Hey Gabe, great video as always and it's great to see McGregor making another run. Just FYI if those marks that you saw on the back end of the club are consistent throughout the set it might just be where they adjusted them at the build shop to make sure they met the specs before they sent them out. That mark is where they are seated in the adjustment saddle. Every club set that I have that I've built I have to have adjusted just a little bit and those marks are on all of my clubs. 1020c is going to be on the softer side of the forged alloys that companies will use so those marks will be unavoidable. I would actually count that as a positive for their quality control being that they didn't just glue them up straight from the factory and send them out.
@@LetsPlayThru that's my guess. But again it's just a speculation. If you see the same mark in the same spot on more than 1 club that's definitely a possibility. Heads will always come out of spec from the foundry to some degree +/- in both loft and lie. Most companies just glue them up and send them out. That's why it's always good to check when you get a new set.. or any set for that matter.
Fabulous review.. Would love to see you try the MACSPD hollow-bodied irons, too, if for no other reason than to see if they look as nice in your hands as they do in the pictures on the website. BTW, showing a little bit of the ol' running back shake and bake after that first birdie putt...😆
I played Macgregor blades when I was young in the 1950's and early 60s. My father handed them down to me. I always like the brand. I am a retired doctor and PGA professional. I was a staff member for Callaway, but I am definitely in the market for players distance irons.
Great review Gabe. I can tell you I have become a fanboy of the MacGregor clubs. A while back, I did the test, of the 7 iron with the MT86 Pro and MT86 Oversize versions that you can do for a month and then return to them for credit. I was very impressed with the clubs, especially for the value price they are at. In fact, if I had not just rebuilt my current clubs with my new shafts I would be getting a set and putting them in the bag. I also really like the Mizuno irons and if the price is not an issue I personally don't feel like you can get a better iron than the Mizuno Pro series clubs but I feel these are just about as good but at a much better price point. I just bought the MacGregor wedges and put the 52, 56, and 60 in the bag replacing my mixed set of Wilson and Cleveland wedges. I have always loved my Cleveland wedge but I wanted to get a matching set and these are very good for the price. Glad you got a chance to try these irons and review them. I think they will make a resurgence when more people get a chance to hit these because you really can't beat the price for what you get.
I haven't been able to play much golf this year. So, these videos are so much fun to watch and enjoy. Also, I'm really surprised at the quality of these new MacGregor clubs. Seems like they came out of nowhere, and are really trying to get some attention. Very nice clubs.
Hey Gabe , I ordered a set couple of weeks ago 5 to PW, and it's on its way. I'm excited to give them a hit. Hey Gabe very strange I ordered a set of Ben Hogan PTX tour irons new for 2024,outstanding irons, really pure,but every club came with the same exact ding in the same spot as your McGregors, idk, definitely something to say about the machine it's being pressed in , no way there using the same manufacturing right?? Anyway ty for review and McGregors customer service is outstanding, a few emails back in fourth answered immediately, and nothing seems to be a problem. A+
MacGregor is owned by Golf Division of NV. They licensed the Hogan name from Perry Ellis this year. I believe one of the reasons was they use the same foundry.
So if we were to match these with the other budget friendly players irons what are your rankings? Tacomo, Maltby, MacGregor, and Ben Hogan. I would love to say Kirkland but since you cannot get those right now e won’t include them. What are your competitive feelings.
Wow, my very first set were MacGregors, in a box! Drivers, woods, irons, and pitching wedge with the bag and head covers! Playing golf for the first time ever on my high school varsity golf team in 1995! Of course I have a par of white 'spiked' MacGregor gold shoes and gloves, using my employee discount 😂 at Super KMart. I currently swing a set of MacTec irons, more sentimental than an ability to purchase a newer full set of irons.
@@LetsPlayThru thank you for all that you do. Very honest reviews of clubs, golf game helps, necessary products that assist us all so we can do our best to simply Play Thru!
