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My next set will be the KZG Zero Offsets (Satin) they have a modern but old school look to them. Classic
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : I’m mulling building another set of irons and was thinking about the : Tom Wishon forged heads (maybe a mix of cavity back and blades like : they mention at their web site). One thing I really like about my : Dynacraft heads as opposed to the Ping Eye2 set I started with is that : they have a very slender top line. Unfortunately, the photos at the : Wishon web site are rear view only. Does anyone have any photos of : these irons from the top and front that they could email me or post : somewhere? : : Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of : a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long : irons and the latter for the mid and short irons? : : Thanks to all! : : Bob : Ontario, California I just built a mixed set (I went with 3-6 550C, 7-P 550M) and they are gorgeous. I’ve only had them to the range twice, and unfortunately I sprained my hand on the second trip, so I won’t be able to hit them again for a couple weeks. 
My previous irons are Ben Hogan Apex+ and the Wishons look (at set up) and seem to play very similarly. — http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/?rollcall=oinesroald Please remove the under_scores if sending me mail.
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My next set will be the KZG Zero Offsets (Satin) they have a modern but old school look to them. Classic
I loved the look of those ZO’s when I first saw them. Our only local KZG dealer had a set of heads in for a customer and they were as nice a set of forgings as I’ve ever seen. Funny thing, I play Joe Powell ‘Original’ forged blades, from 15 years ago roughly, and the KZG ZO’s are carbon copies of the Powells. — Ron Blanchard http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/?rollcall=blanchardr *** Troll and SPAM intolerant *** "Golfers are meant to suffer." - Ian MacCallister <snip
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I’m mulling building another set of irons and was thinking about the Tom Wishon forged heads (maybe a mix of cavity back and blades like they mention at their web site). One thing I really like about my Dynacraft heads as opposed to the Ping Eye2 set I started with is that they have a very slender top line. Unfortunately, the photos at the Wishon web site are rear view only. Does anyone have any photos of these irons from the top and front that they could email me or post somewhere? Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long irons and the latter for the mid and short irons? Thanks to all! Bob Ontario, California
Bob, I have a set of Eye2’s and a Wishon 550C forged 7 iron so I tried to measure the top lines. I have the Ping at about .28" and the 550C at about .19". That might not sound like a lot, but the Ping has a very rounded top line which makes it look bigger than it measures and the Wishon has a very crisp top line that tends to make it look smaller. Looking at then side by side, there’s a noticable difference. HTH, Kenny — Kenny Stultz
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Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long irons and the latter for the mid and short irons?
When Verplank was still playing Golfsmith clubs he used the Tour Cavity Forged for his 3 and 4 iron–rest of the set were the Pro Forged. Dave Clary/Corpus Christi, Tx Home: http://home.stx.rr.com/dclary RSG Roll Call http://www.rec-sport-golf.com/members/?rollcall=claryd
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: I’m mulling building another set of irons and was thinking about the : Tom Wishon forged heads (maybe a mix of cavity back and blades like : they mention at their web site). One thing I really like about my : Dynacraft heads as opposed to the Ping Eye2 set I started with is that : they have a very slender top line. Unfortunately, the photos at the : Wishon web site are rear view only. Does anyone have any photos of : these irons from the top and front that they could email me or post : somewhere? : : Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of : a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long : irons and the latter for the mid and short irons? : : Thanks to all! : : Bob : Ontario, California I just built a mixed set (I went with 3-6 550C, 7-P 550M) and they are gorgeous. I’ve only had them to the range twice, and unfortunately I sprained my hand on the second trip, so I won’t be able to hit them again for a couple weeks. My previous irons are Ben Hogan Apex+ and the Wishons look (at set up) and seem to play very similarly. — http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/?rollcall=oinesroald Please remove the under_scores if sending me mail.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m mulling building another set of irons and was thinking about the Tom Wishon forged heads (maybe a mix of cavity back and blades like they mention at their web site). One thing I really like about my Dynacraft heads as opposed to the Ping Eye2 set I started with is that they have a very slender top line. Unfortunately, the photos at the Wishon web site are rear view only. Does anyone have any photos of these irons from the top and front that they could email me or post somewhere? Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long irons and the latter for the mid and short irons? Thanks to all! Bob Ontario, California
Hey Bob, The mixed set concept is becoming quite popular and makes sense IMHO. Now I am going to tell you that the Wishon irons you are thinking about are nothing short of winners. They rave about them in www.4gea.com and I trust a lot of the opinions there. I saw the forged head at a local fitters shop, and it looks great. And knowing the quality of the Wishon line, you will probably be very satisfied with this product. I am building a set of irons using the Wishon 752TC heads. This is one of the most attractive designs I have seen and the notching on the bottom of the club and they way it changes from iron to iron is fascinating. I can’t wait to hit these babies and they should be done in the next week or two Hope you give the Wishons a try. Great stuff Eric "the Hammer"
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Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long irons and the latter for the mid and short irons?
