MCsub Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Well, the seventies are here in Colorado, yet my local range still has the freakin mats / concrete thing going. So, for my 32nd birthday today, I took the day off to go hit my first bucket of the year... off grass too... what a novel way to play golf. Anyways, I have had numerous new toys to break in, and usually I wait until I have had a few range sessions to get comfortable. This year, I have been teaching my daughter to play, and in the process I have had a cast 9 iron in my hand and have been swinging here and there. Everything has felt like a go, and I was hoping for no rust. Well, after an extended session today - and my first in 5+ months - I feel great. Almost no mis**ts of any kind. My hands hurt, and I had no feel on chipping, but otherwise I am ready to roll. So, without further ado... Bought the G-Field heads from Chris and sent them straight to Joe Kwok for proper blueprinting. I decided the give the Tour Concepts a go, and luckily the satin chrome finish had just been released. I have had them back for weeks. Took only the PW, 8, and 6 to the range, and hit them all against my Z101 / Nippon 1050s (also Kwoked, so a legit comparo). At address, I prefer the Z's thinner topline. The NC1 is slightly longer though from heel to toe, and is thus easier to align. At impact, the Z is softer yet still crisp, and the NC1 feels more muted. I would say the face of the NC1 is definitely more resiliant though; after numerous balls w/ each iron (wiping away crud when necessary), you can't yet see wear of any kind on the finish or grooves. The Tour Concepts offer an altogether unique feel that is hard to describe. Whatever it is, I love it. I was bombing the 6 iron so long and straight and swinging easy. To get the same result w/ the Z I seem to want to swing harder, and when I do I draw the ball. Nonetheless, I love the new irons, and am looking forward to running through them all over the next few weeks. I think the Tour Concept shaft is perfectly suited to the NC1 head. Against the Zs, the NC1s are more forgiving and I think will be easier to hit on the tough days. For what it is worth though, The Z101 remains as good of an iron as I have ever hit. Anyone w/ a consistent enough swing looking for a great club for not a lot of money should pick up a set. More to follow on the NC1s after I have hit them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Fantastic review (and happy birthday). Can you remind me again of your swing characteristics? I'm curious about the shaft comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckay Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Does Joe Kwok have a website? I have a 553 speeder coming and am looking for someone to trust with my new weapon of 340 yard bombs :tsg_smiley_laughatyou: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaisuShotto Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Fantastic review (and happy birthday).Can you remind me again of your swing characteristics? I'm curious about the shaft comparison. MC - can you add what flex as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCsub Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 MC - can you add what flex as well? Stiff flex. Fantastic review (and happy birthday).Can you remind me again of your swing characteristics? I'm curious about the shaft comparison. Thanks... I am not a hard swinger, and prefer a smooth tempo, still swinging down on the ball. Driver ss is 100-105 with a normal swing. The Z101s are built to a D2, and the NC1s are a 2.5 and 3.5 on the PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrazygolfer Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Does Joe Kwok have a website? I have a 553 speeder coming and am looking for someone to trust with my new weapon of 340 yard bombs :tsg_smiley_laughatyou: No website but his email is: [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) I am not a hard swinger, and prefer a smooth tempo, still swinging down on the ball. Driver ss is 100-105 with a normal swing. The Z101s are built to a D2, and the NC1s are a 2.5 and 3.5 on the PW. Excellent. I have some 1150s that I'm screwing around with so this comparison is useful given the differences in our SS. Edited April 11, 2006 by sfgolfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCsub Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Well, now I have hit the 6-PW. Definitely a different feel than what I am used to. The Tour Concept shafts are very rewarding. I swear I was hitting the 8 iron almost as far as my Tourstage 6 iron, which makes no sense to me. But I definitely prefer the Zs at address. Wish the toplines were thinner on the NC1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicksy Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm now sitting with 3 sets of shafts. A set of spined px 5.5, a set of dg x100's and a set of tc x100's. I really notice the difference in weight of the tc's but the x1's are definitely not difficult to manage. In fact I'd say that i prefer the feel from the tc's than the px. (suppose the px don't really have any feel, whereas you can feel a kick in the tc's) Think my new tour issue 735 cm's are going to get the tc treatment when i get round to it. Glad i stumbled on the tc's, definitely a good alternative to px (which i though could never be surpassed)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCsub Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm now sitting with 3 sets of shafts. A set of spined px 5.5, a set of dg x100's and a set of tc x100's. I really notice the difference in weight of the tc's but the x1's are definitely not difficult to manage. In fact I'd say that i prefer the feel from the tc's than the px. (suppose the px don't really have any feel, whereas you can feel a kick in the tc's) Think my new tour issue 735 cm's are going to get the tc treatment when i get round to it. Glad i stumbled on the tc's, definitely a good alternative to px (which i though could never be surpassed)!! Master Joe told me they take a little getting used to, but once you do you never go back. Time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaisuShotto Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Master Joe told me they take a little getting used to, but once you do you never go back. Time will tell... how do the tc compare to the ns? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 I play both sets, 1150's in my 37's and TC's in my Miura's and I gotta tell ya the TC's are superior for my game. Much longer and very very good feel. Taking nothing away from the 1150's because they are a quality shaft as well, just seem a bit light to me. I am going to painfully reshaft my custom Mizuno's with TC's so if anyone wants a perfect set of 1150 pulls (stiff flex) shoot me a PM and I would be happy to hook you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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