Srixon I-506 Irons
Srixon I-506 Irons
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 06, 2007]
mrak
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Srixon i-506 Project X 5.5
The main attribute of these irons is their thin topline and high relative forgiveness (probably stems from the wide, yet manageable sole).
Similar Products Used: r7 TP, Titleist 704cb, Srixon i-302 |
[Nov 26, 2007]
1PLUS1
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Srixon I-506
Recently replaced my Bridgestone J33 CB irons with the I-506 after testing and comparing 6-irons (Dynamic Gold R-300 shafts) side-by-side. Found the Srixon to be a bit more hefty in feel than the Bridestone model. Set up at address is appealing with a slight hint of offset, particularly in the longer irons. Lamkin Crossline grips are the stock grip.
Customer Service Not applicable. Similar Products Used: Mizuno MP-29, Mizuno MP-32, TaylorMade RAC LT, TaylorMade R7 TP (pretty good blade; didn't care for the "muted" feedback), Precept EC-603, Bridgestone J33 CB |
[Jul 04, 2007]
Mauro
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
srixon 506
Great irons. Excellent distance; soft in the touch of the ball. Great stability in the flight of the ball and stability in the direction. Optimal shaft (Nippon). It absorbs the vibrations very well. Great feeling. Similar Products Used: Titleist 775 |
[May 31, 2007]
csrms
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Srixon I-506
Recently changed from Mizuno MP33 to Srixon I-506 to take advantage of the better distance control available with modern shallow cavity players irons. I was custom fitted with extra stiff Nippon Steel shafts. The Srixons have greatly reduced the spin that I was imparting on the ball, 2.5 times less spin, but the ball still drops and stops. The ball launches higher than muscle backs but the flight is fairly flat, the ball only moves in the wind when dropping from apex. Overall I have gained 1 club i.e. 10 to 15 yards - this is mainly down to the reduced spin rates.
Customer Service The product was custom made and delivered on time. Similar Products Used: Callaway X forged, Mizuno MP60, Nike CGI forged, Titliest 755 |
[Mar 10, 2007]
BWJ
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Srixon I-506 irons
Setup looks like the old Mizuno T-Zoid irons. Cavity design simliar to the old Ram Laser forged irons. Go combo, I was psyched.
Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: many.....way too many. |
[Jun 26, 2006]
skycabby13
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Srixon I-506 irons
Have played these Srixon irons for about 6 months now and I love them. Not to say they are the perfect club, but for my own game, they have been a big improvement from my old Titliest Gold DCI's.
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[May 01, 2006]
Ironcoder
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Srixon I-506
I had been playing with wilson staff & fat shaft for 3 years. I was impressed with the Srixon 300 series but wanted the latest. The clubs are excellent in appearence and form. What has been said about the sweet spot is true. It is small but easy to find. I argue with anyone who says these clubs are forgiving in the classic sense. The less the loft the less forgiving I am finding. If you are already hitting with a very forgiving club then pitching will take some getting use too. After hitting stainless steel for years I can easily tell the difference when using a forged club. I hate that they are high maintence but when I hear the soft little click being the only indication there was actually a ball there, you know what I mean. It is sweet. The Lamkin grips are nice too. Customer Service No opinion yet. Similar Products Used: A cross between Mizuno MX-900 and Taylor made LT's. |
[Feb 19, 2006]
sharkypg
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
I-506 NS Pro 950G
I got this set about 6 months ago and didn't want to write a review till I was sure how well they worked. The reason why I went out looking for a set of forged irons is I hit a pal's Ben Hogans and love that buttery feel of a solid shot. But blades aren't an option for me, I feel that at mu age I just want to enjoy my game and I don't use a lot of shot-shaping techniques anyway. Then I came across the whole Mizuno line and really liked those too, but I decided to give these irons a shot because I had been using their W-302 driver for almost a year and liked the feel of it. I got a 7 iron, D1, regular flex with the Nippon 950G shaft option. Hit it about 150-160yds. The swing weight and feel of the club is great, I can really feel the "swing through" rather than the hit impulse with these clubs. The clubheads get progressively thinner as the clubs get longer so the shorter irons won't dig into turf with a steeper swing. Being a higher handicapper, I don't hit the 3 and 4 irons as well as my hybrids, but the percentage of good shots is higher. I still play my hybrids on the course though. Can't live without them! Price-wise, they are right there with all the forged irons. But you do get the technology and feel of Japanese forged irons. In the immortal words of Bruce Lee: "Don't think, Feel" summarise this set of irons. Customer Service NA |
[Oct 09, 2005]
zarlodious
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Srixon I-506 s300
I have only been playing 2 years now but I have absorbed alot of knowledge and understanding since then. I am now at the point in my golf game that I need feedback to improve my game. I have used the TA7's since I started golf and have loved them dearly. The problem lately though is that I started disliking offset and the feedback of these clubs. I am at a point in my game where I need to feel where I am hitting the ball on my clubs and I need to control my trajectory. I went to my local Edwin Watts with this dilemma where the guy told me to start hitting forged clubs. I wanted to try out blades and I did, I wanted the CG1's I hit those, I hit Nike blades, I hit my friends Mizuno 32's. I realized that I was not hitting them good enough to switch to a blade. So I was told to try the MX23's and the srixon 201's. I like them both but I liked the srixon better as I was hitting the Mizunos to high. I then tried the I-302 from Srixon and really liked the feel. So I was ready to buy the 302's when I searched on Ebay and found some 506 irons for a kick butt price and after some research found that they are basically the 302 but better and newer. I bought them on Ebay without even hitting them. This was the best decision I ever made. I am now hitting the ball with the perfect trajectory and about 10 yards further than my TA7 irons with all the feedback I need and all of the juiceiness of hitting forged carbon 1025 steel. I am so elated that I feel compelled to review these clubs and let everyone know that the quality, precision, and technology of these clubs is really without equal. Do yourself a favor if you are breaking 100 or a good ball striker then buy these clubs today. They are beautiful, well crafted and if you are decent they will not dissapoint. You will need to pry these from my dead hands to get me not to use them. I even purchased their W-506 driver based on how much I liked these clubs. They do not let me hit driver at my local range but I snuck one shot in and it must have been at least 280 yards carry on my first try and I listed my brand new cleveland comp driver on ebay the same day. There will be a W-506 review from me soon so check on that in the next week or so. Similar Products Used: Cleveland TA7, TaylormadeRAC LT,LT2, Nike Slingshot, Cleveland TA5, Mizuno MX 23 |