Taylormade Japan TP irons, 2008 model, 4 thru PW. Excellent condition, bought 'em on a whim and played twice. Check out the milling marks on the faces and the milling work in the cavities! Shafts are Aerotech Steelfiber i70 regular, all "Pured" from Golfsmith ($40 + $16 puring fee each). To me they play like a firm (5.0). The 5 iron measures 38.5 inches. Grips are Golf Pride New Decade Multicompound in white. Aerotech shafts are what many refer to as "the best of both worlds" shaft because they combines the control of steel with the distance of graphite. The Aerotech SteelFiber is a high modulus graphite core shaft that consists of over 59 miles of steel fiber that actually covers the surface! Each steel fiber has a diameter of 8 microns, or approximately 1/10th diameter of the human hair.

The Taylormade TP forged irons are precision forged from super soft S25C Stainless Steel to give a feel and response off the clubface that any accomplished player demands - A 100% CNC-milled face and grooves deliver consistent spin and launch angle for greater shot control and stopping power with a tour-configured sole with specially-ground leading edge and softened trailing edge helps clubhead glide smoothly through and out of the turf. Minimal offset for the better ball striker and higher centre of gravity position enhances the player's ability to penetrate the ball a little lower or work the ball for increased control and accuracy. A thinner top line provides the classic 'blade' style appearance preferred by accomplished amateurs and tour professionals for that ''pure'' look with also giving a little bit of help that more than you think on a blade. A Tour Satin finish reduces glare and provides long-lasting beauty, excellent playability and outstanding durability. $600 shipped CONUS.

gary is indeed a cool guy! let us see pics of your iron shafts! those matrix shafts are sick! the lightest i have gamed

was the tour ad 95 shafts they worked for me but found am very light. im curious about the heavier weighted graphite

shafts!

Chris how do the matrix compare to the quadra proto iron shafts?

Here are some photos......

I've been waiting for some feedback on the Matrix iron shafts. Did you use steel or graphite shafts in your irons before and which ones? Also, how do you compare it and what is it about these graphite shafts that you like so much?

Thanks for your post!

No problem.......I have almost exclusively played steel shafts, but have experimented with graphite four or five times. The first graphite shafts I played were in a set of Maxfli irons, and they were pretty bad! I've played a little of everything (really, almost literally). Over the past ten years the longest I've owned/played any one set of irons is six months, maybe less. I've tried almost every steel shaft imaginable.

These shafts, being graphite, are much less harsh feeling (softer) than most steel shafts. They have a lively kick but do not balloon the ball as do some graphites I have tried. They are just really smooth shafts, fun to hit. Really hard to pin down, but in my view there is no "downside" to these shafts at all when compared with comprably weighted steel. Good luck!

I have now had time to play my newly shafted driver (Quadra Fire Express; TaylorMade R9 SuperTri) and irons (Matrix Ozik Program HD 95; '09 TaylorMade Tour Preferred) a half dozen times or more. Gary (Goodsie) installed the shafts along with Tour G Multi Compression grips, all purchased from TSG. I can honestly say these head/shaft combinations are the best I've ever tried, and I have owned many of the best (most expensive) sets of irons and drivers out there, including many Japanese models. These are expensive shafts and clearly not for everyone, but in my opinion well worth the money. Gary is a terrific guy and I can't say enough about the level of communication and feedback that I received from him throughout the process.

I am particularly pleased with the graphite shafts in my irons. I will NEVER go back to steel after playing these shafts. They are absolutely perfect for me. The Quadra in the R9 is just awesome. Long and accurate on all but the worst swings.

I am a happy man!

Near new Dance With Dragon DWD 2010 SL Driver Headcover, green and white in color. material is polyurethene with custom stitching and inlays. Magnetic closure. I assume "SL" may stand for "super long" since this headcover extends pretty far down the shaft for extra protection. Probably the nicest headcover I've ever owned quality wise, and I've owned some WinWin Style covers as well over the years. This one just doesn't go with my current bag style-wise, and I'd rather have the cash. Paid $85 plus shipping from Japan, asking $75 shipped.

Hoping someone can help me with this. I'm looking for a replacement putter cover exactly like the one I have from WinWin Style (white with weird smiley face on it). I was in Tokyo on business in November and struck out at several of the bigger stores (Victoria, Golf Paradise, and a couple others near Okimachi, sp.). I sent a note to Chris and unfortunately got something back that they no longer carry these. Looked on their website and think they list shops but can't read Japanese so am lost there. I'm probably going to be back in Japan near the end of March and would like to know where to go to find one.

Appreciate the help guys!

PM gocchin.

Wonder if anyone used these before and maybe give a quick comparison? Or is there something even better? Am looking at these babies and not sure which to get! Thanks!

