+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 The Miura Giken Type F vs Type D. Miura Giken has a couple of new variants recently announced called the Y-Grind series Type-D & Type-F blades, both very similar to the blades they already have the market but hand ground with some aggressive new angles and edges. Of the two models the D & F MG has released 200pcs of each model 100 in a more silver metallic finish and 100 in a flatter silver look x 2 different sets that means a total of 400 of these new blades combined will exist. While it looks like most of their other blades as the base heads are often shared there are still some visual distinctions that are easily noticeable from different angles So why buy these? really they are not so different from what MG already offers but the main difference is the toe grind and face shape. Miura-san has always had toe grinds that were usually more squared and boxed off over what other brands release and on the other side of that extreme is Zodia who has the toe's highest peak closer to the outline of the groove and most other brands are in between. In the photo above you can see the toe's highest point is as far out as you can put it which gives the appearance of a larger longer to toe heel to toe length and also helps push as much weight out for a more centered CG although it is still slightly toward the heel vs the middle. When you have a slightly squared & pushed out toe it also changes the appearance at address, I personally like this look very much as it's lines and shape just look stable and minimal, this shape is the less extreme of the two toe grinds as you will see in the Type F photos, I think the type D is just slightly more boxy than most of MGs other blades. Both irons share some of the best techniques used in my favorite MG iron the MB5003. Back when Miura made some of the Taylormade irons they looked similar to these and later grew a following which TM implemented into some of that eras MB and CB designs after finding that many MB players on tour also preferred this look but how does it compare to the opposite extreme? The Zodia extreme which almost aligns the toe peak with the outer groove edge is a newer look, sharper that some say produce a smaller head profile yet more forgiving as the bulk of the mass sits tighter and closer together. What I would advise is don't pick one and say you like it better, try both and you will notice that your eyes will prefer one of the other but at the same time your result or the overall performance may favor another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Type F look fantastic from a shape point of view. Really love the toe look especially from address. Graphics look fine to me as they don't play into the setup nor distract when you're actually playing the club and I don't think they're over the top at all. If I weren't in love with my 909's these would be the clubs I would definitely take a look at. My son plays the left handed Miura CB's and he loves them to death especially the feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Wel ive been hitting the d for afew days. Trying very hard to like them It must be the kbs tour pos shaft in the that is seriously affecting my game They are not easy to hit and feel is ok . I much prefer a cl of other sets i have to these at the moment. But ill plod on Trying hard to get a feel for them. They realy are quite small but not as compact and full as i wud prefer at this size i think htey need a fuller muscle to heighten the impact. Bit more rounded back wud not be missed. Seiously goodcloking club tho. Very easy to pick clean. Thoise excellent ball strikers playingmoff hard pan wud prob love these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 ok in a word..................... fidgety! they look warped in hand at address, i threw this down in anguish and frustration yesterday..... prgr idbl blew them out of my bag permanatly i hit over 50 balls with them. and that will be the last time i go that route. damn good thing i hit these first rather than my ussual just buy them trick. i cant put my finger on it , they just look wrong!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 ok in a word..................... fidgety! they look warped in hand at address, i threw this down in anguish and frustration yesterday..... prgr idbl blew them out of my bag permanatly i hit over 50 balls with them. and that will be the last time i go that route. damn good thing i hit these first rather than my ussual just buy them trick. i cant put my finger on it , they just look wrong!!!! Must have been the day, I'm a mid capper and hit these as well as I hit most blades. I gotta disagree shape is just stunning! Obviously it's in the eye of the beholder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanla01 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 ok in a word..................... fidgety! they look warped in hand at address, i threw this down in anguish and frustration yesterday..... prgr idbl blew them out of my bag permanatly i hit over 50 balls with them. and that will be the last time i go that route. damn good thing i hit these first rather than my ussual just buy them trick. i cant put my finger on it , they just look wrong!!!
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