Titleist Forged 695MB

Reviewed by: slatt ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
695 mb Titleist

Summary:
Titleist is the LEADER. These clubs are simply awesome.

As you set up over your shot, the thin top line just gives you confidence, before you begin your backswing. I usually shoot mid to low 80's and high 70's here and there. But even if you have an 18 handicap, don't hesitate to try these clubs. Stay down and through the shot and you will be rewarded. I hit these more accurate and with more confidence than my previous cobra cavity backs.

Never say never, but I will have a difficult time ever switching back to a cavity iron again.

Customer Service:
Bought on ebay used but practically brand new (MINT) for $690.00.

Similar Products Used:
Have used Walter Hagen blades and Cobra cavity back irons, also the old Wilson 1200's

Reviewed by: bob38058 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
695 MB

Summary:
Best irons I have hit in my life. They have forced me to become a much better ball striker. Bad hits are punished, good swings are rewarded! Don't be afraid of these irons, they will FORCE you to work on your game. Wish I had tried them sooner!

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
Ping ISI Nickel

Reviewed by: titleist_77 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Titleist 695MB

Summary:
I said I would give a more comprehensive reveiw once I had played with thes for a while so here it is. I have played with these irons for about 6 months now and i truly love them. Knock down shots are a breeze. Draws, fades, you name it. These irons do exactly what you tell them to do. There is no guess work as long as you are putting a decent swing on the ball. the only limiting factor about these irons is the fact that you must be a decent ball striker. If you are not hittin the sweet spot these irons will not perform.

Reviewed by: TGoynes ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Titleist Forged 695 MB

Summary:
Really great irons...precise shot-making tools. I grew up playing my dad's old blades, so I actually feel more confident with a blade at address than I do with a cavity-back, even though my handicap is higher (around 13). If you can find the sweet spot on an iron consistently and know how to shape shots, these irons are for you. Don't be afraid if you have a handicap over 10--if you are confident in your iron shots and like the look of a blade, these irons are still useable. These irons really do what you tell them to--the face doesn't square all by itself, essentially (like it does in more forgiving irons). If you swing for a fade, the ball will do so, and if you swing for a draw, the ball will follow suit. Set up to hit high, and the ball will go high...set up for a low shot, and it will go low. Very unlike game-improvement irons, which are designed to produce rather consistent height and spin even if you try to do otherwise. No funny business here. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it!

Bottom line here is: If you want irons that let YOU dictate the shot to be played, then these are for you. But buyer beware--if you don't hit the sweet spot consistently, and/or you have slower clubhead speed (less than 80 mph with a 5 iron), don't buy these...you'll be fighting them, rather than working with them.

A final note: You probably know to do this already if you are considering these irons, but GET FITTED! These irons need to be set up for YOU in order for you to obtain maximum results. Fortunately, these forged heads are a breeze for qualified techs to adjust. Check the shafts--mine came with True Temper S300 which are supposed to be stiff, but they actually tested at X-flex.

Customer Service:
Haven't used yet.

Similar Products Used:
Cleveland CG2, Adams Tight Lies Tour