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They do perform decently just not nearly as well as the newer product RC has to offer. If you look at the "History of RC Japan" nothing is exactly the same as the JP104 but it's using the same material and cut away portion on the sole introduced over 15 years ago. There was some internal strife over the quality of the JP Driver & FW which resulted in a couple of people leaving prior to RC coming to the states.

The J40 & Type M are pretty much the same. Overall Bridgestone will release TourStage older models to the U.S that do not have expensive features i.e internal tungsten weighting or an advanced undercut system. The J40 didn't have those features to start with as a TourStage model but none the less they are good clubs. The J40 driver is a quite a bit different though doesn't have a lot of the features the 703 due to the price points they have to reach in the states.

We have some interesting info with some LM data showing the difference between R11J, RBZ, and Gloire with Tatsuro as the tester. We also watched friends results with TM drivers and pretty much everything was the same across the board. RBZ = just a little longer than R11S R11J = same distance as RBZ but with a bit more carry than R11S Gloire = better SS due to shaft profile & longer length, Better feel, about 10-15 yards longer than RBZ. Everything was tested with 9.5 lofts, square settings, and stock stiff shafts. The result against other brand drivers was much like what stew experienced last year. That TM drivers go straighter than most but have noticeably less distance.

6-4ti is not very expensive. But this I assume like all of Epon's clubs will be Forged Ti not cast and made in Japan. We will see what their logic is behind this.

A couple of things, we need to confirm there wasn't any typo's in that listing. In the event that it's accurate Epon must have done something to make sure it doesn't play like your standard 45" 10.5 driver. Take a look at the new PRGR Egg 7 degree driver. Hit's it higher than a buddy of mines 9.5 by messing with the shaft the face depth and other factors I dont see why they can't produce a 10.5* head thats super duper low.

Guy's the new 2012 ONOFF FW & UT are unreal amazing. Uber hot off the face with surreal feel.

I think there are a few Typo's in Epons info... Not sure yet but 10.5* don't make sense nor does the 42" ish club length.

That is a much appreciated leak HULC! I just posted with props to you a small write up on the GTI Blog.

The day before the Japan golf fair I was free and decided to check out Toyota Mega Web while TourSpecGirl did some shopping at Venus Fort. 2 cars caught my eye. New Hachi Roku FT-86 will be known as Scion when it hits the U.S New Lexus GS450h

That thing indeed a beast! fantastic ride man!

I'm pretty sure he wouldn't do that. From a manufacturing perspective it would have to be completely remade and that would cost a fortune. Isn't the axis that funky one and I think it's not a milled putter?

I hear ya, We really don't have anyone who can get into the show that first day with TSG who has an average SS but more importantly is a skilled ball striker. Tario is busy taking pictures and I'm doing meetings and video. All we have is Tatsuro and Stew but I know Tatsuro can slow it down quite a bit as he has done a load of TSG reviews with NS950 SR, SR flex Tour AD's and Crazy shafts for me. Do you mean TM graphic upgrade shafts? If so they are not the same as aftermarket.

In about a week from now we will have video testing of all the latest drivers available in Japan. That includes the RBZ etc.. Tatsuro & Stew are the testers. Launch monitor data included!

They are both from a different shaped tooling. You couldn't make the Miura shape from a golds raw head and vice versa. Also the Miura is spin welded with a much sharper and more boxy toe. They are both S25C. Visually they look similar from the back face but that's it.

They are very different from each other.

98-100mph + is fine for the stiff flex. I may not suggest it for anyone who swings under that mark.

In the 800-900 range.

I'm back to an Iphone now, 4S. Jumped from a ton of the latest droids and just overall like the quality of Apple products and the software iOS5.

Few more pics:

Only 5000 will be made! If you want one please pre book with Tario ASAP! These will not last long. Diamana has gone to its own MCHC Group (Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation) in order to develop an all new 78t high grade carbon Mitsubishi incorporates a new manufacturing technology they developed called Tough-QURE. Its a new technique used for carbon fiber composite moulding which allows Mitsubishi to cure carbon prepregs at a lower temperature and faster speed. The faster speed allows Mitsubishi two benefits, one to incorporate Black Copolymer Technology which increases durability and two less resin flow which creates carbon that allows for better and more consistent formability thus great for a perfectly rounded shaft with less deformation and inconsistencies.

So how do you like it?

"the sling you get with roddio is unmatchable form the other makers." Love it, I agree that it has that special "sling" to it.

BTW for anyone interested in custom finish Epon irons TSG can get you irons or wedges in Chrome, Satin, Copper, & Black. We can even have text laser engraved into the sole for you.

Hey Rob, You can PM or Email Tario or myself with any questions you have. Many of our members have both drivers as well so there is a wealth of info for you here.

I agree with idrive on the Epon 152. That is the closest I have found to the 460ZR so far. If you like mute the Yonex 380 feels excellent. Jbeam's are also firm great feel as well.