Forged Muscle Back Iron Heads

Ballistic Forged Muscle Back Heads (with Mitsubishi MMT 90 S)

I recently picked up a set of the Ballistic Forged Muscle Back heads and paired them with Mitsubishi MMT 90 S shafts. While I haven’t had a chance to get them out on the course for a full round yet, I’ve spent some quality time with them on the launch monitor into my net, and the initial impressions are incredibly promising. The Build Specifications • Heads: Ballistic Forged Muscle Back • Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT 90 (Stiff) • Build Profile: Progressive MOI (Momentum of Inertia) build • Anchor Club: 7-iron matched to a swing weight of D3 (2740 MOI) Performance & Feel • Swing ability: Despite being a traditional muscle back profile, these feel incredibly smooth and easy to swing. The pairing with the MMT shafts provides a fantastic, stable feel through impact. • Distance & Data: On the launch monitor, the numbers have been remarkably consistent. My distances are right on par and highly comparable to my current gaming set of Srixon ZXi5 irons, which is impressive given the sleek, compact profile of these forged blades. Initial Verdict If you enjoy the process of a precise, technical build, these heads are a pleasure to work with. They deliver the premium look and feel of a classic muscle back without sacrificing the distance you'd expect from a modern player's iron. I can't wait to get them out on the grass and confirm the launch monitor distances. I found that using the MOI method made the short irons a little heavy so, I recalibrated the swing weight for all irons to D3. I will be testing them again into my net with launch monitor.

Balanced blades

I enjoyed playing with the set I built. They have great eye appeal. They are easier to play with than they look. Functionally, the offset trades workability for forgiveness. The sole width favors divot takers. They provide the distance the lofts would imply. Best off the tee or on firm tight turf, worst in thick rough. My wish list: less offset in 7-pw and wider sole with contour in longer irons. Well worth the investment. Some of the lofts on short irons were significantly weak out of the box. I would recommend them to any index 15 or below.

I wish Ballistic Iron every success in becoming the finest irons in the world.

I have received the Ballistic MB irons safely. The moment I opened the case, I was greeted by an exceptionally impressive presentation and truly beautiful muscle-back iron heads. Seeing them in person was a genuine pleasure. I have previously ordered iron heads that are more expensive and better known than Ballistic, but with Ballistic, I clearly felt how much care and pride you put into your products. I sincerely hope that Ballistic Iron continues to grow and achieve even greater success in the future.