Artisan upcoming irons

[Maroon_19]

1 hour ago, scott_Donald said:

4-9 MB is what I think I will go, just wish there was a 3 iron as I use that on all inland courses and a 2 iron on links. would a FC 4 iron 1* strong work? seems a few of you have them? I could just stick with my i59 3 iron which is great(no idea why not many folk like these)

To me a 21 degree FC 4 iron (FC 4 iron 22 degree head bent 1 degree strong) would be the natural loft progression as a "3 iron" from the MB 24 degree 4 iron.  Jamie will be able to tell you for sure.  Not sure if Roc Golf in the UK is doing irons yet.

[Phabs]

Just got my invite email this morning from Jamie. 

[wattage]

5 hours ago, Phabs said:

Just got my invite email this morning from Jamie. 

Player #??

[gm12673]

21 hours ago, Maroon_19 said:

To me a 21 degree FC 4 iron (FC 4 iron 22 degree head bent 1 degree strong) would be the natural loft progression as a "3 iron" from the MB 24 degree 4 iron.  Jamie will be able to tell you for sure.  Not sure if Roc Golf in the UK is doing irons yet.

ROC are doing irons - limited quantities- but did a gorgeous set of HCs for me late last year. 

[scott_Donald]

22 hours ago, Maroon_19 said:

To me a 21 degree FC 4 iron (FC 4 iron 22 degree head bent 1 degree strong) would be the natural loft progression as a "3 iron" from the MB 24 degree 4 iron.  Jamie will be able to tell you for sure.  Not sure if Roc Golf in the UK is doing irons yet.

 

that's what I am thinking but then will anyone want to buy my i59 3 iron!

 

23 hours ago, ry1808 said:

do the guys in Ireland that fit the wedges handle irons too? 

 

23 minutes ago, gm12673 said:

ROC are doing irons - limited quantities- but did a gorgeous set of HCs for me late last year. 

 

Ye, I would rather buy direct like I have in the past; bought a fair amount and the customer service from Artisan is unmatched.

 

 

[asroma19]

Had a nice little chat with Mr. Jamie and I pulled the trigger on irons and a new wedge set! 

Stupid excited! 

[Houndstooth]

I got mine yesterday. I got a full set of FC’s. Played with them today. They are incredible.

[asroma19]

12 hours ago, Houndstooth said:

I got mine yesterday. I got a full set of FC’s. Played with them today. They are incredible.

 

Photos please!! 

[asroma19]

Got mine today and took them out to the range. I hit 2 buckets and when I got the tempo down, they were so buttery. I come from Miura MB-101s and they are just as good or even better!! 

 

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[quincy48402]

It's interesting you said working on tempo...I'm going thru the same thing due to a shaft change.

 

Did you stay with same shafts as the Miura's?

Edited August 23, 2023 by quincy48402

[Maroon_19]

1 hour ago, quincy48402 said:

It's interesting you said working on tempo...I'm going thru the same thing due to a shaft change.

Same thing with mine.  DG S300s to Nippon 105s.  

"Tempo is everything.  Perfection unobtainable."

[asroma19]

5 hours ago, quincy48402 said:

It's interesting you said working on tempo...I'm going thru the same thing due to a shaft change.

 

Did you stay with same shafts as the Miura's?

I did! 
 

I have made some huge improvements in ball striking this past 6 months with Miura MB-101s. I am in True Temper DGX100 120s Tour issue. 

[asroma19]

[indianagolf2]

On 8/19/2023 at 10:39 PM, Houndstooth said:

I got mine yesterday. I got a full set of FC’s. Played with them today. They are incredible.

Could you post pics pls

[asroma19]

Holy crap, got to play Champions Retreat outside of Augusta. Hit some really good iron shots! Here is the 4-iron for y'all. 

I was playing Miura MB-101s in the QPQ black with the Dynamic Gold X100 120s Tour Issue. After 2 large buckets at the local range, I made the decision to replace the irons in the bag for a trip to Aiken, South Carolina and I don't regret it. 

 

Jamie did a wonderful job. Had a 1-hour call with him on 8/14 and had the irons delivered on 8/22 just in time before I left the next day! 

[Maroon_19]

2 hours ago, asroma19 said:

Holy crap, got to play Champions Retreat outside of Augusta. Hit some really good iron shots! Here is the 4-iron for y'all. 

One of my best friends caddies at Champions.  Hope you had a good time.  Those irons look good!

[quincy48402]

On 8/23/2023 at 2:37 PM, Maroon_19 said:

Same thing with mine.  DG S300s to Nippon 105s.  

"Tempo is everything.  Perfection unobtainable."

Would love as a experiment to put the artisan heads with my old shafts and see what happens...a) club feel/performance b) tempo of swing

[Maroon_19]

20 minutes ago, quincy48402 said:

Would love as a experiment to put the artisan heads with my old shafts and see what happens...a) club feel/performance b) tempo of swing

Jamie had a DG S300 on the cart at my fitting.  I tried it.  On quality swings the Nippons gave better results.  It's just a matter of getting used to the lighter weight.  I'm overswinging right now if I don't think "low and slow."  I think I'm almost there.

