keybs Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Just wondering if anyone knows if these clubs are the same clubs with different names or completely different animals? Also is it true that tour issue clubs don't have serial numbers? I just bought a set of J33b's off of ebay which are supposedly tour issue and want to know how I can check that out? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinkoh Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Just wondering if anyone knows if these clubs are the same clubs with different names or completely different animals? Also is it true that tour issue clubs don't have serial numbers? I just bought a set of J33b's off of ebay which are supposedly tour issue and want to know how I can check that out? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks! basically, yeah. more leading edge relief in bridgestone to accomodate US golf courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keybs Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 basically, yeah. more leading edge relief in bridgestone to accomodate US golf courses. What exactly does that translate to? Has the front edge been ground or rounded or is it a sharper edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 A more killed or rounded leading edge makes it better for softer conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keybs Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 A more killed or rounded leading edge makes it better for softer conditions. Are you saying that US courses typically are softer than other style courses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Are you saying that US courses typically are softer than other style courses? No, I think he's telling you the purpose of a killed leading edge :tsg_smilie_whistle: Having said that, I've played a bunch in Europe and - using that as a point of comparison - the courses here in the States are kept much softer generally. Much softer. Out here in Cali, you could even say they are overwatered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 No, I think he's telling you the purpose of a killed leading edge :tsg_smilie_whistle: Having said that, I've played a bunch in Europe and - using that as a point of comparison - the courses here in the States are kept much softer generally. Much softer. Out here in Cali, you could even say they are overwatered. You've got that right!! Even in SoCal, way, way, way too much water. I know we have desert like conditions here, but I've seen too many courses with way too much water. I've actually started to see some areas of some courses damaged from all the water. Its kind of ridiculous sometimes. I play the X-blades and I can say if your swing is steep, the sharper edge on soft conditions will not favor you. I love the X-blades but will admit a blunted leading edge would make these irons even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keybs Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 You've got that right!! Even in SoCal, way, way, way too much water. I know we have desert like conditions here, but I've seen too many courses with way too much water. I've actually started to see some areas of some courses damaged from all the water. Its kind of ridiculous sometimes.I play the X-blades and I can say if your swing is steep, the sharper edge on soft conditions will not favor you. I love the X-blades but will admit a blunted leading edge would make these irons even better. What's with all the water is it from irrigation systems? Here in B.C. Canada we get plenty of rain in the winters and summers can tend to run dry. I do notice that with my MR-23 blades occasionally they dig deeper into the turf than I would like but I'm not sure the move to j33b's will change that :tsg_smilie_confused: I think it happens when I "slip-ma-Disco" ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Yes california does have many very soft condition areas, In Japan like the U.S different areas have different turf conditions, thats why they have stuff called the hokkaido grind by mizuno and other regional features to certain clubs. On average Japanese courses are better kept and almost seemless, many fast greens while the turf does tend to be harder. Cali is not the same as parts of Florida or Arizona and Texas, so remember all areas are different. I wouldnt make this a factor in what i buy next but i do keep it in mind for wedges and sometimes i dont want to be using cally's and pings out on hard pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 What's with all the water is it from irrigation systems? Here in B.C. Canada we get plenty of rain in the winters and summers can tend to run dry. I do notice that with my MR-23 blades occasionally they dig deeper into the turf than I would like but I'm not sure the move to j33b's will change that :tsg_smilie_confused: I think it happens when I "slip-ma-Disco" ya know? Yes, they overwater here at many courses. I hate it but it the softness doesn't affect my X-blades with my swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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