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  1. The fukushima reactors were built in the early 70's. Lots has changed since then, I'm still for nuclear power just built in non earthquake prone areas. It can be a safe source of energy when managed properly in my opinion. Good news guy's almost every JDM golf brand is back in working order and shipping.
  2. Been watching the news for hours each day. So far the best source has been NHK World, Fox has poor coverage as they don't really have solid representation in japan like CNN does and CNN is reporting opinion and speculation which leads to fear and missinformation. The SDF, U.S military, and IAEA should get involved like now. One option vs leaving Japan is to take a trip to Kyoto, Osaka, or Hiroshima to get away until things calm down. On a positive note, Sony is starting to re open factories, Toyota opened up a couple today and should have another by the end of the week along with many companies getting back to business.
  3. Even in the worse case scenario which is not likely at all it makes no sense to leave the entire country. Is it the Fukushima reactor situation that has got you all freaked out? Japan's in very bad shape no doubt but they will make it, its the only country that could handle a tragedy of this magnitude with this level of composure and order. I do think this is the worse natural disaster I have ever seen in my entire life.
  4. I would go flat silver finish with a polished sole, maybe a tiny non circle G in the cavity turned at an angle and something sentimental in the cavity. PZ milling across the face, a couple tungsten weights in the face. If it needs balancing one big one small. complicated paintfill, sasaya can do a sort of gradient look as well. matching muziik grip.
  5. Her clubs are coming in, I'm just going to post them as they arrive. First up is her new Ryoma Premia driver 11.5* with a mens stock R2 flex shaft. She was playing epon prior to this and during our recent round at Hirakawa country club Ryoma was kind enough to send us 3 drivers for personal use. Jacque gained a good 10 yards with this one and decided to put it in the bag. More to come, her new PRGR woods are on the way.
  6. Good news is that the Fujikura staff is all safe and accounted for now. The factory is within the 12 mile radius of the nuclear plant so it will be a while before they can assess the damages or return. It's just one of their many locations, their main office is still up and running.
  7. I want to update you on some of the companies in the Japan golf industry that have taken a big hit. In Fukushima prefecture Fujikura Rubber ltd has been evacuated and families of employees are concerned about their safety. 60 employees are missing and portions of the building have collapsed. Fujikura Rubber ltd plant is located only 11km from the Otaka nuclear power plant that was damaged during the earthquake. The evacuation zone has been placed under the control of the SDF. Yonex has taken some damage and they are urgently looking for missing employees. SRI sports confirms 200 of their accounts are out of contact either missing or un reachable. Nike Golf Japan is unreachable, Mizuno Golf is having a very hard time contacting many of its shop accounts in hard hit areas. As far as courses go, 9 courses in Ibaraki are closed an additional 26 courses across Japan are reporting huge cracks in the ground. Miyagi GC has holes in the ground and many of the Fukushima courses are not open. The damage to these courses are is pretty bad. By tomorrow I will have more information on the hardest hit golf companies, Below is some video I found on youtube showing somewhere in Fukushima pref.
  8. What model crazy shaft are you looking at?
  9. yea it's that the 3,4, and wedge shafts are the only ones they have extra of. I will inquire in a few days about some ways to get around that.
  10. Thanks Ant and everyone for your support, I've been in close contact with our accounts, partners, and shipping agents over the last few days and I gotta applaud them for how resilient they have been. Many Japanese golf brands worked over the weekend to get things back to working order by today which is monday in Japan. The shipping companies are not servicing the hard hit area's but luckily pretty much all of our OEM's and suppliers were not located in those areas. I've spoken with EMS who ships most of our product and everything is being picked up as usual starting today in the safe areas. The delay is minimal, far shorter than I expected and it seems many parts of Japan are back in business. We are thankful and happy that our friends, family, and associates in Japan are doing fine, TSG is currently researching the best charities so that we can begin fundraising. Red cross is always awesome and TSG has made a donation to them after we found out they were accepting them but as of now Japan has not officially requested funds or blood yet. We are waiting to find out what charities can make the biggest difference for the people of Japan and then plan to begin a fundraiser for those effected. Jacque and I were so touched to see our members pull together and support Tario & Stew through this horrible situation, I really didn't expect that level of connectivity, For some members it was their very first post...THANK YOU. It gave me a new perspective on how lucky we at TSG are to have such an amazing and giving group of individuals contributing to our community.
  11. We can get you Any epon iron or wedge in your choice of chrome, brushed satin, copper or black finish for an upgrade charge.
  12. That's right, I can swing 108 and the result is a slice or pull. 98mph serves me best with distance and dispersion.
  13. Go X and hard step for a sub flex.
  14. TourSpecGolfer replied to aussiefreddy's post in a topic in Japanese Golf Clubs
    Never heard the turn over thing before, I highly doubt it.
  15. I hear ya especially when the new 911 aka 991 2012 is coming very soon! Totally new vehicle! Im weird like that though, I want a 1974 Nissan Skyline with modern drivetrain and works wheels vs the new one. If I could afford a plane it would be the P-51 Mustang in black with LED's and a modern motor over a G4.
  16. Well the problem could be worse and your girl beats you! T post pics when you can of her new bag. I'll do the same of Jacque's! 1W: Ryoma 11.5 R2 Flex 4W PRGR Egg Spoon for Ladies 9W PRGR Egg FW for ladies 6-SW PRGR Egg irons for ladies Callaway Marxman putter
  17. It's a Singer custom tailored carbon fiber body of an old school 911 wrapped around a fully modern porsche drivetrain and technology!
  18. With a 10.5* V-Spec Ryoma driver stock stiff/regular shaft I lose the ball also. Aftermarket shaft was needed in my case!
  19. TourSpecGolfer replied to Spoon's post in a topic in Japanese Golf Clubs
    Sorry C, Fourteen doesn't offer heads only.
  20. Sweet Setup C, awesome Irons you got there!
  21. Wow good question, maybe I scared them away..
  22. Starts with this and then they create Gundam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPpWy_O09k&feature=player_embedded#at=378