These clubs are made for one thing, and one thing only: Game Improvement. When my beat up old Northwesterns finally bit the bullet on my local driving range, (the hosel and the head of the 8 iron went through a nasty divorce), it was time to go shopping for a set of game improvement irons to help lower my 100 shot per round scores. I settled on these after trying out at least a dozen of different varieties, (boy, is there ever a lot of choices out there!). The MacGregors are heavy headed, wide soled and has a sweet spot the size of your grandmothers Buick. They launch the ball into the flight path of small airplanes and dead straight with pretty much any kind of swing. The set is back-weighted progressively throughout the set, (the physical appearance of each club is actually different throughout), and the sole-width differs through every club as well. Perfect for the player that needs a little extra help plus a confidence boost. These clubs deliver. I can safely say that these clubs played a major part in making the game fun for me, and as such helped me lower my score into the eighties over the past two seasons. Don't expect to draw and fade these irons at will though. They are not designed for that kind of game. High and straight is the order of the day, and the clubs will fight back if you try and change what they are programmed for. If you are looking to shape shots with your irons, check out another set that I have reviewed here on eBay. Get these to improve your game and lower your score while having fun with it. It's what the M455's are made for.Vollständige Rezension lesen
These clubs feel great when you hit the ball. The pro at the range tried to convince me to buy his custom made clubs vs. the Macgregor's. They looked great, but when I hit them they sounded clucky and felt the same. I played about 10 different types of iron sets at the local pro shop. I kept coming back to the MacGregor's. What was even better yet, I found a used graphite set on E-bay at a great price. The graphite feels even better than the steel and carries a higher resale value. Shots are straight and lofty. I've only hit them twice so far, but am very happy. The look and feel of these clubs is great. I can keep these for a long, long time.
I've been playing MacGregor Cavity back forged irons for a couple of years. I switched from Callawy X12s to the MacGregor irons originally because the feel was so sweet when you hit that solid shot. I hoped the improved feed back would help my game in the long run, but the forgiveness was just not there. On miss hits the ball usually flew straight, but not far... so I ended up hitting a lot of shots short. I decided I needed new irons. I wanted to keep the feel of forged, but I realized that I also needed the forgiveness of cast. The MacGregor M455 has more than met that goal. When you look down on the club at set up, it just looks easy to hit and when you swing...it keeps that promise. On my first round at my local club with my new irons at hole #3... a short par 3 over water ... a hole I know well and have come to fear. I set up with my normal iron ( an eight )...made my swing and immediately got that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach...Thin. I watched with delight as the ball soared over the water and landed softly on the middle of the green, WOOHOO !!! I'm a 19 handicap who normally hits about 10 of 14 fairways and 2 of 18 greens. My iron game needed a lot of help and the M455 is makin a difference. In my last four competitive rounds I've shot 89 - 88 - 95 (tried a new driver) and 86 . I'm hitting a lot more greens than I ever have and discovered I can even hit a four iron with confidence something I've never done since I started playing this game we all love/hate. I'm so happy with the M455 that I bought a 6 iron in the Ladies version for my girl friend to try. I recommend the MacGregor M455 to anyone who wants to improve their game and enjoy the game a little more.Vollständige Rezension lesen
Outstanding set of irons that are SO easy to hit. Great looks the inspire confidence. Extremely under-rated due to limited marketing effort from the manufacturer. From a playability perspective, these clubs and the Cleveland TA-06's / Launchers, are probably the most impressive and easiest to hit clubs I've hit for mid- to high-handicappers. Bottom line, for the money, I rate these MacGregors and the Clevelands as the best used clubs on the market for players with average to below average skills.
I have been using Taylor Made bubble shaft irons for years. After reaching the dreaded age of 65, my husband felt I should try something a little more suited for my swing...mmmmmm. A nice way of saying my age and my head are not on the same page. So, he ordered these for me and I am delighted with the results. I really can hit these better and they truly are forgiving for someone who likes to slice and pull at any given moment. As for my distance, well, lets just say my head may just have to get on the same page as my age. It is a shame they don't make these anymore, as I know there must be other older athletes who could use some irons that are suited for their swing.