Thank you Gabe for a great review. I still game the MacGregor MT Muscle back blades with split level soles released in 1969. They are part of my collection of MacGregor irons that include the VIP, JNP, Muirfield 20th Anniversary, V-FOIL 1025M. MacGregor made great muscle back blades and some of the best game improvement irons like the V-FOIL M455. I will be playing this new set.
So good to see Macgregor back and making quality clubs at competitive prices. I had a set of theirs back in the UK and loved them. Great video Gabe. When is it you go to the Philippines and Japan? Best wishes from Thailand.
Grave channel! This was awesome, what a beautiful set of refreshing looking irons from MacGregor. How awesome it is to see other names like Wilson and Yonex returning also. Keep up the good work!
At 10 years old, in 2001; I learned the game starting with a set of clubs that the previous owner of a house we'd just moved in to left behind in the garage, a set of 1948-52 MacGregor Ben Hogan irons was what it was built around (Those years were all the same, don't know what batch mine were from.) The iron set was neat too, 2i-10i, PW and SW. Wish I still had them, they were either lost in a move or my parents sold them and lied about it.
Great video Gabe. Always watch to the end even though if I’m not in the market for new clubs. Love the perspective and it’s always fun to see if you make the over/under. Thanks for the great content.
I was looking at the MacGregor MT-86 OS and Pro models recently, but can't find a review of them. Hope you can do that. Love your reviews and these Milled irons were impressive.
Ha, I still play with a 20+ year old set of Golden Bear irons which were made by McGregor if I'm not mistaken. I'm sure they're not great, but they're all I've ever known.
Years ago, I borrowed my friend's irons and loved them! I always wondered about those Golden Bears. My friend doesn't play golf regularly so he just doesn't care much for golf but I never forgot the feel of those irons. No wonder....MacGregors! (didn't know they made the GBs.)
Another great review Gabe. I prefer those where you play as you normally would from your regular tees, rather than moving up to play irons-only, but I’m not surprised at your responsiveness to the community or willingness to try something different. Keep trying the old school, budget, unpopular, or unusual stuff, as few others do it as well as you do and everyone covers the big brands.
I think the UK version of the mcgregors have a little more color pop. Even though I am not looking for a new iron set, but I am looking at their MacTec driving iron in 18 degrees. Since I can’t hit my 3wood consistently. Btw.. I like the forward tees/ iron only review!!
Just took my 4 iron out of the bag a few weeks ago, have played 3 rounds without it and it hasn't really been missed. I game the Takomo 101's and I'm using Wilson D9 4 hybrid, 5 wood, and 3 wood at the moment.
Hi Gabe another great show, I personally got fitted for some cobra air x a couple of years back now, hadn't heard about takomo, caley, and now McGregor back on the scene, I now know that I will be spoiled for choice on my next budget friendly step up , as I do like the looks of all these new irons now, starting to feel a bit dated with the cavity back, although I did test quite a few of the big brands when I had fitting, it was the cobra's that just felt that little bit better ( for me). keep them coming mate.
Had a set of MacGregor VFoil cavity backs in mid 90s...pretty decent clubs....This new blade type cavity back has caught my eye.....Is a Gap wedge available ?
I think for mid-handicapper, 101T is going to offer a bit more forgiveness. A couple othere options would be the Wilson Dynapwr forged or Maltby TS1-IM. Good luck!
Gabe now you know how it feels to hit your drive 190-200 yards off tee. Being 81 that's my golf still love the game just move to the senior tees and maybe later the forward tees. BTW take a look at the MT-86 wow what a club.
My first set of clubs were MacGregors. Irons and a laminate driver, three wood and five wood. I got them when I was 19 at freaking Sears! I am currently 55. They may have been great clubs, I was so god-awful that no one would ever know.
Look into the Ram Axial irons. Very cheaply priced and just scored in the top 3 players irons for My Golf Spy. The only irons that beat them out was the TM P-7MC and the Ping I230. When Ram beats out OEM's like Titleist, Callaway, Cobra etc they have to be something special.