I have also owned both (Baby blades and the Epon blades); don't have alot to add to the views already expressed, but the Miuras are one of the "top 5" set's I've owned that I have REGRETTED selling. And I know it is a cliche, but I truly have owned quite a few "high end" JDM and non-JDM iron sets in my day. Sigh..........

With the numerous choices of grip, JDM and US manufacture, what grip do you play? Please complete a poll and list what you play and why in the response.

The Tour G's are pretty damn nice. Got them on my irons and driver, but due to bad weather here in Virginia haven't been able to play 'em. Think I'll like 'em though.

Hey all, time to completely re-do my bag (completely unnecessary, but you know how the addiction goes.)

All these shafts are in great shape. Professionally installed/pulled. Lengths are RAW shaft length (not accounting for the R9 sleeve).

R9 Sleeves are included, as are grips.

I'm 100% Ebayer. Please PM me if interested.

Items are in located in Canada.

No Trades

Shipping of shafts/clubs to the USA is $30

Shipping to Canada is $20

Bags - You cover full shipping cost

Small items - $15

No shipping to Mexico, Hawaii or overseas.

Thanks

Gold's Factory Putter:

Custom made, one of a kind, M. Sassya Gold's Factory putter. This thing is beautiful. I had it custom made from the ground up. I've only used it in 4 rounds. It's in 9.9/10 condition. 2x2 tungsten weights on the sole, premium zone milling, Japanese red dot (representative of the flag of Japan) on the rear of the hosel, as well as the word "SASSAYA" vertically above it. 3x aluminum inserts in Tiffany blue on the back side. Site dot and site line in white.

Soft carbon steel forged and hand ground body. Softest putter i've ever used. The ball melts when it contacts the face. Frequency tuned shaft. Iomic new generation putter grip in white. 34in. 360g (I believe). This has it all. It's a one of kind, the first tiffany blue putter M. Sassaya ever made.

I paid $2700. I'm asking $2250 or best offer.

Epon KGX wedges. Nippon high spin WV shafts. 52*,56*,60*. Lamkin performance plus with 3Gen grips.

Ground for versatility at HotStixx Golf in Scottsdale, Az. They go for $200 new.

I'm asking for $130 per wedge or $375 for all 3.

Graphite Design Tour AD P9003 - X flex (Japan Only) (tipped 1 inch) Only used in 4 rounds. Plays about a US, X-flex. This shaft is know to be one of, if not the

best.

shaft on the market for distance, low spin and accuracy. 42 3/4 inches long. Tipped an 1 inch. New this went for $465.

I'm asking $175

Mitsubishi Diamana WhiteBoard - Don't think this shaft needs any introduction. 63X, 43 1/4 inches. Tipped a 1/2 inch.

New these go for around $300

I'm asking $150

Matrix Ozik Xcon 8M2 - Ultra low spin - Wonderful feel! 42 1/4 inches.

This goes for $450 new.

Asking $250

Fujikura Rombax 7Z08 - Great low launching, accurate and feeling shaft. X flex - 43 inches.

New this goes for $275.

Asking $160.

Mizuno velour iron covers - Very rare! - $50

Mizuno Blue perorated iron covers - $40

Epon Ultra Rare Iron covers - $100

Adams Idea Pro Black 18* Hybrid. Used - True Temper X100 shaft, new Lamkin Crossline grip - $70

Callaway Fusion Staff bag - 10.5in opening. Mint condition. $100 plus you pay shipping.

2009 Onoff stand bag - Goes for $250 new. I'm asking $170.

Sent you a PM

Hi guys,

I am an 11 handicapper. Now playing the old TM 300 series with kbs shaft.

I have a decent iron play. Weakness> Driver and reading the green.

Right now I am thinking of switching.

Need your inputs/advise on these, especially from experts that have hands-on experience.

1. Distance

2. Forgiveness

3. Feel

So which should I get?

Or they are only for single digit hdc and therefore I should go with the epon 502 or R9 max.

Thanks

I'm a 10 handicap and am currently playing the Burner TP irons (4-PW) with the Nippon 950 stiff shafts. They are just a really cool set of irons. I've had a mixed set of the Epon 302 and blades this year and while they are beautiful the TM's fit my eye better. I like the smoke finish and thin top line plus minimal offset. The longer irons (4-7) have just enough size to them to instill a bit more confidence, and the scoring irons are perfect. I've used the Nippon 950 shaft in many, many sets of J-spec irons and they just work well for me.

I sent you an email regarding putters but haven't seen any response......

hi Guys

was wondering what 3w everyone is playing? anyone kept something classic like the epon 3w in the bag after all these years?

J

Royal Collection SFT III 14 degree with Graphite Design DI7. Great club.

I have a WinWin Style driver cover and FW cover for sale. Driver cover is blue and FW is red. Both are used but you cant tell them from new. Both have magnetic closures. The FW cover has removable velcro numbers for different lofted fairway woods. Have original boxes they came in. $58 each, shipped. Paypal or USPS money order.

