Final Ci7 Review

[xamilo]

Ok, so here is my final review:

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<o></o>Wilson Ci7 review:<o></o><o></o>

Set: Wilson Staff Ci7 True Temper X-105 Reg.<o></o>
Compared to: Cobra S9s.<o></o>
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-TM Burner TP <o></o>
-BS B330-RX (found after the ninth hole )<o>

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Looks:<o></o>
If you’re a player like me and DO care how your clubs look like then you’ve found the perfect set for you. Chrome finish its wonderful, mid size head, small cavity and a mid-thin top line with little off-set which sits very pleasantly at address. They look like better player irons and makes you look like if you could actually play this game.<o></o>
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Distance:<o></o>
I have to admit I was very wrong at prejudging the distance of the Ci7s, thinking they were shorter than expected. After two 18-holes matches I have to say the Ci7s match the distance on any $800 set out there. Lofts are one degree weaker from 4-8, one degree stronger from 9-PW, compared to the S9s. Why is this? I have no idea, but it definitely is stupid. Anyway, every iron shot was longer than the S9s. 6 iron about 3yds, PW about 8-9yds, which was a pain since I went over 5-6 greens due to the difference. <o>
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Forgiveness:<o></o>
The S9s are definitely more forgiving than the Ci7s (which is not a surprise being the S9s a Super Game Improvement Iron), but the Ci7s did quite a good job. I would say about 5-10% less than the Cobras.<o></o>
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</o><o></o>Feel:<o></o>
I say again they feel very light when hold. It seems like if you where holding a lady-flex club in your hand. Everything changes when you swing; shaft hardens up and feels solid and incredible stable. When hit properly, the contact with the ball feels smooth but solid, and crisp with no kick. Sounds similar to a titanium hybrid head. Beautiful. Off-center hits have some fee-back but feel isn’t lost at all. Toe or heel shots feel like an aluminum bat and sound in some way similar.<o></o>
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Trajectory:<o></o>
Trajectory is not as high as it was mentioned before. Ball flight goes mid-high tending to be higher in the long irons (which confirms what the "flighted" is supposed to do), piercing, and incredibly straight. I was amazed at this fact. It doesn’t curve at all. If I hit it with a horrible 45º angle it stays with the same angle and goes straight off-bounds. If hit straight, it stays straight. It was not windy though, so I can’t say anything about trajectory on a windy day. I'd have to say one of the most accurate irons I've played.

Overall:
Wonderful set of irons. They would have been a pleasant surprise if I would have paid $600 for them. At half the price ($300) they are a steal. great performance, great looks, everything anybody over par would love to have on their irons.

I have nothing but great things to say about this irons. Thank God I couldn't afford the MX-200s or TM Burners I wanted

Pros:
-Great looking iron which will make you look like if you played better than you really do . Elegant, traditional, beautiful.
-Great accuracy and perfectly predictable results
-Good feedback and feel
-Half the price of a set performing twice as good

Cons:
-Although I'm very happy with the stock shafts, some players might feel it is way too light for them and might need a change.
-Resale price might not be the best
-People who love big logos so other can see they play TM or Titleist might not be happy to bag Wilson...
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[Stanters]

Good review, they sound a great value set of irons. They certainly look the part - maybe Wilson are doing an "Adams" who not long ago weren't that highly thought of but are now played by loads of people. More of a renaissance in Wilson's case though.

Presumably they'd suit all players just about?