It’s too bad they didn’t simply bring back the V-Foil 1025 C & M. Those clubs are hidden gems, especially the 1025Cs. I’ve wish I could find a set that was almost new….
I used to carry a set of MacGregor musclebacks. What a way to make a comeback!
LOVE the format of only irons for an iron review. Also a great decision to hit different irons off the tee to have different clubs for approach shots.
Hey Gabe, great video as always and it's great to see McGregor making another run. Just FYI if those marks that you saw on the back end of the club are consistent throughout the set it might just be where they adjusted them at the build shop to make sure they met the specs before they sent them out. That mark is where they are seated in the adjustment saddle. Every club set that I have that I've built I have to have adjusted just a little bit and those marks are on all of my clubs. 1020c is going to be on the softer side of the forged alloys that companies will use so those marks will be unavoidable. I would actually count that as a positive for their quality control being that they didn't just glue them up straight from the factory and send them out.
Oh, that’s very interesting. My set came stock I think. But maybe they are checking the lofts before they leave?
@@LetsPlayThru that's my guess. But again it's just a speculation. If you see the same mark in the same spot on more than 1 club that's definitely a possibility. Heads will always come out of spec from the foundry to some degree +/- in both loft and lie. Most companies just glue them up and send them out. That's why it's always good to check when you get a new set.. or any set for that matter.
Love these hidden gems of clubs as you are not seeing any reviews on the other channels.
Can't wait to see the head-to-heads!
I'm still using a set of MacTec irons, they just fell familiar.
It’s been a blast trying out all these niche offerings.
Fabulous review.. Would love to see you try the MACSPD hollow-bodied irons, too, if for no other reason than to see if they look as nice in your hands as they do in the pictures on the website.
BTW, showing a little bit of the ol' running back shake and bake after that first birdie putt...😆
Yes! I wanna see the MT-86 irons. They are beautiful.
I’m looking at getting a set of MACSPD’s, I’d also love to see a review of these!!
I played Macgregor blades when I was young in the 1950's and early 60s. My father handed them down to me. I always like the brand. I am a retired doctor and PGA professional. I was a staff member for Callaway, but I am definitely in the market for players distance irons.
Had a set of MacGregor VIP V-Foil 1025c irons. One the best irons I have ever had. Gorgeous and soft. To this day I regret letting them go.
I played mactec irons for like 10 years and loved them. Glad to see them coming back.
Great review Gabe. I can tell you I have become a fanboy of the MacGregor clubs. A while back, I did the test, of the 7 iron with the MT86 Pro and MT86 Oversize versions that you can do for a month and then return to them for credit. I was very impressed with the clubs, especially for the value price they are at. In fact, if I had not just rebuilt my current clubs with my new shafts I would be getting a set and putting them in the bag. I also really like the Mizuno irons and if the price is not an issue I personally don't feel like you can get a better iron than the Mizuno Pro series clubs but I feel these are just about as good but at a much better price point. I just bought the MacGregor wedges and put the 52, 56, and 60 in the bag replacing my mixed set of Wilson and Cleveland wedges. I have always loved my Cleveland wedge but I wanted to get a matching set and these are very good for the price. Glad you got a chance to try these irons and review them. I think they will make a resurgence when more people get a chance to hit these because you really can't beat the price for what you get.
Thank you for this I’ve been looking at those MT-86 pros and I can’t find one decent review on them. I really want a set.
I haven't been able to play much golf this year. So, these videos are so much fun to watch and enjoy. Also, I'm really surprised at the quality of these new MacGregor clubs. Seems like they came out of nowhere, and are really trying to get some attention. Very nice clubs.
A great option for sure.
