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I could just copy and paste your post and apply it to me. Pre ZY-11 my driving game had issues off and on. Post ZY-11 w/ 7D my driving game has been at its best. But 435 Black out with my same 7D shaft is pretty close, I would say longer just less forgiving. Jbeam heads help me by reducing spin and keeping my shots straight

Email me and I will put you on the list. I would love to hear what your comparison is.

Just thought I would share some of the final steps which the factory allowed me to take photos of. In this small but difficult step they are taping up the heads to bead finish inside of the cavity for an added effect. As you can see cavity is the unpolished finish of the body. Its ready for bead blasting. Bead blast completed time to clean them.

Im loving this one:

If you have a smooth swing speed you can go lighter. expect slightly softer tips higher launch less fatigue over the round you can swing smoother or slower which may help --- What weight do you use now? --- Yes as Nobs said some shafts are sub 30s now like the new Crazy.

Thats wild. I have tons of feedback and notice similar feedback with the 435. Some people covet it and claim it to be the straightest and longest low spin club, I am in this boat. Yet I also see people who have difficulty getting it airborne, hate the feel and dont get the distance they expected. How do you get along with other JBeam drivers? Is there a simple reason you think the 435 was a dud for you? specs? shaft? weights installed?

Had a chance to shaft up this Jbeam Galpha driver with a TRPX Xanadu to give it a whirl. First off, looking at the head at address, shape wise very reminiscent of the legendary JBeam BM 435 ( aka Crazy CRZ 435 ) . I have not checked recent stats, but at one point the BM 435 was the most popular driver used among Japanese Mid Am players in competitions. I also noticed that the paint had some colorful glitter mixed in. Adds a touch of bling to the overall look. At 445cc, it definitely looks smaller than the said volume due to the deep profile. Looking at the sole, I do like the new design where it uses a mix of IP finish and mirror chrome accents. Nicely done JBeam! Face milling is present on this model as well. It is said to provide slightly lowered spin. Before hitting a ball, I bounced a ball off the face to get a sense of what I should expect in terms of feel and sound at impact. Having tried and failed with many JBeam heads with DAT55G face, I was anticipating a slightly hollow “Klunk” sound that ended up being a deal breaker too many times… But wait.. this one’s different. More of a SP700 or 6-4 Ti type sound with a subtle metallic high pitch sound mixed in. Ohhhh Wowww! This is going to be really good!! I knew it right off. After a few warm up shots, I started to see a consistent low-mid penetrating trajectory with a baby fade. Not bad, but I normally play a straight to mini draw trajectory. BTW, I am really liking the feel of this shaft too. Very stable for a 58g shaft. Let’s see if I can move around the weight screws to get the desired trajectory. Moved the heavy weights to the heel and back. Theoretically, this should straighten the shot a bit and provide slightly higher trajectory for more carry. With this configuration, I was starting to hit the ball more consistently with a mid trajectory and straight to slight draw shots. Pretty soon I ran out of range balls and called it a day. I sure enjoyed hitting all the balls today mainly because of the drastically improved sound and feel! It still remains a mystery of exactly what material they used on this new head. But I am now very curious to know if they are utilizing the new material for the new Glorious Second driver as well… This Galpha is an excellent driver, but it is probably not the most forgiving driver on the market. Honestly speaking, I can use some added forgiveness. In cany case, this new head has changed the way I think of JBeam drivers. If you were like me and disliked JBeam drivers because of sound and feel, you should have a look at this one. Feel and sound wise, this head is comparable with Epon and Mizuno now. Of course for those die hard JBeam fans, this is one Jbeam driver that should not be overlooked. Tried and true performance now with improved sound and feel!!

I asked Honma they said it will not be released. There are Honma clubs only released in Macau and other exclusive areas that are pretty bad ass and never seen anywhere.

