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BIG BEGINNER GOLF CLUBS vs BLADES! | This WILL Surprise you!!
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Hey Guys, I’m Alex Etches and I’m a golf professional and product reviewer. If you don’t know me, I started playing golf at 10 years old, turned professional at 22 in the UK, and have been creating entertaining and informative golf content on different platforms for the last 10 years. My home is now AUSTRALIA and I hope to take you around some of the best golf courses from down under.
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@cdmurray23 2 жыл бұрын
The dispersion was better with the wilson too... if this were a fitting? :)
@GreenDistantStar 2 жыл бұрын
I think I'd just drop down a club and live with the improved dispersion pattern.
@whodatjt Жыл бұрын
I own the Wilson LP 1's. 34 year old male. No ego here. My best friend has "player's" irons and i outscore him every time we play. I just wanted something easy to hit and forgiving. If that's what you are after, please do yourself a favor a get these! You won't regret it!
@BUTTER-oc5gs 27 күн бұрын
right, whats the point of spinny irons when you cant use them for one, and play sandy bumpy public courses.
@akrickm1 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best idea you have had you are the first person to do what us high handicap players would like to see. THANKS 😊
@geewilliams2178 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I think those Wilsons look lovely. would love to swap my old Wilson C200 for them
@zacharyadams3239 2 жыл бұрын
What a great comparison video! Cannot wait to see how they do on the course. If I ever get good enough to stop using thrift store clubs those launchpads look like they could be my first new golf clubs since I was about 5 or 6 lol!!!
@petercameron8832 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that was interesting, I am old and still keen. Have started buying used ladies clubs and putting arthritic grips on them. Parked the blades and my scores have improved!
@blackheart7886 4 ай бұрын
I have to say, those Wilson's out performed your blades.
@alexetchesgolf 4 ай бұрын
Interesting take
@jonq8714 2 жыл бұрын
I split the difference and went with TE Forged by Maltby, super game improvement with the forged look and feel. I love them. Inexpensive and sexy.
@sub80golf 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid Al. Seem to be pulling the blades a bit so perhaps with with the Wilsons for now
@malcolmberkeley591 2 жыл бұрын
Great review I am thinking of the Launchpad 2 or the Cleveland launcher Halo xl irons I am a 69 year old high handicap player and believe these sorts of irons could benefit me I really don’t care they look like shovels. Would love you to review the Cleveland launcher halo xls and give a comparison to the Wilson’s. Many thanks.
@garrettmcginnis9873 2 жыл бұрын
Yyyyyyeeeeeessssss, hahahaha I've been "shopping" the new launch pads since last year and as soon as I have the money I'm switching from cavity back irons to these Launch Pad irons!
@geewilliams2178 2 жыл бұрын
At the end you said there is s stop for this golf club. Yep in my bag
@orlandogolfguruogg5382 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a straight up loft to loft comparison. Like 6i launch pad to 8i Muira. See if there’s anything to the forgiveness other than loft.
@krusher74 Жыл бұрын
even if the LP does have strioger loft, its peak height is higher.
@Lyfeastrey Ай бұрын
Majority of golfer should have super imp. clubs in their bag. Whether it’s the LP’s or the elevens. They won’t because of ego. But from what I saw, the LP’s outperformed your blades. You were much more accurate. The roll out screwed up the dispersion. Which we can’t take into account because the greens are undulated.
@James_Vaughn 2 жыл бұрын
Good comparison. I know a lot of folks who could really use irons like the launch pad, but I also know they won't. They look better than the Cleveland halo's imo
@gcoffey223 2 жыл бұрын
I have been playing Cleveland HB3's since their inception. I appreciate a super duper game improver. Have you tried those new Cleveland Halo XL's??
@anttisavolainen547 2 жыл бұрын
Its MY KIND OF IRON...so....! Its a really good comparison!
@thedone1121 2 жыл бұрын
Great Comparison impressed by the Wilson clubs after your last 2 Wilson reviews I’m going to try them out great sound off the face
@golfingCitizen 2 жыл бұрын
Good video, was undecided which of these sets of clubs to buy but the data nailed it for me, TY
@geordiegibson1210 2 жыл бұрын
Always interested to see a comparison against your own clubs Al, those ones you bought for a reason. It's the same as when any golfer is out looking for new clubs, they want to compare the performance, feel, looks etc. to the clubs they currently use, it makes the comparison realistic and is something people can relate to. Keep it up, it's definitely interesting to see, given I am thinking about a new set of irons.
