What are the best forged CBs

[Wadeisabeast]

I currently play with Mizuno T-zoid Pro II's, purchased off ebay with new grips for $120. I like them, but don't love them. If you are not familiar with them, they about as close to a blade that you can get without actually being a blade. On off center shots, they usually go about the same distance, less carry but more roll(except for 3-5 irons). When hit well, they feel good but not amazing. I am thinking of getting new irons for next year, and I think that a forged CB would probably best fit me. Here is what I want:

-mid ball flight
-good forgiveness
-small/mid headsize
-great feel
-lightweight
-under $250(probably buy off ebay)

[akap4surf]

a good bet would be the titleist 704cb's, they are forged cavity backs but fairly forgiving.

if you want forged cavity backs tha are pretty easy to hit take a look at the ben hogan apex forged or cleveland ta3 irons

[emc]

Mizuno MX-23's the whole way. Forged and forgiving, what else can you expect?

[macmai]

I'm sure there are lots out there that are nice forged CB's, but I whole-heartedly agree with EMC. Mizuno MX-23's are fantastic sticks. They're fantastick when struck pure, and about as forgiving as you can get when off-center. Thin shots get you most of the way if not all the way home...fat shots are just fat, can't help you there.

In My Bag
TaylorMade r5 Dual 9.5* Neurtral - Aldila NV Stiff
Sonartec SS03 4-wood - Penly Stiff
TaylorMade Rescue Mid - #3 19* - Precesion Stiff Steel
Mizuno MX-23 4-PW - True Temper SL Steel Stiff
Titleist Vokey Raw 50*
Titleist Vokey Oil Can 54*
Titleist Voke Raw 58*
TaylorMade Fontana Center Shaft Putter - 35" cut to 33"
Bridgestone e6 Ball (newly discovered...great ball)

[ironman]

Miura CBs
Titleist CBs
MacGregor CBs
KZG CB II-Ms
Beh Hogan Apex Edge
Mizuno MX-23s, MP-60s

[ezra76]

I have a T-zoid pro II 6iron in with set of Mizuno MRX cavity backs. It was missing the 6i but for $10 it was deal at the time. I played 2 seasons with that set and liked the 6i. I was actually looking to get the whole set for a while but couldn't find a good enough deal. If I were you I would put that money away and add to it little by little. Test some different irons and stalk Ebay for a deal. I got lucky and scored my Miura's for $325, the set goes for over $1300 with the Nippon shafts and they were in like a 9.5 condition. If the T-zoids are in decent shape you should be able to get at least $100-$150 reselling them on Ebay after too. If you play a hybrid there are also good deals on irons w/only 4 or 5-pw.

[LuckyJoyce]

Callaway X Tour irons are forgiving and soft, with tons of workability, a lot of the reviews say people lose distance, but that is only because the irons have a higher loft per club than the averaged juiced up club. Won 3 of the las 4 majors.

[ezra76]

I see not too many people read the last line.... under $250. Most of the irons mentioned run at least twice that.

[Horseballs]

KZG makes some great forged cavity backs. I bet you could find them for under $250 on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/KZG-Forged-II-M-...QQcmdZViewItem
This set is at $325.
I used to play an older version and still miss them from time to time.

[ironman]

KZG makes some great forged cavity backs. I bet you could find them for under $250 on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/KZG-Forged-II-M-...QQcmdZViewItem
This set is at $325.
I used to play an older version and still miss them from time to time.

yup, I also want to buy a mint set of KGZ CB II-Ms (for me or for my son)

actually, would a Regular Flex graphite KGZ CB II-Ms be fine for a 5'3" tall woman? Could I have the shafts reduced .5" or an 1" for the lady?

[ironman]

MacGregor 1025C V-Foil VIP Forged..easily under $250 at EBAY.
Got my set: #3~PW.

[pingman360]

best forged CB irons are definantly Mizuno MX-23's. these things are sweet being flow grain forged and all i thought that they wouldnt be as forgiving but they are. Mizuno is the god of forging, but others i can think of off the top of my head that are good forgers are: Ben Hogan, and Titleist. also check out the MX-900 irons.
its a good thing for Mizuno that PING dosent make forged irons though.

[Wadeisabeast]

MacGregor 1025C V-Foil VIP Forged..easily under $250 at EBAY.
Got my set: #3~PW.

How well do you like the Macgregors? AFter reading some reviews, I think I will get the M565's next winter/spring. They are supposedly 2 clubs longer and feel sweet, according to other reviewers.

[Jimbo1013]

I picked up a set of Hogan Apex Edge pro irons off ebay last year for around 300, you should be able to find a set of these in your price range on Ebay. Forget the Mx-23 and all the others, once you go Hogan you will never go back.

[emc]

Find a set you like, keep scouring ebay until you find it for cheap enough, and buy them. My advice would be to look at MX-23's, MP-60's, Hogane Edge FTX's, 704 and 804 Titleists

[ironman]

How well do you like the MacGregors? AFter reading some reviews, I think I will get the M565's next winter/spring. They are supposedly 2 clubs longer and feel sweet, according to other reviewers.

they look good and come with good reputation: two of the three traits a man would look for in irons (or in a woman)...
since i'm on golf iron "honeymoon" so i've gotta play several rounds to pass a fair judgement...

[dorkman53]

they look good and come with good reputation: two of the three traits a man would look for in irons (or in a woman)...
since i'm on golf iron "honeymoon" so i've gotta play several rounds to pass a fair judgement...

I had a set of the MacGregors several years ago. They are super sweet feeling and quite long. I like the muscle/cavity design. They are a good choice, and inexpensive, too.

[pingman360]

another good forged CB is the Hogan BH-5 (i think that they are forged if i remember right) i hit those again yesterday and forgot how nice they were. i mean there not going in my bag but still good clubs.

[macmai]

If you don't mind a buying used off eBay, you can get a set of Mizuno MX-20's for a deal. They're the predecessor to the MX-23's I believe. The head is just slightly smaller, but they hit very well.

[Mizunogolfer]

Mizuno MX-23's without a shadow of a doubt.

[EagleSpec]

I prefer/play the Mizuno MX-20. They can be had on E-bay for good prices.

I actually like them better than the MX-23. The MX-20's have less offset and a slimmer topline.

IMO you can't go wrong with Mizuno when it comes to forged irons.

[bdgiant]

Callaway X-tours are great clubs.

[neverman]

"forged" they are not. Under "$250" they are not. What part of the thread DID you read?

The San Diego Padre's sometimes wear "Camo" uniforms. There, I helped too.

MX-20's are solid clubs as are the Mac's. Now, I've helped more, good day. =)

[i420krypt]

Mizuno MP-30's

[alexcli]

best forged CB's that I can think of for under $250 are Hogan Apex Plus. The model is a few years old now but they're really close to the newer Hogan FTX. I've seen them on Ebay for as low as $100 for a well used set and around $200-$250 for sets in better condition.

IMHO they're definitely a sweet feeling set of clubs and for the price a great deal.

[emc]

You'l struggle to get any of these clubs for under $250, except on ebay

[Wadeisabeast]

nobody seemed to read this

"-under $250(probably buy off ebay)"

[AJW]

Hogan Apex Edge
Cobra SS forged
both under $250