2007 vs. earlier Tourstage Forged ViQ

[gordo905]

Besides looking a little different, are there functional differences between the 2007 and earlier forged ViQ's?

Thanks,

Gordo

[gocchin]

Hi gordo,

As I mentioned in this thread on the 2007 ViQ irons here:

http://forum.tourspecgolf.com/index.php?showtopic=23353

There are still Tungsten inserts in the 3 to 5 iron and according to Tourstage the MOI has been increased by 15% compared to the old ViQ forged allowing for more forgiveness.

The lofts are a little on the strong side but with the tungsten inserts in the long irons and an extra 8g of weight distributed to the sole section of all the irons, that extra low center of gravity helps get the ball up.

Size wise the 2007 ViQ Forged iron vs the old ViQ forged are pretty close.

The heel of the 2007's are a tad taller than the old version and the sweetspot is according to Tourstage 0.6mm higher. They measured true loft on the 5 iron and the 2007's are a little stronger at 25.2* while the old ViQ was 25.8*.

[gordo905]

Very good information. Thanks

[gordo905]

gochin,

Any experience with the non-forged ViQ? If so, can you comment of differences from forged version?

Thanks

[gocchin]

Good set of irons for non-forged but more popular among recreational golfers as high end game improvement clubs. For the price you'd have to pay for the ViQ (non forged) I'd rather grab a forged set of TourStage Z-101's (which I have) or TS-202's if you want more forgiving.