Came across a shop in HK which still had 3 brand new ones. I can't recall what they used to sell for new. Shop is asking $295. Anybody remember the price?

They were 29,800 yen when new.

I knew it wasn't close to $300. Told them "you guys can't get rid of them and the company has gone under so you should be dumping them". Their reply was "so they have become collectors' items". Idiots ;-)

By the way how's the new X-Drive been treating you? See you've got the ZR-700 as well? (^-^)

By the way how's the new X-Drive been treating you? See you've got the ZR-700 as well? (^-^)

The X445 is great. What distinguishes it from the X460 is the feel. I think the shaft and head are well matched and gives a penetrating ball flight. Not as forgiving as the X460 but I just love the feel. Hit it on the screws and the ball flies. I have the 10.5 * as well and have not noticed any real difference in yardages on the simulator.

The ZR700 is a very solid driver. Very straightforward. Good distance, good forgiveness, but not even close to being as sexy as the X445.

The X445 is the sexiest, classiest looking driver I have ever seen. Never leave home without it!

The X445 is great. What distinguishes it from the X460 is the feel. I think the shaft and head are well matched and gives a penetrating ball flight. Not as forgiving as the X460 but I just love the feel. Hit it on the screws and the ball flies. I have the 10.5 * as well and have not noticed any real difference in yardages on the simulator.

The ZR700 is a very solid driver. Very straightforward. Good distance, good forgiveness, but not even close to being as sexy as the X445.

The X445 is the sexiest, classiest looking driver I have ever seen. Never leave home without it!

I should have been more specific on the feel factor. Nothing like the tinny sound and feel you usually get but rather a slightly muted, almost persimmon-like feel which is 100% pure.