Titleist Review: 690 MB Irons

Manufacturer: Titleist Golf

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Purchase: $799 at Golfsmith. I was ready to take the next step in improving my game with a club which requires more concentration or focus on the shot.

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Pros: Played Ping ISI for at least 8 Years. Play to a 12 handicap. While your handicap maybe an indication of how well you might hit the 690's, be careful because I believe you should be a good ball striker to play these clubs. In other words, I feel I'm a good iron player but don't particularly have a good short game hence my 12 Handicap. With that said, the 690.MB is a special club. The look over the ball gives you a better alignment and its sleek topline is just perfect allowing you to focus on a ball with minimal offset. When you hit it Flush, it's an "Oh....Baby feeling!" Your ball flight will or should be lower than a cast club and the 3 iron more difficult to land softly....unless your swing speed is 90 or higher. If not, perhaps a regular shaft would be the best selection for this club. I feel my accuracy is as good or better with the 690's than my old Ping ISI clubs and I can now produce a fade better than with the ISI's.

Cons: Could'nt purchase the 690.MB PW through 5 iron and purchase the 690.CB 4 and 3 iron Cavity back. In other words I would have liked to buy a set which is a little more forgiving in the higher # Clubs. I think even very good players have problems hitting the 3 iron consistently achieving desired distance and accuracy. I'm a little fearful hitting the 3 or 4 at 200 plus yard over a hazard.

690 MB Quality: Quality is second to none

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Summary: Great Clubs which will make you a better player if your committed to playing/practicing at least 2-3 times a week. Not for the one time a week player Very good look and set up I feel I can get through the long grass easier and hit these clubs about the same distance. I highly recommend this club. Don't give up on them as you will learn to hit them well.

Titleist 690 MB Rating: 5

Author: Jeff K

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Submitted: 2004-01-09
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