Can anyone advise on the fitting for these shoes Ive heard they are made bigger than standard. I normally take a UK6.5 (EU40) in Nike or Adidas and standard or narrow width. According to the conversion this would be a 25cm but I measured my foot and it 24cm. Should I go 24.5 or 24?

Thanks

Go 1/2 size smaller due to the standard xtra large width. Best golf shoes I've ever had.

nice set lennie. love the satin finish. good luck with sale

Thanks, they are beautiful clubs for sure.

Lennie,

How would you post to Australia and how much would it be?

Cheers

vineman

Priority mail International (US Postal Service) for an additional $35. Thanks.

Custom ordered SATIN FINISH set, Epon AF-Tour in the PW-8 iron and Epon AF-302 in the 7-4 irons. Nippon NS Pro 1050 stiff shafts, softstepped once. 37.75 inch 5 iron length. 1 degree upright. Lofts set to match throughout set. Swingweights D-2/D-3. Epon tour velvet type grips. Used several rounds but basically like new. Factory spec sheet included as well as custom ordered Epon iron headcovers.

$1,250 shipped to CONUS. Paypal or money order/cashiers check accepted.

have you got 2 of the winwin fairway covers? If so, I'll take them. PM me.

Hey, sorry for the delay in answering. I have two WinWin headcovers, one is the driver "dragon" style in blue and the other is a red FW cover. Both are new in box. Put them on my bag but they never left the garage. $115 shipped for both, or $65 for driver, $60 for FW. Paypal OK ([email protected])

Thanks,

Leonard

Sent you a PM on the irons.

I have a WinWin Style FW headcover for sale.

Winwin fairway wood covers are all original with great detailed stitching and finish. The high grade poly urethane and poly urethane enamel cover features a soft fur inside with magnetic enclosure. These designs were limited and sold out quickly. The one I have is new and in the original packaging. FW headcover has velcro number badges to accommodate 3-7 woods.

They retail for $70 plus shipping from Japan. I am asking $55 shipped for the FW cover.

Driver cover sold, FW still available!!!

I have a Epon E.M.S with Tour ad DI-6s shaft.

The weight of head is less than 200g so that it is easy for swing with DI-6s. Therefore, the surface of contact face is coating with "some" metal, i guess is Ni. So the voice of E.M.S is not loud but clear. I think it is a great improvement to E.M.B including the scorpion mark. The feel of E.M.S was direct, longest, straight. This driver was very easy to hit the longer ball and still have a great, forgiving feeling.

Hey, thanks for the info. I received mine last week. It is a 9.5 with a Bassara Griffin Tour prototype shaft. We've had snow on the ground here almost all winter so I haven't had a chance to hit it. Headed to Orlando the first week in March though and intend to give it a good test along with my new Epon irons and putter.

Look of the face on this club is interesting.....almost looks like chrome.....

I have a WinWin Style driver and FW headcover for sale.

Winwin driver and fairway wood covers are all original with great detailed stitching and finish. The high grade poly urethane and poly urethane enamel cover features a soft fur inside with magnetic enclosure. These designs were limited and sold out quickly. The two I have are new and in the original packaging. FW headcover has velcro number badges to accommodate 3-7 woods.

They retail for $70 plus shipping from Japan. I am asking $65 shipped for the driver cover and $55 shipped for the FW cover.

Driver cover added!

Can't seem to find any commentary on the new EM-S driver. Would like to hear from anyone who has any experience with or has seen it "live". Thanks.

I have a WinWin Style headcover and a ComoCome! headcover for sale.

Winwin fairway wood cover has velcro number badges to accommodate 3-7 woods. The design is all original with great detailed stitching and finish. The high grade poly urethane and poly urethane enamel cover features a soft fur inside with magnetic enclosure. These designs were limited and sold out quickly. The one I have is new and in the original packaging.

The ComoCome! cover will fit a fairway wood and is brand new with tag.

They retail for $70 (both WinWin's as well as the ComoCome!) plus shipping from Japan. I am asking $55 shipped for the Winwin and $40 for the Comocome.

Driver h/c sold but both FW headcovers still available.....

Against my better judgement I purchased a Japanese market golf bag from "another" Japanese internet retailer. My item arrived in the US over a week ago via EMI (Express Mail International), and according to the USPS website is still in customs today. As I understand it, I have no way of finding out any information on my item other than what's available on the USPS website (basically nothing) and may wait up to a month before my item is released.

I have never, never had this issue with anything I've purchased through my good friends here at TSG. After this experience, I can assure you that I will never again to to a retailer other than TSG to purchase Japan market golf goods.

In the meantime, anyone have any advice other than just simply waiting it out?

Update.....site indicates bag released from customs today, so total time in customs was 7 business days. Live and learn.