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Go for the stiff stock shaft at 46" as B and T say here. If you're naturally a high launcher you might want to try the 9* as the EMB launches high. Keep in mind though you will tee it lower due to the shallow face. The scooping action definitely contributes to the higher launch and a flatter swing plane would help that. A smooth relaxed swing will produce the best results.

Great shaft P, especially if you want to keep the left side out of play and maintain a lower more piercing trajectory. It would launch slightly higher than a Blueboard but with more feel.

Putter isn't released until October so no in hand pics yet unfortunately.

Hi Smack, The EMB would launch higher due to the lower and deeper center of gravity. That said the AF-101 usually plays very true to loft so the ballooning is surprising. Is it a Diamana Blue you're playing? A 9.5 would of course make a difference and we could also request as low an actual loft as possible. I know you said that this Diamana did not balloon for you in the MD390 but have you considered another shaft for the Epon?

The ali'islei definitely does NOT fit the profile of most pros. Unlike it's lower launching Diamana counterparts which can handle the harder hitters, the ali'islei was a higher lower bend profile shaft aimed at the smooth swinger. I still haven't heard much about Fubuki in Japan.

Slightly different design, slightly compact head at 440cc. Features a new ultra thin crown and of course is smoke ion plated and a Square face.... this is aimed at the better player unlike the CGB. The new TP irons are cast since there already is the TP Forged.

Sorry I'm not Tourspecgirl, but I do all the shaft fittings here on TSG. (^_^) A 70g range shaft that provides higher launch and lower spin would be the Ozik X-Con7 in strong flex. It would be around 78g and that heavier weight could help slow down your tempo a bit. It launches high and has low spin with great feel. Another option is the Graphite Design Quattro Tech 75 in X-Stiff. It will give you a stable higher launch with mid spin (not as low as the Ozik).

Shingo is playing a Sumo 5000 10.3* real loft with Bassara Prototype at 46.5". The Bassara has similar graphics to the new Hawk and Falcon

You're right on about the sound, it is definitely loud but it's more like a "Hear that, I killed it" loud. When I first got the EMB it shocked me how loud it was and I guess it's that way when you're the person hitting the EMB, but then many times in groups behind me they would say things like "That sounded like a good one" or "Sounded like you caught that one good". Then I began realizing, yeah it's loud but it's a kick ass loud. (^_^)

Well they are available in stiffer flexes at those weights as well.. I just put the softest flexes. The Bassara's are in the shop... as well as the Axiv, the others I'll add. (^_^)

No news yet guys.... if there were protoypes, Ai-chan would probably be playing them. (^_^)

You've got quite a few choices. Bassara Falcon F43 is 46g in Lite flex (senior) 48g in R Flex Bassara Hawk H43 is 47 and 48g for the quicker transition and tempo Fujikura Rombax 4X07 is available in R3 R2 and R weighing 45, 47 and 48g Graphite Design SL-4 is available in RR1 (senior) and weighs 47g Axiv 4048 is Senior flex and 43g and there are a few others.

Still around and still a wonderful wedge but very very low on stock due to its popularity. Best to check with us first if you want a set and we can check supplier stock. Available shafts are only NS Pro 950GH and Tour AD AD-75 Graphite.

The new Casio EX-F1... only 6 megapixels but full 1080i at 60 frames per second. As well as super slo motion mode with 300fps, 600fps and 1200fps capabilities.... Check out the camera filming a golf swing in 300fps on Inpakuto. http://www.inpakuto.com/index.php?option=c...ra-1200FPS.html

Yes it will be there for pre order later this week. Made a post on it on the blog for any one who is interested: http://www.inpakuto.com/index.php?option=c...tsy-Spider.html

One of the best forged heads around that size ever made was the Epon Technity 380 which is of course 380cc. Very nice feel on impact. Another option is the Mizuno JPX E310 at 410cc and very traditional shaped... this is a very solid driver. You can check out yourpressed's review here: http://forum.tourspecgolf.com/t24648.html which is what inspired me to try out the driver as well. Hard part with these smaller heads is actually finding one as they are older models.

We have a special going now on the forged Lepon ladies irons 6-SW with Lepon Graphite Design Shafts. PM me if interested.

I think they definitely look better than the previous gen GR's. Based on the features and design they are supposed to be more forgiving. However a similar undercut and sup10 face probably equal a slight click on impact.

Great feedback as always Randy. Let us know how it goes when the Honeymoon is over! (^_^)

Send Chris a PM guys and he'll let you know.

My wife is using Lepon too.. she was playing USDM clubs and the Lepon changed her game and her appreciation for golf.... she loves them. A forged iron with Graphite Design shafts for ladies! Here's the thread I posted with lots of pics: http://forum.tourspecgolf.com/t25340.html

TSG also offers refinishing by Sasaya-san your Gold's or Gauge Design putter including custom options. Here are some examples below. The first 4 pictures are all the same putter belonging to one customer who liked refreshing his putter every few months it seems even though its still brand new and unused (^_^). It began as Beads Boron, was changed to Teflon Black then recently to White Chrome. The Red Alumite in the cavity were changed to Black Alumite. A sound slot and brass pin was added and the tungsten in the face was changed to aluminum inserts decreasing weight from 355g to 335g. A few Gauge refinishes below, including added tungsten and engraving:

Interestingly this September, Srixon Japan is releasing two new drivers and two new irons both under the ZR line which have been in the past for the better player. The ZR-800 a 460cc driver and the ZR-30 a 425cc driver. As well as the ZR-800 iron and ZR-30 iron. There is also a new forged driving iron the ZR-UTI. More info to come:

It should fit. If the Como!Come!'s can fit the old G-field Leap they can definitely fit the X5. (^_^)

Yes we're expecting the CB next month... very good looking club. Very similar head shape and maybe touch more offset.