Swunk

Who produces lower trajectory irons?

Hmmm. Interesting. I'm glad you asked because I've been considering the advantage of a driving iron instead of a 5 wood.

It's interesting how different a shaft can feel from one person to the next. I demoed the NS950 a few days ago after having heard so many good things about this shaft but to my surprise I found it to be anything but smooth for me. I ended up choosing the X-100. Also I'd guess the 100g NS shaft is about 30g lighter than what the Godfather1 ordered. :wink: :smile2:

I just switched from Rifle to DG for a couple of reasons; lower ball flight and a softer feeling shaft...but I think X-100 wouldn't qualify as a "little smoother" compared to the DG S300. Have you tried the SensiCore in the S300?

Wow! Those are shhhweeet!! :wah: :smile2: I'm definitely jealous.

Are these the MP's you're talking about? Found this set on yahoo Japan going for about $270.00 U.S. :smile2:

Speaking of MOZ wedges the 515's have got to be the softest wedges I've ever played. They have outstanding feel and control around the greens. Pitch shots check up nicely. They're expensive but worth every yen in my opinion. Mine weren't tuned by Gold's Factory (38,000 yen per wedge compared with the 25,000 yen I paid) but, without comparing them side by side I can't be sure how different or much better the wedges would perform with the Gold's process. All I can say is that they're really sweet wedges.

Sorry to hear of your TS woes. :sad: I hope you find some nice new irons that will satisfy your swing...and soon. :love: Btw which R7s were you thinkin' of saying bye bye to? :smile2: :money: :wink:

What HJ said and I would also add the TourStage MR-23 irons to the mix PLUS any forged wedges and irons from Ari Techner (Scratch Golf Clubs) which he'll totally customize to fit you. :cool:

I was wondering how you like the 10.5 degree loft compared to other lofts you've used before? I've played 8.5 degrees for a long time but from what I understand the R7 is a low spin head compared to the higher spin of the R540XD. What are your thoughts about that? Preferences? Thanks, Swunk

Nice overview. :cool: Hope you get that rep job with TM :wink: :smile2:

I noticed in Chris' pics he's got a 9.5 while your pics show a 10.5? How many TP's does he got? :whistle: Anyway I was wondering how you like the 10.5 degree loft compared to other lofts you've used before? I've played 8.5 degrees for a long time but from what I understand the R7 is a low spin head compared to the higher spin of the R540XD. What are your thoughts about that? Preferences? Thanks, Swunk

I have never owned the 5001's but have hit them before yet never had the chance to compare side by side with the MR-23. If memory serves my right, I think MR-23s are smaller, more angley, better feeling, more accurate, more compact head. The best part is the feel of the perfect struck ball. If you can handle the 23's they could be one of the best, just ask S.A and Maru. And Swunk! Swunk loves his MR-23 US Blades, too. Everything these guys have said is right on about these irons. I think their balance is by far the best I've ever felt. Even when I change my tempo for a particular shot they just swing so easy. Feedback is great when you're working the ball and rarely harsh when you skull or chuck one. :cool: James

Unless you're sure about the feel and response of the NS 1050 from trying it out I'd go with the Spinner shaft. It's such an excellent shaft and it's also what I have in my Scratch wedges. :cool:

Thanks for your effort. You wrote an excellent review HJ! :cool:

Here are a few sets to drool over on yahoo japan: http://search4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/sea...cale=0jp&acc=jp If you do the yen conversion you'll see that they're not as expensive as you might have thought. :surprize: :smile2:

I'd have to say my present R540XD. But like Mike said, "if you don't put a good swing on it then you don't get a straight shot." I'm also looking forward to trying my accuracy with the R7 real soon.

I just checked the Japanese Fujikura site and couldn't find any listing of a Fujikura Tour Spec VT 80 D. any chance "VT" stands for "Vista Tour" 80?

:surprize: Boiyoiyoiyoiyoing!!! :surprize: Must resist!!! :whistle:

True enough. Couldn't agree with you more. But what is viewed as a waste of money by one person might be a bargain to another; it's all pretty much relative to one's monthly income. Prices here in Japan are generally more expensive than most places and when people come here they're usually shocked. If you stay and work in Japan you will see that your monthly salary makes up for the higher cost of living and what's left at the end of the month is often a bit more than what's left in the account back home. Still I agree 22K for a set of clubs :surprize: "seems" like a waste of money. lol

In addition to the better shaft choice(s): More CG weight combinations with the TP (883 compared to 6 with the R7). 9 swingweights ranging from C8 to D8. Square face on the TP as opposed to a slightly closed face of the R7. And the cool TP logo. oh and this :money:

Of course it's going to work for the wekend golfer. And if it doesn't well TM will have something for you in their next generation of high tech laser guided drivers. So what are you waiting for... You know you want one...and all you're doing is delaying the inevitable. :money: :love: :cool:

Nice looking head there Chris. Hopefully you'll find a Izawa fan out there in Ebay land who'll pay a chunk of dough for it. Good Luck! :money:

Congrats on your 2nd honeymoon. I've had the blades since November last year and I couldn't be happier... :love:

That's one gorgeous iron! How much for a set?