An interesting experiment 620MB vs T Series

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By MWilson

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  1. MWilson

    MWilson
    Kingsport, TN

    I stepped away from the game for around 8 years. I have been back now for about 6 months. I got fitted for a blended set of T series irons PW-7 T100, 6 T150 and T250 3-5. What I have discovered is the T100's are a bit longer than my traditional yardages. (I have played 30 plus years) and the T250's are stupid long at times for example I hit the 4 iron 230 yards on a layup hole, normal swing didn't try to "go after it". That may sound great but my normal 4 iron is in the 210-215 range. Distance control is a big concern. A couple of data points as related to swing speed I typically have a smash factor close to or at 1.5 with the driver with ball speed usually in the mid to high 150's to low 160's. Now for the fun part. My son games 620 MB's with X100 shafts. I had a extensive range session hitting his irons and wow. The feel was amazing, the ball flight was a nice mid flight trajectory and the confidence they inspired in me felt like the good old days. (I previously played miz blades) So I ordered a used set and I'm giving this experiment a proper go to see if at 54 will this work for me. I know from playing blades the drawbacks but also know the consistency in feel and distance control. So the plan is to game these and if I love them, trade the T series for a set of 620 CB's as a back up set or even go with a blended set of MB/CB's. I also may consider going full T100's if this experiment fails. Before I quit my handicap was a 2.

  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Most would question the consistency of the mb’s. Off center hits will definitely suffer more distance loss. The technology of the T series moving tungsten weight around accounts for much of that - it isn’t just jacked lofts.
    Everyone’s game is different, if you don’t place a premium on distance but more so on feel, great choice for you.
  3. MWilson

    MWilson
    Kingsport, TN

    I have previously played blades so I do understand the pros and cons. I am fortunate that distance is not an issue for me. I played 9 yesterday with the 620 MB's and was very impressed with the feel and distance control. I was alone and no one around so I hit driver and 4 iron off every tee just to get a good feel for the 4 iron. Honestly they are not hard clubs to hit at all and not as punishing as you would think. Now a bad swing is going to get bad results with any club including T series. My main objective is distance control and feel.
  4. PRitter

    PRitter

    This is not going to be a popular position with many golfers or golf companies.

    45 years ago I began playing golf with blade irons. Over those 45 years, in an effort to improve my scores, I have tried dozens of cavity back, tungsten-assisted, hollow body, goo-filled, steel shafted, graphite shafted, loft-jacked, and custom fitted iron sets.

    None of those sets have given me as much satisfaction on the golf course as muscle back, blade irons. They give you what you put into them in terms of a golf swing. They aren’t as “forgiving” as other irons, nor as long generally, but I know absolutely that my bad shots are MY fault and my good shots are the result of MY swing, NOT the result of some creative iron designer or skilled engineer sitting behind a computer with CAD running on it to “improve” my game.

    For me, that thought is worth everything on the golf course.

    I am nearly 77 years old and playing Titleist 620 MB irons because I want to know it is MY skill, or lack of it, that results in my golf score.



  5. James Young

    James Young
    Costa Mesa, CA

    As a good player with the ability to find the center of the club face consistently (enough), I wouldn't rule out simply your preference for a thin soled, low bounce club head. The TSeries has allowed Titleist to be innovative in finding forgiveness for players that need/want it - mostly because they aren't consistent enough OR prefer a wider, higher bounce club head and feel. Jordan plays T100's and Justin plays his prototype MBs for a specific reason = preference.

    BTW - I also don't subscribe to the "your not good enough to play blades" comment. It's about preference, feel and fun. We don't get paid to play, so if we want to chase those awesome flushed feeling shots with an MB - more power to us. Enjoy the journey!

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