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Audi, I like the R8 V10+ & the RS6 Avant, they need the Avant in the states! Not a fan of awd but an RS6 avant would change that. But im talking big boys. I saw the new Maser QP in person and it's massive and long! Doesn't have the polish of the merc or lexus it was obvious they made it for the Chinese market. Wife currently drives this 13 LS F-Sport, I had the itch to get her into a new S63 but I'm afraid they will become too common as the previous model has. The sales person at MB said tons of current S class owners are in line waiting on the new one.

I dont change FW's often but sometimes something really good comes out and it deserves a shot at making it into the bag. The new Type-R had a pretty tough challenge against the Ryoma F3 & PRGR Egg II all attached to the same La Bomba FW80 shaft by Crazy. Easily the RomaRo has the better feel and distance vs the F3 & Egg, It clearly sets up better and sounds better yet the only spot it doesn't beat out the other two is in dispersion. Let's talk about that. It's still very stable just doesn't have the same game improvement type laser straight FW attributes as the F3 or Egg. It's still straighter than most. Face is semi deep, I really like that as I can hit it off of the tee where as the other two I would tend to stay away from that due to the shallower faces. Enjoy the pics! I know a bunch of you have these incoming. Excited for your feedback. IMO the Type-R series has been better than expected.

Ryoma F2 13* which is ok with the stock shaft but really wakes up with something like the FW80. F3 was a little high, F2 with the prop shaft is gonna get you places.

The longest driver in the world is.... The one with the proper head, shaft combo & specs for your swing. I've had alone time with many drivers and many shafts. Every driver can be longer than the other if built for you.

For a driving iron i would choose the ibrid Utility the Type R UT.

Would you take 80k or a cow with amazing bloodline as a pet?

No more F series for Lexus. They are doing the whole F-Sport thing while MB has always had AMG. Love me some AMG. Just feel more aligned with the design of the Lexus. The MB exterior is amazing but I look inside and it's not laid out properly sorta designed awkwardly although it looks super classy. some people love that style. Honestly I would buy AMG for its body kit, interior & options. 600HP in an S class still makes for a boat. S65 is a waste, S63 is prob the sweet spot.

This new merc is awesome. Can't wait for the AMG version as my #1 gripe with the new S the interior. looks like both brands had a different target in mind. Lexus appears to have gone for younger person that likes tech and modern aesthetics, it's obvious in their styling. The thing I don;t like about the merc is how old this interior looks. The AMG should fix that with carbon and alacantra everywhere. The lexus rides better no doubt, the Merc has more power and feels more expensive. I'm comparing the new LS 460 F Sport to the current S550 btw. excited to see the 2014 merc in person.

Rust will reduce the spin if it fills the grooves. It can also increase spin a very small amount by being present on the face. Its cosmetic, also some players like the way the face feels covered with rust. I do. To get rid of it fill a cup with vinegar and put the head in there for a while, scrub it when it comes out and give it a good coating of some water/rust resistant oil.

Looking through my photo library I found a bunch of clubs I've shot pics of but never posted. 5-PW heads only cost under 500 bucks! This is a very soft neo blade at a killer price thats still available. Anyone hit these yet?

I've had several of these since 2007. I don't think its accurate at all.

Been a long time fan of Lexus, Have owned a couple Mercs as well. To me and just my 2 cents Lexus feels like a numb driving experience which is what I like most about the ride. I don't see that as a negative at all for this type of car, It's what we want. The Merc on the other hand is like riding on a floaty cloud. Like gooey carmel soft sort of ride. The way the 2 cars are designed are night and day difference. The Lexus is totally contemporary & modern while the merc is more classy & traditional imo. One more modern the other a bit more classy and traditional. VS Is the mercs interior over the top? Lexus:

Anyone own a booz co? We should do a group buy!

Type-R? What loft? Consider tipping if you think you need it.

Keep in mind fellas these do have some offset which is fine by me but some guys want next to none. I could imagine these irons being harder to hit without it. I've been hitting them for a couple of weeks off and on, I think these along with a set of players irons are all I would need.

I'm noticing for my swing lighter weight softer tip shafts in the Maxima fly high. So I've messed with going up in flex, tipping my flex, shortening the shaft and just trying a whole bunch of shafts. Going a flex up and tipping worked well along with heavier, stiffer tip shafts. This driver has bombs in it no doubt but another thing I'm noticing is that some people who are coming off the 388, XV, RomaRo, & 435 needed to make a few adjustments for it's slightly more shallow face. The Maxima and the GS Mono 3D drivers are in the same boat but going from deep to less deep takes some time, could require a different shaft or spec.