@kallewede8035 Жыл бұрын
We always talk about how forgiving irons like these are. They do keep the distance on off center shots. However because of the weight being very far back and low they have much more gear effect. This produces more flyers and also similar toe draw and hel fade.
@MoonLandingz Жыл бұрын
looks like dispersion was better all around for the wilson's. very interesting.
@twolf20c 2 жыл бұрын
Should do this on the course.
@johnrose8806 Жыл бұрын
I now have the lp2 graphite irons. I’ve never hit the ball better. Also bought the fybrid. That’s amazing compared to a 3 iron. So much easier to hit 150-160 meters!!
@YayaGolf777 3 ай бұрын
Cool vid!!! Thx brother
@boydgrandy5769 2 жыл бұрын
Al, you really don't need the forgiveness and the stronger lofts that these Wilson power bats bring to the game. Because, well, you are a beast. I, on the other hand, do. And, I have no compulsion to burden myself with a knife bladed forged iron that I could only hit with authority 35 years ago, so there is that. That probably falls into the category of age and treachery overcoming youth, enthusiasm, and talent every time, I think. I especially like how much tighter the Wilson clubs were in dispersion with your swing. Point and shoot, indeed.
@hops004 2 жыл бұрын
Love it you should do the D9 and the pad?
@chetlovesmer9549 2 жыл бұрын
That was fun, Al. Interesting stuff.
@masterodiewan1187 Жыл бұрын
Hit into greens. Or does it screw everything up changing distances?
@brettmackin1784 2 жыл бұрын
Yes 🥰 was hoping this video would happen
@samueldanealexander180 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, do you have any Left hand chAllenges coming up?
@danielh4032 2 жыл бұрын
How much is the differences in lofts? Does that account for the distance differences?
@krusher74 Жыл бұрын
yes loft accounts for extra10 yards, but the peak height does not drop.
@tomduckworth8335 2 жыл бұрын
Well that was very enjoyable and informative. So interesting how spin
@michaelwhalley1538 2 жыл бұрын
What shaft are you using in the launch pad iron? Thanks
@michaelwillberg950 2 жыл бұрын
Love the style of Toe2Toe continue doing this mate
@domokun3142 2 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting. I'm rocking game improvement Irons, but I don't believe I'll get to a level to rock blades. At most I'll probably get good enough to play the players distance category of irons
@benthomas5151 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Al Great idea
@num2166 2 жыл бұрын
Cool concept for the video
@chuckpalmer284 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but looks wise I would have to go with the Wilson LP.
@Ghost-Of-Kyiv- 2 жыл бұрын
Playing new Callaway Epic Forged LOVE THEM ! sold the PXG
@whiskerrub3821 2 жыл бұрын
Toto the band … oh Toe2Toe 👍 Well done!
@colonelangus3826 Жыл бұрын
I’m impressed by the Wilson numbers. I expected 10-20 yards further than blades but spin to be much lower to the point where it wouldn’t even be playable for a good ball striker.
@AsadKhan-lm6yr Жыл бұрын
Bruv, distance aside I wanna know what the accuracy comparison was like?
@montegustafson5142 Жыл бұрын
I truly believe that hybrid clubheads are the wave of the future. They provide distance, forgiveness, good shot dispersion and are easier to swing if fitted properly. I think the various brands who market these are making a big mistake in labeling these as just "game improvement" clubs for beginners, seniors and ladies. I'll bet that 70-90% of golfers will trend to hybrids over the next ten years!! (Me? I am in the process of switching from cavity back irons to hybrids too!).
@JackRainfield Жыл бұрын
From what I could see they look quite a bit like some of the old Adams A2 OS hybrid irons.
@andybradshaw930 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Al, big fan of yours from the States, but I gotta tease you about something. After hitting your 6-iron set, the stats at the bottom of the screen were your 8 iron numbers, not the 6 iron numbers. Regardless, love your stuff! #TeamAl
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
I have a baby! I'm tired hahahaah
@stevecernuto740 2 жыл бұрын
The standard deviation numbers were good across the board. Better than the Miuras most of the time. I was surprised.
