MacGregor Muirfield 20th

Reviewed by: seattlegolfer ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Muirfield 20th

Summary:
I have been golfing for over 15 years and am currently a 9 index. Being a self confessed equipment junkie I will say that I rotate irons about once every 2 years. I stumbled upon these on ebay for 79 bucks... in short, the best 79 dollars ever spent. Feel: pure shots have a "focused softness" they are dense and precise in feel, they are not mushy or "supersoft" like the Japanese forgings which I find somewhat vague. You know you have pured it and are duely rewarded. Mis-hits are communicated to you but are not painful like the Hogans. Mis-hits will fly straight but lose about 5-10 yds in distance. The head is small, but if you are committed to learning this game do not let this intimidate you. They are as forgiving as any club I have hit. My impact pattern is about the size of a quarter and my handicap has decreased since these have been in my bag. I do find them more forgiving than the Hogans (Bounce soles +1s, Apex IIs)so if your impact pattern is similar to mine you will not likely suffer. Since purchasing I have taken them out of the bag occasionally and have always regretted doing so. They are in to stay. These muirfields respond to your commands, are forgiving enough for mid to low handicappers and the small head cuts through the rough with complete ease. The sole is narrow and there is little bounce so those who play courses with tight fairways or sweep rather than dig the ball will be well-served. With irons I have come to find the the new technologies do not necessary translate to better shots. Sure, I'll always play with the fancy new drivers but I know I am not giving up anything with these 23 yr old irons. Give them a try, find the right shaft, commit yourself to this great game and enjoy
Cheers

Customer Service:
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Similar Products Used:
Macgregor JNP, Fourteen TC1000, Titleist 990, Various old Hogans

Reviewed by: Chris Tabone ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
MacGregor Muirfield 20th

Summary:
If you can, get a set off eBay or Golf exchange. Compare them to your current clubs. Another reviewer "pured" it when he said the smaller sweet spot (about the size of a dime) will IMPROVE your swing. The conventional wisdom of giving you "foregiveness" only makes for a sloopy swing. You want to lower your handicap? Play these for a couple months this year. They will slow your swing down, and force you to make good contact. There is no feeling in golf like hitting a blade on the sweet spot, and these may have the "sweetest" sweet spot of any blade ever made.

Similar Products Used:
Blades: MacGregor 1025M (Currently in my bag), MacGregor Muirfield , Walter Hagen, MacGregor Custom Shop Blades, Mizuno (don't remember the model. MP11's?) Wilson Staff FG17, Wilson Staff FG51 Tour Blades (sweet), Top Flite Tour Edition Blade ('84-'86ish).

Cast: Ping Eye2 (BeCu and standard), Bridges Custom.

Vacation/Resort Clubs: Too many versions of Titleist DCIs, Cobras and Callaway "X" irons to remember.