Shoots in the 100s? I never tried. Being just at the beginning of this wonderfull trip, started some five years ago, i knew instantly only to go with blades. As an avid tennisplayer, soccer artist and basketball lover, never looked for "game improving" equipment. The iron in your hands should be an extension of YOURSELF. The design should be as clean and pure as you want your swing to be. I want to be in command of my purpose and action and have no thoughts left to wonder about my sticks. When gripping these beautifull blades, i am assured they respond to GRAVITY in a way great craftsmen and wise golfsmen figured it out! What a relief: it's not the irons, they are truely great and timeless, as is this marvellous game.

Sometimes I am training at the range, i am reading "5 lessons" over and over, and sometimes i go to a nearby park here in Berlin with my son (7 yrs), one PW (RH for him, LH for me), one golfball and hitting full shots at each other. What can i say: I love my son, I love the game and i love my rare LH shiny set of FG-17.

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Without doubt one of the most beautiful forged blades on the market. Performance is as you might expect: lots of feel. Well struck shots give the butterly sensation only forged irons can provide. The DG 300S shafts are fine and do what you expect them to do. With the Fg59's you get what you see: high end players irons with a stunning look.

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Hi i was looking for a review of my wilson fg55's i have a rare set of these gems which are very sought after now, regarding former comments about these even existing my local pro sourced me these when i was a young junior and i will never change them, im a capable amatuer been playing since i was 3 years old so ive played alot of clubs, theyre is no other blade i can control like these, that may be down to the time ive spent with them but they are very rewarding, the only downside i would say is the distances, for example almost any other blade 8 iron 150 but the 55s a solid 130yds, but the thing is for that 130 they go exactly where i point them!! as folk have already stated i will never part with these clubs!!!

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Bought a set of FG-49's 2-9 with original Firestick 3.5 steel shafts from a Play it Again Sports in greeat shape for $14, had the lies and lofts adjusted and let me tell you they feel so smooth. I've been looking around for any info on this model as the Wilson website has nothing on them, and have only been able to find the FG-17 and 51. Regardless of when they were made they have made their way into the bag on a few occasions and to be honest I don't see much difference if any between these and my Bridgestone J33 Combos as far as distance and accuracy. Though I normally shoot in the low 80's, it's normally a function of my 36 putts per round. If you can get your hands on these sticks, do so, you won't be disappointed. Off to work on the short game!!

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I have owned these irons since new in 1982, and suffice it to say, I've told my wife that I want to be buried with them when I die.
Describe them in few words: the most unforgiving club around, but the most rewarding club around. Work with them, learn them and you won't play anything but forged blades. The thin line at address is appealing and helps to align the club.
What I love the most is the extreme workability. I can make the sublest of address adjustment with stance and grip, and know exactly how the club will react and the resulting ball flight. My golf buddies are still amazed that I can fade,draw,fade,draw,punch,fly on demand. Now, not every shot is exactly what I draw up, but that's where the feedback comes in. Blindfold me and I'll tell you with pretty good accuracy where the ball ends up and how it got there. You can't do that with any cavity-backed club I've swung.
The favorite part of my rounds (usually with at least one new acquaintance) is when the newly met partner asks politely if they can swing 'em. I've had a few offer me cash on the spot for the irons. No dice. Like I said: They'll be buried with me.
I once showed them to a muni pro, and he offered to buy them because I shouldn't be playing with them if not scratch. He took a Sharpie and drew the sweetspot on the face of the 5-iron. The circle was smaller than a dime. But let me tell you, if you hit that 'dime' it's like no other feeling in golf.
I'm now approaching 50 and have noticed the change in distance I can carry, but the new drivers have helped. I will fight tooth and nail to avoid having to move on to easier to hit clubs. Instead, I plan to invest more range time, which always offers a good return on the investment! Also, another excuse to get out of the house. In the meantime, the clubs are locked away where nobody can see them...

When I play badly and feel like quitting the game, I pull my Wilson Staffs out from under the bed and everything is back to normal. I own about eight different models and I have used every type of iron you can name. Nothing beats Wilson Staff forged blades. From the Dynapowers to the 1976 classic muscle- backs, nothing compares. I know because I have owned over 200 different sets of other irons.

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So, I know that this blade is not for 90s golfer, but I can't help to get away from it. Bought it used in almost new condition for $80 from a local Craigslist.

Top view is a beauty. It sits nicely onto the fairway grass. The face is about the same size of the ball (especially the 2 iron) asking for a perfect stroke. It's just too hard to find these kind of iron nowadays. Not Mizuno MP series, Titleist blades, or any other new blades.

FEELLL, Wilson names them Fluid Feel for a reason. It does feel like fluid when a good contact is made with the ball. Buttery doesn't seem to describe it for me. It's more like a butterfly stroke when you're swimming: soft, some resistance yet the potential force is perfectly transfer to the ball.

I tried to ground this set to play a more forgiving iron sets but no luck. After testing out other new tech. irons such as Cobra Carbon, Titleist 755, Mizuno MP-60, Nike CCi ... the top thin line from them just too big for me. The only set that would come close to this set in term of LOOK is PING S59.

Between S59=$400 and Staff=$100 on EBay ... I'll choose Wilson. Sure, I don't get the advantage from the new technology but it will force me to work on my game much harder ...

Within 4 months using this iron, I was forced to improve my game a lot. I have more consistent ball strike and more predictable ball flight. The workability potential of this iron set is unlimited. Though I'm still working on that, I have cut my game from the 110s to 90s since 4 months ago. With more practice, and lessons I'll probably in the 80s in no time.

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Golfsmith = too expensive but nice people
Craigslist = nothing good anymore these days
EBay = excellent bargain for any golf set

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Wilson Staff Tour Blade 1986 is my first blade set. And it'll be there in my bag for a long time.

The wilson staff blades provides the feed back and workability that I couldnt find in my old titleist 690 cb's. I lose about 5 years per club pbut my distance off of the tee compensates for the lack of distance in the irons. My advice, take one club more on every shot and you should fare well.

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I bought my set of Wilson Staff Tour Blades (2-PW) on eBay for $41.00 shipped. Seriously that is the best $41 dollars I have ever felt. I started out on blades but went to cavity backs after everyone swore that they would be so forgiving. They may have been forgiving but nothing feels better than good contact on a forged blade.
These irons may travel a bit shorter but you can't beat the control. So if your looking for great feel at a great price, you can't beat these.

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I played blades all my life and started playing again after a long Layoff. Blades make me focus on a good swing and contact. These fluid feels I picked up on e-bay with s300 shafts are in great shape. I added 3/4 shaft extensions and regripped them. They go exactly where I aim. I love watching them drop on top of the pin. Nice trajectory and distance control with these and I don't plan on changing any time soon. I like the shape and the little bit of camber on the sole. I swapped out the less forgiving 2 iron for a hybrid, and the 3 iron to pw provide nice consistent strikes. There is a nice blend of tradition with the fluid feel design in that they did seek game improvement by drilling the hosel to move the sweet spot toward the center which many older blades did lack. As a result I have more consistent strikes than my old MacGregor Tourney customs. The Touneys are aesthetically pleasing but do do not have the game potential that my Wilsons give. Manufacturers are all over the Map with technology nowadays, but I prefer tradition and a more simplified approach to the game. I look at some of the better players irons manufactured today such as those by Titliest and Mizuno and it is pleasing to me that the forged blade is alive and well particularily when someone is trying to reinvent equipment each year. I would like to hear more feedback from blade users, I know we are a rare breed, but we know what we got.

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