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I thought the V3 were cast but I noticed Fourteen USA's site has them as Forged nickel chrome molybdenum which is the same as the new V4. I double checked and they are indeed 鍛造ニッケルクロムモリブデン鋼 which is indeed Forged nickel chrome molybdenum so I stand corrected. Ha I always thought they were cast that felt like forged.... but come to think of it looking at a few used ones here they do ding like forged!

I've got all the specs from Ozik here and they will be in the shop this weekend. In the meantime here is some info from Ozik: For 2009 Matrix is launching the new TP HD and HD series. So far the TP HD has been used by such players as Anthony Kim, Camillo Villegas and many more. Below is some basic information on the new product and information on the demo program we are currently running. SPECIFICATIONS: Matrix created new levels of structural strength and combined them with advancements in spin control. “HD” refers to the hexadecagonal (16-sided) internal platform on which the designs are built. With the stronger 16-cut butt section, Matrix engineers were able to better structure and strengthen the tip section without adding overall weight and, at time, even lowering balance points to better match today’s high MOI, low CG heads. The result is a stronger tip-strength-to-weight ratio than found with any previous Matrix OZIK. The internal HD structure can be made more consistently uniform than a circular deign, further reducing the need for specific orientation during installation. In terms of performance, players should look forward to flatter, more piercing Tour-type ball flights and a more stable feeling than they have ever experienced with a Matrix OZIK shaft. CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS: TP HD: 16-Cut Hexadecagon Internal Structure (patent pending) 20 Individual material layers 18 High Modulus graphite layers 1 Full length layer of Japanese Ballistic Zylon 7” of Matrix-wound 24ton, 50 count Boron fiber Strategically placed section of 1K woven fiber HD: 16-Cut Hexadecagon Internal Structure (patent pending) 20 Individual material layers 6 Unique Fiber types Strategically placed section of 1K woven fiber They also added a lightweight Xcon 4 for those wanting ultra light Xcon performance!

In fact there has been an increase fromm Epon as well. Yes we deal in Yen with Epon but all our funds are US dollars and that is what we get paid in US dollars, so when we turn around to pay Epon for the product it costs us considerably more US dollars than it used to, as I said - 15-18% more. And to give you an example of how Epon has raised prices. In Japan they are considered an Ultra premium brand and the prices are even higher. A set of AF-701 with steel shafts is 143,640 yen which at today's exhange translates into around nearly 1600 USD retail. We have long argued with Epon to keep the prices down and at least convinced them to keep global pricing lower. They still have the final say as to what prices are set for the market. 1600.00 for AF-701 with standard steel shafts 5-PW would be just nuts even considering how good they are. But you do raise very good points TBone. Timing is not good but we had to make an adjustment.

James feel is more crisp not as soft as the Epon. Size at setup is similar and both have square to open faces and pear like shape. The difference is in the face where the PRGR is shallow and the AF201 is deep. The PRGR is easier to hit and get up in the air while the Epon hits it lower and is probably slightly more workable.

I do agree with you Tbone on your logic. I am against raising prices in general as well as jspec gear is pricey enough as it is. Duffer is correct the reason for the price increase is that the USD vs Yen went from nearly 110 yen to 1 dollar all the way down to 90 yen late last year. We deal in yen but charge US. We were taking too large a hit (15 - 18%) and have been waiting for a bounce back but it was not happening.

Because there are WAY too many options and in some cases difficult to describe. Though it is my plan to eventually get them all up.

I've been playing one for over a year now. Amazing wedge. We are working on getting them in the shop and Chris is arranging a meetup with Tomaru-san during the Golf Fair.

Not a bad iron at all, it is comparable to the newer V Forged and aimed towards the better player and mid to single digit handicapper wanting a combination of playaability with some forgiveness.

The Fourteen MT-28 V4 and JSPEC II are both forged. Previous generations of the MT-28 were all cast. The wedges look amazing at setup thanks to the reverse taper blade design they use.

Hi guys, I'm just doing some wedge research and comparing typical lofts carried in bags. With the move to many strong lofted sets and PW's that have lofts like traditional 9 irons, it has forced many players to change their thinking when carrying wedges. Please post here all the wedges you carry, including the PW and what all their lofts are. ie. for me AF-701 PW 45*, Grind Studio Proto 50*, Gold's Factory Stage 5 57* Thanks!

Very tough call. Two very different drivers, design wise and even time wise. The Revo is totally brand new released last month, the 450D is about to be replaced with a new model. Both are great drivers but the also target different players as the Revo is a big head high MOI style driver with one of the shallowest faces I have ever seen. The Nano is more a players head more traditionally shaped. So its a question really of which is the best driver for you and your game.

