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[DeNinny]

Does anybody play their blades with graphite or steelfiber shafts? How does the feel compare to steel?

[Bigmean]

BH, I gamed the BF wedge forever and still may as it is on standby. I wore it out and refinished it with my mp 14s but in a rugged way. With the chrome off it is softer than any wedge I have hit. This wedge series is baller as hell. The have a DLIII, an elk, the dd, bf, CS, yup Curtis Strange! Maybe some others? Awesome clubs, but I love my faxon to death.

 

 

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[bladehunter]

BH, I gamed the BF wedge forever and still may as it is on standby. I wore it out and refinished it with my mp 14s but in a rugged way. With the chrome off it is softer than any wedge I have hit. This wedge series is baller as hell. The have a DLIII, an elk, the dd, bf, CS, yup Curtis Strange! Maybe some others? Awesome clubs, but I love my faxon to death.

 

 

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I am thinking of shafting this one and the david duval up.... I dig the look your has for sure....and love the 2 stripe ferule ...looks like a Cleveland ferule...

[Bigmean]

Thanks, that makes me feel better about buying a $2 ferrule! Yeah, I don't know who Larry bobka is or what year or what the deal with these, but I really can't say enough about the feel and shape and the grind on the BF is great from sand and really everything but touchy super thin lies, I played a trap shot for these with green to work with that is like a low hard lots of spin hit a few times then gently release.

Anyway, the forging is up there with the best of them, and I am a japanese snob . So shaft them up, I do not think you will be disappointed.

[Pepperturbo]

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Then we have the super squarish bullet backs. [attachment=2590201:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1422385155.934916.jpg][attachment=2590203:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1422385171.691002.jpg]
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Those resemble my old custom MacGregor 1025 MB's... that I still bring out when ball striking gets on the stinky side.

[Ty_Webb]

Nice thread. I've been playing blades for a good long while.

First set was a set of Ram Tour Grinds that I got second hand.
Then moved on to a set of Wilson Staff FG-17s
Next up was a set of Mizuno TP-19s
Then another set of Mizuno TP-19s
Then a set of Titleist 681s
Then some Scratch combos, which were blades in 6-PW
Then a set of Nike VR blades
And now a combo set of Titleist 714s, CB in 2, 3 and 4 and MB in 5 and up.

No pictures though

[bladehunter]

Can't beat that. 714 Titleist combo set is as all business as it could be. No twirling plastic emblems , no speed slots , no 34 degree pitching wedges ...just a good looking satin iron.

[Bigmean]

Been meaning to put up some pics for you guys. I have a few more sets, but they are on the outs. This is how my collection is shaping up.

 

My garage wall. The missing rack on the left is where my MP 14s are, but buddy has them. Miuras are in the bag.

 

My new R58s. I am really happy with these. Will be getting range time soon, but loving everything about them looks wise.

 

The clevelands I scored. Future summer project.

 

Palmer standard throwbacks, comlete with refinished TP mills putter and persimmon driver.

 

Vegas and some wedges not in the bag currently but I use my wedges.

 

This shows my Kyoei heads that I ground myself, they are CBs with UST graphite because why the hell not. More novelty than anything but they are mega soft and a little errant (shafts, hey they were $60 for the set!)

 

Well, that is my gear, maybe I will show the putters at some point.

[SeanPMcD]

I have had my MP-32's for about 8 years now and I wouldn't want another set in my bag. I actually have looked for a new set of 32's to keep in the closet when it is officially time to retire my irons I have now, but hopefully that isn't anytime soon. When I hit them spot on, man it feels like butter. I like blades because you know when you hit a bad one and get that feedback.

[Bulldogdoc]

Been meaning to put up some pics for you guys. I have a few more sets, but they are on the outs. This is how my collection is shaping up.

 

My garage wall. The missing rack on the left is where my MP 14s are, but buddy has them. Miuras are in the bag.

 

My new R58s. I am really happy with these. Will be getting range time soon, but loving everything about them looks wise.

 

The clevelands I scored. Future summer project.

 

Palmer standard throwbacks, comlete with refinished TP mills putter and persimmon driver.

 

Vegas and some wedges not in the bag currently but I use my wedges.

 

This shows my Kyoei heads that I ground myself, they are CBs with UST graphite because why the hell not. More novelty than anything but they are mega soft and a little errant (shafts, hey they were $60 for the set!)

 

Well, that is my gear, maybe I will show the putters at some point.

 

Love the post. Really enjoyed looking at the Palmer and Byron Nelson irons. Thanks for sharing. Nice collection of gear for sure.

[NRJyzr]

Those Nelsons are only great.

Thanks for the pics, Biggie.

I should dig out a pic of the array of bags along my garage wall. And my bin o'clubs (drivers, fwy woods, wedges, putters). You'd LOL

[JonT]

Those Palmer Standard originals in your collection are my all time favorites. I played them from about 1988; bought them used for $85 bucks, and played until 2008, with a four year hiatus in there for recovery from an auto accident. Played a set of Tommy Armour Silver Scot forged MB's for a time after that and then got on the Ho'ing train. I am reaching an age where I probably shouldn't be considering blades again, but having experienced puring many shots with one, it is a memory that stays with you; I want to do it again.