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When we (TSG Club Works ) take on a custom job for our customers we are especially excited when the clubs are unique, cool and even a challenge. 1 piece club forged club head designs are pretty easy to work with when it comes to refinishing, and they require no cavity paint but 2 piece designs bring its own set of difficulties which require extra time, communication and money. Today there are many people who offer golf club modifications yet few who understand quality. Want a beautiful super high quality finish? Ship it to Japan and allow our golf specific plating factories do what they do best. A few things first this set is now listed in the TSG Proshop we have only 1 in stock exactly as this so go at it! Next is we are not producing these on demand the work involved requires multiple sets at a time so all must be arranged well ahead of schedule. What is special about what we do are 3 basic things: 1. Design/Organize 2. Refinish using Japans best plating factories and spare no expense 3. We use the best cavity painter and theme When each one is done properly and with class the end result is an obvious quality. Two types of customers love our services the one who wants a new set of clubs done a particular way and the other who has a set of special clubs they love. Finishes usually run 65 per head and that includes quality paint fill work. Some finishes are 75 and if its a 2 piece head there is a small up charge. cavity paint is 50 bucks a head.. pretty steep on that but its a lot of tedious work and 2 trips to travel. Yes we do some custom grinds but find the loss of head weight means the grinds must be extremely subtle while expensive so maybe its not worth it. The Epon P3s are great irons, forgiving and sized between compact and mid. Its offset is minimal while it has a noticeable taper in its neck which is a good if you want balanced forgiveness without much gooseneck. This set was brand new before putting it under the knife and will sell at 2500 on the 7pcs of heads only. They are in the USA now but all the work mentioned done in Japan. In the box and ready to ship. The limited Epon P3’s by TSG Club Works. Product Details : 4-PW Heads Only Chrome Mirror Finish and Fine Matte Gray Paint.

Welcome to TSG and goodbye at the same time then. You are a sensitive fella because that was the lightest of rants. - Yes we can have a driver made to exactly .79 or whatever you want. - Incorrect that any competent builder can bend drivers face angles, unless it is one of the few with a long hosel and they have the proper jig. Tour Issue has the edge in 205-210 gram heads.

I know I don't. I do know the guy who is doing welding and grinding for Callaways most specific tour players but would never pass that on. Nor do I think his work is anything special. What are the benefits of tour issue clubs? What does a TC serial do for you? Sorry to slam tour issue clubs but your getting a club designed for less than 1% of golfers, Its also designed for another player. I can tell you that whats done in tour vans even on the PGA tour is nothing special. No magic or gimmick they are just install centers on wheels who build your clubs fast. Ask the guys in there about how the clubs are actually manufactured or materials or new tech or brands... lost. Wouldn't it be better to choose your head weight, face angle, lie, COR, paint, etc.. for yourself? Imo tour issue is a small side market to purchase clubs that have more open faces, heavier heads, or designed for the players on tour.

Not for the money. They want 900 on the head. Its made in China. Its an open model driver head that they purchased a new sole mold for. Its Chinese DAT55 not Japanese DAT55G. For 900 bucks a head you deserve original design. Itobori is not interested in investing their own money to produce new and original golf clubs. They are interested in taking the cheapest shit and prettying it up to sell for expensive to Korean and S.E Asian customers.

