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T the older Rac TP driving iron is nice driving iron as well, much more compact head and less offset. Here it is actually compared to the PRGR 220i:

Also remember guys, that Roddio can be installed to meet your desired CPM, so your SR, C, could have been stiffer. Chris probably installed it at standard J-spec SR which may have been a little soft for you. For example my R flex W-5Ba just inserted into my epon without any adjustments CPM's out at 223 which is very soft with just a little adjustment as per Roddio Certified specs and it reaches 238CPM. Both the epon and X-drive are wonderful drivers. Can't go wrong with either Jack, but don't give up on the Epon so quickly especially if you like the feel!

Yes what shows in the chart is correct. there should be no 51 or 56 available. I've corrected that to reflect.

Wow the less offset on the J-Spec is pretty obvious. Is it me T, or is the top line slightly thinner too? Have you hit them side by side yet?

The X-Drive is all Titanium. Jack the epon is a higher launching head. My clubfitter is hitting an Epon 9.5 as well and found it too high launching with a Whiteboard. He switch to an Axiv V and problem solved. I followed Blader X's advice on that as the V-Spec also made his trajectory with the 9.5 Epon optimal. The Epon is a fantastic head, just find the right shaft.

Here are some I put together... There are actually two versions of the older 858 driving iron. One retail one and one that was made for the tour with less offset.

As you know all three are driving irons. They rank in forgiveness and ease of use from the 550 > 660 > 858. the 858 and 660 are pretty popular on tour. The 550 has the lowest center of gravity and launches the highest. If I'm not mistaken is also the lightest head of the three.

Here are some examples of Gold's stuff: http://forum.tourspecgolf.com/index.ph...p;hl=gold's sky is the limit really, well I guess the wallet is the limit (^_^), $360 base and up.....

Yup the IS3 502 are cast SUS630 and not too bad looking for a GI set.

Hi there, welcome to the forums. They are both pretty high end soft forgings. It's going to be hard to find someone who has played both probably due to their cost. The Gold's Factory are pretty much made on order and can be customized but because of this there is a wait time. The Yururi's are standard and ready to go. Both can be shafted with pretty much everything which will also affect the way they play. In other words both are soft, players type CB's with more compact heads that can be fit to any player and perform.

Awww Claus, of course you posted looking for replies, otherwise you wouldn't have posted right?! (6_^) The WR is forged K. (^_^) Actually the G-Field CCB-1's I'm using are pretty durable cast. I practice off mats and grass with them and they still look pretty unscathed. They are definitely not soft cast like Fourteen or Beres but are still pretty good CB's. Though I'm not sure they fit your profile of smaller head player's style.

People were asking whether or not I still had my old bag... not to worry, that white TS is still awesome and staying with me. (^_^)

paipai what's the length on the 5 wood? Thanks!

I was guessing that it was the same forging technique too Claus... here's an angle from up top:

Looking at the available lofts and stock shafts have me thinking this is geared towards mid to high handicappers looking to go straight and long. My guess Jer is that it will be square to slightly closed.

Yes J, I agree... I NEED your tips for never missing a fairway!!

Srixon has always had some very slick unique designs. As far as I know, Srixon still does their own forgings but I'm sure Chris could confirm. Jack, it's not released yet so there's not going to be much feedback on these for at least a couple of weeks. (they come out in mid September retail but magazines should be reviewing them now). Their ZR line of clubs is usually aimed towards mid to low handicappers as "athlete" models but I really like the heel and toe relief on this one...

siteseer2 and duffer are right on, it's can't miss huge. Nice club though but for aesthetics some may prefer a more compact head a la G-Fields. Great in the rough though or tall grass.... just beat the huge head down. (^_^)

No shots here my friend, some good points... it's great how you can take the time to put all that together!! Like you said there are many different opinions on this topic. For me the bottom line is I try and choose what I like and what works for me. Personally the word "Tour" doesn't carry too much weight for me when it comes to equipment. I do believe in quality and workmanship though and in JDM products that includes retail products. In the end does quality equal performance? Maybe. Does paying for quality equal feel which is important to many golfers. In my opinion and experience yes, to a certain extent. (No I will not pay for a 5 star Honma driver). Will I visit a Tourstage Tour Van if I get the chance? Probably? I may even be tempted into buying a "tour" wedge but it probably won't do anything for my game... I'd just waste my money and collect it. (^_^) But I stick mostly with Japanese gear and the Tour Issue moniker is not a common for Japanese gear. You rarely see any tour issue JDM equipment even pop up on this forum. It's all about being custom fit these days and tolerances as you say. The great thing is that many JDM brands allow custom shafts and club adjustments, even on retail clubs which is definitely a positive. I think they have higher tolerances and stick to all the best materials. At least my wallet hopes so. (^_^) And actually your answer being "Cultural" above is actually pretty accurate. While the $10,000 purchase of honma irons is no longer as common as it used to be, the differences in cultures and lifestyles are evident in the golfing world. Everything from customer expectations, to quality, to specs, to price points, the thinking is different in Japan. Which is why the JDM golf market exists and why it is different from the rest of the world. (and why we have TSG)... ^^

Prices have been released for this beast... around $750... I'd try it if it wasn't flourescent green! (^_^)

Great feedback B. It is the most amazing feeling FW I've hit, just ahead of the GFT in feel. Good advice on getting the right shaft. I went with a low kicker in mine to help me get the ball up and it was the right choice...

Actually the new Hibore does use axiv as stock too... as does the original Hibore: and the hibore FW:

Here it is but it's a pretty bad site... not much info... http://www.clevelandgolf.co.jp/ I've seen many of the Cleveland Japan clubs use axiv and GD.

The Hi-Bore line in Japan was using Mamiya Axiv shafts for their drivers, FW's, hybrids and irons for a while... before the Hi-Bore XL.