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Yup this is exactly my take on these as well. A little on the OT Tour - coming end of this month it is designed to player with a tighter dispersion, lower trajectory and stiffer tip. The feel is not as great but that is expected as softer always has that more lively feel.

Performs like most drivers. feels better than other EPIC drivers. I would choose it for the feel alone if it was against the Star and Sub Zero.

Just another brand prettying up open model heads. Most smaller brands are using open model woods, irons, wedges and adjusting certain aspects of them. Metal factory brings you nothing new, iron/wedge shapes are below average, cnc back face is very basic but thats just for looks, the drivers and woods are adjusted open model. The parent co. Asahi golf is all business not maniac style like we are. Some guy said... thats the problem with the internet. This "guy" has no eye. Epon is in another league when compared to metal factory and that includes quality/fit/finish. Its a 1 piece forged head. long is determined by its loft, shaft,specs... If you want to know if something is special or actually new just ask anytime.

none and none.

100% materials sourced, made and the head manufactured... none. Modart is the closest. Kamui Works would be next but not all parts are from Japan. Even when Endo was in Japan their clubs were not fully Japan made.

let me know if you guys have questions. we can also make these full custom and change everything including the cad, neck, everything.

100% false. I was part of Honmas most recent round of funding with morgan stanley. Trust that I know whats going on, who gets canned and why among other sensitive details. Honma is made by OTA in China for the most part. There are no Japan Forged 737s

Reach out again guys. We have a demos in Malaysia that will be done in about a month. no one after that has dibs.

Crazy Full Titan & Grandista are both good suggestions. I also like A-Grind fairways especially the DST

We need to get over being outraged with strong lofts. Its not good or bad. it just is.

We ordered 50. rep is telling us we will be lucky to get 5. Pre orders are close to 20 soon. Not looking easy to get.

They are just a different look. Brands may try to say it moves the CG to a lower more center position but 2 things fault that logic: 1. you can simply make the hosel shorter to do the same & there are many ways to add mass to the toe or reduce mass toward the heel. 2. you want the cg slightly toward the heel to promote face closure with irons. a true center face cg is a bitch to hit. Because we use CAD to produce the CB & MCB we are able to see what changes are required to move CG depth and height. It takes much more drastic adjustments to move it than most would think.

Not yet. Only irons. The ST wedge is only CNC face and grooves.

The rest of the new line up.

Introducing the MODART T55 PROTO! This wedge features the same shape as the original T55 (found here) yet the sole is wider and the milling effect altered for a new look. Modart also applied a black oxide finish so the player can feel the steel differently than the original and plated model. If you look closely what looks brushed is actually milled then slightly polished by hand. Beautiful computer controlled milling extends flowing down the neck towards the face while both the grooves and entire face are milled as well. The result is what I consider one of the finest wedges ever made. There are very few fully milled heads on the market and in the case of wedges the only options are Modart Wedges & PXG’s Milled $650 wedge. In my opinion these are superior being that they are made of Japanese steel, made in Japan and the design is understated and clean. Modart is becoming more and more popular recently with it’s MA01D+R driver doing well on the long drive tour and in customer feedback from TourSpecGolf. The fairway and utility woods are also some of the best for whom they are designed for. While still very expensive especially for their fully milled products Modart is producing some of the very highest quality golf clubs in Japan. When comparing Modarts irons, wedges, putters and woods the brand surprisingly competes and beats other top boutique brands like an Epon and Miura. Consider them a sleeper. The new T55 Proto is a low bounce wedge with the 52 coming in at 6 degrees while the 58 comes in at 8. This makes it better for sweepers or players who are around firmer conditions. The feel at impact is sublime and hands down some of the best I have ever felt and I only hit the very finest. Its S25C J.I.S grade steel and in finish feels so pure when struck well. It’s right there with SS400 and FE99.9 it is that buttery yet still solid. Compared to the T55 with the standard chrome mirror it feels totally different this is softer and more dense at impact. This is a good players wedge theres no doubt about it. It is compact with no offset and a low bounce and the leading edge is nicely rounded. This wedge spins like crazy and no doubt the face milling pattern supports that while minimizing spin loss when wet, simply put CNC grooves are the best. The shaft you choose can have a big outcome on how well you hit your wedges. Today the only reason for most amatuer players not to go carbon in their irons and wedges even putter is the expense. Carbon cost more but can be every bit as straight, low, biased or anything you need it to be. There is carbon that can go lower and spin less than X100’s. I no longer call it graphite because of the stigma that graphite is for seniors or ladies. This Fujikura MCI Black is a top tier wedge shaft and since playing these I noticed much improved feel and touch around the greens. Fujikura makes two types one called MILD and the other SOLID and with these the bend profile and way it kicks supports either a sweeper or a digger. Finally the grip, it’s the all new IOMIC iXX in yellow to match the yellow paint fill on the head. feels firm and not sticky at all I highly suggest it. The new Modart T55 PROTO is very limited and will sell out quickly at TourSpecGolf. We have reserved as much as possible as well as produced 3 sets of 52/58 built exactly as seen in these photos. I am keeping one of them so that leaves two available for the public. contact [email protected] if interested.

