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That is a Panasonic Strada from about 3 years ago . There are a lot nicer ones out there now!

Okay the new one is up... can see the transition from topline to neck much better now.

I'll reshoot that one... rushing as I have so much to take and only a limited time before I am forced to return them all! (loaners from the brands)

Tom and Ashim can fill you in.

Waiting for the Typhoon to pass so I can go outside and test all these new clubs and get some outside shots but in the meantime, some indoor shots and impressions. Beautiful looking cavity back. Satin finish, Very nice lines reminiscent of the 2011 Tourmodel. Not a tiny head which is probably a good thing as it allows the Tourmodel CB to appeal to a wider variety of players while the MB will take care of those who want small and compact. The new milling on the face is interesting. A straight top line and a slightly sharper toe with a reasonably boxy toe that rounds towards the sole. The heel is a bit taller than expected. The ridge in the back cavity is not just aesthetic but an actual separation between the slightly thicker bottom half vs the slightly thinner top half of the cavity. Again the cavity is thickest in the center where the Yamaha emblem is. This is for a more pure feel and to raise the CG a tad. As always with Yamaha's a good and useful sole grind with evident leading edge relief and trailing edge relief. What I don't like? A bit too busy in the back cavity with all those words but luckily tastefully done with only black and white paint fill. Offset, there is some. This is going to vary from person to person, but for some people it may be more offset than desired. Here are some photos. Outdoor shots and testing once the weather clears. Lightly chipped around the house, and has that crisp but soft Endo feel...typical Yamaha.

Real Photos starting the day after tomorrow once the Typhoon passes, though I may do some indoor shots.