Thanks for this thread.

[bladehunter]

Been meaning to put up some pics for you guys. I have a few more sets, but they are on the outs. This is how my collection is shaping up.

 

My garage wall. The missing rack on the left is where my MP 14s are, but buddy has them. Miuras are in the bag.

 

My new R58s. I am really happy with these. Will be getting range time soon, but loving everything about them looks wise.

 

The clevelands I scored. Future summer project.

 

Palmer standard throwbacks, comlete with refinished TP mills putter and persimmon driver.

 

Vegas and some wedges not in the bag currently but I use my wedges.

 

This shows my Kyoei heads that I ground myself, they are CBs with UST graphite because why the hell not. More novelty than anything but they are mega soft and a little errant (shafts, hey they were $60 for the set!)

 

Well, that is my gear, maybe I will show the putters at some point.

 

 

very nice BM.... My collection isn't where I can see it...and its a goal of mine to get it to where I can view them anytime...seems like a shame to have them all stuck into a closet like I do.... this has motivated me again to do something about that...now to figure out what...

[Willian70]

What is the best blade like wedge? I have RC14 Adams wedges right now and I am looking for some Mizuno blade like wedges. I really want something like my MP 67 but the set stops at PW. I feel 52, 56, 60 works best for me. Suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[eagle1997]

yururi have some amazing looking wedges (see below). if you want to go a bit more economical, i am really enjoying the mizuno t4s.

 

 

image is from tourspecgolf.com. wrx sponsor fairwaygolfusa.com also sells them.

 

http://www.fairwaygolfusa.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&categories_id=1_20&multioption=1&cPath=1_20&index_manufacturers_id=&manufacturers_id=1053

[DeNinny]

[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1422485454' post='10837181']
Been meaning to put up some pics for you guys. I have a few more sets, but they are on the outs. This is how my collection is shaping up.
...
Well, that is my gear, maybe I will show the putters at some point.
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Bigmean that shop and collection is bona fide blade pr0n (XXX rated, hardcore).

I also want to mention that with this thread you have done the impossible. I have been a member here since just before I got my mp-67 blades, and I have never seen a positive blades thread such as this in all that time. I have never seen as many members posting their blades stories as this one. It's so nice to finally have a discussion about it. This is seriously a special thread.

[JimNewton]

You guys have some great collections. It's time to build one of those wooden racks.

 

And yes, 18 pages and none that lousy debate nonsense, great idea on the thread title!!

 

 

[DeNinny]

^ Sho'nuff, JimNewton!

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='Willian70' timestamp='1422501552' post='10838889']
What is the best blade like wedge? I have RC14 Adams wedges right now and I am looking for some Mizuno blade like wedges. I really want something like my MP 67 but the set stops at PW. I feel 52, 56, 60 works best for me. Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Unfortunately, it's yet another instance of one size not fitting all.

Wedges are highly personal, dependent on the appearance, the swing type, course conditions, type of shots preferred, and maybe even phases of the moon.

Do you like a straighter leading edge, or one that's rounded?
Do you like or need a lot of bounce?
Wide sole, medium sole, narrow sole?
Do you regularly open your wedge, or maybe play flops not infrequently?

And so on.

Personally, I've been going back and forth between Scratch 8620 wedges, and assorted Rams, mostly the old Tom Watson models, though I picked up an 82 Commemorative 58° at the end of the season that might see some play in 2015.

[Willian70]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1422541174' post='10840543']
[quote name='Willian70' timestamp='1422501552' post='10838889']
What is the best blade like wedge? I have RC14 Adams wedges right now and I am looking for some Mizuno blade like wedges. I really want something like my MP 67 but the set stops at PW. I feel 52, 56, 60 works best for me. Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
[/quote]

Unfortunately, it's yet another instance of one size not fitting all.

Wedges are highly personal, dependent on the appearance, the swing type, course conditions, type of shots preferred, and maybe even phases of the moon.

Do you like a straighter leading edge, or one that's rounded?
Do you like or need a lot of bounce?
Wide sole, medium sole, narrow sole?
Do you regularly open your wedge, or maybe play flops not infrequently?

And so on.

Personally, I've been going back and forth between Scratch 8620 wedges, and assorted Rams, mostly the old Tom Watson models, though I picked up an 82 Commemorative 58° at the end of the season that might see some play in 2015.
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I am looking for wedges that are similar to the size and shape of my MP 67 PW. I love that club! I would like GW, SW, LW to match the set or something similar that came out around the time of MP 67s.. I have found the R-Series wedges to be ideal but I also like the T-4. I am looking for a grind to give me a nice one hop stop. The RC14s give me the one hop stooooooooooooooooooo...rollout a bit....ooop! (lol)

[Willian70]

yururi have some amazing looking wedges (see below). if you want to go a bit more economical, i am really enjoying the mizuno t4s.

 

 

image is from tourspecgolf.com. wrx sponsor fairwaygolfusa.com also sells them.

