Nicklaus Ironmax JNS

Reviewed by: JohnNick ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Nicklaus JNS with CrankShaft

Summary:
I like 'em. Prior to buying the irons, I played Ping i3 Blades and Ping Eye2 irons. I don't shape my shots, I just try to hit the ball straight. But, if I wanted to, I suppose that the occassional controlled fade or slice could be produced with ease. For it seems that even slightly flat or tall swings generate the aforementioned results. Mis-hits don't hurt and tend to fly most of the expected distance. They seem rather accurate. However, I am not sure if I can judge this quality as I suspect that I should be playing a stiffer shaft than what the irons currently have (110-115mph driver, 90-95mph 6 iron). And, who can compete with these things on price? 500 bucks with steel shafts! I tried comparable Titleist cavity backs, Ping S59s, Callaway X-Tours, and several others and liked these irons the best (a launch monitor also confirmed that I should like these irons the best). On course performance has not been markedly different from that experienced in-store. My distances have not changed compared to the Ping i3 Blades, though I do have the occasional drop and stop 5 and 4 iron from 205ish and 215ish, respectively--which is something new and much enjoyed. Supposedly, the CrankShafts assist with long iron trajectory.

There's no doubt that I played more rounds of golf this summer than ever before and it is largely the time spent on the links that I believe accounts for my 9 index (my lowest ever). However, in that neverending quest for trusted equipment, I have placed these irons atop the list and it is against these irons that all newcomers will be judged.

Similar Products Used:
Ping i3 Blades
Ping Eye2 irons
Mizuno MP-32 (see my review for details)