Flashback Review - 2009 Taylor Made Burner Forged w/ Crazy CBI-02 Shafts

[bogeydog]

I recently purchased this set from Tario. The set consist of 2009 TM Burner Forged irons, 5-PW with Crazy CBI-02 regular flex graphite shafts. My main purpose of buying these was to try out the Crazy graphite shafts. I have been patiently watching for reviews of graphite irons shafts, however I haven't really seen very many.

I have hit about 300 range balls and played 3 rounds of mountain golf with these. What a pleasant surprise.

Lets talk about the heads first: First rate. I heard nothing but great things when these were released. I didn't have much interest as I was never a TM guy. What I found were nicely shaped heads, not too large, small offset, moderate top line, and nice feel. After a few range balls, I said to myself, "I could play these with no problem." Coming from my Yamaha Tour irons, I thought playing these would be a stretch. I found them to be very forgiving. Almost to the point, that I have found myself in a pickle. I didn't buy these to ultimately keep them, but I am not sure why I would sell them either.

Shafts - A strange, but friendly monster. I didn't know what to expect. Having played the KBS shafts since early 2007, I was used to their feel and behavior. I didn't know what I would think of graphite. A nice surprise. Immediately I took notice of three things: 1) Feel, 2) Length, 3) Trajectory. They feel as graphite should. Smooth and powerful. The kick is tremendous. They fly high. Almost what seems to be too high. Damn they are long. Almost 2 clubs longer for me. At first I was astonished at the height these flew. Up quick and away they went. However, they didn't balloon. I had to move around to different range stalls to check to see if I had accurate distances. on the course, they seemed longer by a mile. I felt strong again. Ok so how was accuracy. Very, very good. They were so easy to hit I found myself either trying to kill the ball or swinging easier. They never went right. I have pulled a few, but that is my swing flaw. They also didn't hook, no matter how much I step on it. They are rated as a R flex, but Crazy rates them for a 90-100mph driver swing speed. They held up very well.

The perplexing part of these irons, is how livable they are and how addictive the distance gains are with the Crazy shafts. What a nice setup. My goal of testing the Crazy shafts has been accomplished. I will buy a set for the 2012 Yamaha irons. The discovery of the TM irons was a nice benefit.

I will sell these. Not because they are not any good, but because I think others should take them for a test spin. It is a great way to test the Crazy irons shafts mated with a solid high performing iron. You likely will be pleasantly surprised.

Who is next in line? $880 but I can't send until the end of October.

Edited September 27, 2011 by bogeydog

[gocchin]

They were certainly an awesome set of irons... for my 90mph swing a bit on the heavier side but even at their weight they felt superb. I was sad to let them go but I needed to swallow my pride and go with something lighter like the Longest Yard Iron. Crazy shafts simply feel great, each one is meticulously hand rolled and baked and the entire manufacturing process is monitored so closely. Couple that with great materials and you have a top notch iron shaft that has many characteristics steel cannot match.

[jamnguy1]

Ok you got mail

[gbs]

I will jump if i weren't buying another driver B. good luck with it. i am sure i will regret not getting those from you.