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I'm going to be changing my irons soon, they were going to be for Xmas - but now I'm unsure of which ones to go for. I'm currently using Callaway X16 with uniflex steel shafts and had decided to go for the Titleist 775s (reg steel),

However, my local pro (decent guy) offered me a storming deal of a set of almost new Callaway X18 with graphite shafts, like I had in my previous set of X12s................. and then he let me take a Mizuno MX-900 5, 7 and 9 iron (reg steel) on the course to 'have a go' with. What a different feeling they have .... brilliant clubs (certainly in a 5, 7 & 9 anyway).

Almost convinced that the Mizunos are for me, when the pro puts me on the simulator (he calls it a stimulator - his sense of humour I guess) and suggests that I would get more head-speed from a graphite shaft (cos I'm getting older!!).

Here's the quandary I have, the graphite shafted Callaways are a definite no after hitting the Mizunos but the Titleist 775s are still in the mix. I have heard, and seen comments on this forum, that the Mizuno stock graphite shafts are not particularly good, so do I stick with steel or upgrade the shaft to the Aldila NV that is offered as a custom option?

Secondly, the Mizuno MX900s have 'easy-hit' type of heads on the long irons, very similar to the rescue woods that I currently use (never been keen to use to my 3 or 4 irons, carry Taylormade Rescues instead). For those that have MX900s, is it likely I could ditch the rescues in favour of the long Mizunos?

Or should I stick with my original plan of Titleist 775?

Got myself totally confused now !!!

Have you hit both clubs, side by side either on the course or simulator? Obviously feel is important, but so is club speed, launch angle, sidespin, etc.. Before making a decision (especially spending the extra to upgrade the shafts), I would compare them on the simulator where you can get some numbers. You may be able to get away with the stock shaft after the comparison if you are stuck on these two sets.
I'm sure though you are probably testing with steel shafts, right?

Yes, testing with the standard stock regular steel shafts on both the Titleist and Mizunos, not much to choose between them in distance or accuracy. What threw me was the comment that graphite shafts may be more suited to my swing, particularly to gain higher club-head speed.

I haven't tried graphite in either club, but I am thinking that it may be favourable in the longer irons......... I don't have any problem with my TM rescue clubs (graphite shafts) but do with my longer irons (steel shafts).

I have asked the pro if he can get hold of a couple of demo clubs with graphite shafts for me to try. He knows that if I do decide on Mizuno, that I won't buy from him, but he will get a referral fee from Mizuno (they have a large free custom-fit place and distribution centre about 2 hours away).

I would rather hit some balls 'for real' with the clubs before fine-tuning at custom-fit time.

I think the 900 long irons will definitely be more forgiving than the 775's, but I don't think they will be more forgiving than the rescue clubs. I would order a set 5-pw mx 900 with the shaft of your choice. Titleist does'nt have the feel of a mizuno to me.

I've demoed both and the 900's are much easer to hit.

I like the 775's very easy to hit the long irons in the 900's might be a tad more forgiving.. However the 775 scoring irons 8-pw gw are much more accurate to me.
Found the 900's shot irons clunkly around the greens thats where the 775 are
much better for pitches and chipping.
Just my experience .
gb

Mizuno makes some fine sticks.....however since your asking about the 775 vs the 900's go with the 775's. They are better club.