Hey Gabe , I ordered a set couple of weeks ago 5 to PW, and it's on its way. I'm excited to give them a hit. Hey Gabe very strange I ordered a set of Ben Hogan PTX tour irons new for 2024,outstanding irons, really pure,but every club came with the same exact ding in the same spot as your McGregors, idk, definitely something to say about the machine it's being pressed in , no way there using the same manufacturing right?? Anyway ty for review and McGregors customer service is outstanding, a few emails back in fourth answered immediately, and nothing seems to be a problem. A+
MacGregor is owned by Golf Division of NV. They licensed the Hogan name from Perry Ellis this year. I believe one of the reasons was they use the same foundry.
Can't wait for the comparison video! They look great!
So if we were to match these with the other budget friendly players irons what are your rankings? Tacomo, Maltby, MacGregor, and Ben Hogan. I would love to say Kirkland but since you cannot get those right now e won’t include them. What are your competitive feelings.
I think I’d go Maltby, MacGregor, Takomo, Hogan personally.
Wow, my very first set were MacGregors, in a box! Drivers, woods, irons, and pitching wedge with the bag and head covers! Playing golf for the first time ever on my high school varsity golf team in 1995! Of course I have a par of white 'spiked' MacGregor gold shoes and gloves, using my employee discount 😂 at Super KMart.
I currently swing a set of MacTec irons, more sentimental than an ability to purchase a newer full set of irons.
That’s super cool. Love hearing the stories.
@@LetsPlayThru thank you for all that you do. Very honest reviews of clubs, golf game helps, necessary products that assist us all so we can do our best to simply Play Thru!
Great to watch as you got closer to the end and shots came together. Happy to see MacGregor getting out there again with a quality product.
Thank you Gabe for a great review. I still game the MacGregor MT Muscle back blades with split level soles released in 1969. They are part of my collection of MacGregor irons that include the VIP, JNP, Muirfield 20th Anniversary, V-FOIL 1025M. MacGregor made great muscle back blades and some of the best game improvement irons like the V-FOIL M455.
I will be playing this new set.
So good to see Macgregor back and making quality clubs at competitive prices. I had a set of theirs back in the UK and loved them. Great video Gabe. When is it you go to the Philippines and Japan? Best wishes from Thailand.
I had Macgregor RPMs back in the late 80s early 90s. Ball shredders is all I remember.
Played MacGregor steel shaft woods years ago, great clubs good to see them on the comeback
Grave channel! This was awesome, what a beautiful set of refreshing looking irons from MacGregor. How awesome it is to see other names like Wilson and Yonex returning also. Keep up the good work!
First set of full irons I bought were Macgregor MXC irons, 2-PW, somewhere around 1982.
I hope they comeback ,always was a good co.
Gabe, would you go for these or the maltby ones? Right now i have the i500s and they feel horrible, Thanks for these videos!!!
Great as always Sir. Awesome to see you give McGregor a shot (pun intended lol). Would love to see the MacTec driver also Sir. God Bless
At 10 years old, in 2001; I learned the game starting with a set of clubs that the previous owner of a house we'd just moved in to left behind in the garage, a set of 1948-52 MacGregor Ben Hogan irons was what it was built around (Those years were all the same, don't know what batch mine were from.) The iron set was neat too, 2i-10i, PW and SW. Wish I still had them, they were either lost in a move or my parents sold them and lied about it.
Can you please review the MacGregor Macspeed or the MT-86 irons preferably?
Great vid Gabe. Your game is getting tight. It’s refreshing to watch. Keep them coming.
I would like to see all the old school brands make a comeback. They seem to be trying. I hope they succeed.
They have had a ton of turmoil over the years. Agree, hopefully they are back for a long while.
I remember my first set of clubs was a set of McGregor irons back in 1993. Great to see them back in the game.
From high school, 1972. to the late 80's I played MacGregor's MT Tourney blades. Loved the 2 iron. Still have a set of 1972 Tourney Custom blades.
That was the hey day!
Really enjoyed it. You really share so much info and with no bias other than how they rate. Just love it and thanks again!
Thank you Tom
i don't see the link for the clubs?
Great video Gabe. Always watch to the end even though if I’m not in the market for new clubs. Love the perspective and it’s always fun to see if you make the over/under. Thanks for the great content.