<a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3721.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23717" alt="DSCF3721" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3721.jpg"></a> It has admittedly been too long since we have blogged. These last months have been busier than ever and it will only get busier with many new releases on the horizon. I will try my best to blog as much as I can over the coming months to introduce all the new products for 2014. I was at Gold's Factory in Tokyo yesterday to take care of some custom jobs we are doing for TSG customers. I decided to take the opportunity to snap some photos of the weights and inserts that Gold's Factory provides. Many times when helping a customer create their custom master piece, they are confused over all the different type of insert options that Gold's offers. Master Sasasya has created names for these inserts but when I tell a customer they can put Orbit around G in the sole and Arc Reactors in the cavity, they usually have no idea what I am talking about. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3712.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23720" alt="DSCF3712" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3712.jpg"></a> So I thought snapping some photos would help people visually identify with these weights and inserts. I will also do a post in the future about face millings and face insert options from Gold's Factory. Its important to know that every single insert used by Gold's Factory and that you see in these photos are machined from scratch by Gold's factory. Because of this, they can control quality and vary the size, weight, and colors of all the inserts they do. (as I have mentioned before as well, Gold's even machines their own tools!) Many of the weights are of course for practical purposes, ie in order to bring head weight up or shift the COG/bias of the putter. Some of these inserts are of course more for aesthetics and really help each custom job look very cool. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3707.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23722" alt="DSCF3707" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3707.jpg"></a> For those of you who own a Gold's Factory or have seen one in person, you can attest to the top notch work Master Sasaya does from perfectly cut holes on putters to perfectly machined weights and inserts that seamlessly fit them. For those who have not seen my previous posts on visits to the Factory they can see some of the machinery and staff in action in these posts: <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/craigs-excellent-japan-adventure-part-1-golds-factory/">Craig's Excellent Adventure: Gold's Factory</a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/a-day-in-tokyo-and-golds-factory-photo-blog/">A Day in Tokyo and Gold's Factory</a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/visiting-golds-factory-new-hand-grind-wedge/">Visiting Gold's Factory - New Hand Grind Wedge</a> So read on and I can go over some of the weights and inserts. <!--more--> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3666.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23725" alt="DSCF3666" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3666.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3611.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23728" alt="DSCF3611" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3611.jpg"></a> The most popular modification for putters is to increase the head weight and many like to use Gold's Factory's "Orbit Around G" weight. As you can see from the photo above, it looks like small moons orbiting around a G mark. Since Orbit around G weights are tungsten weights machined from scratch, Gold's can control the size (diameter), thickness (depth or height of the weight) and in turn how heavy the weight is. The size and depth of the weight is not really a choice of the customer. The customer typically gives a target head weight, ie he wants his head to go from 340g to 358g and depending on the style of the head as the space and depth allowed for drilling holes varies on every putter which limits the max size and weight to be used. So if its a head like the Anser No 2 or a Newport style head, the flange area and bumpers are thicker and have more mass and allow for larger and deeper tungsten weights to be used. We also have to consider that while adding tungsten weights to the head, there is also weight lost from the material that is machined out for the holes. Typically depending on the size and depth of the inserts, gains range from 12g to 25g overall. And after that Gold's can always add some nice touches with a variety of paintfill or custom colors to suit each person's tastes. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3677.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23730" alt="DSCF3677" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3677.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3679.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23731" alt="DSCF3679" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3679.jpg"></a> While the Orbit around G weights are the most popular these days, Gold's also offers more basic type tungsten weights that can come in all different sizes. Because these weights can be made so small, they can also fit on top blades of putters, in bumpers and are quite versatile for fitting. The photo directly above shows what Gold's Factory calls Orichalum weights. "Orichalcum is a metal mentioned in several ancient writings, including the story of Atlantis as recounted in the Critias dialogue, recorded by Plato. According to Critias, orichalcum was considered second only to gold in value, and was found and mined in many parts of Atlantis in ancient times. By the time of Critias, however, it was known only by name. In numismatics, orichalcum is the golden-colored bronze alloy used for the sestertius and dupondius coins. In many sources of pop culture, such as novels and video games, orichalcum is presented as a valuable ore that can be mined and crafted into powerful armor and weapons. It is also mentioned several times in Japanese anime . Several anime use it such as "Slayers" (Lina Inverse has to fight a golem in one episode that is made of it), "Saint Seiya" (gold saint, Aries Mu uses Orichalcum to recreate bronze saints' cloths), Black Cat" (all Chronos Numbers weapons are made of Orihalcum), and "Hyper Police" (Sasahara Natsuki's dagger [tanto] was cut down from a broken sword [katana]). In each case, the metal is akin to a steel alloy that is much stronger, and almost indestructible." Yes got the above from Wikipedia. So what Orichalum is for Gold's Factory are tungsten weights with 8 holes drilled around the edges. These edges are then filled with either copper or GSS (SUS303) "rods" and machined smooth to give the appearance you see above. These are a very classy looking weights and you can see some examples of how Gold's uses Orichalum below. In the first photo it is used in the face overlapping with plain tungsten. There is a lot of very fine machining going on to match the cut tungsten perfectly. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF9573.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23734" alt="DSCF9573" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF9573.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF9570.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23736" alt="DSCF9570" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF9570.jpg"></a> The photo above shows how the Orichalum weight has been inserted into the heel of the putter. There is also a smaller tungsten weight on the shoulder. If the balance and bias of the head is towards the toe, Gold's can move the COG ever so slightly with weights in certain positions like what you see above. As you saw in my blog post <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/craigs-excellent-japan-adventure-part-1-golds-factory/">Craig's Excellent Adventure: Gold's Factory</a>, the sweet spot or CG of the putter is not always in the center as we found on the Epon Zen. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3670.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23738" alt="DSCF3670" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3670.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3701.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23739" alt="DSCF3701" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3701.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3684.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23742" alt="DSCF3684" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3684.jpg"></a> Next up we have some inserts that don't really alter the weight in any way but look great for a visual upgrade. The first photo is what Gold's calls the Arc Reactor. It is a machined aluminum disc with a beveled edge and convex point in the center. The Arc Reactor can also be made in several sizes and placed in quite a few locations for a very nice visual impact. The Arc Reactor can also be filled with any type of paint fill color. The second photo above shows what Gold's calls the Bulls Eye. It is a 3 piece specially machined insert featuring a Tungsten outer ring, aluminum colored center ring with Gold's Factory engraving and a tungsten center piece. The most popular spot for the Bulls Eye is usually on the face in the heel but again it can be placed anywhere. The last photo above shows us what Gold's calls Alumite discs. They are machined aluminum discs made mostly for dress up and added style. Keep in mind though while the Bulls Eye does not change the weight of the putter, both the Arc Reactor and Alumite discs result in a net loss of weight after drilling and insertion. The weight is minor at a gram or 2 per disc, but it is still a calculation that needs be considered when working with a target weight. Below are examples of the Arc Reactor in the cavity, the Bulls Eye in the face heel and Alumite discs mixed with tungsten discs and an array of tunsten weighting below. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3614.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23744" alt="DSCF3614" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3614.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSC_3221.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23747" alt="DSC_3221" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSC_3221.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF9568.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23748" alt="DSCF9568" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF9568.jpg"></a> Recently popular as well have been brass inserts, which Gold's can also machine in in different sizes and doing alumite and weights in black color which look very stealth on Teflon black putters or produce a bold contrast on SUS303 or any satin putter. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3692.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23750" alt="DSCF3692" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3692.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3685.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23751" alt="DSCF3685" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3685.jpg"></a> Here are a few more closeups of different inserts including heel inserted Arc Reactor before color and a sneak peak of the much anticipated Damascus face insert... <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3657.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23753" alt="DSCF3657" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3657.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23754" alt="DSCF3696" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3696.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3722.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23755" alt="DSCF3722" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3722.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23756" alt="DSCF3691" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3691.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3709.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23757" alt="DSCF3709" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3709.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3715.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23760" alt="DSCF3715" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3715.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3658.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23759" alt="DSCF3658" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSCF3658.jpg"></a> So there you have a quick look at some of the machined inserts and weights that Gold's can do. These are just examples and Gold's can always tweak each weight differently and they seem to come up with new ones all the time. Hopefully this will help a lot of customers looking for a custom Gold's putter but had no idea what an Arc Reactor or Orichalum was. As always we are here to help with your master piece! <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/contact"><strong>Just give us a shout!</strong></a>

