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It's an awesome driver. Set solidly in the bag. I have no experience with Ryoma yet because I have been so happy with the new CRZ-460. I have it with the Crazy Black HOT. This combo could go a bit lower for my but I have picked up a lot of yards which has helped as Tatsuro is always draging me to the tips and now im only 30 yards behind him instead of 50!

Yup I love the VG3, its got minimal offset yet a top line that isn't razor thin which to me equals lots of forgiveness + confidence! I'm going to see whats new and available at the Golf Show next week. If nothing tickles my fancy im back with the VG3 or Epon 302's. One thing to note is the VG3 has gotta be one of the most highly demanded irons in Japan. The back orders are silly. We can find sets quickly if your willing to wait on the #4 iron or be flexible on set make up and specs.

I agree with ya Spoon, the EGG is not the best off the tee. I don't get along with any shallow face FW's off the tee. Even the 202 HT. standard 202 is a gem off the Tee! Royal Collection makes some killer driving fairways! My opinion is that nothing beats the Egg off the fairway.

love the opinions guy's my take is different on longer shafts and maybe Tario can chime in with some of the data found in the shaft bible and other Japanese independent publications. The longer shaft does create a little more distance. The shorter shaft increases the accuracy of hitting it dead center. When all is equal and you hit the longer shaft dead center and the shorter shaft dead center the swing speed, ball speed, and most importantly distance is increased a bit with longer shafts. So that's what the research shows... My take is hit whatever you hit best. For me 44.5 - 45.5" is good. Longer shafts have softer butt sections when designed as such which equals better feel as well. Also the type of shaft plays a big part in it. For example 50-80T shafts have significantly less shat deformation which brings the head back to it's starting point a lot faster. This supports the longer shaft. Crazy is a great example of a shaft that works well at 46" or 44.5"

Please PM Tario and submit your information so we can get you a quote asap.

The 380ccc head's are back in Japan. Top TourStage players are playing their new prototype R driver which comes in at 385cc's and Ryo Ishikawa is gaming the new EZONE Type 380 by Yonex as well. I do however think that the Epon AF102 is a good example of a 460 driver that has many of the same attributes that smaller heads do in regards to feel, face depth, and pear shape. When you get below 400 the pear just really starts to look super sexy. I'm sure these new 380's feel amazing at impact!

Sorry guy's got it in hand, just have not shafted it up yet to hit. I won't be able to hit it until I return from Japan.

Yup those are Endo forged sir.

Hi AB, Welcome to the forum, thanks for making a signature, now all you need is an avatar! In regards to fairway woods, so many. The favorites at TSG are the new PRGR Egg, Epon AF202 HT Spec, Royal Collection FW's and there are also a couple of new Spoon's set to come out one from MAC TEC Japan and the other from Maruman. It will come down to your budget and what sort of characteristics you want. Looking for a distance? Go EGG! It will send the ball up pretty quickly. Also driving irons are a good way to go as well! Anyway so many options for you here, Are you looking for lower lofts to lower the flight or simply gain more distance?

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Anyone find that IP finished heads have a different feel or pitch to them? AF101IP vs AF101 std.

I think the 102 feels better and has a better shape and profile by a slim margin. The head weight can be custom ordered through us. Distance is about the same in my opinion. The AF102 with a FireExpress or Crazy is an insane players setup.

Which Ryoma did you hit, the V-Spec is 8.5/9.5 and 0.5 open. I think it all goes with the shaft, I have a Crazy driver now that higts a mid high ball that goes a mile but Ryoma has been all the rage with those in the know in Japan. Thanks, Chris

Anyone see the Terminator?

I will have images and a review up this week guys!

I know Gocchin has, I'm sure he will chime in soon.

There is some truth to that shambles but Endo also manufactures mass produced products for companies like Callaway, Cobra, Titleist etc..

Endo is hands down the most advanced factory with the best materials in the world when it comes to golf clubs. It is also more expensive for OEM's to produce their clubs there so they tend to only manufacture their highest end models or most tech packed models at Endo because other factories just can't do it. Nothing is pre made and stamped at Endo, it's designed by the OEM in correlation with Endo, the CAD & tooling is produced and belongs to the OEM. To put it in car terms some VW engines are made in Canada, U.S, or Mexico while the Porsche engines are made in Germany. They must make them in Germany because they require experts to build them by hand. Similar deal with Endo and golf clubs. Hope that helps a bit.

How's this one, Im cleaning up my garage and found one brand new in the box! I'm sending it to Sasaya-san to make the last one a very special one.

Yup Jumbo owns part of GMA, thats an older model, IMO looks better than what they put out now days.

Damn! Every year these are the hottest most rare limited production model irons, and every year you pick up the latest set. I know it's cold where your at but let us know how they play as soon as possible!

Anyone here into trucks like me? I drive a Raptor but love the concept Ram Runner & this GMC Sierra HD Concept. Diesel off road vehicle with Fox Shocks.

In my Area it's all about Verizon but when I have lived in other area's it was all about AT&T having better coverage. I'm also a big fan of CDMA as that has always been the easiest transition for me between the U.S and Japan. Also below is the latest chart put up by BillShrink compares the latest plans. Please vote in the poll & write what phone you use while your at it.