aqdriver Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 I am looking into buying a new set of irons. I currently play a set of Titleist 990s with TT DGS300 to a 5 iron length of 37.50" and 29 degrees of loft. I can hit this club about 185 yards with my natural slight draw. I prefer a forged CB set and was looking @ the Miura CB-201s. Any input on the 201s or any other recommendations on irons and whether I should go with the S300, S400 or X100 (as I prefer DG shafts) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, AQDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffy Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 The CB-201 are beautiful and could easily be the best stock irons available. I was close to ordering the Miuras, but opted instead to go with the Scratch forged CB. The primary advantage with the Scratch is that they are totally custom (each head is individually ground, then plated by Scratch) so I could chose the best features of the irons I like (e.g., Titleist 962 triple grind sole, Tourstage Z101 toe shape) and have them incorporated into the Scratch set. I also was able to have them make the irons with 5* loft and 0.625" shaft length progression (instead of the standard 4*/0.5"), which eliminated one iron and the gap wedge, allowing me to carry 10 iron clubs and wedges progressing from a strong 20* 3 iron through a 64* x-lob with consistent distance gaps. That leaves room for a driver, two fairways and the putter. I just finished a week in Florida and three days in Scottsdale the prior week and I absolutely love this set make-up. I hit my irons close and did not feel that the slightly wider distance gaps were a handicap. The 64* wedge is fast becoming my favorite club. In both Florida and Scottsdale, I got up and down for pars each time I used it (typically after pitching to a downslope) except for once when I holed a short pitch for a bogey (which saved the round). I wouldn't have room for the 64* and 60* wedges with a conventional set (3-PW, GW, SW) without dropping two other clubs I'd like to keep in the bag. Before you pull the trigger on a premium stock set, such as the Miuras or Tourstage, you should really talk to Ari Techner at Scratch first. Just so you know, your swing speed is much higher than mine; I was on a launch monitor this morning and my driver swing speed was in the 93-94 mph range. Going to add a KZG Gemini 10.5* 355cc with a Fuji 569 Speeder to the set. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootinlo Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 check my post out the cb201's are very sweet http://tourspecgolf.com/modules.php?name=F...iewtopic&t=4241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedcrazy Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 I hit my cb 201's for the first time yesterday and was converted instantly. I have always played hogan limited edition blades because i loved the feel and flight, but the cb 201's are to be honest in a different league i hate the word buttery but your right they are. I hit a 3 iron into our 220 yard par 3 great high flight right at the stick, but i had to have a look at the face to see where i'd hit it, they feel like nothing else. I own a launch monitor so i used it to work out the right TT shaft for me, i chose dynalite gold S300 based on carry, dispersion, and height. Playing on a links course with very firm greens you need the height to stop the ball quick. I would advise anyone to go on a launch monitor to work out the right shaft, but back to my cb201's you can't go wrong with a set of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqdriver Posted March 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 forgedcrazy, Do you think the CB-201s are too much of a players club for a 10 handicap like myself? As far a forgiveness goes, how would you rate them. Thanks alot, AQDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 hey, i pmed u about these clubs yesterday. these have the stylish look of a bladey cavity yet play very forigiving. i found hittin them off center the wasnt much distance los and i found them to be very workable and easy to use. thats imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedcrazy Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 aqdriver i would say go for it yes they have a blade profile but put the right shaft in them and they will be fantastic. You can make a club easier to hit by changing the shaft try TX 90 and Winn grips the whole aspect of the club changes, same with project X. If you like the look of the club its half the battle and with these theres nothing not to like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm48 Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 After seeing the photos of shootinlo's set, I am interested in more info on a mixed set of Miura 201s. Where are they available? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 After seeing the photos of shootinlo's set, I am interested in more info on a mixed set of Miura  201s.Where are they available? Thanks. Paul at Shreveport Golf sells them. He is a sponsor of freegolfinfo.com (fgi). Great guy. 318-686-9074 Has an internet site as well, www.shreveportgolfonline.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm48 Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Thanks for the contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 You're welcome bro. You won't be disappointed. I use him for all my work and his customer service is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 forgedcrazy,Do you think the CB-201s are too much of a players club for a 10 handicap like myself? Â As far a forgiveness goes, how would you rate them. Â Thanks alot, AQDriver Yes can anyone comment on the forgiveness in comparison to some other irons out there. