MacGregor Tourney MT Irons

Review Date
July 4, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Arnstein(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Tourney MT

Summary:
Just bought these clubs, and I couldn`t have done a better deal. My local dealer here in Norway had a set laying around, and wanted me to try it.
I loved the feel and the look of the clubs. Had a set of Callaway X-16 Pro Series before wich I liked, but they dont compare..

Customer Service:
Not yet...

Review Date
June 23, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Review Date
February 10, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 6 votes

Reviewed by: taylor1(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Tourney MT tour

Summary:
Let me preface this review by saying that I firmly believe that almost any set of irons will feel good if you have a good swing. So far as your performance is concerned, your swing is 99% of what will make the shot, the clubs are 1%. However, the clubs will strongly affect the mental side of your golf swing, which makes up 75% of your swing, which is 99% of your performance. This means that the clubs will affect 75.25% of your performance. That being said, your choice of golf clubs is important. But their effect on your swing is mostly mental. I was shanking the Callaway Big Bertha irons, and I have never hit better than I have with my Tourney MT tours. According to the laws of physics, the Big Berthas are easier to hit, but due to the mental impact looking down at those huge oversized club heads had on me, I was unable to hit them nearly as well as my standard size MacGregor MT tours. There are certain physical trends that I have noticed as I have gotten better and played many different types of clubs. Oversize clubs feel a bit more muted, don't make as sweet of a sound, and (psycologically at least) make me feel slightly less able to control my shots, especially with the short irons. Standard size clubs (like the Armour 845s Silverscots and the MT Tours) have a little more punch when hit pure, and (psychologically at least) feel easier to control. But these margins I am talking about are very small. Bottom line, if a higher price tag makes you feel more confident about your clubs, buy them, you will play better! Go with a club that fulfills your desires on every level. When I decided to buy a set, I wanted to find an iron set that I could develop a relationship with, make a commitment to, so that my golf life would flourish. I was looking for more than a good club, I was looking for chemistry. As my golf swing has improved I have been able to experience more of what a golf club can feel like, and let me tell you - the sweet feel of my Tourney MT tours has me whipped. These clubs are the shiznet for me. I don’t see ever parting with them.
Some facts about the Tourney MT tours – they come with Dynamic Gold shafts (quality) golf pride tour velvet grips (quality) and first rate fit and finish (I have played a lot of golf with them and they still look almost new – they have held up way, way better than either of my previous 3 sets of clubs).

Customer Service:
Never dealt with them.

Similar Products Used:
Tommy Armour 845s Silverscots (less forgiving in my experience)

Review Date
May 23, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 4 votes

Reviewed by: mji9(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 90s , from Long Island

Model Reviewed:
MT Tungsten

Summary:
Bought them online and had them shipped 2nd day air. Went to the range immediately.
Joy, joy, joy! Great clubs at an unbeatable price. Stolen in fact at this price. Great job MacGregor for such a quality product.

Customer Service:
Tip-top

Similar Products Used:
Cobra everything (good riddance)

Review Date
May 7, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Richard (Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 90s , from Tulsa

Model Reviewed:
MT Tourney

Summary:
After looking at the reviews, mostly of which are for the Tungsten model, I felt I had to stand up and defend my choice of clubs.
I've had these for about two years now and bought them new then by luck for what they go for now if you can find them.
First off-looks. It's just my opinion but these are about as nice looking set of cavity backs ever made. The standard grips are great although I've replaced w/ cord grips.
Performance. I thought at first the line about soft cast stainless was pure marketing. The more I've switched between these and the Hogans I'd have to say these are as close to forged feel without being forged. Overall this is a good hybrid club. It offers fair forgiveness without totally throwing away feel and workability. If you even half way care about improving these are clubs a high handicapper can keep as they evolve in ability. The reduced offset compared to most true game improvement clubs is really not a big deal after you learn how to stop slicing.
Macgregor dumped these clubs after a short couple years. That was a mistake in my opinion but they are trying to justify higher margins and streamline production on two models which are both forged. If you have thought about dumping the plumbers pipe clubs and moving into blades these are a great way to test the waters

Customer Service:
Never needed it.

Similar Products Used:
RAM FX o-size, Ping Eye2, Hogan Apex. Demo'd dozens of others.