Spuzz

...and Par4. Now there was a design that should never had been a "Fad". The square heads are a great design! Just perfect. A friend of mine designed either the first one or he was second. You may know of these. Not sure of the actual order BUT....The Square Shooter (S.S.) was on an info commercial in the early 80's or so. Designed by Don Martin Jr. The other was the 4X4 (Laminated wood) and designed by (?) in Seattle, Wa. Also around that time or earlier. Both were just so EZ to hit off the tee. Both clubs died and then 25 years later they make a comeback by Nike with a ton of followers. And they died. Sometimes great or good designs are simply overlooked or the public doesn't buy into it.

      Bangoman I think square heads were good at keeping shots straight but they were lacking in the total distance department. Now, some will argue that 225 in the fw is better than 250 in the rough... but truth be told, distance sells. 15 yards longer? Sure... longer in the woods!!

          I am surprised that Maltby hasn't jumped into the fray considering that the MO5 and those following
          were very well received. These player cavities would be the perfect vehicle for an SL iron head that
          would be accepted widely if the tech details could be worked out. JMO...

          Bangoman

          We could also discuss the flyweight driver heads played at extra lengths(47"+). They worked, for some/few, but not the majority, but for the most part the ones they worked for eventually have gone back to "normal" drivers. From what I read.

          Will I try SL irons......perhaps, if I have the time to tinker. Had thoughts of such things myself years ago as I could hammer a 6i, but nothing longer and few shorter; always wanted a set of clubs at 6i lengths. Many people have had the same thoughts thru the years, no doubt. But 1 or 2 fellas having a modicum of success with them will not make them a mainstay in bags.

          If you truly want to help BANG Co. get back on the right track......I'd say pass on this outlay of moolah. Keep on with what you know best.

          Now, if I'm wrong a year from now, you can always come and kick my ass! : )

              Par4QC

              Now, this brought up an interesting point.

              For you, the 6 iron length seemed to be the magic length for your golf swing. For someone else it might be a different length.
              Because we all have the variables to determine the best length for individual's golf swing.

              In view of this point; to maintain the desired swing weight / MOI, to fit different length of the set; we'll need the flexibility of changing the head weight to fit different length of irons ???

                Par4QC

                EXACTLY what I thought when I opened the thread.

                Don't waste your money Steve. One guy uses them, and he's never won a tour event, nor is he high up on the money list. Why would someone copy him?

                People would be better off with golf lessons to hit what they own.

                  pike51

                  P51...You don't hve to sell that theory on me...LOL I have been preaching that for 30+ years! While some try and sell accuracy my thoughts have always been...........hit it shorter but straighter...I DON'T THINK SO!!!

                    Par4QC

                    Kick your ass??? Your wife could kick mine Par...the shape I'm in. Everyday is an adventure.

                    I am pre-booking mainly overseas.......trying to get an overseas customer to commit to 200 sets which looks probable. Working out the details as they want theirs assembled! Pain in the ass...but, the profit margin gets much stronger on assembled product. Standby.

                    We have to bring in a minimum of 500 to 1,000 sets to make it even viable.

                      Would a back weighted shaft i.e. Paderson, work better for SL irons than the current available shafts?

                        Umfaan Would a back weighted shaft i.e. Paderson, work better for SL irons than the current available shafts?

                        That sure seemed easier than adjusting weight in the heads.
                        I think the customizing might be the different length each individual golfer demands. For me it might be the 8 iron length.

                          There needs to be hosel weight port. And msybe some adjustability ala KE or Alpha C830.4. I would make the standard weight 270 grams (7 iron). That way if you want a 6 iron you put lighter weights in: 8-iron add weight.

                            candukid

                            The problem is trying get a 300-305 grm wedge head down to a 270 grm 7i head weight.
                            That's why I went the other direction and used a 9i target head weight for all the irons,
                            it's a little easier to add the weight than remove it.

                              candukid

                              I thought of a Ping i3 type of tuning weight port on the back that you could make look like a honeycomb on the inside part that you could add Tungsten pixel inserts to gain weight. You wouldn't visually see the weights until the port is removed. The insert would hold the weights which could be easily injection molded and have whatever desired color or logo.