think their grinds are geared more for southern courses, hardpan…think Pinehurst.  They are also about $350 for a head…. Unbuilt….that’s a bit much for me.

I play in MN.  They made me a wedge and in THEIR defense it was a phone fitting.  So, I may have lead them totally wrong.  It was fine, but really struggled on our very lush wet turf up here.  It was fine on tight lies; not great on fluffy ones.  Again, I MAY HAVE LEAD THEM WRONG thinking I needed something I didn’t.l (low bounce/picker).

 

That being said, Artisan fit me over the phone too.  Those wedges are grails and will NEVER leave my bag.  Guys I play with legit get annoyed at the shots I pull off and I’m not a great player!
 

So FOR ME, when the money is down or I’m playing in an event, the Artisans are in the bag, not NCs.  nothing but love for both icons, however.

Just ordered a fresh one in fact…

 

 

 

 

 

Is Artisan fitting over the phone now? Though it had to be in person 

[mjbaker80]

20 minutes ago, dlovage said:

Is Artisan fitting over the phone now? Though it had to be in person 

I was on their wait list for 2 years.  When they called, my second son was a week from being born, I couldn’t drive down.  Then, Covid hit.

 

I happen to have a dear friend who knows a touch about clubs, Larry Bobka.  I play with Larry 2-3 times a month and he has seen meet hit thousands of golf shots.  Larry is a hell of a player, BTW.  
 

Jamie and the Artisan boys were really understanding that I had son on the way and they worked with Larry to understand what I needed.  Larry had fit me into irons and have them a wedge build recommendation all the way down to toe and heel relief.  Pretty cool moment for me!

 

For the irons, not sure if you actually have to go in.  I would think having your specs for wedges would suffice?  I do know they aren’t doing hand grinding on irons except for an extreme upcharge.

[Therealpatgiles]

I sent my wedges into artisan after a phone fittingand they took some specs, asked me what I wanted and didn't want. Liked and disliked and I had wedges a few months later. They shipped right when covid hit in 2020. Got a refresh of my 59 this year. Took about 2 months for a new one. 

[asroma19]

On 12/3/2022 at 8:00 PM, GRUMBO said:

are the iron heads CNC milled just curious and boy I am curious as to how much stock they have on all of the heads being offered and what number that they are at and what number they might get to by the end of this year

 

They are not. They are forged as blanks and then ground down to your preference and the same and weight that Artisan uses! 

[quincy48402]

Spoke with Jaime...Staring this week on player #140

 

They are idealistically hoping to give all existing customers a chance at irons by end of 2023.

He noted...its a high level estimate, subject to change and only based on the take rate they are seeing so far.

 

For an in person iron fitting expect it to be an approximately 2 hour process, less time than wedge or putter fitting.

 

I reached out for some info because:

1) Living in Michigan my golf game is in hibernation due to winter...ideally wanting to be fit late spring/early summer

2) With a newborn son (6 months)...needing to plant seeds for a golf trip/iron fitting escape farther in advance now with my wife

[Ripper17]

14 minutes ago, quincy48402 said:

Spoke with Jaime...Staring this week on player #140

 

They are idealistically hoping to give all existing customers a chance at irons by end of 2023.

He noted...its a high level estimate, subject to change and only based on the take rate they are seeing so far.

 

For an in person iron fitting expect it to be an approximately 2 hour process, less time than wedge or putter fitting.

 

I reached out for some info because:

1) Living in Michigan my golf game is in hibernation due to winter...ideally wanting to be fit late spring/early summer

2) With a newborn son (6 months)...needing to plant seeds for a golf trip/iron fitting escape farther in advance now with my wife

Certainly moving thru the list quickly….would be curious to know what percentage of people are getting these when offered…I guess as a high 200 hundred number early 2023 would seem likely

[snagy2000]

18 minutes ago, Ripper17 said:

Certainly moving thru the list quickly….would be curious to know what percentage of people are getting these when offered…I guess as a high 200 hundred number early 2023 would seem likely

They're not cheap, so it all depends on willingness of the buyer(s) to spend for what I think will be a worthy set of irons. 

[TheRidge]

4 hours ago, asroma19 said:

 

They are not. They are forged as blanks and then ground down to your preference and the same and weight that Artisan uses! 

Not sure where you got this information, it is not correct…

[TheRidge]

On 12/3/2022 at 8:00 PM, GRUMBO said:

are the iron heads CNC milled just curious and boy I am curious as to how much stock they have on all of the heads being offered and what number that they are at and what number they might get to by the end of this year

Yes, they are forged and machined, just like the wedges 

[asroma19]

54 minutes ago, TheRidge said:

Not sure where you got this information, it is not correct…

 

My bad that was my understanding from Artisan. Thanks for correcting me! 

[cjblake09]

3 hours ago, quincy48402 said:

Spoke with Jaime...Staring this week on player #140

 

They are idealistically hoping to give all existing customers a chance at irons by end of 2023.

He noted...its a high level estimate, subject to change and only based on the take rate they are seeing so far.

 

For an in person iron fitting expect it to be an approximately 2 hour process, less time than wedge or putter fitting.

 

I reached out for some info because:

1) Living in Michigan my golf game is in hibernation due to winter...ideally wanting to be fit late spring/early summer

2) With a newborn son (6 months)...needing to plant seeds for a golf trip/iron fitting escape farther in advance now with my wife

Well that is a suprise as i thought they woudl still be around 40-50.  At 185 i will be getting a call pretty quick.  Need to dust off the golf game as i have been focused on hunting the last month or so. 

[mjbaker80]

1 hour ago, TheRidge said:

Not sure where you got this information, it is not correct…

 

33 minutes ago, asroma19 said:

 

My bad that was my understanding from Artisan. Thanks for correcting me! 

Yup.  All good.  Not kicking you when you’re down but I can confirm that the heads are NOT hand ground.  I asked Jamie that…he said theoretical they would do it but the upcharge would be significant/insane.  Mainly because it’s not necessary for 99.999% of the golfing world.  These things are weapons as is…art really.

 

So, yeah, they don’t hand grind irons.  I mean, if Charl and Bernard can play without hand ground Artisan’s I supposed we can manage 🤣