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Forum Thread of the Day: “Easiest blades to hit?”

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Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from Stonewalled, who asks fellow GolfWRX members what they consider to be the easiest to hit blades. A whole host of different irons, old and new, get a mention, with our members also providing the reasoning behind their choices.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • aussieb: “Original Callaway X-Prototype is by far the easiest to hit, and they get a run when I’m searching for my game.  Really can’t fault the ’18 MBs currently in my bag either.  Had the S55s but they aren’t really a blade.  The 690s I had were very dense feeling for a Titleist, almost Miura like.”
  • Fellaheen51: ” ‘Easiest to hit’ is entirely subjective in threads like this.  WTS, I’ll add my suggestion.  The irons that proved to me that I could effectively play MB blades.  Periodically, when the swing is decent.  That blades are not as difficult to play as they’re made out to be.  That they contain a certain “purity of essence”.  Then again, I’m not trying to hit an MB from 190 yards out.  I know my limitations.  With the right shaft, from appropriate distances, have not found anything quite like them.  ’99 Hogan Apex MB’s.”
  • OsnolaKinnard: “MacGregor Vfoil 1025m. Seriously…they are so easy to hit…and gorgeous… and worth it. I regret selling mine.”
  • NRJyzr: “My Mizuno MS-11s rank way up there, they’ve surprised me a few times.  They also have a fair amount of bounce, 5* in the 3 iron to 6* in the 9 iron.  MP-14s have a very low CG and would be great for those whose contact patterns could benefit from such.  I’ve always thought the Ram Tour Grinds were moderately good in this regard, one reason I’ve kept using them. The granddaddy of the blades I’ve hit might be the old Palmer Standards.  Remember toe-hitting a 4 iron one day from 4 iron distance, and was shocked to find my ball past pin high.  They’re a little sharp on the leading edge, though.  LOL. “

Entire Thread: “Easiest to hit blades?”

 

Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at gianni@golfwrx.com

8 Comments

8 Comments

  1. geohogan

    Feb 7, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Adams CMB

  2. jamho

    Feb 5, 2019 at 3:25 am

    Easiest blade to hit has to be CLE 588 49º SP

  3. Bck

    Feb 5, 2019 at 12:31 am

    Wishon 575 mmc

  4. Brian

    Feb 4, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Edel SLS Irons. Single length. Super forgiving. Always custom fit.

  5. cg

    Feb 4, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    I only played one for a short time (4-iron), but I’d say the Titleist AP-2’s must be the easiest blades to hit, because they’re kind of like cavity back irons. I’ve played many sets of blades over the years, but they all required practice and frequent play. However, I could lay off for a week and still hit that AP-2 4-iron like butter. At age 54, I now hit cast clubs with strong lofts. (Taylormade Speedblades with 85g steel shaft) So much easier.

  6. Paul

    Feb 4, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    They are all easy. You adjust after 5-6 hours on a range. That’s only 1000 swings.

  7. Lee Eustace

    Feb 4, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    I’ve always played blades, and I’ have to say the Hogan Radials are probably the easiest blades to play. Great forged irons … even the 2 iron is easy to hit. I bought a set on EBAY last year, and wish I’d bought these when they were introduced in the early 1980’s!

  8. Brooks Beesley

    Feb 4, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    The Srixon 965 gets very little notice but are like hitting a soft cube of butter. Blades as of late are taller and wider than the Staff FG 17’s I played for 2 decades. Give Srixon a run. You will be impressed

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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