[petep5280]

Beautiful clubs.

[scott_Donald]

11 hours ago, asroma19 said:

Holy crap, got to play Champions Retreat outside of Augusta. Hit some really good iron shots! Here is the 4-iron for y'all. 

I was playing Miura MB-101s in the QPQ black with the Dynamic Gold X100 120s Tour Issue. After 2 large buckets at the local range, I made the decision to replace the irons in the bag for a trip to Aiken, South Carolina and I don't regret it. 

 

Jamie did a wonderful job. Had a 1-hour call with him on 8/14 and had the irons delivered on 8/22 just in time before I left the next day! 

what was your final spec?

[quincy48402]

11 hours ago, Maroon_19 said:

Jamie had a DG S300 on the cart at my fitting.  I tried it.  On quality swings the Nippons gave better results.  It's just a matter of getting used to the lighter weight.  I'm overswinging right now if I don't think "low and slow."  I think I'm almost there.

Doing range sessions and playing now the build/feeling is of a heavier head and stiffer shaft on the takeaway. Old clubs were Callaway xforged 2013 w/ shimada constants.

 

Small adjustment to my tempo here or there has me with the same feel/results as the fitting. Maybe the 100+ TX heat had something to do with it compared to 80 deg days here in MI

[Maroon_19]

16 hours ago, quincy48402 said:

Doing range sessions and playing now the build/feeling is of a heavier head and stiffer shaft on the takeaway. Old clubs were Callaway xforged 2013 w/ shimada constants.

 

Small adjustment to my tempo here or there has me with the same feel/results as the fitting. Maybe the 100+ TX heat had something to do with it compared to 80 deg days here in MI

Played this morning.  Had my best %GIR round ever.  Couldn't putt to save my life and it wasn't the putter's fault.  All mine.  A great round wasted.

The swing may be there now for the new irons.  They were great today.

[quincy48402]

On 8/26/2023 at 2:19 PM, Maroon_19 said:

Played this morning.  Had my best %GIR round ever.  Couldn't putt to save my life and it wasn't the putter's fault.  All mine.  A great round wasted.

The swing may be there now for the new irons.  They were great today.

I’ll see that and raise you…

 

Round #5 with the irons and had my first hole in one after playing close to 26 years.

174 yards, 7 iron at my home course…was able to see the ball go in

 

 

[outgolfing]

Well I can’t top a hole in one but here are some quad numbers on my 2nd hand FC 7i and 9i.  The 7i is vs a new gen T200 and the 9i is vs T150.  I’m impressed with the Artisans and with the T200, not as much with the T150.  The Titleist combo set will be for sale. If I ever go back I’d do a full set of T200 instead.  Ball was a Prov1x for all the comparison shots.  
 

[outgolfing]

Here’s a picture of my FC’s along with some additional ball data I found interesting.  The large group of shots is with the Mizuno rbx tour ball. The three on the bottom are with the Prov1x.  That ball is a spin monster.  

Edited September 4, 2023 by outgolfing

[Arlin964]

Guys! Guys! I got my iron fitting invitation!

 

Player number 1782. 
 

This came about two months earlier than I expected to be honest. 
 

I have an 0120 putter and wedges. 
 

The putter has been my most consistent putter I’ve had in the bag. I’ve goofed around with others this summer, but this work of art just begs to be used. Feel is just right. In every way. 
 

54 and 59 wedges have been dialed. Best wedge play this summer that I’ve ever had. 
 

Still trying to get a good feel for the 49 gap wedge, but I think shaft choice has something to do with it. 

[JJgolfwrx]

Seems like they are getting through the player numbers pretty quick.

Edited September 9, 2023 by JJgolfwrx

[wattage]

1590 here and got my email 8/28 and booked iron and wedge fitting mid Oct🔥

[Robkingasu]

I’m 1105, got my email about 3 month ago. Have to think the 105+ heat is holding people back from going for the fitting - which has to be 90% of their buyers. 
 

I haven’t ordered yet due to this. 

[Arlin964]

28 minutes ago, Robkingasu said:

I’m 1105, got my email about 3 month ago. Have to think the 105+ heat is holding people back from going for the fitting - which has to be 90% of their buyers. 
 

I haven’t ordered yet due to this. 

I’d say you’re right. As you can see in this thread, it wasn’t long ago people in the low 1000’s we’re getting their emails. This is the type of opportunity that I personally wouldnt want to do over the phone. I want the experts to physically see what I’m doing rather than relying on my assessment of my own tendencies. 
 

I live in Dallas and the heat has been no joke this summer. I’ve played a few times in 106 degrees so as long as you prepare appropriately, it can be done. 
 

So I could understand lots of folks deferring for the time being. The heat literally just broke last night with a cold front and there is light at the end of the forecast.