2017 Mizuno Frame Walker Stand Bags are here!! Not sure how many folks here in the TSG community actually prefer to walk and carry their bags on the course, but I actually carry my bag pretty much all the time. My wife thinks golf is good exercise as long as I walk!! So I walk. I do think walking provides a better overall rhythm to my game where the walks in between shots give me enough time to think about my next shot as well as other things including how I should look into trying new clubs etc… you get the picture. :) When I occasionally ride, it seems to totally mess up my game. Click to read more… The 2017 Mizuno Frame Walker bags help you experience a stylish walking round of golf! They have collaborated with three premium Japanese fashion brands: Porter, Kinosho Hanpu and 241 & Co. Also new for this year is the Frame Walker Red which is the Mizuno Runbird version. All models come with the same rugged light-weight aluminium pipe frame as the base. Each bag provide plenty of pockets and zippered compartments to store your necessities to support your game. These bags are absolutely the coolest looking stand bags on the market today. They do cost a little more, but don’t you think your premium JDM clubs deserve a better carry bag? “Porter” is a brand owned by Yoshida & Co. Yoshida & Co is a bag company in Tokyo found in 1935. “Porter” brand was started in 1962 producing popular business casual bags as their main product line. While many domestic bag companies have gone overseas for their manufacturing, Yoshida & Co strictly maintained their manufacturing in Japan. For decades, they continue to be a very popular brand among younger men and women in the Tokyo business scene. “Kinosho Hanpu” is a company in Hiroshima that specializes in producing bag products using cotton canvas material woven with a rare weaving machine that withstood the test of time. Their craftsman utilizes traditional manufacturing techniques to create beautiful bags made of durable cotton canvas. Their designs only exist because this very special material exist. Without this material, none of the design ideas would have been born “241 & Co” is a fashion apparel brand in Kurashiki-city in Okayama which is known widely in Japan’s mecca of blue jeans. “Japanese denim?” High end Japanese blue jeans cost as high as $500 a pair or more. Their main line of products use specially treated denim material that gives a stylish worn look and feel. These highly fashionable jeans are very popular among blue jeans enthusiast If you like more of an urban look, I recommend Porter ( Grey, Black or Khaki ) and if you want your JDM clubs secured a durable Japanese cotton canvas bag, go with Kinosho. If you’d rather go with a casual American look, 241 & Co ( White or Grey ) may suit your style. And for the die hard Mizzy fans, Mizuno Runbird logo’d version to match perfectly with your Yoro Custom MP irons!! This Runbird model comes with an updated red anodized frame which makes the frame stand out even more! My personal favorite is definitely the Kinosho Hanpu with the very traditional Japanese design. It’s a good blend of an antique look and a very modern form of the aluminium frame. The heavy duty cotton canvas look very durable to last a whole lifetime as well. I think this bag would look great for the Seven x Shinagawa MBs!! No matter which model you choose, with the 2017 Mizuno Frame Walker, you are sure to attract attention on the course!!

My plan was to not make these and jump straight to full CNC. But everyone who has hit this ST wedge is raving about them. I think a limited run is in order to not waste such a good product. These wedges remind me of the Crazy Toyo meets SDJ face milling. Truth is I sold out and don"t have any on order.

Here you go sir! Its a players version of the same head, heavier, lower loft, square face, maybe internal weighting is different.

No i have nothing now I think.

They are heads that are pre-made for companies to adjust and stamp their logo on.

Yes they will be available in Japan.

The main reason why the new Ryomas are so good is the CG location is at the very bottom where as 99% of other FWs have a CG center of face. This makes the new Ryomas very easy to get airborne which is a huge plus especially for the F2 loft.

I have the iron shafts in my MCBs. Just need to go hit them now.

Check out the neck on this one! beautiful shape. Other putter companies don't have the ability to create a unique cad design to match the players needs.

The perfect neck transition? For those who have never heard of CGS Orion Japan they make quality irons and wedges in Japan. If you want to read a bit more about the brand and look at the products they offer you can do so by (Clicking Here) The first thing that caught my eye about the new SYP-1 ProSpec is its shape, the neck transition is narrow and low, the head is compact and the shape is outstanding. Yes these are for the better player but that doesn’t mean mid-high handicappers should not consider them. Its all about your eye, your preferences and what performs best for the individual. Ok so one interesting tid bit is CGS Orion is claiming this is made of S16C. I don’t know where to go with this as its not a material sold by any foundry we know of in Japan. So lets figure it plays like S15C which is pretty soft. Add to that a copper under-layer + satin finish its designed to be very soft. These wedges are totally made in Japan. The forging, mold, and plating all done in Hyogo while the polishing is done in Niigata. It has no offset and the right amount of goose for the good player. This was done to create the lowest groove and leading edge better alignment for the player. Looking face on the heel section is straightened from the top blade and more narrow. There are many lofts to choose from 48/50/52/54/56H/56L/58H/58L – If interested TSG can also custom order you blast art on any CGS orion head or even a custom finish through TSG Club Works. Just keep in mind if you change the finish you loose the beautiful polishing done by CGS Orion. Hope you enjoyed the read and if your in need of a quality, handmade and forged in Japan wedge that is compact with a beautiful shape and neck transition. I strongly suggest you consider these.