mramage

Im no absolute expert but this might help. Basically the TP series has the Boron, Zylon and GMAT in the shafts which adds to the stability and expense. The Xcon series has the Zylon and GMAT, and the Code Series has only the GMAT. All three shafts are extremely smooth and stable. 5,6,7,8 relate to the wieght range of the shafts, ie 7=70g ish What is Speical about the OZIK ? - Ozik is a compilation of 4 materials from around the world: - High modulus graphite, Boron from the U.S.A – No one should mistake our boron usage for what has been done in the past. We have wrapped 2 46” boron sleeves over the length of the shaft at competing angles (patent pending). This provides 2 tons of impact force at contact – ultimate stability and energy transfer. This allows us to keep a high static torque while having the lowest static torque among any shaft we have tested -- more kick, yet more stability. - Ballistic Zylon from Japan – The strongest man-made fiber in the world. Zylon is a fibrous material used most often in ballistic applications. Zylon is wrapped over the boron – this absorbs the vibration off the metal – allows for an ultra-smooth feel despite being stout at impact. Zylon is also amazing for shaft recovery and overall feel. - G-MAT from the UK – G-MAT is a newer material that acts as a “casing” or “finishing” material. Many shafts are made to tight tolerances initially but then change after repeated heating and cooling (during the manufacturing process or, say, in and out of a trunk in Missouri in August). G-MAT cases the shaft and insures long-lasting consistency, tighter tolerances, and durability. - The standard OZIK have 12” of boron rather than 46” x 2, but use a more aggressive lay-up pattern that is biased to proper recover. OZIK is the fast-recover, ball-speed-increaser, OZIK TP is the ultimate-stability, ultimate-energy-transferer. - What does it all do? The Boron-cross ply brings less resistance to torque. People 'hate' high torque when the twisting is all over the place or biased against their club path. The full boron ply prevents clubhead twisting at impact, creates a low "dynamic torque" applied in the correct path, and provides 2 tons of "impact force" club-to-ball. The clubhead isn't twisting anywhere. Zylon is just as important. Zylon, layed in MCC's design, accelerates the rate of clubhead return. It also serves to dampen/kill vibration off the boron. This keeps the smooth feel.

This site is almost as crowded with Aussies as the PGA tour at the moment. Anyone else from Melbourne?

JH - Jay Haas

Have not tried either, (so I feel a bit stupid responding to the post) but the Royal Collection CV Pro is the best fairway I have ever hit. I know it has been out for ages, but I simply can't see how a fairway wood could be better. Couple it with the right shaft and keep the spin low.

Hello and thank-you Blader-X. I wish I could justify upgrading to the X Blade 2. Your a lucky man. I went through alot of 3 woods before I settled on this one. Paid too much for it on ebay but it has been worth every cent. The TP-7 Proto feels just amzing and the CV Pro head is just classic. I can't see how Royal Collection are goind to better it. The Vokey was made for a very famous tour player and I was very lucky to pick it up. The grind is just amazing.

It is amzing. Nothing compares to it. Opens up so nicely. Here are some more pics:

Ha, thanks. This should be my set up for a while now so I thought I would give them a clean and share some photos. Thanks for your help with a few of them.

Driver: Epon Techinty 460 with Axiv V 7072 Fairway: Royal Collection CV Pro with Matrix Ozik TP7 Prototype 2 iron: Tourstage Z101 with Rifle 6.0 3 - PW: Tourstage X-Blade with Rifle 6.0 Sand Wedge: Tourstage X Wedge 52* with Rifle 5.5 Lob Wedge: Titleist Vokey 60* Tour Spin Milled Custom Grind with Rifle 5.5 Putter: Nike OZ T130 2007 Tourstage Stand Bag. Jan Craig head covers.

I have not hit an epon wedge, but i can highly recommend the new X wedge. Amazing feel off the face. The grind is perfect for my swing and contact with the groud has been pure.

Got my 52* two weeks ago. It is awesome. Perfectly fills the gap between my XBlade PW and my 60*Custom Tour(JH) Vokey. Feel is awesome. Get one.