TourSpecGolfer

haha yes I just got an email from them today to confirm this was indeed your head:

Haute Couture & Matrix are the same shafts it's just one is done by fitting the other by questions. Once you have a Haute Fitting Done you can just order Matrix shafts based on that fitting.

We're making the bump even bigger for V2!

I would say closer to the PRGR Tour Nabla's but yes ONOFF Kuro has trail/lead edge relief.

SEVEN - Every time the brand "Seven" produces a new model many true protos and test samples must be made, we experiment with different grinds, finishes, specs, and anything else we think is needed. Today we pay homage to one of our most special sets of True-Protos and while may look similar to the first version of the cavity blade I would consider it's DNA version 1.5. The original CB features blade like specifications to face progression (offset) to top line thickness which is in the 4mm range. This prototype was designed to bring it a little more forgiveness while finding out how these changes effect feel during impact. Above the v1.5 prototype and below the original release 7CB which we would call v1.0 - As you can see the first major difference is the slightly larger and sharper bump inside the cavity incorporated into the new prototype, the next difference is in shape and size we enlarged the top line by .25mm which allowed us to up perimeter weighting a very little bit, this allowed the sole to be just a quarter of a mm thicker as well. The finish on the original seven cavity blade is also different it's a darker look while on the V1.5 prototype we tested a factory that uses a brighter higher gloss NiCr Satin and while it's hard to tell the exact difference through these photos we like this one a lot as well. Below the face shape of the V1.5 it's close to perfection and just easy on the eyes, closer to tear drop than boxed. Below the top line and view from address, near-zero offset, top-line still very thin by players cavity back standards, the neck transition is all business with no weird curves and while its packing a touch more forgiveness than our original it still appears very compact for the better ball striker, very athlete. Below the sole, only a fraction larger than our current Seven CB with the translucent red fill on this bright high lustre satin finish it looks outstanding, We really feel this sole grind provides the best all around performance for everyone, it's killed leading edge and subtle trailing edge grind combined with just enough thickness to give out enough in wet/soft conditions yet in firmer locations this is where a players iron like this excels. Lastly notice the word SEVEN is gone and the only symbol is our logo out on the toe, this is something simple and small that purists tend to appreciate an iron without all the model, series, brand, etc.. stamped on it, it gets silly now days so enough's enough with the stampings as here is all you need to know about SEVEN, It's made 100% in Japan and we spare no expense to use the best factories, grinders, finishing house, JIS Materials, and Designs. Only 2 sets were produced, one to hit and the other for photos. Seven has been back ordered for about 1-2 months now so a good client has made off with the only brand new set of heads in existence, congrats to you sir on your new set, treat them well as they are a part of the history of Seven as this is rough design we based the next generation V2 cavity blades on.

Go with shaft first, higher loft will increase spin which may not be such a bad thing in this particular head but imo TRPX Air is absolutely berserk in the ZY-11 head.

Both waccine and AAA launch on the lower side, I would say something like the TRPX Air would be a beast in the ZY-11 head

Yes F2 is back in!

Really hard to choose, The T-MB is on the same level as the Kuro... Amazing performance & feel! T-MB is really forgiving especially for its size T-MB feels just awesome for it's SS material T-MB is long like the Kuros Tuff Tuff Choice man!

Today I had a scratch golfer with a 115-120mph swing speed hit two 57g 4.0tq SR flex 7D Distance shafts in the ZY-11 and Blackout 435 along with the same heads with the AAA Stiff Shaft vs his driver and a whole bunch of Callaway & TM newest clubs on the launch monitor. Notes: - Pro could hook or slice, any of the drivers except the 7D's which went dead straight or turned ever so slightly but barely. This was insane because they are so light and soft in specs he should have been able to snap them in any direction but couldnt. - Pro's trajectory was lowest with the 7D - Distance was 310 - 336 yds - Pro could hook and slice all other shafts especially USDM upgrade shafts that are 70 gram tour X flex These 7D shafts were not designed for him, they were designed for me! And I swing about 98mph now days with a totally different swing. It was pretty shocking and it's not supposed to be this way, how could a 120mph bomber not hook such a light and soft 7D shaft??? This aligns with what everyone says that 7D shafts are special they launch lower than most, they get equal to better to MUCH better distance, they go extremely straight as well and feel excellent! But now I'm starting to get that another persons shaft can work for others.. gonna need to test this theory more. Another thing to note is ZY-11 is truly the straightest driver any of the pro instructors have ever hit. Especially with the 7D. The same swing that they would duck hook their own drivers with they could barely barely move the 7D that way. If we did the same experiment with another sub 60g shaft with high torque in S/R flex guarantee it would have been too high, too soft, and hooked like crazy or had a wide dispersion for them, these guys could swing for the fences with the 7D and it just went straight!

