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Just now finding this Chris. Very late post, but I hope things are better. Family will be in my prayers.

Thanks Cforselius!

Chris, When you say you like "fit face", are you referring to Bettinardi's F.I.T. (Feel Impact Technology) face? These seems very similar to it. I really would like to get one of Gold Factory's putters, but I like flow neck and Bettinardi's FCB type putters. Can he do a flow neck in place of the plumber's necks?

Chris mentioned this in his initial post, but now that I think about it, they'd probably be graphite iron shafts. my bad for misunderstanding Chris.

Yes nobmontana, I am referring to the 54's. The H5's are just too big for me.

what? I know Mizuno is a damn good golf club, but if I'm gonna spend about $1000 on a set, I started to think, should I really limit my options since I know about TSG? The place where I would be buy them, I've already made a verbal agreement, but I always by hats, gloves, balls, etc. from there. I will also be taking lessons as well. They have JDM stuff: Honma, OnOFF, Miura, and others, but I think TSG's prices are a little better. Not 100% sure. With that being said, I really wanted the MP-25's, but after putting marking tape and hitting the faces of these and the HP-54's with Nippons 1150GH (hope I said that right...), I left better markings with the 54's....damn! >:( Anywho, per the subject box, what JDM line is similar (if that's possible), to the HP-54's. I really like the look of the Buchi VS200 (I really just like the sheep logo. :p), but it's out of my price range and I think its listed as a muscle cavity back....right? The Bridgestone's look really nice too. (Could see doing a combo set with these. Also, I've always had a soft spot for the Muziik's too. (Can't remember what you said about them though Chris. Can't find the message.) Any way fellas, any help here would be greatly appreciated. As much as I want to play blades, even with me taking lessons, I realize that I should look for a players game improvement iron set. Thanks. Daris 2016 PS I may still try and do heads only, because the guy (Evan Sturdivant @ Club Champion Golf/ Rockville, MD) that put together my last set was a beast!!! He's working at this location now, so I don't know how this'll work. In other words, if I get fitted by him again, do I have to buy clubs from them.

Seven Dreamers makes steel shafts!!!!! How long have they been doing this!? Also, I'm with needmoregolf, how much?

You just refuse to have me give up on hitting blades huh Chris. :p

This is true Vegaman, but aren't there, from your experiences, some really good shafts out there without SD's bells and whistles?

Had health and money issues, but that will be changing this year...I hope. Also, as I mentioned earlier, even if I had the money, I'm rough with my gear. I don't sling it around or throw my clubs if I make a bad shot, but I remember someone saying on the forums that JP gear, especially the shafts, require more care than stuff made in the states. Hope i"m remembering this right. Besides, it was hypothetical as well.

So are these more or less forgiving than Buchi's 2014 Global Edition CB's?

What's up Supo!!! :) Well, although I had my gear over a year, I've only played once. Here are the shafts I have that I copied from the receipt got from Golfworks. It includes my iron shafts too. (Don't laugh...): 1 AS0024 S 54.99 54.99 AXE XCALIBER TOUR T6+ WOOD SHAFT 1 AS0021 S 29.99 29.99 AXE XCALIBER GRAPHITE FW SHAFT 1 AS0027 S 32.99 32.99 AXE XCALIBER TOUR HYBRID SHAFT 3 PUREIN RH 15.50 46.50 INDIVIDUAL SHAFT PUREING NEW IN STOCK 1 LK0087Z BLK 34.14 34.14 R.E.L. 3GEN OVSZ 600 RND BUY 6 GET 6 12 LK0087 BLK .00 .00 LK R.E.L. 3GEN OVERSIZE 600 RND GRIP 1 LK0087 BLK 2.99 2.99 LK R.E.L. 3GEN OVERSIZE 600 RND GRIP Qty Item Description Cost Ext Cost 7 FS0015 S/X 9.99 69.93 FST PRO 125 STEPLESS .370 STEEL IRN SHFT I am proud and happy with this set, but I am slowly working on getting the MP-25's. After hitting them, I realized I like Nippon's N.S. PRO 1150GH shafts. I will more than likely use the R.E.L. Gens from Lampkin again, but not sure. Can't remember what I was fitted for, but I know the reason I didn't get them was because of price. For what they are and do, Xcaliber has some really nice shafts.

For me, since I love flow neck putters, I can't use graphite shafts. I only have one putter which is my Bettinardi Studio #11, and I had it custom built with a UST frequency shaft and Super Stroke Fatso 5.0 putter grip. I have received nothing but wow's about this putter when I let folks try it.