There are actually a few. These are all definitely open: RC's new 304T compact and all lofts with open faces. http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2294/...oduct_info.html PRGR's new and very nice GN502 FW. A I mentioned in my brief review I posted they are progressively open up to 2.0* open http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2242/...oduct_info.html Geotech GT FW http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1708/...oduct_info.html Geotech GT Black Fw http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2273/...oduct_info.html Epon AF-201 http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1429/...oduct_info.html These are square or/ to slightly open: Yamaha V FW http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2216/...oduct_info.html TS X 701 FW http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2161/...oduct_info.html Fourteen SF308 http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1809/...oduct_info.html RC 304F http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2296/...oduct_info.html Very very solid V-steel http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1590/...oduct_info.html RC Pro TP http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1444/...oduct_info.html Z-Steel II http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1372/...oduct_info.html

Geotech has released a new wedge for the better player, a more advanced version of the Special Grind. I've added it to the pro shop and it looks to be a good one. Geotech Golf releases an all new forged wedge for 2009 aimed at the single digit handicapper and better player. The GT Tour is forged in Japan from mild steel and hand ground to suit the pro player. The new GT Tour features a straight neck, tear drop shape and is slightly smaller than the GT Forged. Each wedge is individually ground as follows: the approach wedges, 50 and 52 are ground with a half moon sole. This flat moon sole is made to easily glide through any lie providing a stable approach. The sand wedges, 56 and 58 use a cresent shaped V grind. This smooth cut sole is round and versatile and easy to open the face and use the bounce to your advantage in any lie. The GT Tour is a soft feel wedge with a focus on spin control. It is finished in a nickel chrome satin with a sand blasted face and topline. The heads are extra heavy for making acheiving desired swing weight. Sold as heads only with 0.370" parallel tips for all your favorite shafts.

(^_^) Sometimes it takes a more advanced club to make a player better.

That's correct. It's target audience is more of the mid to low handicappers, but that is not to say that an improving higher handicapper with good iron skills couldn't play them.

Great feedback, if it kicks more than an XCon 5 I may just have to get one. (^_^)

The 2006 is the more forgiving iron than the passing point which was originally Miura's attempt at a forgiving iron. Chris is right that the 2006 has more meat and a more forgiving sole than the passing point which was razor thin for a "forgiving iron".

James these are not forged but they have a rather soft feel thanks to the maraging face that is typically used on fairway woods. It has the feel of a titanium face but not metallic in that balls shoot off the face. The head size is smaller than the ViQ, perhaps a touch smaller than the aF-701 but there is more offset in the PRGR. The sole is very different as you can see in the pictures, this contributes to not only the forgiveness of the iron but also to the feel, it's trailing edge relief really allow it to glide at contact probably enhancing the feel. Definitely very forgiving, maybe more so than both the AF-701 and ViQ.

Played with the irons this weekend and they have a very unique feel to them with the maraging face. The ball is hot off the face and the iron produces very good distance. It has a similar feel to the Callaway Legacy Forged but the GN502 is not forged. Definitely an automatic iron even though the face is actually not overly large. Very forgiving grind. Just swing and the ball goes straight and high. I wasn't sure about the look of these irons when I first saw them but their appearance have definitely grown on me.

Yup that's a new TS putter. I should add those to the shop. The new TS stuff sure is great. Thanks as always for your great feedback Randy!

It actually went down end of January. We are working on a new video provider as the one we were using before Brightcove, is far to costly for us. Thanks for waiting. T

Ah I see. I was wondering why they looked a tad different. Almost a cross between the original 670 and EK. These are forged in Japan and available for loft lie adjustment by up to 2*. Drop me an email. We can definitely get these. T

The EV series is very much the next step from the MD series. Lower torque coupled with a stiffer butt section compared to the MD makes this for the more aggressive transition as T pointed out above. This shaft can deal with extra lag and still produce stable mid to higher trajectory. GD has attempted to make this shaft as higher launch more carry than the MD and just as if not more stable.

Hi Kev, long time no see. Hope you're well! The 670HC have been in the shop for a while. They are a pretty good iron for an open catalog model. In Japan you will also see this design branded as others. Thin topline, thin sole and relatively small offset. Soft feel and geared towards the better player.

Marty, yes two finishes are available, the standard nickel chrome and a new nickel brown finish. You can also change the word X-Blade to gold, silver, white or black and score lines can be white or matched with the face color. Tourstage will also laser engrave names on the hosel now as an option. Shafts are still limited but at least they will adjust length which is a step forward for TS. NS Pro 900GH 850GH 950GH 950GHWF 1050GH V90 Tourstage MV266v DG GOLD SL R300 S300 X100 and DG R400 S200 S400 X100 I've attached a pic of the two finishes well three actually but black is not available for the 701