RE: ShopTalk: Blades

[Harry F. Schiestel]

2 years ago my son found a set of 15 year old MacGregor left hand Jack Nicklaus Muirfield forged blades. Bought them from the pro for $200 Cdn (almost free when converted to $US) > 11 piece set with wood woods. Without first rebuilding them he hit them on the range.  Didn't pay too much attention to the heads at the time. He kept telling me, dad, there is something wrong with the 2 iron.  Its different than the other irons from the set. We sent MacGregor an email asking for background info on the old blades.  They indicated that the 2 iron in left hand was made stainless cast, while the other irons (3-P) were all forged.  They made 2 iron forged in right hand offering only.  He didn't wear ear plugs on the range, but he did pick out cast vs forged from the same design. Others have told me that players can't pick them out, what they perceive as feel is actually a different sound at impact.  I don't know if this is right or wrong.  All I know is at - 1 hcp, he was able to pick out the different club. The heads were then reamed, sent to GS for rechrome and assembled.  Anyone wanna buy a set of wood woods? Thanks HarryS -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Graham Little Sent: June 15, 2002 5:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ShopTalk: Blades Gentlemen   I hear this story often. It's easier to "work" the ball with a forged blade. Personally, I've always thought forged irons were overrated. However, I can see some advantages for a better player. ie less off-set (is this the key?), power for on centre shots and being able to adjust loft and lie. I've never been convinced about the "feel" thing. Now, I realise that there's two issue here: ie blades and forgings   Can some of you better players explain why you think it's easier to work the ball? When they come in to see me I'd like a better explanation than the one I have now   Thanks Graham