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  2. Fact of the matter is it's all about scale and perception. The OEMs sponsor the touring professionals, who golly gosh all use this years model of their sponsors product. This allows the OEMs to move large quantities of this years model.

    When I purchased my Mizuno irons, it was because a lot of top ameteurs used them, Tiger and Sergio, to name two. My view is TIGERS Titleists were little different to the Mizunos they replaced, however they were different to the retail Titleists.

    Nick Stites, the guru clubmaker works at Nike, and the better Nike pros get their clubs custom made by him. For $10,000 you can go to the Titleist factory, they will give you a couple of lessons, and then custom make a set for you.

    In my view the best deal going in world golf is the custom made Mizunos through TSG. An extra $250 over retail and some input from Chris, you will have a set like a touring pro, designed especially for you. If you like great clubs, this deal will make you very happy. There maybe some conditions on where they can be delivered, however work with Chris on this.

    The really snazzi gear will never be retailed through main stream USA, nor could the manufacturers of it provide it in the volume necessary to do it.

    Just my 2 cents worth. :tsg_smilie_cool:

    I agree with everything except one point. The best deal in town is to get fit by the Companies professional clubfitter. At Mizuno USA, everthing is made the same. The only option the pros get is more shaft selection and custom grinding. You also get the warranty. But, again the ticket is the fit! :tsg_smilie_love:

  5. The Vista Tour is not a easy shaft to hit either. It's meant for a very aggressive swinger. Don't expect much forgiveness. I bought it because of the cool chrome Ion plating. Boy did my game suffer. Even in the regular flex that I alway use.

  9. Please try to understand the most of the sales reps in the US don't even know what's being offered in Japan. Most of them can barely understand the tech that goes into making the clubs. You really need to to talk to on of us Tech Reps. It's our job to know everthing about our clubs and our competitions. :atsg_smilie_mizuno:

  16. The MP line is Mizuno's "player" line, the MX their game improvement line and the JPX their high end executive line in Asia. The reason it doesn't make it to the US is the price point. Hope that helps. :tsg_smilie_smile:

    That is 100% correct. Also, they are all made in the same place, but the JPX's are finished in Japan. :atsg_smilie_mizuno:

  17. What, do we believe that Katsuhiro Miura is going to totally abandon his principles when he moves to Taiwan?

    A look at my bag shows I’m a big proponent of all kinds of Japanese-made equipment, but let’s not get too carried away. There are many reasons golf equipment is more expensive in Japan than it is in the U.S.. Technology and pricing realities are influenced by a host of external factors, such as culture and the fact that golf is much, much, much more widely played in the US than it is in Japan. Not to state the obvious, but let's look at a market's pricing with some context. What would happen to JDM prices if there were suddenly TWICE as many golfers and nearly 7X as many courses in Japan (the rough coefficients needed to compare play in Japan to that in the US)?

    IMO, there is nothing like elite Japanese forgings. By the same token, the French make the world's best wines. However, like wine, I’m not prepared to say that ALL Japanese forgings are elite or that we should get our knickers in a twist if a great product (i.e., a Fuji shaft) isn’t made in Japan. The fact that the Axiv V Spec is made in Bangladesh ain’t going to stop me from trying it!

    Best statement, period!!

  22. Mizzy uses the "Mitchell" ruler. Then they measure to the top line on the butt of the grip. Also, each shaft has a specific club it was made for. Go to the shaft manu site for install insrtuctions. If you put the wrong lenght in the wrong head, then you have effectively "hard or soft stepped" the shaft. :atsg_smilie_mizuno:

  23. As far as Bridgestone goes, Tourstage has newer technologies and better features IMO. For example the old Tourstage X-Blade CB released in 2003 is the new U.S 2005 release Bridgestone J33 CB. The Japanese product line is also much bigger with the Beam series, ViQ, synergy and the most amazing apparel and accessories. Your correct that the J33 is a wonderful club but the Tourstage X-Drive has better shaft options, a more appealing shape and face profile as well as turbo rubber technology and true stated lofts. It comes down to several things, the Japanese are willing to pay more for quality equipment so Tourstage can put extra goodies into design and manufacturing. Take a look in the catalog and compare some of the products with the U.S offerings.

    As far as Mizuno, Its pretty much all the same when it comes to the MP series, Forged in Japan and finished in China. The custom grind Mizunos are finished in Japan and the new JPX line has out of this world technologies that may not see light in the U.S for many years.

    Are the differences worth the price? that is subjective depending on who you are, your standards and your income.

    I agree with the Mizuno stuff. :atsg_smilie_mizuno: