555M 
FORGED CARBON STEEL IRONS

THIS PRODUCT IS NOW DISCONTINUED

Traditional muscleback forged carbon steel design with TWGT custom grind sole
Features:

  • A traditional forged muscleback design with a true tour grind sole design similar to how Tom Wishon designed Payne Stewart’s forged irons in 1999.
  • Full face to back sole radius with heavily rounded leading edge to deliver more shotmaking consistency from lies in the fairway and rough.
  • Thin topline, low offset and classic players’ shape make the 555M a design admired by all discerning golfers.
  • True forged from 1035 soft carbon steel through a 5-step forging process which affords greater production shape/grind consistency.
  • 555C and 555M are designed to match perfectly with each other for true custom mix and match set makeup between cavity back and muscleback.
  • Bright satin nickel chrome plating finish with glass bead blast highlights.
  • Available in RH in #3-9, PW, AW, SW.
  • Produced with post-2010 new USGA scorelines.
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Peter Boyle
9 months ago

Paul I could not agree with you more. I have tried replacing my Wishom 555MB and it’s tough to find a replacement. The ball control is incredible and the ball comes of the clubs like butter. As you mentioned the distance is less compared to today’s Clubs. The only reason is due to the lofts on the 555’s is high, compared to today’s clubs. This is the only reason the moberen clubs go further I can assure you it’s not new technology or some amazing design change it’s just a lower loft. Example: The 555 MB Pitcher has a 48… Read more »

1 year ago

I bought these 4-P with R300 shafts in 2004. I have owned 3-4 sets of irons since. Although the newer clubs are player improvement, go farther, might be easier to hit, etc., the score on my card is always lower with the 555M set. Ball just lands closer to my target.

Paul Knopp
9 months ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

I bought them at Holmes Golf Course from Peter Larimer

Robert
6 years ago

Just played first round with these irons, never hit so many tight shots in my life and I am 60 and have played since I was 12. Best iron I have ever hit.

Tom Wishon
6 years ago
Reply to  Robert

Robert Thanks very much for taking the time to stop in and share your experience with the 555M’s. That’s great to hear that you liked the model. Do be aware that the head itself on its own cannot automatically change the dispersion of your shots. The combination of the length, lie, shaft, weighting, grip all have a huge bearing on how well a golf hits any club model. But if the looks of the head behind the ball are what you prefer coupled with the impact feel being positive for your sense of preferred feel, that all helps a lot… Read more »

Greg
7 years ago

Hi Tom, I just wanted to say thanks for designing and producing the best irons in the game. I’m really bummed because the irons I had made by the wonderfully talented Gene Bonk, in San Marcos, CA were stolen out of my vehicle a few weeks back. I had a combo set of 555’s and from the moment I found the sweet spot I knew these were something special. I played Mizuno MP-14’s for years then moved over to Titlist 735’s. I’ve been playing your 555’s since 2011 and whittled my index down to 1.4. Also won my golf leagues… Read more »

John
8 years ago

Are the muscle back irons still available?
If so, how would one go about getting them? Heads only.

Tom Wishon
8 years ago
Reply to  John

JOHN: Thanks very much for your interest. I am sorry but we discontinued the 555C and 555M forged irons in 2012 to make room for the new forged 575MMC in both cavity and muscleback forms. At that time we liquidated all remaining inventory for the 555’s in both versions so we do not have any of those heads around, nor have we for a long time. All I can tell you is to either hunt on Ebay, or register to post on the two biggest golf equipment forums (Golf WRX and MyGolfSpy) and ask people there if they have a… Read more »

Paul Knopp
3 years ago
Reply to  John

I have a set 4-P I will sell you. A MB 555

Tannen
9 years ago

What kind of grooves do these irons have?

Tom Wishon
9 years ago
Reply to  Tannen

Tannen The 555C and 555M irons were originally introduced before the 2010 scoreline rule change of the USGA. so all of these irons bought before Jan 1, 2010 did have the old grooves and are conforming under the grandfathering clause of the 2010 rule change until 2024. But then in 2009 with the new rule coming, we did change the grooves on the 555C and 555M to be conforming under the new 2010 rule so that all of these iron heads sold after Jan 1, 2010 were conforming to the new groove rule. Difference in the models can be seen… Read more »

don g.
10 years ago

Anyone know of a Wishon clubfitter in the NE Ohio (Akron) area? Thanks.

Tom Wishon
10 years ago
Reply to  don g.