RomaRo has a lot to offer the better player their head shapes and face depth designs just seem to cater to the faster swingers and better ball strikers. TYPE-R is based on the concept that even the best golfers can appreciate increased forgiveness and that's why RomaRo has kept the playeresque profiles and square face angles yet incorporated higher MOI and optimal CG placements for a better launch + more carry and roll. Let's take a look at their latest offering the TYPE-R utility wood. Two versions of the new Type R UT exist one polished chrome and satin finished as well as a black IP model (not shown) which I think looks the better of the two. As you can see from the above picture the face still maintains a good depth. I'd consider it mid. This makes it perform in the rough as well as off the Tee making a pretty versatile utility. The launch is mid/high just what I like in a UT. Choose the graphite option if your hunting distance and height, go with the NS hybrid option if you want a lower more controlled result. Click Read More for more pics and early impressions. If you look at how they made the new Type R woods you will see they spare no expense to create a quality final product. It's got a Forged Cup Ti face made of 15-3-3-3 and 17-4 stainless body with a 2 piece structure tungsten weighting system. All these things are not so common in utility, fairways and even drivers due to cost. yes RomaRo went there! Kudo's to them because their decision has paid off. When you hear, hit, feel the new Type R woods you get amazing, soft, metallic and crunchy feedback. When looking down at this thing it's pretty hard to resist its great setup. In my opinion few woods carry this sort of shape where many other brands have utility woods that look alot less balanced or bulgy in areas. Thats not the case here. The steel hosel length also gives you the option to find a skilled club maker to bend it flat or upright for you. A little bit more on the tech: The forged ti cup face features what RomaRo calls a Radial Symmetry face which basically means some well placed thickness adjustments behind the face to reduce the loss of energy transfer while increasing the velocity. Below the hexegon called the HX weight which by the way is 5 grams and designed to slightly move the CG position of the head the design also features a "harmonized fin system" it absorbs the shock of impact and increases the stability and rigidity of the head. This tech is all about sound and feel. I have 2 rounds in so far playing it with the Crazy Utility Shaft. The trajectory is higher than steel an easy 10+ yards distance with graphite but for that I give up as tight of a dispersion. The utility really flows well with the 3 wood. Both have the same great impact and are uber hot off the face. I'm getting along with these. My 21* TourStage is no longer in the bag.

Here's the thing about the cavity design. It's extremely deep for it's size. Heel and toe sides extend from behind the face to its furthest point out. I'm not sure if the TS MC could feel this good no matter what Endo tried to do. Not enough mass in the ass

Jimmie do you find the Boron has a little too soft of a tip for the Maxima V head? So far I have had the best luck with tip stiff shafts in it.

I usually play stock steel because it flies straighter for me but have gone back to the Crazy Utility in stiff. I may have to tip it a little but I think after that I'm good with it. I can measure the faces for you in a bit.

If this thread is about the Type-R, It's a beast! Forged face on UT's, expensive but its sooo the way to go.

It's not the prettiest thing but it works well. The CS version is what I use. I've contemplated sending it to Sasaya-san for a mod job.

I don't think the JDM Legacy Black had a serial number #.

While I was taking pictures of the new Srixon's the thought that kept coming up is Srixon or Yamaha irons? Both brands have their limited series. Like the Yammy Tour model the Limited Z925 MB is already sold out. Comparing the two blades the Yam Tour is a hair smaller but I think the Srixon Z925 blade has a better setup and feel at impact. Comparing the V-Forged to this 725CB its really no contest. This I would call a players CB, it's a marvelous design. Soft & Pure at impact, not the most forgiving but what is now days that looks this darn sexy. Endo S20C, feel is a little softer than Yamaha. for sure smaller than the V-Forged and just a hair smaller than the 302. Really a fantastic iron. Don't let the stuff Srixon releases in the U.S make you think the brand hasn't got it. Srixon got it, unfortunately its only on one side of the pond.

I have many UT's in rotation now. ONOFF TourStage Yamaha RomaRo Type-R George Spirits My two favorite are the RomaRo Type R & George Spirits with the TourStage coming in third. That said I like mid depth FW's deep are as RD says the ONOFFs are deep so are the TourStage FW's. Don't overlook the Type R and GS though, the shape of those two from above beat any UT imo.