I am not one who is able to shape shots so I am more than happy with very straight. This TRPX driver design is an all original and a new design thanks to Nakayama-san at TRPX who oversaw JBeam's manufacturing of this head. In the past, Crazy just used J-Beams own in house designs. Moving forward, JBeam will be working together with TRPX in many ways so they have told us to look out for cool stuff from both TRPX and JBeam. As for the shafts, ABEX thinks TRPX is even better than Crazy (but of course he would say this. (^_^))

If driving is not the best part of your game Art, then an all around performer is what you need. Overall consistency and playable second shots beat long bombs into the woods and out of play. The TRPX's all around consistency and ability to stay straight will save a lot of people especially when they aren't driving their best. The truth is some of the monster bombers come at the sacrifice of control and stability and consistency. There isn't a single one of us that does not get excited over the occasional monster drive but in the end 'll be much happier with all my drives in the fairway and an overall lower score. (^_^)

Awesome T! Super forgiving and user friendly is what counts, surprised on the roll though as I do get a lot as do most others... A few out there are not getting as much roll like yourself but all straight is good!!

I think you are right! Personally I think it feels pretty good.

How do you know its not "either" You didn't get one yet right? (^_^) It is certainly not 6-4, no high end boutique maker uses 6-4 in Japan. It is composite Ti meaning a mix of alpha and beta ti, similar to what Epon and other endo brands use but the driver is of course not endo.,

Its simply flat black dyed and then glossed over for shine and a bit of protection (and I do mean a bit). Twilight is nickel plating which is thinner and tinted darker.

Henry its hard to say since they were just announced and have not been released yet. The RMX forged would be along the same lines but most likely longer in distance if they are anything like the older D Forged.

Michael very nice... I have always wanted an RS4... Is that your blue R34 Skyline? That is my favorite GTR!

PRE ORDER INFO IS UP NOW FOR IRONS IN THE 5TH POST ON THE FIRST PAGE!