There is nothing on the Horizon, originally I guessed it would be due to all lofts of the D1 FW being sold out be but they confirmed it wasn't the case and have full stock of the D1 again.

All I see is a trademark...

Ako-san has been extremely busy with his new company A-Grind and the results are paying off with the winner of the Volvo China open playing an A-Grind UT 20.5* club so big congrats to A-Grind and Ako-san on that one. Today I'm going to highlight something we have been waiting for since the Japan Golf Show back in Feb where we caught glimpse of a prototype R1 CB iron which I must admit looks stunning. Forged in Himeji Japan & Made in Kobe the A-GRIND R1 is the new design cavity back made of mild S25C, it's designed for the low capper to pro with a very thin top line and compact appearance, it's toe and face shape are unique to cavity back irons and its neck transition is very quick yet subtle and small to provide a more blade like appearance at address. Toe design still curved at the very top but extending very high and I must admit it looks gorgeious, Ako-san spends most of his time on the JPGA tour service and this shape is inspired by the professional players preference. What stands out to me most is the neck transition it's virtually invisible which is not a common thing on CB's but very common on blades this CB is designed for workability and soft feel. Sole design has a nice size in addition to some rounded curves making it more forgiving than a muscle back in softer conditions, bunkers, and rough. The Cavity is shallow but it extends a long way which is not only good for a softer feeling but also in keeping the CG location in a good spot. The above image you can see it, in the below it appears very blade like

I use the PRGR red eyes pocket & get spin numbers at my lessons using a foresight. waiting for a day the small easy to use ones have spin.

By far most players are choosing the "Distance" option of the 3 designs presented, we have had a handful go with standard and control and are equally happy in just a different direction, I think we are all in search of the shaft that gives us the best distance & dispersion & feel but as everyone knows it's give and take we can't have it all, we may think we have it all at times then later find out we don't. It really depends on what you want.

This thread has a lot of great bits in it, first thing I will say is PGA pro's often have cranked open face angles so they need a high loft to counteract that so for the person who plays square it's not the same. Second is and just my opinion is for club testing & LM's, Had a trackman newest version and sold it quick because there are a lot of smaller more convenient and some pocket LM's that get the basic #'s close enough, I only suggest TM if your going to really dive deep into the #'s, in collaboration with heavy spending on equipment, lessons, and getting certified to understand the TM I wasn't willing to do all that so I tossed it. same with the Flightscope realistically both are a pain to take around, I tell you there will be a pocket monitor that works with your apple watch coming and that will be convenient. So how I personally do my searching for the best driver is start on the range, then course for at least 3 rounds IF I think this could be the one. If your writing reviews off a few shots or a couple rounds its hard to know much. If the driver shaft COMBO is noticeably longer on my home track then I take a lesson with it and put it on the LM. Here is where you start to see how you can tweak things getting the right #'s is not easy. Is the spin too high? is the launch to high/low? hows the distance and dispersion? those are my 3 biggest concerns. have a couple heads you know you love, have four shafts you know you love and often work for you then play mix and match to get your numbers right.

I updated the name of this thread because I don't want people to confuse TSG Clubworks with other finishes.

Track your stats fairways in Reg & Distance I'm almost certain the ZY-11 will come out on top, locally I've loaned one out and in all 3 guys who played it say it's saved them serious strokes, the guys with the big swing speed especially feel its super accurate and confidence inspiring and long the negative is 2 of the 3 hated the feel but in the ZY11 defense none of them ever heard or played foamed before. I know the P-Tune is great, there are many great drivers but having one you can rely on to keep you in the short stuff AND still have excellent distance is to me at least of the utmost importance. I'm sure the AAA shaft in it played a part, guys who normally hit X did really well with the S.

A couple things, depending on material your requirement in torque may change. The good stuff has higher torque for good reason it improves feel and the high grade carbon takes care of the twisting & timing of the shaft/face squaring up. My suggestion is the TRPX Aura, all in all it's one of the best shafts I've used especially at its price point, I will be adding to the shop this week. It's up there with the best of them.

You can order the same shaft based on the same questions just designed for a different head and it's so cool how they perform similar yet different at the same time.

Must have been the day, I'm a mid capper and hit these as well as I hit most blades. I gotta disagree shape is just stunning! Obviously it's in the eye of the beholder.

On a side note I do not suggest the A-Grind driver, it's a bitch to hit and doesn't feel very good all around. I'm sure foamed is a different story.

There handicap average in the states is much higher :) It's not hard at all to bring the T388 to 202g, just takes the right type of melt.

T388 is a good performance/feel/budget-friendly choice, I think I have 2-3 more in 9.5 stiff I can let go at 375 + Shipping brand new.

Nope they have it all sorted and ship dates are on time again, they also compensated the 15 or so TSGers that experienced a delay. By September they say they may be able to cut lead time in half but I would be happy if they could just deliver in 1 month.