Ok. I understand (not 100%) why Seven Dreamer's shafts, cost the pretty that they do and what you are paying for at each level. With that being said, if I didn't want to go that route, but still get a nice high-end performance shaft from Japan, that was a strong second choice what would it be? Mind you, realistically, if I had the money to spend, not sure I'd go SD's route because I am a bit rough with my gear. It stays in my car because I don't have space for them yet. I'm asking this because I'm very surprised that they are still making shafts for these prices after being away from the forums for a while now. Mabey I shouldn't be, but I am. Hell, I'm tripping that Epon is no longer on TSG's website!!!! Plus, SD is selling a $10,000 golf bag?!?! I'm crying trying to get a $500-$600 WinWin Style bag! LOL! Seriously, if you can't bite the bullet on SD's shafts, what else would be the next in line as far as tech and innovation.

Right now, it's all about Mizuno. Trying not to rob a bank to get my MP-25's! I'd have to go with a Yoro wedge if I could afford it. Too many people sing praises on what Mizuno has done with irons.

Oooohhhhh! OK, I'm good now! LOL! Thanks Cforsellus.

Not that I'm in the market for any Epon stuff, but where are they on the store website? I don't see them anywhere! Does TSG no longer consider them a good source of equipment now?!?! Not trying to start any flame wars as I've been away for a while, but I'm pretty shocked to say the least.

OK, I really need to know why everyone removes the "grain flow forged" on their custom Mizuno's. It seems just about every set of Yoro's that are displayed have this done. This is "supposedly" one of Mizuno's big selling points, whether it's the US (especially in the US) or Japan. I'm always seeing Mizuno talk about this "special" process and how great it is! Mind you, I L-O-V-E Mizuno's stuff. I've been hitting some of their gear recently and will be putting money towards a set of MP-25's. Yay! I'm just confused on why everyone removes this feature if it's one of Mizuno's big technology features. Hope I said that right. Oh yeah, I'm back....again. I'm sticking with golf this time, though. Bowling has messed my shoulder and elbow up too much. Doesn't hurt when I golf, though...go figure.

Supo...I knew I like you for a reason. :p One of the main reasons I'm looking forward to them, is because my local club builder has an account with them. S20C steel in its puriest form coming to the US....Joyness!

Well its about damn time! LOL! Man these are gonna cost a grip. ;p

Congrats on the addition to the family T! :)

*Update* Sent a tweet to Srixon about this and this is what they said: Daris L. Cotton ‏@Daris_L_Cotton 6h @SrixonGolf Sooooo where are the Z945's? They weren't on your website. Collapse Reply Favorite More 10:39 AM - 17 Sep 2014 · Details Srixon ‏@SrixonGolf 6h @Daris_L_Cotton At this time, those are exclusively for tour players. 10:52 AM - 17 Sep 2014 · Details

Could someone explain to me why Srixon doesn't have the Z945's on their US site? The form from Dunlop Sports (http://www.dunlopsports.co.jp/en/press/file/159.pdf), said that it would be coming to the US, along with the Z745 & Z545. Read where they said that it will be made from S20C steel, so that is comforting. I guess they will be pulling a Mizuno and Yonex fast one one the US market. (i.e. same JP steel on both sides of the pond.) I know I'm late with this fellas, but this is really bothering me for some reason. I found out that my local club builder will have an account with Srixon, since he has one with Cleveland. If better job comes around next year (especially since I have gear now and wouldn't have to start from scratch...) I would bite 5 bullets to have these built by my guy. Calling this a no-brainer would be an insult. That's how bad I want these. :p

Here's my take on the swing/less offset issue. I have currently had my golf set built. (Will post pics soon...) I KNOW I can hit blades, but the other day at the range, it was like I had never hit a golf ball before. Needless to say I got seriously frustrated. I've been able to prove damn near every club fitter that I've went to a fitting for that I can do so with any issues. Yes, I know hitting on the grass is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, but even if your hitting in an indoor range, folks will know. My co-worker, doesn't think, that after a 10+ year haitus from playing a round of golf, that blades are too difficult for me to hit. I keep telling him, and anybody for that matter, THE HEAD OF THE CLUB DOESN'T DICTATE YOUR CONTACT WITH THE BALL...YOUR SWING DOES!!!! For example, he has some nice Titlest AP's. If my swing isn't correct, I won't be able to hit those or any other game improvement club for that matter correctly. When pro's and low handicap golfer's say that something like the AP2's are more forgiving, to me, that means that they want the benefit of a blade, without working so hard. Their swing is more than consistent enough to hit blades "consistently".