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Sorry I've been a bit slow on this one, it was actually announced a couple of weeks ago but just to confirm, yes the R9 launch will include a Japan only model, the R9 Max at 460cc. the 460 has a single weight port and deeper lower CG and of course bigger head size, resulting in more forgiveness and higher launch than the standard R9. The Japanese market R9 in addition to the Motore which is the stock shaft, will be available with the Motore F1, Motore Speeder, Diamana Kai'li, Tour AD EV-6 all directly from TM Japan featuring Flight Control Technology. The R9 Max from Japan will also be more adjustable than the standard US R9. The US R9 has a 40 yard adjustable spread (30 yards left and 10 yards right) while the Japanese model Max features 60 yards (40 yards left and 20 yards right). Loft can also be adjusted by 1.5* and face angle by 3*.

There were once a lot of those iron covers floating around but now so hard to get. There were not cheap either as they had the oil hole which allowed you to oil the iron while it was in the cover.

All the irons you mentioned are very good. I would take all the sets over the Miura (too pricey). I would also consider maybe a combo set from Tourstage of 701G and 701. Solid Irons. Which a person would take is really a personal preference thing and depends so much on the individual. Every player is different. Which one do you like? What are you looking for in an iron? You have a ton of clubs so you seem to know what you want and that is what matters most. (^_^)

Vega golf clubs have been talked about a few times already on this forum. Kyoei Forged, Japanese made. Yes they are usually quite high priced as some models are also limited.

All the top Japanese shafts and other high end shafts like Ozik are 0.335" and will fit the 425V. Thanks.

Callaway is now offering the Legacy Forged with length and lie adjustment at no charge. Plus the following shafts: M10DB, 950GH, 850GH, DG, GS95, Project X included in stock price. Callaway Graphite and Rombax 7E06 Graphite. + 200 for 5-PW The major brands are all moving towards custom sets which is a great thing!

You're very welcome T and I'm glad to see you got them fast. They look awesome and definitely let us know how they play! T PS. your picture taking is looking good!

They always have spares on hand for each players (at least the Japanese pros like Miyazato and Ueda) though as far as I know none of them have had to use anything yet. If worse came to worse I'd assume they would have to use another club to replaced the damaged one during that round and have something rushed over from Japan for the next.

That looks pretty looking directly at the sole.... how deep is it can you take a pic from the face side towards the damage?

It stands for Absolute Forged.

Some new Epon accessories have been released including shoe case, travel cover, furry iron cover, new ball markers, Epon stickers and now Epon grips as well.

Lefty driver now shipping!

We've got a new stock pic. AF-101 is also now shipping with kai'li, EV Series and Rombax F!

B or Goodsie, do you recall what the hosel diameter was for the Inpres? Was it 0335 or 0350? Thanks, T

Hi B, Lower launch, stiffer tip and a bit more spin. Slightly more torque looks like it could translate into more feel and kick.

Good work Randy. I have to agree with you. Too many people dismiss the Legacy irons due to their look but I actually like their look. A very nice finish and high tech forged iron look. As I had also mentioned in a previous post. Feel is very good. In your pictures above the 701G definitely has less offset and a thinner topline but the the Legacy is surprisingly compact as well since it is relatively short heel to toe. Both irons don't feel like undercut cavities and are great choices for someone wanting a mid to compact CB with forgiveness.

It's more the head shape and design than just the size and changing the shape and design make it a different driver all together. They share the hyperbolic face idea it is a new face with different titanium (ELF) and smaller but longer "X" (starting to look like Yamaha's X inface). This face is supposed to slightly change the feel and sound as well as produce less spin. Instead of using the power weighting that the Legacy does there is a convex shaped heel with 24g of weight to help square the ball and increase MOI. It of course has a shallower face and shallow back design however its low spin seems to give it a piercing trajectory one that starts low and climbs steadily. One customer who has both said the Aero launched lower for him.

People have mentioned this before and ONOFF says this on their English site but sometimes I wonder if it is a translation error as it makes no sense to me to have the exact same iron produced in two different places and the one for the more expensive retail market be made in China and the one for the market where prices are generally lower to be made in Japan. I think we need to ask ONOFF to clarify this.

I've been very impressed with the Geotech gear these last few months especially its price performance ratio . Sound can tell a lot about a club so here are some videos that let you hear the sound at impact of certain Geotech clubs. So turn up the volume and take a listen! Geotech Black SP Driver: Geotech Black GT FW: Geotech Black GT Utility: Geotech B-Stream Prototype Driver: Geotech B-Stream Prototype FW: Geotech B-Stream Prototype Utility:

They both (701 and 701G) set up quite similar. Compact and thin top line with a touch more offset for tne 701G from the top. I would say the 701G is slightly smaller than the 202 (though it has been a long time since I saw a 202) but with new technology and design probably gives as much forgiveness. I took pics at address at the show. Don't use these pics to compare size as the camera was at different distances from each iron but you get an idea of how they look at setup. 701: 701G:

The new EV spins less than the MD and kicks quite hard. Feedback has been very positive in Japan. xchangman gave brief feedback in another thread here that with a new X-Drive it spun less and kicked hard for him as well. Magazines are really impressed with the EV Rombax F and Kai'li as a new generation of performance and control shafts. Ryo has been playing the EV since the end of last season and likes it due to its big carry.

All three are forged by Endo if I'm not mistaken and very soft. The 900MD was geared towards mid to low cappers if I remember correctly. The TC-550 is a mid sized CB aimed for forgiveness and performance with stronger lofts while the TC-1000 is a more compact CB with playability in mind.

If its the AD-95 you are comparing with T, according to my shaft bible, the 9E05 is more geared towards control and the AD-95 more towards distance peformance. The overall profile of the 9E05 is slightly stiffer but trajectory is a tad higher most likely because the GD is mid to high kick while the Fuji is low to mid kick. Interestingly shafted with the same head, the 9E05 in stiff had less back spin by a touch. Overall finished club with a 5 iron in stiff flex was 306cpm for the fuji and 298cpm for the GD.

I've also got a GT FW in my bag and love the feel. It feels very solid yet hot off the face like a little pop at impact. Glad you like it!

Yes it gets released at the end of March in two versions, a 460cc and 430cc. $1 million is nothing considering they will sell easily 1-2 million of these drivers due to Ryo's popularity... that's say 1,000,000 x 800.00 each....