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Groovy baby!! YEA!!

In regards to the Roddio shafts, they are actually two-tone. One side has the graphics and the other side is white for the BA models. The WA models have one side silver and the other graphics. Take a look at the proshop photos again and you'll see that Chris has both sides of the shaft in each photo.

I like the shape and the leading edge relief and you all know how I love me the blades, just not sold on the finish. I'm afraid since they rust that I would just chew these clubs up in no time. I think if they left the face raw and made more of a satin-like black finish it would be the bees' knees, so to speak!

Good luck, let us know what you come up with. Just out of curiosity, I noticed you have different shafts in the wedges than in the other irons. Do you think maybe that is somehow causing a difference in contact in the swing? What I'm saying is even though the swing is the same the different spec for the wedge shafts are causing the club head to come in a little flat, leaving the face open? Just speculating here, trying to brainstorm.

Those are beautiful Idrive!! I really like the finish. I'm betting the pics don't really do the finish justice, am I right? Really sweet, thanks for sharing.

Its a feel sort of thing. I know quite a few people will go slightly heavier in the fairway woods since the driver head is usually heavier than the fairway heads. Going with a heavier shaft in the fairways then will give you an approximate feel of the same weight as you have with your driver. The thinking is, is that one can use the same swing ensuring better consistency. However not everyone subscribes to this so its all really what you feel you need. If you take a look at TourStage's website they offer the X-drive Fairway wood in the QT65 along with another graphite shaft (XD-60) and steel shaft (S300) as well. In my Epon I have the QT85 because for me, the heavier shafts allow me to swing better. I've tried lighter shafts but have gone back to 80gm shafts because it suits my game better. Again, its all a matter of knowing oneself and one's game. Good luck with your decision.

I'm thinking maybe the lie angle with wedges. If the swing is the same and you're following through okay I would think lie angle would be the first place to check.

That putter looks sweet, especially the face. Hey, I bet Gocchin would love one of those!

I have the QT in an Epon fairway and its very, very solid. Performance off the tee and deck is huge and dispersion very tight. I attribute the results mostly to the shaft. The Epon just makes it "feel" even better, so I would think a QT in a TourStage would perform admirably well. In fact it was between these two clubs before I decided upon the Epon. Go for it and let us know with a review.

A special club from a very special company. WOW!! Would love to other pics if you have them Chris.

I'm intrigued with all this talk about the Ozik as well as the Roddio. Any TSG'ers out there who have experience with these shafts along with the Axiv's and Graphite Designs care to compare and contrast the lines? I would be very interested in hearing about it.

Nice pics man, thanks for sharing.

Nothing wrong with those clubs. Thanks for the pics.

I will second Chris's insight here. I think some of those stories you hear may come from people who live in crowded cities like Tokyo but even then that's not the case. Driving ranges are plentiful and its not hard to just go and hit balls. Have done that on several occasions. All mats though which I hate but hey, they don't have a lot of usable land. I've played four separate courses in Japan. Two were private country clubs and two were public. One of the private courses and one of the public were in Munakata a city located outside of Hakata on the lower island of Kyushu. Not a lot of people around but it was expensive. I was very fortunate to be treated by my uncle but I know both of those rounds were around $200 (US) or so. I also played a course in Tochigi which is about 2 hours above Tokyo in the mountains. It was probably only around $60 but was very crowded. Waiting on every shot and boy was it hilly. In fact I've never ridden an "elevator" while riding in a golf cart straight up the side of a large hill to play a hole. We did that twice on that course. Unreal to say the least. The other private course was in Chiba (prefecture next to Tokyo) which I played with my father in-law and brother in-law. I liked that course very much along with the other private course in Kyushu. So golf is alive in Japan, it can be more expensive but I do know that there are golf packages available to tourists which you can take advantage of. I'm fortunate in that I have family there so I was able to play some courses not too many foreigners play. In fact, besides my self and my son, we were the only foreigners I seen all day at all four courses. The only thing about playing golf in Japan, is that if you play in the summer be ready to sweat!! I mean its like a sauna and if you're not used to those conditions take care. The one thing about golf there is that you usually sit down and eat at the turn before going out to play another 9 holes. Also, after the round you can take a bath at the club. Every club I went to had one and it can be quite refreshing especially in the summer. The carts all seat four people with bags and they're all electric. You don't drive them as they drive themselves. Its a interesting experience but its still golf!

