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Only MP30 in Lefty sir.

Ah the gold limited head, with the light shaft! Cool :cool:

Just curious but what makes yours a Rare special edition model? I only know of the retail R7-XR available @TSG for 675.00 :confused: Is the 950 Shipped for both drivers?

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LOL... Whats a Troll? :smile1: And to Darwin, Keep up the good work... :whistle: :roll:

Cause of the C.O.R silly! :wink: In Japan there is no limit, In the U.S its limited to .083

He is talking about the new 2005 NC-1 from Gauge Japan. Not the Studio Handmade or the 2004 Cb's.

By looking at the Fuji's you play i would suggest the 6064M. Its a stated SR flex but specs out over a stiff flex and Michelle Wie went from 757 X-flex to the 6064M and gained massive distance. 6064M Is the most popular model for people who enjoy shafts in the 60g range, desire a Mid trajectory and swing over 105mph.

IMO 65% of the clubs performance comes from its shaft so its an easy choice of the Axiv 6060 if you swing under 105mph and the 6064 if over 105mph. Other models are the same technology and build just in different specs. Picking the head is a little more difficult, I hit 400cc heads the best, I have tried all the latest drivers with multiple shafts: -ERC HOT/FT-3 low penetrating trajectory, very odd sound, slightly awkward head shape, Deep face and long when hit on the screws but not much low toe and heel forgiveness. -R7XR is more forgiving than the R5TP and almost as deep. It has more face area also. The inverted cone technology IMO has maxed out and pretty much all TM heads feel the same and fly the same distance. If you like TM drivers this one is easiest to hit and longest with its SP700 face material. -Mizuno JPX sets up very well and is a very user friendly driver, its long and its head size is a perfect 400cc's, Its made in Japan by Mizuno and features some killer shaft options. -PRGR TR-X Duo I'm playing this one now with the 6060M its face is deep with a modern style shape, It sets up beautiful and feels very soft when hit perfectly, it still has the titanium feel even with its carbon crown. -Nike DFI 395/460 Long and very easy to hit, Its deep face and looks are very clean and with its carbon crown it too still feels like titanium of the face. Long and dumb easy to hit. -Tourstage X-Drive Not as easy to hit as the others due to its square face and stiffer shaft options but after a re-shaft its a different animal, longer off the face than most of the other drivers listed when hit on the screws, It seems like a low spin mid trajectory driver, The feel of the face is remarkable. IMO you could pick any one of these heads and install the proper shaft that kicks perfectly with your swing and be very happy with the results. Its sad when people buy new drivers and count them off without re-shafting or giving them a second chance. Chris....are you referring to the japanese version of the xdrive or the usga approved pro spec version ????? I found the USGA version more stable over the entire club face than the High Rally. The HR version when hit on the screws for me was only 3-5 yds longer....I think, but for some hard hitters they claim to have 10-15yds HR vs Conforming. Most people using say the conforming model is longer than almost everything out there, Its not the easiest to hit driver IMO due to its square face and neutral weighting. The major OEMS are tricking us more and more in recent years with higher than stated lofts, closed face angles and many internal draw bias configurations. This is helpful to the mid-handicapper with a big Ego but not to the scratch player looking for a players driver. The XD2 is all player IMO, The way its tipped, the stock shaft options and just the overall shape and feel. If you don't have single digit player like ball striking with the driver, IMO the XD2 shouldn't be in the bag.

This shaft is no joke, Everyone has noticed distance gains from using it, I'm talking from mid handicappers to people who shoot in the 60's :surprize: . I have seen with my own eyes many top players in awe over this shaft. The Diamana is a Tight dispersion shaft and is known to decrease distance but help keep the ball straight, I would suggest that shaft for those who already have satisfactory distance but dispersion issues to deal with and I would suggest the Axiv for much wider bracket of golfer, those who want to keep it tight but gain " REAL " distance. I am using the 6060M in a PRGR 400cc 10.5 head, I have throughly tested it against all the best shafts on the market even against other axivs and this one is best for my SS and trajectory.

The best shaft options are with mizuno, If you are willing to wait 4-6 weeks I can get you one at any lie angle and face angle with any shaft. The TM and Cally dont have very good shaft options and currently the ERC HOT is on major back order in Japan.

Do you like TM drivers? If so try the XR. Between the Miz and Cally yes the mizzy is the better made club, It sets up better IMO and feels great off the face, unlike the cally where its awkward sound and feel bothers some.

Talking about the head only, Distance: I give it to the ERC Hot, then the JPX. Forgiveness the DFI 460 then the R7/XR. I play the PRGR because the setup is perfect for my eye.