The Wishon (550c/m?) are the most beautiful clubheads I have ever seen, yesterday I was looking at a ‘mixed’ set of the blades and cavitiy backs (2-4 iron c/b…..5-g/w m/b). The ‘blades’ are available 5-iron through to s/w (incl. a/w)…and the cavity backs are available 2-iron thru’ to s/w (incl. a/w). The quality appears to be superb. http://www.wishongolf.com/index.html I think Tom Wishon is going to achieve the sort of respect that Hogan had when he was manufacturing clubs..producing ‘thinking man’s’ clubs. They really are beautiful! I like Wishon’s philosophy on weight increments between wood heads…..he is sticking closely to 10 gram increments to ensure at least 1" length increments between clubs……also I believe that some of his iron heads are a few grams heavier than the ‘normal standard’. I think a mixed set of the Wishon 550’s will be my next choice of irons! cheers david
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m mulling building another set of irons and was thinking about the Tom Wishon forged heads (maybe a mix of cavity back and blades like they mention at their web site). One thing I really like about my Dynacraft heads as opposed to the Ping Eye2 set I started with is that they have a very slender top line. Unfortunately, the photos at the Wishon web site are rear view only. Does anyone have any photos of these irons from the top and front that they could email me or post somewhere? Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long irons and the latter for the mid and short irons? Thanks to all! Bob Ontario, California
I play the Wishon 550 irons 2I-4I in forged cavity 5I-PW in forged muscle PW @ 49*, Pured Rifle 6.5 shafts, V-50 Cord grips. Very nice look at address, not clunky (ala ping). I do not find the musclebacks any harder or easier to hit than any other club. The difference is in the feedback. I learned a ton about my golf swing from these irons at impact. Transformed my game. Can easily work these irons either way. Demo’d several models of component and OEM irons before purchasing these Cleveland TA3 – liked these quite well Hogan CFT- not so much KZG Forged- 2nd place Golfsmith- middle of the road SnakeEyes- do not remember Nike- harsh Titleist- liked these Adams- no feedback Cobra- do not remember Taylormade RAC- lofts seemed very strong, would have to carry 6 wedges I have never had a better iron game than right now. Nothing but good thoughts. Quality is near perfect. Any other specific questions post back…… Gregg
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I’m mulling building another set of irons and was thinking about the Tom Wishon forged heads (maybe a mix of cavity back and blades like they mention at their web site). One thing I really like about my Dynacraft heads as opposed to the Ping Eye2 set I started with is that they have a very slender top line. Unfortunately, the photos at the Wishon web site are rear view only. Does anyone have any photos of these irons from the top and front that they could email me or post somewhere? Also, any thoughts on their idea of having a set of clubs composed of a mix of blade and cavity back style, with the former for the long irons and the latter for the mid and short irons? Thanks to all! Bob Ontario, California