+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Lets start with this... The Japanese version is the same as the U.S spec except for the color scheme inside the cavity as well as the location of assembly and the available shaft options. 2005 Memphis shafts are now available with the Japanese version! ERC HOT 460cc Driver...Callaway claims its the hottest driver ever made. there is a pro spec series also but still only in high C.O.R. that one is available in 8 & 9* lofts with your choice of GD W60-GD M-65 and Diamana63...notice no more Fuji options... 2005 I-Trax I was able to ask questions to the Chairman and also the VP of Callaway golf U.S/Japan and he told me that currently there is no plans to release the FT2 or FT3 as of yet. I was told that the Tour Issue X-Tours rarely have 3 sets that are the same, they are made by Endo Thailand and when a tour issue set is ordered it is made to fit exactly what the player requests. He also said that they are the same material just topline, offset, bounce and weight is chaged for Tour use. He said all the talk of them being different materials is mumbo jumbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlauber Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I take it that the Japan model Fusion 460 is hi-cor (above .830) ? How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior_golfer Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 The x-tours are forged? yes, no, maybe so? :-D Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I take it that the Japan model Fusion 460 is hi-cor (above .830) ? How much? Yes its high C.O.R and it will be priced along the same lines as most other Japanese drivers. Throw in the GD shaft and its getting close to 800 bucks. The x-tours are forged? yes, no, maybe so? Thanks Yes they are Forged by Endo Thailand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1thunder Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Japanese X-tour decal is so much better than the US version Is it me or doesn't the Xtour profile look alot like the Tourstage VIQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGB Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 That's gotta be the best looking Callaway iron, ever! Well, at least since the Bobby Jones blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlauber Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Chris, What the shaft options for the 460 Hi-COR Fusion, besides the top-of-the-line GD's? And when can you get one of them? Something around an 8 Degree...lightest stiff shaft possible (something around 50 grs.) Price? (I know the GD shaft one is around $800.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Chris,What the shaft options for the 460 Hi-COR Fusion, besides the top-of-the-line GD's? And when can you get one of them? Something around an 8 Degree...lightest stiff shaft possible (something around 50 grs.) Price? (I know the GD shaft one is around $800.) There are 2 versions the HS and regular spec. They will be released in late April to May. The Reg spec is available in 9.10,11,12,13 degrees of loft and only sold with a JV50 shaft that is in the mid 50 gram range in R, SR, & S flex's while the HS high speed model is built in 8 & 9 degree lofts and has shaft options such as the W-60, M-65, M-75, M-85, PM702J, Diamana 63,73, & 83. The difference between the two in regards to the head is the normal spec has 15g's in the heel area and 18g's located in the center where as the HS has 10g in the heel, 26g, in the center, and 5g's in the toe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlauber Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Do you know what the Reg Spec 9 degree with JV50 shaft will retail for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Do you know what the Reg Spec 9 degree with JV50 shaft will retail for? Yes they retail for 81,000yen or $794.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSMIFFIS Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 When are the x tours available in Japan? Also what price will they be? Last but not least, available in lefty and when? Thanks for all the info. Great report on the show :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieboy831 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 When where and how much can I get a set of the Japan Model X-Tour with the memphis (is it uniflex?) shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcw Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Chris, Have you seen the X TOur irons up close? If so, what would you compare them to in terms of profile, topline, size etc? Thanks. They look shweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 I have hit the X-tours they are 100% forged but don't exactly feel like an MP series or Scratch Cb's. Hmm what to compare them to? IMO Hiro Matsumoto's with a larger profile. It will be released April 1st just like the U.S version and the Japan only M-10DB Memphis shaft is considered SR flex at 112g's each and 1.9 torque. It should flex stiffer than the S flex NS950. these will run 1180.00 3-PW when released, also available 5-PW and they also have #2 irons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igman Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I have hit the X-tours they are 100% forged but don't exactly feel like an MP series or Scratch Cb's.Hmm what to compare them to? IMO Hiro Matsumoto's with a larger profile. It will be released April 1st just like the U.S version and the Japan only M-10DB Memphis shaft is considered SR flex at 112g's each and 1.9 torque. It should flex stiffer than the S flex NS950. these will run 1180.00 3-PW when released, also available 5-PW and they also have #2 irons. Chris, can you make any comparisons of X-tours and the Mizuno MP32's? Feel free to PM if you prefer. Thanks, ga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlww3 Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Chris- Any chance you could get custom options and/or grinds from Callaway Japan? You know, something like the Mizuno deal? jlww3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Chris-Any chance you could get custom options and/or grinds from Callaway Japan? You know, something like the Mizuno deal? jlww3 No way Sir... FYI guys the new Japanese callaway stuff is coming April 1st. For those of you with slower swing speeds and who enjoy NS pros the Memphis 10DB is a killer shaft only found on Callys. Its variable flex so be careful your not to fast of a swinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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