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MacGregor MACSPD irons are direct-to-consumer players distance irons on a mission: to dispel the myth that irons need to cost $1000 to be good.
Introduction
If you need to play the same irons as your favorite tour pros, you can go ahead and click on to the next review. If you want to play a modern, tour-inspired iron that was designed for an average golfer and not spend a small fortune, I invite you to keep reading. For younger golfers MacGregor may be a completely unknown name. But those of a certain vintage will associate the brand with quality offerings of past generations. Now they’re back with modern offerings and a DTC market strategy. Let’s find out how it’s working with the MacGregor MACSPD irons.
Looks
For better or worse, looks matter when it comes to selling golf clubs. Especially with a brand that has less cache, an off look has the potential to turn off the average consumer. Thankfully, the MacGregor MACSPD irons look great. They offer a lot of the visual cues that golfers expect from a modern players distance iron.
The clubheads are traditional silver with a slight matte finish. You’ll notice a plug on the toe side of each iron where the clubhead was injected with a proprietary foam polymer, the likes of which have become ubiquitous in players distance irons.
At address, the offset and topline both appear moderate, in keeping with the spirit of providing some level of “help” without seeing a huge hunk of metal visible behind the ball. The overall look is sleek, attractive, and modern.
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Sound & Feel
The quality of sound and feel here is nothing mind-blowing, but it definitely feels solid. Good strikes can be differentiated from poor ones through a slightly less deep and resonant sound more so than by feel, though there is some feedback through the hands.
A huge part of the allure of golf is the sensual pleasure of hitting a pure iron shot, and you definitely get that with the MacGregor MACSPD irons.
Performance
So far, so good but here is where the rubber meets the road. Thankfully, the MacGregor MACSPD irons were able to check every box I asked them to during my testing. On good swings, ball flights were long and straight with plenty of height to stop on the greens. I also felt that I was able to accurately judge distance control after a few swings.
Lofts are a bit strong with a 44 degree pitching wedge, but that’s typical of what you get these days in this category. Another thing you expect to get with an iron in this category is forgiveness and these follow suit. As with any club, you need to put a decent swing on the ball, but the technology will do a lot to minimize the punishment you receive for an off-center hit.
The stock shaft was the only thing that didn’t work well for me. Coming from a heavier shaft, the KBS Max stock shaft was a bit unwieldy and eager to go left, but that’s a problem that can be easily addressed since shaft upgrades are available for an extra cost. Everything else about the club is impressive and ready to go right out of the box.
Conclusion
I think the MacGregor MACSPD irons may be the ideal choice for someone who doesn’t play as often as they’d like, doesn’t care about brand names, and wants to make the game a little easier. The stock shaft won’t be the best fit for everyone, but you can order the heads on their own and have your own shafts put on them. Check them out if you’re in the market for new irons this year.
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MacGregor MACSPD Irons Price & Specs
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50 Comments
Would be probably even nicer with #007 grips
I agree. #007 grips would be awesome
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007 cool. I didn’t know macgregor still made golf equipment.
Love the #007 look of these irons. Not exactly an Aston Martin but still sleek. For the price, I would definitely want to test drive them with a different upgraded shaft. Love the square toe too.
It’s great to see MacGregor back in the game!
I have any number of MacGregor clubs in my collection and fool around with them on occasion. My first set of irons were MacGregor’s. Nice to see some of the lesser known but good product lines getting some attention. #007.
Looks like the new #007 grips will be a hit!
As someone who remembers MacGregor growing up, it’s hard to get past the name. The price is right and they look good. #007
The mac irons look great , would be a nice match with the Nippon shafts and the 007 Golf pride grips.
Loving these #007
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Like these Apex irons!
It looks like they have caught up with technology. Direct marketing is good only to a point. #007 Will help the lower end golf market great thing
The problem is once you use them your stuck with them. No returns on used items like some other DTCs.
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These look good enough for #007!
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I played Macgregor Irons and Woods back in the day. They were the “sticks” to have. Excellent review and I would love to hit some shots with them. #007
I wonder how these MacGregors would swing with some #007 grips on them?
I would love to #007 these irons
Macgregor who da thunk it. Nice set. #007
Nice #007
I previously played Mc Gregor clubs so this new iron is interesting.
golf pride #007.
i was a macgregor guy back in the day. Loved all their stuff. Glad to see they are back. These irons look fantastic. #007
Great review
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I could use some new grips
Love the lower price point. Feels like I can still update my clubs and afford to golf. #007
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Love the price. I will sure check into these Irons !!
It’s amazing to me the cost difference between these irons and top major brand clubs irons goes to show how much the markup is because of a name! The shafts are the engine of club so I would for sure be going to different shafts and would be extremely happy and satisfied with those irons! Then put on a set of 007 grips and be elated!!!
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suit up #007
They need some #007 grips
Nice to see an “old friend”. My first set was MacGregor 40 years ago. They look really nice. #007
Nice to see McGregor getting back in the game but good irons. # 007.
Good review #007
007 grips make the MacGregor stealthy!
Nice review. They look like Takomo 101. Just need some 007 grips
I have a MacGregor MacTec 9 wood in the bag largely due to your review of the Driver and it’s awesome! The loft specs of these irons match my current set quite well and I could see gaming these if I ever need to replace/upgrade. Thanks as always for your great content! #007
The look great especially at that price. #007
I’d most likely be in that category of going for a brand that isn’t well known #007
MACSPD look nice and clean and great to see a positive review that they also perform as designed in the players distance category. If a 4-PW GW is only 429$ – then the heads alone must be real value. I’d buy the 7-GW, add my own already purchased shafts, and finish with the #007 grips. That would be a set fit for Mr. Bond himself!
Glad to see the MacGregor name still alive. I played MacGregor irons in the late 60s/early 70s. #007.
Always have had an affinity for MacGregor (still own blades) – the fact you can get the heads on their own with the new GP #007 grips – what a set you would have.
They look restrained, clean, classic like a #007.
Great that MacGregor is back.
I heard the comment that these look like a box store club. WOW I guess I have played box store clubs my whole life then. I think they look incredible. I understand looks are a small piece and the proof is in the pudding, but the club looks great. I know a lot of younger people don’t think of MacGregor when the think of quality but in my day, you hoped to find a Tommy Armour Driver to hit nothing better. I think they are on to something.
Mike,
I agree with you 100%. If you replaced the word “MacGregor” with one of the “big” names, people would lose their minds about how pretty these are.
Best,
Matt
Macspd irons look great even better with #007 on
Nice review… and here’s to #007.
I agree that it’s great that McGregor is back in the game. #007
I am so intrigued by these and have looked at them many times. Bummer there is no demo program or other way to try them to ensure you get the correct shaft. The black version looks sooooo sexy !!
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Man they look good, but nearly 1/2 inch offset in the 4-5 irons? I guess one can get used to that.