Stefsan

Yesterday, I went to the Driving Range. Testing my Ping G10. In a few weeks time I will travel abroad and will play a few courses. Little bit reluctant to take the JDM with me, younever now how they handle it on the plane. I can not believe the difference in feel and performance if you compare my Yamaha irons and the casted Ping G10. I truly believe that Ping is a very solid club maker and here in Holland, I deffinately recommend a Ping Club. How ever, compared to the Yamaha's, they don't even come close! The NIppon shaft is so much better than the TT, the feel and address position is better, all and all, the Ping G10 is a just a good club, the Yamaha are top notch!!

Oké. Fairway wood. Should I stick with OnOff? I've noticed a Royal Collection FW on sale....

Oh dear, played this week 27 holes with my OnOff baby. Long story short, I think we are gonna be friends for a long time At first, I had to adjust to the set up. But once I cam to terms, I found the set up position as natural as it should be. Then, it was just a matter of letting it rip. Without question, I have still a lot of room for improvement in my technique. But I tipped the 250 meter mark a few times, massive carry, hooked it twice, no slice what so ever. Played 9 holes yesterday, lot of wind, hit the big guy effortless. Big difference in length with my playing partners. The red devil enables me to reach the par 5 in 2 to the green. I can not believe it. The sound is a high, screaming shabang. Driver head looks small at address. Humongous sweetspot, don't be fooled. Even off center drives go long. The stiff shaft doesn't bother me at all. I used to play my driver with a pretty strong grip, now I play it more neutral. Not al lot of draw on the ball, straight as she goes. Hitting the fairway more often. I can not believe that a solid driver can help to improve your game that much. Should have known it. The Yamaha irons helped to improve my game also. People cannot believe the length in my game, strike my irons very well. Play a 24 hcp, reason for that is the lack of time, and the putting jipes. Played with a teaching pro, according to him I should shave at least 9 strokes off the current hcp if I come to terms with putting. JDM is the best equipment on the market, fully convinced.

I bought, with great help from Tario, a driver. OnOff. Very happy. Hope to play it this Friday in a tournament. The driver looks very different from my old driver, which is a Ping G10 driver. The OnOff looks far more 'custommade', higher i.e. better quality, yet without being posh or screaming overrated. I feel it will perform well, it looks very comforting. I can't waite. Stef

To all involved, all the best, my thoughts are with you. Terrible, terrible events.

Received the clubs through DHL. Can I just say: MAGNIFICENT!!! I'll try to get some pics. You can not believe the surprised looks I get at my office: 'Huh, Yamaha? Is that a good quality?' 'Don't think that your HCP will go better' 'Why did you buy those clubs, you have allready good clubs' (Ping G10, I'll play with them in the winter) I do not asked for understanding why I am so glad with my new clubs. Very, very greatfull to Tario, who had to put up with al my questions. I am 44 years old, happy as only children can be with new stuff to play. Long may this feeling last.

I am thinking of a new group: GA instyead fof AA. Golfaddiction Anonymus. Clubs are in Hong Kong

The Phoen rang, it's DHL. "Dear mr Bekker, we've got a special delivery upcoming from Japan." My heart skipped a beat. Oh, didn't I mentioned the fact that my wife (we are not married but do live together for 16 years already) doesn't know anything of my Japanese set? Okééé. Well, I guess I am not the only one hiding some news.... ;-D

Had a session with my pro, took some specs. Just finished my order. The Yamaha's are mine!!

I thought there was a difference between the Tour version and the one's as mentioned in the pro shop. I'll check it with Gochin to be sure since he tested them in his great review, the shoot out. thanks

Oke, not going for the blades, but the Yamaha 2011 Inpres X V Forged 5-PW, check the pro shop.

I suspect that it will not be easy, but hey, let's give it a wack... Reading your post it seems that the VG3 are slightly more forgiving than the Yamaha. Is that correct?

Nice thought's I've read in the reply's above. As suggested by Supo, I've contacted Gochin. And he informed me pretty well. I also did some reading in the Blog's. I've narrowed my choice down to 2 irons. The Yamaha V-forged and the Titleist VG3. First choice is Yamaha. Tomorrow I'll have a meeting with my pro and we'll discuss my specs. I'll give them to Gochin and will then place an order. Yeha. But I have tot take into account which irons are best suitable to fit for a Dutch guy. Could be that the VG3 are easier to fit than the Yamaha's. What I've concluded, is that the Yamaha irons are more balanced. My hcp is currently 26 and still improving. By the end of this year I am aiming at 22 (and maybe 20...). I want forged irons (Endo) but playable for 20 HCP. And I think the Yama's will do the trick.

I've send Gocchin a pb...

Thanks. What do you mean with 'get T to sort you out'? stupid question, but who is T? What i've heard is that kyoei can't match epon but you do pay the price for it. In other words, not the same quality. I'll check out the proshop.Within 2 weeks I'll speak to my pro and I'll ask him about my specs, what to look for. As mentioned, I am a newcomer....