Ram FX Tour Grind Custom

Reviewed by: John Doe ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
RAM (forged) Tour Grind blades

Summary:
I've been playing golf for 12 years and have never tried blade irons. I have only had two sets with my first set being graphite shafted BIG Beartha original irons and my most recent set steel shafted X-20's as my ball striking has gotten better. I left my sticks in my girlfriends car and had the itch to hit some balls so I had to dig through some clubs in the garage to see if I had anything. I forgot I borrowed my friends 7 and 3 iron blades in hopes that one day I could tell the difference. I figured if I could hit the three iron I could hit anything and it would enhance my X-20 game, boy was I wrong. The problem was as my next three range days passed all I was hitting was the RAMS and when I went to the course with my clubs and hit my irons the difference in feel was no mystery. The feel with the X-20's was more like a thud instead of the crisp contact of compression I had with the RAMS. Also the thicker sole of the X-20's almost felt like the irons had bounce to them instead of purely stricking the ball. I'm in the process of getting the entire RAM set of irons as my introduction to blades in my game and am happy to have learned the difference between a blade and cavity back when it comes to conrol and feel. I'm hoping with these irons I can finally break 80 at my home course where I shot 82 from the tips that plays to 7,200 hundred yards.

Reviewed by: clock906 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Ram Tour Grind FX Custom

Summary:
This set of clubs doesn't hit far and isn't forgiving, but it is one of my favorite iron!
The most amazing thing about this iron is that it is unforgiving. Unlike cavity back iron which let you hit the ball far and straight even on a bad swing, this club will tell you every tiny mistake you made on your swing.
It has excellent feedback, better than any other clubs I've ever played (mizuno mp-32, nike pro, ping cavity back)

Probably not the best clubs for beg/intermediate players who are looking to get the best score or distance, but definitely a great choice to those who are looking to improve their games and swing.

btw, I always thought Ram was a "walmart" type of brand, this club is definitely very different from the rest of their product lines!

Similar Products Used:
Mizuno Mp-32 / Nike Pro combo

Reviewed by: sbaruffi@enter.net ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Ram Fx Tour Grind Custom Nickel

Summary:
I bought these clubs probably 4-5 years ago on ebay based on the reviews at this site. I always had trouble hitting them straight (always a flare to the right) and then I got my swing checked for lie angle. Turns out the Ram irons were 2 degrees flat and the Ping ISI's I bought after my time on the lie board were 3 degrees upright.

Anyway, I nearly sold them as is back on ebay but a best offer was reneged upon. Wow, I have never been so grateful that happened as I am today. Since they didn't sell, I eventually had them bent to my lie specs and noticed a great improvement in direction. However, since they were to be a backup set, I never really used them... I have been thru Ping ISI's, Armour V-25's, Mizuno Pro's, Mizuno MP-37's, MacTec Forged and currently use Wishon 550 combo's. All of the forged irons are great clubs. Therefore, the Rams stayed in the closet mostly.

The other day I packed up my main set and sent them down to my vacation destination so I had to get out a backup set. Well, I don't know if I am just swinging better but the lie adjustment and improvement to my swing has made a true believer out of me. The rams are worthy and should be mentioned in the same sentence as the best forged irons. They are not forged, but the Nickel makes them feel as good as most forged irons and better than quite a few forged sets. They seem to impart more distance than quite a few sets I have hit as well, although I didn't check lofts, etc.

I have been pounding these Nickel Rams so well, I may not go back to my main set. The longer irons are graphite and although I don't hit it like the "Bugman" from the previous review, I was hitting a 4 iron high and long again for the first time in years. I am soon to be 55, and hitting high 185-195 yard 4 irons was a distant memory and never a consistent memory, although it happens that my only legit hole in one came with a 4 iron (Tommy Armour V-25). I just came in from the range and I was hitting 4, 6, 7, 9 and wedges flush central. I added a Ram Tom Watson Troon '82 Nickel wedge to the mix and was puring that as well. It is a shame these clubs are not made anymore.

Look for a set of these on ebay if you can find them....mine won't be available anytime soon....maybe when I hit 70!!

Customer Service:
None needed.

Reviewed by: BugDude ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
RAM FX Pro Set, factory graphite regular flex (80-90 mph swing speed), 2 iron - sw

Summary:
Just got these irons today and they are INCREDIBLE!!!! I'm a 3 handicap and been playing a set of Ping Eye 2 irons for 15 years. I've had numerous sets of irons but always went back to the Pings....not anymore. These are the longest and straightest irons I've ever hit. The regular flex graphite shafts are incredible. I take my normal swing and do not have to fight the hook like I did with the offset pings. The long irons are actually larger than I expected, and the short irons are small and precise. I average 1 club more on short irons, 2 clubs more on mid irons, and 3+ clubs more on the long irons. I hit the 2 iron off the tee the same distance as my 3 wood (250 yards). I may never hit a wood again. I picked this set up off of eBay for $90....the best investment in my 16 years of playing golf. I was looking for a set of irons to shave the next several stroke off of my handicap.....I think I have found them. These were made in the mid 90s and the original RAM company went out of business and the name was sold to Tommy Armour. What a shame. If you ever have the chance to get your hands on a set of these irons, for the love of Pete do so. Don't be afraid of regular flex shafts or graphite. I swing hard and this year switched to regular flex and picked up 10% in distance without sacrificing accuracy. If I don't pay attention to my grip with the driver (left hand strong causes me to snap hook bad) it causes problems. Just be smooth and pause at the top of the backswing and the regular flex will provide significant gains.

Customer Service:
NA

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Ping Eye 2+ (1990 models)used 15 years
MacGreggor Tourney PCB (forged cavity back 2002 models)used less than 1 year
MacGreggor Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear (forged blades, 60s models)used 1 month
RAM Senator (first set of irons, cast stainless cavity back....model year unknown)used 2 years