@Prospectinglife 2 жыл бұрын
I think you got confused AL, your dispersion was much worse with the 101 not better.
@TKPak1 Жыл бұрын
Well you're right! this is an exercise in futility. The lofts are 27° VS 31° for the Miura.That in itself explains the distance. Then the swing speed! WHO with your SS will ever consider the Wilsons?
@swardmusic 2 жыл бұрын
The dispersions on LP killed the blade lol
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
On this occasion it sure did. I was really off going back to the blade
@swardmusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexetchesgolf the lamp posts 🤣
@jcgolf159 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexetchesgolf but isn't that the idea behind game improvement irons 😉
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
The weight change from that to my blade took some getting used to. Hence the difference. I’m 100% confident with the blades, and is why I play them. On its day, I wouldn’t find a better iron for me right now. If you’re having a bad striking day: Sure, it would potentially help, but I’ll just more than lithely strike it better into the crap.
@simondrew7346 Ай бұрын
Got the LP2s in 5 to PW then Eleven-Golf 3 & 4 hybrids 👌…never played better and couldn’t care less about the looks.
@krusher74 Жыл бұрын
would like to see the same test but add your low/high/draw/fade challenge, can you move those LP's?
@justinstephenson9360 2 жыл бұрын
starting with the PWs, the difference in loft is 3 degrees, almost an entire club difference so a 10 yard difference in carry is to be expected, what is not expected is the spin number for the launchpad, functionally identical to the Muira. That is a very good start. 8i is similar. There is a 4 degree difference in loft so I would expect a 12-15 yard difference in carry and around 1000 rpm difference in back spin - and Alex's actual results are pretty close to that, certainly within margin of error. If Alex had tested the launch pad 8i against the Muira 7i which have similar lofts I suspect the results would have been functionally identical. Finally the 6i, same story there is a 3 degree difference in launch which explains the difference in carry distance but the difference in back spin is a little less than I would have expected although still within margin of error. When you compare a Launchpad to a similarly lofted Muira MB 1010 blade the results will be functionally identical, but the Launchpad is obviously much easier for those with a slower swing speed and I would guess that the Launchpad is more difficult to shot shape with, but as that is not what it is designed to do that is hardly a criticism
@johnkokott8570 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting comparison. Makes one wonder why anyone would play a blade. Nobody asks what iron did you play today? Everyone asks what did you shoot? With the forgiveness from the Wilson, why not play them?
@jcgolf159 2 жыл бұрын
I do believe he mentioned it. It isn't all about distance, and for the 11 yard distance the game improvement irons did provide it was all roll-out. For the better player you want precision with landing and knowing your approach shots will hold the green instead of rolling out over the green or rolling onto the green and at the mercy of the bumps and slopes on the green 🎯
@jcgolf159 2 жыл бұрын
..when I was a higher handicapper I bumped and ran the ball onto the green with my PW but as I became better I added SW & GAP wedges to my bag for precision and proximity to the pin. Feel: game improvements have no feel and are too hot around the green, meaning they jump off the face of the club even on delicate chips in my experience.
@2bNIKEt1 2 жыл бұрын
I love Wilson. I dont play all their clubs but id love to try and get a full bag. It may sound conspiratorial but the only reason Wilson isn't more popular has to be because somebody is paying to ensure they arent. 🤷♂️
@ritchiejonburgess Жыл бұрын
great vid, i think a better comparrision would be getting them in the hands of a high handicapper and seeing the difference then
@davidmiller8428 Жыл бұрын
On full shots the LP should stop as well as the blades due to the higher peak resulting in steeper descent angles.
@norgerepairs8687 Жыл бұрын
Not exact, but similar. I have a set of Miura 1957 baby blades - - - - - stored in the loft. I game a set of Cleveland Launcher HB's. Control & distance are both so much better with the HB's. Only drawback is on feel: indeed Miura's are gorgeous.
@moonmullins7436 2 жыл бұрын
Nice beginner afro man, looking sexy. Lolololo. ty for the vid, stay safe man.
@youngporteous3 2 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion, rather than using the same club, use clubs with similar lofts. Ie the bladed 6 iron probably has the same loft as wilson 8 iron.