Appreciate that Dale! 🙌
Gabe your game is legit buddy. Really enjoy your channel.
I was looking at the MacGregor MT-86 OS and Pro models recently, but can't find a review of them. Hope you can do that. Love your reviews and these Milled irons were impressive.
Good to see more value clubs that are performing! Good review.
Love the iron only review video format!
Ha, I still play with a 20+ year old set of Golden Bear irons which were made by McGregor if I'm not mistaken. I'm sure they're not great, but they're all I've ever known.
Years ago, I borrowed my friend's irons and loved them! I always wondered about those Golden Bears. My friend doesn't play golf regularly so he just doesn't care much for golf but I never forgot the feel of those irons. No wonder....MacGregors! (didn't know they made the GBs.)
Another great review Gabe. I prefer those where you play as you normally would from your regular tees, rather than moving up to play irons-only, but I’m not surprised at your responsiveness to the community or willingness to try something different. Keep trying the old school, budget, unpopular, or unusual stuff, as few others do it as well as you do and everyone covers the big brands.
I’m with you. It was interesting to test, but I think I ended up hitting more wedges. Next time I’ll be back on the white tees.
Great video as always. Glad to see this brand making a comeback.
Can you test the macgregor macspd??? Nobody has done a video on those irons yet
I think the UK version of the mcgregors have a little more color pop. Even though I am not looking for a new iron set, but I am looking at their MacTec driving iron in 18 degrees. Since I can’t hit my 3wood consistently. Btw.. I like the forward tees/ iron only review!!
Yes, it’s a completely different company. I just found this out actually. Crazy!
Enjoy watching for sure.
Just took my 4 iron out of the bag a few weeks ago, have played 3 rounds without it and it hasn't really been missed. I game the Takomo 101's and I'm using Wilson D9 4 hybrid, 5 wood, and 3 wood at the moment.
More should consider this 👆
I have D9 5 wood. Great club. Irons ping i200.
Just bought a used set today. Paid 500 CAD and they’re basically brand new. Can’t wait to play a round with them!
Loved the review Gabe. Nice to see a classic brand making a comeback.
💯
Hi Gabe another great show, I personally got fitted for some cobra air x a couple of years back now, hadn't heard about takomo, caley, and now McGregor back on the scene, I now know that I will be spoiled for choice on my next budget friendly step up , as I do like the looks of all these new irons now, starting to feel a bit dated with the cavity back, although I did test quite a few of the big brands when I had fitting, it was the cobra's that just felt that little bit better ( for me). keep them coming mate.
Enjoy those Cobras for now and when ready, yes, you’ll have more options than ever. 🙌
Had a set of MacGregor VFoil cavity backs in mid 90s...pretty decent clubs....This new blade type cavity back has caught my eye.....Is a Gap wedge available ?
Yes, I believe you can order a set in that config.
good for you on the weight loss gabe
Thru to the end G. I'm sure plenty will also want to see the Macspd iron as well the cheaper hollow body offering
Appreciate it 🙌
Hi Gabe, how would you compare the forgiveness level between this one vs. takomo 101t for mid handicapper? I am thinking to get one of them.
I think for mid-handicapper, 101T is going to offer a bit more forgiveness. A couple othere options would be the Wilson Dynapwr forged or Maltby TS1-IM. Good luck!
Great video! Did not k ow McGregor came out with new clubs!
How do you rank these compared to the Maltbie irons?
Gotta see the finish! 💪🏻
Yes 🙌 thank you
Great looking irons and a good price too. Lofts look very similar to my D9 forged irons. Pity about the quality issues though
Gabe now you know how it feels to hit your drive 190-200 yards off tee. Being 81 that's my golf still love the game just move to the senior tees and maybe later the forward tees. BTW take a look at the MT-86 wow what a club.
It’s the greatest game in the world that you can play it until your 80s 🙌
How do you feel about these relative to Takomo 101s
I definitely watch the whole video!
