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I got to hit this driver last week for the first time, and my first reaction was that it's like a higher launching T.388. Chris is right that it doesn't appear small at address, for the reasons he describes. I tend to favor shallow faced drivers over deep faced, so this one felt natural on first hit for me. Per another discussion thread, I was curious as to whether an open faced driver would make a difference to me. I like to work the ball, and prefer a draw, or rather to be able to produce a draw when I want to. I have to play this baby a few more times to be sure on that. It did seem easier to fade than draw, but I was able to get a nice baby-d out of it once. As to carry and roll out, nothing -- and I mean nothing -- still compares to the T.388 for me, and I have my doubts that anything ever will. But the Y-Proto has a wonderful feel and sound of its own, and the higher ball flight gives it a nice versatility. It doesn't have quite the super soft "thwack" that the 440 gives off on contact, but then the 440 is one of the softest feels off the face I've come across. In sum, as with everything that seems to come from Ako-san's hands, this Y-proto has its own special character and really performs. Doesn't hurt that it's gorgeous to look at, too.

Sweet!

Not unlike the set I've put together from the blades and CB's (although mine add the touch of TSG smoked copper... ) I can vouch for the combo. Smooth, consistent A-Grind quality all through the set. Beautiful work, great clubs! I should also add that I got a chance to hit the Y-Proto driver on Friday, and it's special, too. Second only to the T.388, IMO, for a small head driver. Great sound and feel. Very workable. And long.

It's just stunning that TM was capable of producing beautiful product like this before the 3-lines-a-year "marketing whiz" took over the company... Sad.

Will do. It'll be a while as I added a couple custom extras. Probably April.

A-Grind CB's are the longest playing irons I've swung from them. But Ive ordered a 5 & 6 custom on these Miuras. They look too good not to try.

I'll take that 64, Vic. PM sent.

Chris, what's the lightest (actual) shaft they make?

;=] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, man... making my mouth water! Fabulous food! And as always, spectacular photography!

Me, too. Ultimately I think I may have to just try one to find out. Given the way I feel about all A-Grind stuff, that proto that Chris mentioned a few weeks back seems the most likely candidate. (Is it available yet, Chris...?)

Not silly at all. I continue to try and understand what the advantage of an open faced driver would be for anyone but the regular hooker (sic...) ;=]

Very, VERY nice!

I agree. That one just killed me when I first saw it. Glad to re-visit that beauty!

Sweet!

D - I forget, have we seen pics? could we?

Some nice stuff here -- GLWS.

Great thread, Chris! Explains a lot. I'll look forward to next week... ;=]

That was my thought. I'd like to hear it was one of the sons, but it looks like the work of the master.

Beautiful. Best looking club from Miura in a long time, IMO. I'd be curious which family member led this design.

Sounds like an in-person fitting could be even more appropriate for the iron shafts than the driver. And I'd def be interested in hearing as much info as you'd care to share about all these shaft technologies. Would enjoy a comparison witht the Crazy's you mention as well.

Pure and elegant. Beauty! Enjoy!

I've grown real fond of the TRPX Red Hot.

Love the OTi's, just love 'em.

Maybe to show and honor a time when TaylorMade still had class...?