 

http://www.fairwaygo...cturers_id=1053

 

Those are a bit much....haha. But thanks for the info.

[Bigmean]

I am not sure what blade like wedge means, but I have a cobra greg Norman 54 I use from like 80-115 and bag course dependent, and that series to me is very sweet and I guess most blade like I have used. Probably sub $30 on eBay....

And thanks for the comments guys. I am still new enough to where the concept of this thread is is not so crazy.

[mahonie]

[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1422551851' post='10841859']
I am not sure what blade like wedge means, but I have a cobra greg Norman 54 I use from like 80-115 and bag course dependent, and that series to me is very sweet and I guess most blade like I have used. Probably sub $30 on eBay....

And thanks for the comments guys. I am still new enough to where the concept of this thread is is not so crazy.
[/quote]

Great thread BM!

I just looked at these clubs 5 mins ago....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-COBRA-GREG-NORMAN-SIGNATURE-FORGED-BLADE-IRONS-3-PW-STIFF-SHAFTS-9920-/181652196045?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Golf_GolfClubs_JN&hash=item2a4b508acd

....if only I had the available funds...

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='mahonie' timestamp='1422552337' post='10841905']
[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1422551851' post='10841859']
I am not sure what blade like wedge means, but I have a cobra greg Norman 54 I use from like 80-115 and bag course dependent, and that series to me is very sweet and I guess most blade like I have used. Probably sub $30 on eBay....

And thanks for the comments guys. I am still new enough to where the concept of this thread is is not so crazy.
[/quote]

Great thread BM!

I just looked at these clubs 5 mins ago....
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-COBRA-GREG-NORMAN-SIGNATURE-FORGED-BLADE-IRONS-3-PW-STIFF-SHAFTS-9920-/181652196045?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Golf_GolfClubs_JN&hash=item2a4b508acd"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2a4b508acd[/url]

....if only I had the available funds...
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You should have seen them in the early 2000s. Local establishment that deals in used golf equipment had a set on the wall, priced in excess of $1100 USD (probably around £750).

Used. Ouch.

[mahonie]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1422560249' post='10842699']
[quote name='mahonie' timestamp='1422552337' post='10841905']
[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1422551851' post='10841859']
I am not sure what blade like wedge means, but I have a cobra greg Norman 54 I use from like 80-115 and bag course dependent, and that series to me is very sweet and I guess most blade like I have used. Probably sub $30 on eBay....

And thanks for the comments guys. I am still new enough to where the concept of this thread is is not so crazy.
[/quote]

Great thread BM!

I just looked at these clubs 5 mins ago....
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-COBRA-GREG-NORMAN-SIGNATURE-FORGED-BLADE-IRONS-3-PW-STIFF-SHAFTS-9920-/181652196045?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Golf_GolfClubs_JN&hash=item2a4b508acd"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2a4b508acd[/url]

....if only I had the available funds...
[/quote]

You should have seen them in the early 2000s. Local establishment that deals in used golf equipment had a set on the wall, priced in excess of $1100 USD (probably around £750).

Used. Ouch.
[/quote]

Ouch indeed! Makes this set look like a bargain! The narrowness of the sole right up to PW is something else. Just started reading Norman's autobiography...interesting to see that he worked on his own clubs all through his career.

[Bigmean]

Those are cool irons, but not for that price...they look new though.....

[NRJyzr]

The Norman Signature Grinds are essentially MacGregor Tommy Armour 915/925, or 985 Tourney Customs. Not sure of the difference between those models, though I think the 985s were named such because Tommy Armour had moved on to his own company by then, and the name wasn't available for MacGregor's use.

Being a high trajectory guy, I've always been intrigued to try a set like this. Would be interesting. Even now, in spite of hitting it considerably lower than I did a dozen years ago....

[mahonie]

Wish that Norman had made something of MacGregor when he was the boss. The MT Pro M is one of the purest muscle back designs

[Bigmean]

[quote name='DeNinny' timestamp='1422416270' post='10832481']
Does anybody play their blades with graphite or steelfiber shafts? How does the feel compare to steel?
[/quote]

When I was back I to it and shooting decent I almost reshafted my mizunos like this considering my back, but the bottom line is that it is really a hands thing and graphite to me is squirrelly. Nippons are so smooth as with others now it probably isn't worth the expense/dispersion difference...

[Nard_S]

[quote name='mahonie' timestamp='1422552337' post='10841905']
[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1422551851' post='10841859']
I am not sure what blade like wedge means, but I have a cobra greg Norman 54 I use from like 80-115 and bag course dependent, and that series to me is very sweet and I guess most blade like I have used. Probably sub $30 on eBay....

And thanks for the comments guys. I am still new enough to where the concept of this thread is is not so crazy.
[/quote]

Great thread BM!

I just looked at these clubs 5 mins ago....
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-COBRA-GREG-NORMAN-SIGNATURE-FORGED-BLADE-IRONS-3-PW-STIFF-SHAFTS-9920-/181652196045?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Golf_GolfClubs_JN&hash=item2a4b508acd"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2a4b508acd[/url]

....if only I had the available funds...
[/quote]

These are beauties