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Subscribed. A C-Taper without the vibration on the slightest mis**ts would be my holy grail!

So I'm thinking, these in 4, 5, the CBs in 6, 7, 8, and whatever MB Chris comes up with to compliment these irons in 9, PW, GW. No pressure Chris...just saying ;)

Great review and pics bud!!

Wow, I'd love to roll that!

Stunning!!!

Wow! Is that going to be the U.S. only version like Korea's gold ip?

That says something. Be proud!

Never get tired of looking at these!

You need to measure from the bottom of the heel/sole.

We always talk about swing speed as the only factor in ball speed (distance) but I'd love to see a discussion of mass affecting distance. I wonder how much mph you have to gain when you give up a certain amount of grams in the golf club to see an increase in distance?

I'd like to put the new F2 up against my Tourstage X-FW Type T. The old F2 was easier to hit but I didn't like the higher trajectory or sound and it certainly didn't have the feel of the Tourstage.

That's very true. Finding clubs that don't promote the left side gives me a hint at what it must be like for left handed golfers.

Do you know which street corner this booth is on because I'm in! Offering fade bias is one of the reasons jBeam is my favorite brand.

Any old school blades? :)

These are gonna have to sink in for a bit. I wouldn't mind seeing some top pics...

They are a great iron no doubt and I don't blame you for wanting those in the bag!

I'm playing the Modus3 120x and it's the best combination of feel and lower trajectory for me so far. Love C-Tapers but the feel Kills me on anything but absolutely perfect shots. I'll grab a test iron with an amt x100 and see what happens.

Thanks nob. Been toying with the idea of lighter shafts but I'm afraid to give up the stability and feel of slightly heavier shafts. I'm afraid even slight mis-hits will get harsh and send those unwanted vibrations into my hands. How do these feel on off centered shots?

Oh my!!!

Damn!!

Wow is that pretty!

I was one of the lucky ones that got to test these and here were my initial thoughts. On looks alone the new Seven CBs are amazing. The precise machining is apparent and unlike almost anything in the golf world. This automatically puts them in elite company so comparing them to my copper Epon 302s seems only natural. My 302s have graphite shafts so they're pretty hot and both of these Seven models didn't give up any distance with steel shafts mounted. The Sevens are definitely more forgiving and some how do so without giving up the compact players profile. The only hint that these would be this forgiving when at address is that top line is just slightly thicker. Not enough to take away the appeal for the lower handicappers but thick enough to give a little more confidence to those that might be moving away from something more GI. They definitely invoke the feeling of players CBs and I like the trend of lower offsets that I'm seeing in players clubs. These still have offset but it's not enough to become a distraction like it has for Epon. The neck, toe, and overall shape are very pleasing and actually made my 302s look a bit dated. Of course feel is there and I believe it will be there no matter what the shaft preference is. Every bit as good as Epon if that's our current pinnacle of measurement. The only thing I didn't like, or more accurately, that I'm just not used to, were the width of the soles. They work too well for their intended purpose, and keep the club from getting too deep into the turf. For a players CB I'd personally prefer just a tiny bit thinner sole but the club hides it well and you don't even notice it at address. These would be fantastic on slightly softer turf, which we just don't have in AZ. When you look at these as a whole package, it all works perfectly together and the quality is second to none. The combination of forgiveness, top line, and wider sole should help bring people looking to transition from GI clubs. The size, feel, and less offset make this a great players iron. And the quality should attract anyone that simply want the best of the best!

I'm enjoying the read and your thoughts guys but I'm gonna bring it back to the Ryoma for a sec. I read draw bias and that's a big red flag for me. How much of a draw bias is there and do you think it's head or shaft related?

I love my Tourstage X-FW Type T 2W and it's long too. I just didn't like the size, sound, feel, or higher trajectory of the first gen Ryoma 2W but it was easier to hit than the Tourstage. Knowing that, is this one still worth a try for me?

Nice review bud, thanks and congrats! Been really wanting to try the new Ryoma 2W...