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Epon not yet.... though we should have shirts and caps from them soon... Fourteen I haven't seen one but I'll keep my eye out for it.

Finally tracked down pics of the upcoming black Srixon... currently in prototype testing.

R, Like you I actually saw these around the web over a month ago but I paid little attention as I did not know if they were going retail. As for the flex and load numbers. They are rather high... especially tip wise. They unfortunately have only given the TCB values but that gives you a rough idea of rigidity distribution. The F58-R has a tip load of 9.1kg as opposed to the Mach Line Proto 5350 R which is 5.7kg. I would love to see overall flex index... we're waiting for some numbers from NGS as Chris has already contacted them on this.

Yeah it was on the Golf Style blog last month actually and I think Duffer saw those pics as well last week. Scans would be great!

This has gone into play and the feel and control is just amazing... I love it... this is my putter and I'm even considering getting another Gold's... best putter I've ever owned and I've owned the best in JDM putters.... Chris took pics of his 001 twin as well:

You're right on the money there C.... It always amazed me looking at the swing speeds of JLPGA girls, many who swing between 85-90mph yet can drive the ball 240-250 yards total on average.

Yeah I've seen them on Yahoo Auctions... just like the original new generation X-Driver prototypes which were indeed all black.

Just don't play any twilight or close to darkness rounds... may be hard to find those balls!

Yes sir the whole Mizuno limited Black collection will be added! Can you imagine using a black ball on the course? I think it'd be awesome! (^_^)

Black is all the rage I tell you... look at these!

Black is hot... TM started a trend with that Superquad... and now some new drivers including the X-Drive GR and Limited Mizuno Black and nv-NXs are all black.... pretty hot looking!

B I agree with you all the way! People always say JDM shafts are soft to flex... fact is many times people only perceive that soft flex while what manufacturers are creating is a shaft with feel and kick. You also bring up several points that bring certain things to light... there is NO miracle shaft... too many times people think a shaft will change everything but in the end the shaft is only as good as the person swinging it. When I do shaft recommendations, many times depending on the player's style, I sometimes recommend something softer... that will feel smooth and kick well IF the player waits for it as you say! I think many members here have seen it work for them, the softer shaft, as I've seen users post saying they are able to drive the ball better if they all slow it down and swing naturally with better balance and control...

Updated with tons of more detailed photos!

Just an update for those who are thinking of getting Japan TVD's. For the July batch, TSG has sold close to 10 wedges with 60* with S200 and 54* with S200 sold out. The following lofts and shafts remain: 1 x 52* S200 1 x 52* 950GH Stiff 1 x 54* 950GH Stiff 1 x 56* S200 1 x 56* 950GH Stiff 1 x 58* S200 1 x 58* 950GH Stiff 1 x 60* 950GH Stiff

All the 445's are square. You know you can get open up to 1.5* on the AF-101 right? (^_^)

Only available in 9.5* with a very slightly closed face (0.5*) and it appears the crown is black... but I need to confirm... have to find pics of the head cover too!

That was a one of a kind proto..... but different variations will be coming... (^_^)

Some one else pulled the trigger before you!

The wide sole is more user friendly and won't dig as much... both have similar scorelines and spin equally well.

The pre order is up: http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p2024/...oduct_info.html TSG has very limited numbers for July's second batch.

Still no word on the viq forged.... but here is the driver!

The new 2008 models are all new original designs by Sasaya-san. He told me that they are a big improvement grind wise and shape wise over the previous stage 4 and 5 wedges while using similar quality forging and steel. You can see there is a more detailed grind in the sole and the cnc milling done by Sasaya san on the face is more complex and supposedly spins even more!

Sizing can also depends on the brand... much of the Tourstage stuff is considered Pro Spec so even the Japanese sizes are big very comparable to US brands. A medium TS is far too large for me (I'm a small) and I end up giving them to people here who are in fact US mediums and they fit fine. Paradiso on the other hand is cut slightly smaller. I can wear their Medium.

You mean these? Not available yet... but let me find out when.

Prototype at the moment, not sure when its going retail... I saw it a month ago in Golf Style but there wasn't enough info to post on it... Let me see if I can find out more. (^_^)