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
You’re missing the point of the video, Adam. It’s a head to head comparison of the irons build - not a “this one’s better” etc. Everyone gets so into the lofts and honestly, I’d change the loft of the Wilson to match and the CG would not match the particular loft
@ericmaule 2 жыл бұрын
Can I just say how good this intro music is?
@paulingster9827 2 жыл бұрын
Should of done land angle as well
@pokey47 2 жыл бұрын
You're always surprised by Wilson performance, very underrated company in my opinion. They just aren't sexy to people, but they perform. I am glad that you keep bringing them on your channel and people can actually find out how good they are.
@krusher74 Жыл бұрын
wilson know their lane, cheap old American men.
@pokey47 Жыл бұрын
@@krusher74 except they are not that cheap. Yes they have cheap boxed sets, but their high end is not a whole lot cheaper than other brands and it they are great performing clubs that they don't advertise.
@tomb9658 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a good head to head comparison. Wilson Launch Pad surprised me with the performance.
@tomduckworth8335 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry finger slipped…..interesting how spin was “close” I would have liked to see the circles of these it looked like the Wilson was straighter and your blades had a bit more let to right. Looking forward to you taking these out.
@scottbangerter7289 2 жыл бұрын
why didn't the KM-700 make your bag?
@kmagnuss4597 2 жыл бұрын
You may want to proofread the last two tables you imposed on the video. Otherwise this was great! Maybe a WS Staff blade instead of the Miuras next time. :)
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
Proof read many times but trust me. I’m going all out at the moment 🤣
@kmagnuss4597 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexetchesgolf Haha I hear ya man. Great content. Keep it up.
@justinrivet1085 2 жыл бұрын
What's crazy to me is that the Launch Pad has better standard deviations than the Miura's do!!! Miura is kind of letting us down with this. Getting beat up with those ugly Launch Pads! The whole point of blades is for control and the tighter standard deviation and the Ugly Pad is beating them in the most important part of it!
@tatianamaria1 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like equal actual loft comps, not what is stamped on club. Wish there was a global standard to keep everyone honest. Size doesn't matter, lofts do! 😁
@stigberntsen9301 2 жыл бұрын
8 iron - stopping quicker? -nope, Carry "blade" is 162, total 179 - 17 yards,, Launch pad - Carry 173 - total 186... thats 13 yards from carry to stop AL :)
@Samuelsen63 Жыл бұрын
Just saying Mark Crossfield plays game improvement irons and won matches against different dp wourld tour players
@lvdox21 2 жыл бұрын
Lol the stats you put up for the 6 irons… when you look at the bottom it’s the 8 iron stats you accidentally used twice
@golfish8589 Жыл бұрын
Try something new. Compare the spin, decent and launch angle of these to polar opposite designs with clubs that go the same distance. Forget about the number on the bottom of the club and its loft
@scottwarner1017 Жыл бұрын
There's no spot in my Golf bag for power bats. They look like crap.
@wallstreetoneil 2 жыл бұрын
DJ is using a 9wood, most, not all, but most Pros have changed out their last iron to a 'more' game improvement, hotter face, higher MOI type iron - and we are now seeing some male Pros change out their longest 2 irons - most LPGA Pros have 2 hybrids as their longest irons. 7-woods and Chippers seem to be the hottest clubs on the market. I honestly think you will shoot the same score with both sets of clubs - which means 90% of the public should be using them.
@edwinlambley2801 2 жыл бұрын
Very good shout Paul. That is what changes attitudes to clubs "we" have in our bags.
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
Visuals, sound and feel are key factors as to whether someone can play a particular iron or not - often overlooked. The lack of spin could cause an issue to a particular player but correct, a larger percentage should be playing game improvement irons.
@BAA3595 2 жыл бұрын
You showed 8 iron numbers for the 6 irons lol
@alexetchesgolf 2 жыл бұрын
I made a boo boo
@BAA3595 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexetchesgolf no worries! Love the channel Al. Been watching for 3 years now.
@simoping 2 жыл бұрын
Time to ditch the Miuras Alex .. . .. lol
@barneygermany530 Жыл бұрын
*NO NO NO AL* 🙄🙄🙄 You must compares the same lofts ☝️ My friends ist happy, how long his new Callaway irons are...🙈 His 6 iron has the same loft as my 4 iron🤷🏻♂️
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