Appreciate that 🙌
Great video again. Keep up the good work. ⛳️😎
Still waiting for someone get the milled Pro’s with the less offset. I hope they send a set to you soon to try as well.
Does that exist?
@@LetsPlayThruyes, it’s a beautiful design.
they look really good too!! would love play with these!!
Do you think you could do a review on the MT 86 pros
These look great. Glad to see older brands make a comeback. MacGregor, Ram, Zebra, and Hogan all look great.
Whats old is new again. Pretty wild!
I would love to see them make a comeback. It's a legendary name in golf. mainly because of Jack Nicklaus.
Yes I think they have the 2nd most PGA Tour wins, or maybe majors? I remember seeing some stat.
@@LetsPlayThru These irons look amazing! I also like that they aren't using something like a 27 degrees for a 7 iron.
My first set of clubs were MacGregors. Irons and a laminate driver, three wood and five wood. I got them when I was 19 at freaking Sears! I am currently 55. They may have been great clubs, I was so god-awful that no one would ever know.
RAM axial forged golf club is also better option with great shaft choice. They are cheaper than Mac.
Really like these review videos on these vbudget friendly, but quality iron sets!
I checked their site happy to say they come in lefties 😁, I was going to get them but after your review I’m sold 👍🏽… thanks for your videos 🙂
Finally some lefty love
Bought my very first new irons in 1969 from the Mt Pleasant GC Pro Shop in Baltimore. They were MacGregor’s!
Do you remember the model?
I don’t. It was a boxed set endorsed by Jack Nicklaus. MT maybe??!!
Really enjoyed the whole video. Just curious if you tried to find the V max clubs and failed like I did? 😊
Haven’t tried those
I think you should do a 3 or 4 hole round with irons only from the forward tees.
Nice looking irons but I really like the putter
True fan here!
Look like Sub Zero and Vice! Thanks Gabe
Half the price of those Vice though I'm pretty sure :)
@@LetsPlayThru Good value good performance!
Great video... RAM seems to be making a comeback too. Do you have plans to review their new players irons?
I believe they are owned by the same company. I’m sure those will be on the list at some point soon.
@@LetsPlayThru oh interesting. I didn't know that. Thank you.
Macspd review next!!!
Great review
Good video thanks.
My dad owned the MCGREGOR GOLDEN BEAR clubs and his best scoring club was the 8 iron.
Gabe, True fan
Great channel . Sorry typo
Look into the Ram Axial irons. Very cheaply priced and just scored in the top 3 players irons for My Golf Spy. The only irons that beat them out was the TM P-7MC and the Ping I230. When Ram beats out OEM's like Titleist, Callaway, Cobra etc they have to be something special.
good show
A 4 HC Gabe is nothing to Sneez at !!!! Thats pretty darn solid and many would love to be at a 4!!!!
Impresive irons!
Return of the Mack was my jam!
Yes 🙌🙌
Are they as for giving as the Wilson Dyna Power.🍻
Macgregor to big a name to not be around, I've still got my mactec M685 forged absolute amazing clubs, these look beautiful
I'd like to see a video further exploring the "Is a 4 iron needed" question. It definitely isn't for me and probably isn't for most amateurs.
i need to see these vs the bettinardi
Pretty nice. 👍
True fan!
Thank you 🙏
What smut the MacGregor MCG
Awesome
True Fan
Yes 🙌
True fan!!
Appreciate you 🙌
They look like the New Levels to me.
True fan……!
Appreciate you 🙌
It’s too bad they didn’t simply bring back the V-Foil 1025 C & M. Those clubs are hidden gems, especially the 1025Cs. I’ve wish I could find a set that was almost new….
They are nice, however 3mm offset on the PW is problematic and strange. It’s 1.5mm on the GW.
I thought it looked weird at first too. But I think because they pressed the lofts a bit, this actually works.
Those are some sexy looking clubs
I really thought I had clubs 2x the price in my hands when I pulled them out of the box!