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Yamaha 2015 RMX Tour Model PB Forged Irons Every year Yamaha makes some slick looking irons under the "Tour Model" moniker and this year is no different, in the past Yamaha has released an MB and CB, this year it's two different CB's one with a thin undercut cavity and pocket while the other is 1 piece forged, the reason why their is no MB this year is because none of Yamaha's JPGA tour players put an MB in the bag and these "Tour Model" irons are exactly that, iron collaborations with their tour pros based on their needs and wants then Yamaha produces extras and offers them to the public in limited amounts. Forged of S20C by Endo like previous versions these are precision instruments and while most of our clients will opt for the thinner more compact CB version in about 95%+ of those cases they really should have gone with the PB which is what we have here, btw PB = Pocket Blade and it's really a thin undercut to keep with feel. I've got the chance to give these a whack with some good quality balls. Here is a close up shot of the undercut, so usually an undercut cavity has a more "tinky" high pitch tone at impact but do keep in mind this is still a 1 piece forged head made of S20 so it's just the slightest bit of tink compared to it's CB counterpart. Feel is what I considered softer with just a touch of hollow and the feedback was actually excellent considering it's design and while I enjoy a 1 piece head there is something different about this that I actually more than expected and a lot more than other undercut cavity backs. I hit this side by side with the CB and it's more forgiving for sure with less feedback, so if you are in it for the feedback go for the CB but I'm pretty sure unless you require to work the ball frequently this is the better choice for your score and it's only slightly bigger so your friends won't laugh. The image above shows just how think that undercut is and it also highlights just how deep that cavity structure was designed and gets deeper toward the center of the club face which I'm certain only helped in the feel department. This year the PB actually has less offset and a thinner overall profile than last years more meaty tour model CB, forgiveness is about equal as well except in the size of the face, I was still able to work this PB with ease, my test shot is a low draw out of the rough as it's what I need when I leak balls right and under tree's so I know this shot well and know what many irons do and this is a very workable iron and considering the forgiveness it packs hard to beat. Now for distance it's only a hair longer than it's smaller CB brother, I don't think that's what you get these for, you get it for forgiveness combined with compactness then after feedback and workability, It's got a hex pattern on the face to help with spin and dew or wetness and while it's not the mini version I still think this is what a single digit to pro should be using, just because it's got an undercut do not think a high to mid capper would have an ideal time with these, when they mean Tour I get it. Compared to the ONOFF KURO which doesn't even have an undercut the ONOFF is for sure more forgiving and soft but that segment isn't all too critical on feedback so by design Yamaha built these a bit firmer. The hex is light and can't be seen from all angles, subtle to say the least but the shape is sexy no doubt, can't think of a way to better it, of course if it were a blade a higher sharper toe would be ideal but this fits just right for what it is. Ah yes and big deal I suggest the smaller version CB players use the #3 and #4 in PB, big help and you will notice the difference in forgiveness between the two by doing this. It's overall short heel to toe, got some meat and subtle relief on both the leading and trailing edge, Yamaha did a very good job in keeping the mass concentrated rather than spreading it out, offset is perfect if you got a problem with the amount you got a problem with the eyes or ego as decreasing it would seriously affect the performance of this club. I've got less words to say now, because that pretty much sums it up, compact and designed for the better player, undercut adds a touch of rebound and forgiveness launchyness off the face, the setup, the setup, just all around near perfect for a pro to 10hcp or excellent strikers of the ball. Good stuff

PRGR just always charts their own path imo, The open face allows player to after it with less fear of hooking or pulling the ball left. It's very common on UT's to require open but FW's not as much as even players woods are square. Hit them also have clients who are not strong players with a slice issue hit this FW smooth and aggressively and we can only see the spec helps, now is that in combo with something else they designed into this head to counter it? maybe.

It's kinda sorta new in a specs way but not from a new design stand point. Same head as the 460HX just lighter weight combined with slightly different specs and a 40g range shaft. Will have it in the store soon but guys don't ever wait for items to hit the store we can get almost everything at anytime. Head only 579 + shipping Shafted with the new Acro Fiber shaft + 500 more!!

Yup, It's a lighter head weight, longer length and new lighter shaft, lofts rounded down to 9* and 10* and it's non conforming like the gold. Many brands are doing something similar after Geotech had great success with the Quelot Ariel with Fujikura Air shaft.

Softer and more forgiving with less feedback. The Yamaha CB's are more pure with more feedback and not as rounded in shape.

Ok Yamahas going to MP and new iBrid going to RLL tomorrow!

so haven't these yet, but in hand the woods "TT prototype" look excellent the face depth isn't so deep not is it shallow so a little taller than say RC woods and head volumes are compact 160cc on the 3 wood. They TT proto UT looks very similar to Romaro Type-R. Overall I'm more impressed by their woods than irons or wedges.

They make a damn good FW!.. UT.. Driver.. and and so on... Open face on all their new woods.

TSG can get both for you at very good prices nob. We have the direct accounts just picky about what we add to our selection.

Perfect, Box coming your way tomorrow, i'll put the Yamaha RMX Tour model CB, and the Tour Model Driver in there. Pics are not necessary.

It's that time of year where I have way too much to hit, take pics, and comment on. Looking for someone in California or nearby Nevada who hits a ton of JDM gear and is willing to help out. Not someone who simply wants to try new clubs, someone who knows their s*** big time and has a serious order history with TSG to compare gear against. Single digit, around 100mph so we can fit the main demographic. I think this one I can hit by weeks end then put it up for sale but it would only be a range session and 4 holes. It's busy right now! not only from a sales perspective but brands asking for advice on upcoming releases before the golf show.

I don't think the gas escapes it's sealed but even if it did I'm not sure there is really all that much of a positive effect on it. The glory of getting one of these heads is they are fully custom built for you so hopefully the seller of the second hand head you are buying plays the same specs as you.

The top end brands have the ability to use top materials to create lighter and stronger shafts for bigger distance, enter Crazy Sports by Single B's Regenesis LY-03 yes part of the longest yard series. Designed to help golfers eliminate the right side it is soft to flex and light weight so Crazy Sports has created some stiffer flexes to appeal to the stronger athlete like SX, X, and XX. The shaft has a new material Crazy has been working on that significantly reduces shaft deformation bringing the club head back to square quickly after the bend and although light it fits a wide array of player who want a high trajectory with strong ball flight.

I've hit it a little bit, it's a very modern mute feel to it, super forgiving considering it's size. Not a fully forged feel but a more numb metallic feel although not tinky at all. hope that helps, distance and forgiveness is tops for an iron this size.

Ash have you tried your Egg1 yet?

9.4mm aka .370

I'm waiting for the prototype sample to come my way. I think we are a few weeks out then TSG will be offering exclusive on the first 5 sets made.

Super GI is very different from GI. Super GI = Super Egg, Yamaha UD+2, But I also highly suggest the PRGR iD Nabla RS "Titan Face" Irons.

Hit these yesterday, silly soft, very forgiving. Fit & Finish not as good as ONOFF Forged Kuro but performance wise it's pretty close.

It's designed with a little more spin and a higher trajectory with it's weight positioned low and back. his lower launch might be the shaft. Target player based on head and shaft design is a slow to average swing speed player trying to avoid the right side.

You want to send that to Gold's! Not all materials finish the same way.

will post by Monday, have them and already hit them.