Many of us love cars here, I know I do and I was a car fanatic long before I even began golf. Back in Canada, I went through a Prelude VTEC. MR2 Supercharger, MR2 Turbo, back in university then two Audi A4 1.8T quattros (great in Canada's winter), all of which I did modify and tune as well. Here in Japan I have a 2011 STi which I bought new in November of 2011. I am thinking of a change though as I am always looking for something new.... Last pic is parked next to our former S-yard rep's Lan Evo VI. Post here about what you drive and post pics if you got them!

Stan more fairways than usual equals the best distance overall in the long run. (^_^) Happy to hear its working out for you!

Was glad to be of help and happy to guide you into the world of JDM clubs!

They do have custom options again though the catalog for custom is not available yet. Here are some of the prelimnary shafts available.

A couple of things here. Adjustable driver from Endo, still too expensive to make, hence manufacturers go elsewhere. Hopefully Yamaha has learned from their Remix recall, and gotten things right. For the irons all of them are made in Japan however, only the tour models are forged at Endo. The RMX Forged has a similar back face to the ONOFF but is not aas round overall features more perimeter cavity weighting vs sole weighting in the ONOFF, as more of a double sole grind. It's also S25C vs S20C.

Sorry Art I had to remove your post to keep the flow of info... The UT comes in 18 21 24 27

PRE ORDER INFORMATION As you all know, the tour models are all limited and like every year the 2014 models will be sold out even before we hit 2014. I will have all pre order info here tomorrow so stay tuned to this post. Release dates: Irons: Nov 23rd!! Drivers: Dec 14th!! First up is the pre order info for the irons, as they are released first and typically sell out the fastest. Below is the MSRP of each iron. RMX Tourmodel MB 5-PW with S200 1320.00 3 and 4 iron 220.00 each (4 iron is more readily available as 3 iron is a special order) Shaft options include Modus3 and KBS Tour as well as Nippon 950 1050 and DG Tour Issue (upgrade charge). ----------------------------- RMX Tourmodel CB 5-PW with S200 or Modus3 Stiff 1200.00 3 and 4 iron 200.00 each (4 iron is more readily available as 3 iron is a special order) Shaft options include Modus3 and KBS Tour as well as Nippon 950 1050 and DG Tour Issue (upgrade charge). ------------------------------ RMX FORGED 7-PW with NS Pro RMX 95 S or 85 R 780.00 4, 5 , 6 iron 195.00 each 7-PW with TMX-614i Graphite 880.00 4, 5 , 6 iron 220.00 each ------------------------------ RMX Maraging 7-PW with NS Pro RMX 95 S or 85 R 780.00 4, 5 , 6 iron 195.00 each 7-PW with TMX-614i Graphite 880.00 4, 5 , 6 iron 220.00 each The reason why the Forged and Maraging are sold as 7-PW sets is that they expect golfers to go for combo sets ie Maraging in 5 and 6 iron with Forged in 7 8 9 PW for example or those who go Maraging in 7-PW to get #5 and #6 utilities. --------------------------------- RMX Tourmodel Wedge 52/8 56/12 58/12 S200 or Modus3 Stiff 195.00 each Shaft options include Modus3 and KBS Tour as well as Nippon 950 1050 and DG Tour Issue (upgrade charge). -------------------------------- RMX Forged Wedge 50/7 56/12 NS Pro RMX 95 S or 85 R 195.00 each TMX-614i Graphite 220.00 each All irons begin shipping Nov 23rd. You must pre order not only to make sure you get a set but also to make sure you get early shipping. Any custom orders will take longer and ship sometime after the official shipping date. Please email me at [email protected] with the subject, Yamaha Pre-order and what you would like to order. You need to make sure you already have a pro shop account.

Specs and technical diagrams. Notice the head shapes and weight placements in different models. 13 different adjustable weights available!!! 4g up to 22 grams.... crazy!

RMX adjustable FW RMX adjustable UT No video for the woods above. The largest number of iron and wedge releases ever by Yamaha. RMX Maraging RMX Forged RMX Tourmodel CB RMX Tourmodel MB RMX Tourmodel Wedge RMX Forged Wedge http://youtu.be/r1lRXfsuXn8