That's a good question. Haven't measured in a long time but probably should. I'm thinking around 110-115 but could be as high as 120 or low as 105?. I should go measure one day just to see. I'm fairly in tune with my swing and I know I do well with the equipment I play with. I'll have to get back to you on that question.

Thanks for the article Chris. Japan is a wondrous place in its love of golf. Having spent time there with family and being lucky enough to travel to quite a few areas one thing always sticks out for me. The huge nets which seem to sprout up over the land. Pretty much all are golf ranges in a sea of sprawling city life. Even in the rural areas, you'll see range nets. Its amazing but as you sit riding the never-ending trains to any destination you'll see them. Its fun and makes you ponder just how popular golf is in Japan. Even better among the many rivers that you find in Japan, you will find areas along those rivers for recreation. Parks, soccer fields and oh yes, putting/chipping greens. On just about every river you pass while on the trains, you'll see them. At first one is like, "did I just see a golf green there?". Soon enough you'll see another one until everytime you pass a river you start to look for them. That's what so cool. Its like a park in the US where you may go but here in Japan there's a golf green, open to the public with no money to be charged. Just go down and practice your game. Off course, the ranges are plentiful and expensive and its about the only golf most Japanese get to do. I've been fortunate also to experience golfing in Japan and its a unique experience as well. The coolest thing I experienced was taking a ferry across Tokyo bay from Yokohama to Chiba. Chiba is a peninsula and its easier and faster to hop on a ferry and go across and golf on one of many courses there. Buses from the various courses are waiting to pick you up and take you to individual courses. Its a regular ferry but its known as the "golfer's ferry" because so many people use it. They even have a special place on the ferry dedicated to only golf clubs. Ultra cool!! I hope it won't be long until I can return and golf with my uncle in Kyushu, my favorite area in all of Japan.

Very clean design. Chris, can you tell us anymore about this company and the features/quality of their wedges.

You bet, just send a pm to Chris aka: TourSpecGolfer and he'll set you up!!

You can't go wrong with 1150's. Maybe I should clarify a bit, you know how it is, one is always looking for something better even though he/she has something great. Case in point, my driver with the Axiv-V was thinking maybe I could do better with the Quattrotech which I just got in the 3 wood. Then I go out in my last 2 rounds and just bomb it with the trajectory I'm looking for. Same idea with the NSPro 1150's. I love the feel and overall I am satisified with the way they flight the ball. However, I would like to flight my higher irons (8,9,PW) somewhat lower. Its not that its ballooning, its my own personal taste. I like to hit those higher irons on a much lower trajectory. It could be I'm just going at it too hard or it could be the shaft. Maybe I need to hard step the next set which is what I may do when the time comes. Feel wise, however, I am in love with the 1150's and I used to be a pretty devout X100 guy.

These can't come soon enough. Chris you might as well put me down for the pakalolo cover 'cause I'm definitely getting one. By the way, thanks for the bonus pic!!

I love my NS Pro's but I have had absolutey no experience with TC's. I would love to hear more about them as well as what makes them so good and what kind of ball flight one gets. I like the feel of my NS Pros but would love it if the ball flight was lower with that same feel. Please any and all who have used the TC's please comment.

Okay, Chris, so when can we start to get the special "Chris Pierson" touch when we order wedges via TourSpec? Custom paintfills, etc. When you use the wedge with a graphite shaft, do you use it only for small, close in shots or do you also use full shots with it and if so, how is the ball flight different, if at all?

What golfer profile does the F7M2 fit?

Hey I definitely think its worth a shot. You know its fun to play all the new shafts, but a lot of those old Fuji's are still pretty damn good. Have you club fitter go to work on it and then let us all know how it performs. B

I was hoping some more knowledgable clubmakers would answer you back but heres my take. I'm no clubmaker but I do know my clubs and what works. Over the years I've used quite a few 3 woods with driver shafts I recycled. I had a clubfitter I trusted do the work for me and they always turned out great. I say install according to Fuji's recommendations and then trim the length from the butt end. The shafts' characteristics should still stay the same, its just a shorter shaft that's all. You not affecting the bend profile or tip so it should still play the same. Yes its shorter, but its a 3wood. In fact, I still use an old Speeder shaft in my 22° TRC utility club and it performs great. In fact its so good its one reason why its still in the bag. Very reliable. Give yours a go and let us know how it goes.