New Iron & New Wedge from Yamaha. These are the Tour Models.

There are about 10 guys here in the forum who have hit both now. Both the CB and MCB are in stock. We only have 5-PW left. CB - players CB MCB - semi players CB. The MCB is only 0.5mm thicker in topline, the sole is thicker but its not game improvement or even medium sized. The MCB is in the ONOFF Kuro and Titleist VG3 Forged range of size. If people do not respond here I can give you some names to PM for their feedback.

I would suggest Razzle Dazzle or RomaRo Wedges for more bounce. They are both forgiving.

Yup great shaft. customer feedback has been that they play too stiff. Once I started suggesting going a flex down people were pretty happy.

I am trying to stay away from Oban and Matrix for a few reasons. 1. Not sure where, how, who makes them and what they are made and the tech used. 2. The way both brands list their tech descriptions is as if they don't want people to know what it is. Compo-T Fire Express UT 70/85/100 I forgot to add. I have not tried these ever but like Compo-T's work and have sold many with no negative reviews. I want TSGers to understand that some shafts cost $10 to make while others $300 at the factory level. What they are made of and how they are made are totally different yet the result can be very similar for the average player. For the scratch or pro player they see big differences. I know what shafts are cheaply made and I still see glowing reviews on TSG and especially other websites. Any shaft can be great if you know what works for you and take time to consider what you need.

Time for a post to help others decide on what UT shaft they should consider. I don't want this to be a post where people just shout out shafts they like, we should look at the top options that are made in Japan and post both any positives and negatives about the shaft based on personal use. Here is a list of my suggestions based on my opinion, customer feedback and quality. Fujikura MCH - reliable yet numb, tight dispersion and lower trajectory. I play one in my A-Grind DST 21* the 80 Stiff. Fantastic results. mid trajectory and does not get squirly unless the swing is really bad. Crazy STP UT - Awesome feel when the flex and weight are correct for the player, very stable and straight. I wish their were heavier iron shafts that felt like this. They need to make heavier weights for softer flexes. we can have custom factory tipping to help soften heavier weights. Diamana Thump 90 & 100 hybrids - Very good shaft, feels better than MCH to me. result is not as tight or consistent but it has a good medium high trajectory. Mamiya ATTAS ( not made in Japan ) - The HY has many weights to choose from. I have tried this shaft in driving irons and hybrid woods. They are very good with nice feel, higher trajectory depending on weight and flex you choose for your tempo. Basileus UT - good weights to choose from, really nice feel, not the tightest dispersion, launches higher but ideal for a soft landing with most woods. Go up to a heavier weight if you need more roll or have a more aggressive tempo. WACCINE compo GR-560 UT - This is one of my favorite shafts in a UT because oddly I could hit a repeatable draw where I aimed the easiest with this. That is because it matches my swings attributes and flaws but it feels lighter, softer yet has stability. I would suggest for someone who hits a slice as a bad shot or has a smoother tempo. for more aggressive tempos consider going up in weight and flex. The 75 Stiff model is perfect for someone with a 90-95mph swing speed. I used to play steel for accuracy and the lower flight but feel was not good nor was distance. heavy carbon is the ticket. I currently own and have preference to: Fujikura MCH w/ A-Grind DST, Crazy STP w/ JBeam TF-UT, and Waccine Compo w/ Baldo 568 UT. So what is your thoughts or favorite UT shaft?

I would order custom. Yoro T7 or MP5L or W Handmade Suda Wedges Also Miura craftsman world will do higher bounce for us

Im down to play this month.

+1 and unfortunately this is what sells now days. I was talking with some random gear enthusiasts at a golf shop younger gentlemen and all wanted red taylormade putters.

This I agree.