IMO 65% of the clubs performance comes from its shaft so its an easy choice of the Axiv 6060 if you swing under 105mph and the 6064 if over 105mph. Other models are the same technology and build just in different specs. Picking the head is a little more difficult, I hit 400cc heads the best, I have tried all the latest drivers with multiple shafts: -ERC HOT/FT-3 low penetrating trajectory, very odd sound, slightly awkward head shape, Deep face and long when hit on the screws but not much low toe and heel forgiveness. -R7XR is more forgiving than the R5TP and almost as deep. It has more face area also. The inverted cone technology IMO has maxed out and pretty much all TM heads feel the same and fly the same distance. If you like TM drivers this one is easiest to hit and longest with its SP700 face material. -Mizuno JPX sets up very well and is a very user friendly driver, its long and its head size is a perfect 400cc's, Its made in Japan by Mizuno and features some killer shaft options. -PRGR TR-X Duo I'm playing this one now with the 6060M its face is deep with a modern style shape, It sets up beautiful and feels very soft when hit perfectly, it still has the titanium feel even with its carbon crown. -Nike DFI 395/460 Long and very easy to hit, Its deep face and looks are very clean and with its carbon crown it too still feels like titanium of the face. Long and dumb easy to hit. -Tourstage X-Drive Not as easy to hit as the others due to its square face and stiffer shaft options but after a re-shaft its a different animal, longer off the face than most of the other drivers listed when hit on the screws, It seems like a low spin mid trajectory driver, The feel of the face is remarkable. IMO you could pick any one of these heads and install the proper shaft that kicks perfectly with your swing and be very happy with the results. Its sad when people buy new drivers and count them off without re-shafting or giving them a second chance.

If this guy isnt a puter maker I seriously doubt the putter will come out as solid as you expect, even if he does golf or has built putters in the past. Id like to see pics.

Id love to see his work, please post pics when your putter is ready. If I could choose any shape I would select one just like this except with milling marks:

Just because he has a CNC machine doesn't mean you can produce a quality putter. I have seen putters that non putter makers make with CNC machines and I just don't know if I would consider them putters. Its much harder than you think.

Who did the club work? My club maker was having trouble getting the 6064M to play at 258cpm, so I need to get the 6060M which is the same thing but a flex down. How did he get the CPM down on that shaft so much while tipping it 1 inch?

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Do we know exactly what grip this is? i can get um all, and they cant be more expensive than Iomic so let me know what model it is and I can get you guys some prices.

Very insightful J.K! I had no clue the sweet spot could be moved around in such a predictable manner. :smile1:

Its a good club, Face angle is a tad closed but not a factor for me. feel is not ERCish its more of a round hollow Titanium feel. Its got a very deep face and looks solid too, the stock shafts were very whippy, I could slap in almost any high end shaft and be very happy with this club. Its non conforming and was released in 2004.

We are seeing more an more bore through clubs in recent and Toshi at Anserfreak has sniffed out some great information this time for us Titleist and Callaway lovers. Check it out: It is supposed to raise the Center of gravity as well as make the head face balanced by adding weight to the neck area. Same thing done here to a Vokey wedge:

What clubs are U.S made? I don't know of any and the closest would be Ping but even they are not 100% U.S made. When you think of a U.S OEM picture it being made in China, which isn't bad but could be better. The differences I see in the clubs made in Japan is first the feel, Himeji purchased or other in japan forged metals cant be beat. Other differences include Quality Control, The amount of $$$ put into to actual improvements, for example if the U.S OEM has to meet a retail price of 600.00 but Japan has to meet a retail price of 1400.00 there is that extra funding to add tungsten, maybe a titanium face, and or higher quality standard shaft options. Something else that gives me piece of mind about " Made in Japan " equipment is the people who make it, most often they love and play golf and have apprenticed for years before being able to lets say hand grind heads scheduled for retail sales. In China the laborers most likely don't golf or have any experience with playing golf. The majority of the time they have a quota of thousands of sets per month " mass production ". Japan doesn't build clubs at such a high output many times there can only be 25-100-300 sets made per month but made with better care and with more attention to detail. Has anyone ever noticed you cant get a high quality finish in the U.S? This is because the chemicals to really make a great finish are illigal in America, they cause cancer. No restrictions in Asia and thats why the re-finsihes there are unmatched. Military grade tungsten is also unavailable to manufactuers in the U.S. Real tungeten ( high grade ) is very brittle, see the tungsten in a gauge japan putter as an example and compare that level of tungsten to lets say never compromise or another China or U.S tungsten putter. It does require more care but I hear You can actually remove the tungsten from a gauge putter and make a cop killer bullet. This grade of tungsten is limited to the U.S military in the states.