I am amazed that most of reviewers can hit the long irons on these blades so well. I had 2 different Wilson Blades, a rare FG-55 and even more rare Bernard Langer.
Well I can say that for the FG-55 and Langer, 3 irons were really hard to hit more than 150 yards. It's not just for me, I gave the Langer 3 iron to about 3 dozen people. I found only 3-4 people who can hit it well enough to even think about playing with it. FG-55 was a little easier than Langer, but still very hard. BTW: Most of my testers well single handcaps (I don't like to scratch my forged clubs), which included 4 teaching pros and only one pro passed it consistantly. It got to a point when I show up on the range with my Langer or FG-55, some teaching pros will either hide or make a long list of excuses.
I think there is a good reason why there are constant supply of Wilson Blades in Ebay. Of course, they were popular, but most people just can't hit with them. I am NOT making accusation that reviewers here untrust worthy, but may be we have bias toward better players or one's who has will+potential to improve. It take a bit of courage and talent to even try blades to begin with.
I finally got better by practicing with Langer 3 iron. I do have to agree that it makes your swing better (or die/give-up trying). And the short irons feel + control is wonderful.
So, what set did I ended up? I managed to find Old Staff Tour Blades for 6-pw in new condition. I couple that with 7 wood and 4 & 5 Wilson Progressive.
Sorry to contradict many reviewers, but so many glowing reviewers are perhaps discouraging unworthy reviewers? Or, may be FG-51 and FG-17 are easier than what I own? May be, I will try to circle back write another review when I get to try the long irons on those. I somehow doubt that those are that much different than what I already owned.

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Just an update on my last posting. These blades were from 1956 (julius boros endorsed)not the 1960s. They were the first model of dyna powered blades. I was very surprised at how easy to hit the long irons were. Even the 3 iron was no problem. I could carry an old range ball 180 yards. Not bad for a 50 year old set of clubs with original shafts. I did notice that they are very heavy, at least a d-5. Well great set of clubs, very fun to try.

Yesterday I played a round with my dad and told him to bring my late grandfather's Wilson 1960s vintage Dyna-Powered blades along. They need some serious cleaning, but what a wonderful set of irons. I can hit my Callaway 8 iron 150 on the fly. I had trouble getting this to go 135 yards ha. But they were amazingly straight-laser like almost. They are so cool to look at, just pure! The whole you can't play forged irons unless your single digits bla bla is crap. What did everyone play 25-30 years ago. Forged! These are a pleasure to hit and yes you will give up a little distance (so you hit a seven instead of a nine). The shafts are shorter and the lofts higher. But they are more accurate on well struck shots. You can pick up a used set on ebay or house of forged. Sweet club.

Picked these up used but in very good condition on eBay. I'm not typically a forged iron guy. My Dad being "Mr. Staff" and his Fluid Feel Staffs naturally made me interested in forged irons several years ago. I purchased a brand new set of Staff Tour Blades from Edwin Watts Golf back in the 90's. Very nice irons. I used them for a little while and made a few nice shots with them here and there but just never felt comfortable with them. I think it was a combination of things. The club heads are very small and the top line at address very thin. Plus the fact the stock grips were just not right for me. Of course I could change the latter. Anyway after that experience I seeked larger club heads and generally use oversize at the moment with good results. I noticed some goosenecks on eBay and remembered that at the time I bought the tour blades that there were also the goosenecks but chose the blades cause they were more like my Dads Fluid Feels. So I was looking at the pics and noticed that the goosenecks have a bit larger face and a top line that was thicker and resembled more of a cavity back. Needless to say I had to try them. Who ever had these Goosenecks before me new what they were doing cause they were reshafted with Precision Rifle Lite 4.5 shafts and regripped with nice Crossline Classic grips. Now THESE felt and looked totally different at address than the tour blades. They felt pretty good to me. But feeling and results for the person using them are two different things. Knowing this, my Father and I went out for 18. (He didn't know I was using them). Bottom line is I believe I played my best round ever. They just felt and performed great. The only thing is that they definitely aren't as long as newer irons Iv'e used. I'm just trying to hit them staight and that's where they went, straight! Tried a 3 iron from the tee...Sweeeet! I was pretty amazed cause I thought they would just be fun to try. Didn't think they would work this good for me. Like I stated in my Staff Dd5 Driver test which was the same day as these irons were, I'm generally a fade hitter and these went very straight for me. Whether this was just a "god day" for me I don't know for sure. All I know is that on my best days before this I did not shoot an 83. I believe the combination of the new driver and these irons contributed to that. Of course this is just how they worked for ME with new shafts and grips. I will say this, those that are afraid of forged irons or just don't think that they can use them should try a couple different sets cause there is no doubt that a solid hit forged iron is Sweetness! I'm gonna sell my Tour Blades but I'm keeping these Goosenecks for awhile. My Dad is NOT surprised. LOL

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I just thought I'd say a word for this model, since no one else has. I own, or have owned, five different models of Wilson Staff/Dynapower ('69 Bulletback, '76 Mini-bullet, '78 Tour Blade, and FG-17s), and these might actually be my favorite of the bunch-- although they're all wonderful. I use them with the old dynalite shafts, regular style, so they're a little harsh on contact, even with a good hit on the sweetspot. But they're very long and very straight, very consistent ball flight, and really quite forgiving, especially in the mid and lower irons, where they really shine. I think they're not as popular as other models because the design hasn't aged that well-- the back looks pretty funky, and the "screw insert" looks cheap in retrospect. They're also very thin-- no muscle, not even a little-- and that turns off alot of golfers, even blade lovers. But they're actually very easy to hit...

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Yes, I am a work in progress as far as my game is concerned. The Wilson's actually were my first set of Irons. Makes me wonder why I spent on an oversized cast cavity back set afterwards. When hit flush the Wilsons have a soft impact. The cavity casts have the thwack sound. My shots are balooning a bit with the Wilsons, but I found it was due to them having a stronger loft and shafts not being adequated to my type of swing. On the range old folks will grin at me. Virtually no wear except for a few scratches. I've been told these were the same type of sets used by Sam Snead when on Tour. Isn't is cool or what???? Elegant forging designs. This baby is a keeper!!!!

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A follow up to an earlier review. I have over 20 rounds on these irons now. And my handicap has come down from 8.4 to a 6.6 and the only change in my bag is the irons. I have to use the words from another review. These irons are aim and shot. I'm still looking for a set for my buddy. I don't understand why they didn't catch on. I guess they were ahead of their time. I still have the same opinion if your looking for great irons you will not be disappointed in these irons. They are quality in every way,shape and form. If you can find a set buy them good luck. The MP 14's are now used for practice the lie and lofts are the same.

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encouraged mostly by reviewers on this site, I picked up a thirty year old set of Wilson Staff forged irons and just love them. Though the purchase coincided with fundamental improvements in my swing made easy by an awesome golf book called "Smash and Carve" by Scott Minni (based upon Ben Hogan and the very best game improver I've ever come across),the irons have been wonderful. New grips and shaft extensions have them zeroing in on targets like nothing I've ever experienced. The critical new book and beautiful forged blades are a great team. No distance lost, great feel, and carving the ball left and right, I think all of you who told me I'd do better with these beautiful clubs than with cavity backs, were right on. Thanks

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