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Well, I hit a demo 6 iron and it seemed very forgiving. Even toe shots are 90-95%. I was hitting toe shots because this club was too short for me. These are definitely not blade-like in forgiveness (CB has much larger sweet spot) but are blade-like in playability. This is a great, great iron. I'm going to get a mixed set once I get enough cash! Probably blade through 8 iron and the rest CB-201. They are so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedcrazy Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Guys there is absolutely no point to getting a mixed set IMO. The short irons in the 201's look like blades, feel like blades and play like blades just a lot more forgiving so why except for asthetic reasons would you want to do that. They also give a really good flight so someone please explain why you would give up the forgiveness of a cb in the short irons when they are your scoring clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 For a trained tighter swing and better feel for even better scoring. Why do pros use blades at all? A lot of them use blades thru the 2 iron. I know I am not a pro and I will never be at their level but it is not that hard to hit a blade in the shorter irons. It trains you to concentrate on your swing on those clubs so that you don't get too loose with your swing. Therefore, more accuracy. Besides that, I can tell my buddies that I play some blades! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedcrazy Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 no point in telling your buddies you play blades, when you hand them the $10 side bet cos you missed it short and right on the last is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Touche', but I am to the level where I am comfortable with the 8-pw being blade. They're not too much harder to hit. And by the way, if you went right with a blade then you would have gone right with a CB. The sweet spot on a blade 8 iron is much bigger than that of a blade 3 iron. P.S. I was just kidding about the blade ego factor. No need to tell my buddies. It was just a joke. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedcrazy Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 but thats where youre wrong the sweet spot is exactly the same size in all clubs, it is the way the club is made that determines how the ball reacts when struck off centre. Centredness of strike is the over whelming factor on ball flight so carry and distance are directly effected. In other words if you had hit a cb short and right at least you would have carried the pond and stuffed it in the bunker instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itirer Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I just got my combo(2-6CB 7-PW blade w/Nippon shafts) set from Paul at Shreveportgolfonline.com, first class operation, great customer service. I haven't had a chance to hit them yet, but they look better than in the pictures. By the way and off the subject, I also got a Nakashima driver and it probably the best looking driver that I have ever seen, does not look like 420cc that it is and it sets up very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 but thats where youre wrong the sweet spot is exactly the same size in all clubs, it is the way the club is made that determines how the ball reacts when struck off centre. Â Centredness of strike is the over whelming factor on ball flight so carry and distance are directly effected.In other words if you had hit a cb short and right at least you would have carried the pond and stuffed it in the bunker instead. Let's agree to disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipCheck Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I just got my combo(2-6CB 7-PW blade w/Nippon shafts) set from Paul at Shreveportgolfonline.com, first class operation, great customer service. Â I haven't had a chance to hit them yet, but they look better than in the pictures. By the way and off the subject, I also got a Nakashima driver and it probably the best looking driver that I have ever seen, does not look like 420cc that it is and it sets up very nicely. Paul's a great guy. I'm demoing a 7i blade from him soon. Can I ask what shafts? (I'm looking at 1050s or the TT TX 90s). What do you think of the clubs and could a 10-capper handle them??? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I just got my combo(2-6CB 7-PW blade w/Nippon shafts) set from Paul at Shreveportgolfonline.com, first class operation, great customer service. Â I haven't had a chance to hit them yet, but they look better than in the pictures. By the way and off the subject, I also got a Nakashima driver and it probably the best looking driver that I have ever seen, does not look like 420cc that it is and it sets up very nicely. What shaft did you get in your Nakashima? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itirer Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I got the Fuji Release 27.3 shaft in the Nakashima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 I got the Fuji Release 27.3 shaft in the Nakashima Very nice club. I hit that exact combination at his shop. Sweet feeling club. I think Fujikura has a winner on its hands with the 27.3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm48 Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 To all of you who recommended the CB-201 and Paul at Shreveportgolfonline.com...Thanks! Received my 7 iron with Nippon 1050 yesterday with just enough time to get to the range and hit about 75 balls. Short review: The Miura looks better behind the ball than any iron I've owned--period. In a head to head duel with my MP-33 7 iron...Miura won in dispersion and ball flight and was slightly to one club longer. In feel, it was a toss-up on center hits but the Miura was better on mis**ts toward the toe. Back to the range today for a little more testing but I think that I've found the irons that will replace my 33s. Paul is knowledgeable and great to work with. Thanks again to TSG members who recommended Paul and Miura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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