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2011 TourStage New X-Series Products have just been revealed for a November 5th Launch. Strictly designed for the professional tours and better recreational golfers the new X-Drive 705, X-Blade Cavity Backs, X- Fairway Woods, X-Utility Woods, and X-Wedges were announced. This thread is for those looking to learn more, see in hand pics when the samples arrive, and to vote in our poll. · TOURSTAGE X-DRIVE705 TYPE415 / TYPE455 · TOURSTAGE X-FW · TOURSTAGE X-UT · TOURSTAGE X-BLADE705 TYPE-M / TYPE-S · TOURSTAGE X-WEDGE

It's different, Japan has the JPX E600 series and the JPX AD's. They don't even offer the JPX that U.S and U.K will have.

Hold on! These are nothing special. If they were the real deal special ones worth 4500.00 They would say T-001/500 Instead of Just T. The T stamp ones were just a limited release set in Japan introduced around 2002. Quite abundant and the grind is same as the retail version. The Titleist Miura Tiger edition irons came in a cherry wood box, came with a cert, photo of tiger signed. The ones your looking for is this one, I had a set i bought second hand and refinished, sold it for a pretty penny!

It's a hair over a Japanese SR and you can order it up to Stiff flex via 0.5" tipping custom order.

I'm totally cool with C9 myself. I can barely tell the difference in my hands to be honest. Don't worry for those waiting for the new egg to ship, You guy's are getting it on the same schedule as people in Japan are. It's like your in Japan waiting for it. I won't be getting mine for a while as the customers get first dibs on them.

Thank's duffer, Exactly. Head covers having a tag that say made in china only means the head cover was made in china. The shaft could have a sticker that says made in japan but that doesn't mean the head was made their also. Best way is to ask the OEM, In many cases they don't want to answer you about those types of questions so then come here and ask us. I'm pretty sure that head was made in China, I thought your question was what market it was produced to be sold in.

I hear what your saying that each batch, putter, sample will differ but there is a tolerance for this very reason and in order for it to actually remain within the 303 category it has to fall into those parameters. I'm pretty sure we can rule out the issues that sulfur and phosphorus pose. Ductility and cracks have never been an attribute or related to putters, let alone U.S, J.I.S, or GSS. I think Sasaya-san posted this info to show where J.I.S stands in comparison to Scotty's GSS.

Look's Fantastic Supo, Thanks for sharing!

If you purchased it from TSG it is for the Japanese market. I don't know who you purchased it from but I can assure you that we (TSG) only offers products that were produced to be sold in Japan.

In my experience with both the 502/701 the 701 is longer and a bit easier to hit. I still say go with the AF302. Feel and forgiveness is in perfect balance. Burner TP's are amazing though, more forgiving than you would expect. Either way you are in good hands. The edge goes to the 302 in feel and feedback.

Then you and I are in the same boat, Zero offset vs minimal offset I take minimal any day of the week. little offset for me actually makes the club more forgiving. I just wanted to throw it out there so people know what to expect. I will soon post pics of each of the irons from above to give you guys a better idea. It's not crazy just present.

More Amazing Japanese Art!

Another beast from Ford ( Not Available in the U.S ) The standard RS model beats a porsche boxster. Now ford creates the RS500 limited edition. sold out before prices were announced and the books don't open until May 2011. Ford Focus RS 500 345hp 339tq

Another beast from Ford ( Not Available in the U.S ) Ford Focus RS 500 345hp 339tq

Today's 1080P TV's are 16:9 aspect ratio and Today Philips announced the soon to be released 3D capable 21:9 TV's. What you get is more picture from your favorite movies and no it doesn't require specially made movies yet movies shot in 1.85:1 will have black bar's on the side. This TV is not announced for the U.S yet, my theory on that is people would be pissed about black bars. in Japan 1080P is standard on cable TV now. It's a 400hz panel also!

Saqra INB-2018 Forged Cavity Backs. Please be aware that there is reverse face progression in both the MB & CB.

As many already know Gold's Factory does many Scotty Cameron putter tune up's in Japan. People actually send in their circle T's for major modification. Some Cameron fan's fully trick out their GSS (German Stainless Steel) putters as well. We already know that GSS is a version of 303 steel similar to what other putter makers such as Gold's Factory use for many of their putter models. Master Sasaya wanted to find out exactly what the differences were between J.I.S grade SUS303 from his supplier and Scotty's GSS German Stainless 303. The results of the testing out of a U.S based laboratory indeed show they are both 303. The main and most important minerals to take note of here are Nickel and Chromium. These in higher amounts produce the rewarding feel people hold dear in SUS303 putters. It's interesting to see that both Nickel & Chromium are higher in the JIS 303 vs GSS303. This test was not intended to criticize GSS Scotty Cameron quality but rather show how J.I.S Japan Made quality is to the world's highest standards.

It's very Japanesey, In the U.S they tend to gravitate toward a square toe, In Japan as you can see they like to taper it off near the top and have the bottom a bit wider. What this does is provide a lower COG making the club more forgiving. Like seeside golfer, I'm not excited about the cavity design but It's forged and has a thick top line and decent amount of offset which i like.

I'm sure you already know this stuff but let me go over it again. The 703 Limited driver like the limited irons are designed to be a players driver that gets the ball up quickly with no balloon. It's got a super low Center of Gravity when compared to other players drivers. TourStage says the crown is the thinnest ever at 0.3mm. It's 435cc's Seven piece structure with a forged CUP face for feel and behind the crown they added a chemical milled processed design to strengthen such a thin area for hard hitters and pro's.

They will be in the TSG ProShop in a few days. I'm pretty sure thats the morning light. I've got a question has anyone hit irons with reverse offset? (more offset in the PW than the 3 iron) Many say they don't care for it and I'm in the same boat but the results for me were less pulls with the shorter clubs. I think thats because I come a little over the top.

Last week we teased our readers with a lone image of the new Saqra precision one piece forged INB-1150 Muscle Back Irons. As promised here is the skinny on these new sweet sticks. Produced by Niimi Kiyonari who I have known for many years as the international agent of Epon Golf, Niimi-san has created his own line of golf clubs named "Saqra" I'm not sure what this name means but we will find out soon and report back. The product is Japan Forged in Himeji of S25C steel with the curve in the muscle back coming way via CNC milling. It's a very attractive iron in person. It's got 2010 conforming V Grooves and is available 3-PW with two shaft options, the Shimada K's AC-10 and a Saqra IS83 counter weighted graphite shaft. It's was designed as a low center of gravity muscle back and does have some Japanese design aspects that some may or may not appreciate. For example the top line and sole is a little bit thicker than someone accustomed to muscle back irons may be used to. It also has more offset in the shorter irons than in the longer irons by appearance. There is another model that I will highlight by the end of the week, It's a cavity back with CNC milling called the Saqra INB-2018 Forged so stay tuned for that. I'm still awaiting information on custom options, face progression numbers, and combo set availability. MSRP on the INS-1150 is 85.00 per head only - 130.00 with Shimada Steel - 155.00 with IS83 Graphite

Decent brand but if your going to spend your money on golf gear shoot for something outstanding!

Sorry I'm not getting any reply from Epon on that yet. Will re submit the request again.

I really like the Japan tuner WALD.

That's gonna be a rough one...