DON
In NE Ohio, the closest clubmaker with good experience we can recommend would be Ray Tomaszewski in Lorain. That’a about 43 miles from Akron so that’s not too far. Ray’s contact information is as follows:
Ray Tomaszewski
1731 West 22nd St
Lorain, OH 44052
440-246-6006 or 440-396-5375
raysgolf@centurytel.net
Thanks much for your interest and the very best wishes to you in this great game.
TOM

Tin
10 years ago

Tom – I am looking for a heavy-ish set of classical MB design like these. My question is what does a standard 3 iron, built with x100 DG shaft, weigh in ounces? Thx

Tin
10 years ago
Reply to  Tin

Also, can you recommend matching Driver/FW woods that would meet my heavy weight requirement? Thx

Tom Wishon
10 years ago
Reply to  Tin

For drivers and fwy woods, if you are searching for a much heavier weight FEEL you can do that in a couple of different ways. for one of course you can put a steel wood shaft in the area of 120g into the driver and woods and get the total weight well up there higher. Only problem with that is that based on modern driver and fwy wood headweights, you would not be able to get the length of the driver much longer than 43.5″ without the swingweight being very high to go with that. but if a shorter length… Read more »

Tom Wishon
10 years ago
Reply to  Tin

A typical 3 iron build with a DG X100 with a normal size rubber grip to a normal swingweight would weigh in the area of 14 to 14.1 oz usually.
TOM

gary vaughn
10 years ago

play the 4,5,6i 555c 7-PW 555m. Custom fit they are awesome. Ball pops off the face. very consistant feel. 9-11 hdcp usually….1st round with these shot 74. 235 4iron at 6000ft elevation. putter next.

Tom Wishon
10 years ago
Reply to  gary vaughn

GARY
Great to hear that your mixed 555 set is behaving itself in your bag!!! 235 #4 irons? We’re at 6500 elevation here in Durango, CO and so we know very well the effect of that type of altitude such that we can say WOW to a 235 yd #4 iron!!!! For some of us, a 4 iron here is “only” 200-205 !!!
TOM ;>)

Brian Edwards
11 years ago

I recently had a set of these irons built by my friend, Tom Miller, at AA Golf Clubs in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Miller was meticulous when he put these clubs together and I am incredibly impressed with his precision and with how quickly he had them constructed and in my bag. Many thanks to Mr. Miller for his work. These irons are gorgeous and play even better than they look. I really appreciate the classic look with minimal stampings and the “brushed” finish. The ball feels great coming off the face of these clubs and I like the way they… Read more »

Ian Marshall
11 years ago

I have to be the luckiest bloke on earth at the moment. A very rich man wants to sell his 7-sw 555’s at less then half the price he bought them for. These are a classy looking blade with a great finish and great feel off the head. But these are only as good as the fitting from your custom club fitter , and my thanks goes to Geoffrey Cowley of Chesterfield Custom Golf Fit in the UK for his time, patients and expert knowledge of customisation in which I learnt a great deal and to Tom Wishon for his… Read more »

Simon Eastman
11 years ago

I live in Sydney .Australia
Can I get the muscle back irons?
Also can I get my name ( Crev )
on the club or hosel?

Tom Wishon
11 years ago
Reply to  Simon Eastman

Simon Thanks very much for your post and your interest!! In the Sydney area, we recommend you go see Grant James at his custom clubmaking and fitting business – contact for Grant is found at http://www.golfdoctor.biz/ . As to the name on the hosel, unfortunately this is just not possible to do. All forged muscleback irons are chrome plated over the carbon steel because without that plating, the carbon steel will rust. were you to take the irons to a jewelry engraver to have the name engraved on the head somewhere, the engraving process would cut through the plating and… Read more »

George Riviere
11 years ago

Great irons! Although designed for the better player, they are more forgiving than expected of a forged blade. Fitted with the appropriate shaft these beauties will put excitement and fun back in your game. Wishon has once again created a beautiful club that is well suited for low to mid-handicappers.

11 years ago

These are true “players” blades. Better players appreciate the feel and great feedback from this club. Long and accurate with excellent workability is what I hear from my customers. If you are looking for blades, look no further.

11 years ago

The 555’s are a sight to behold. Tom has spared none of his genius in this design. Manufactured to the highest degree these blades stack up against any forging on the market. Pure sweet striking and feel make these a must for your bag.
Damian Donnelly