+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 For those of you who do not know who George Takei is, he is the original company owner and founder/designer for Gauge Design Japan. Later starting the brand G-Field which produced so many of our members favorite putters the premium zone. He is responsible for Premium Zone Face Milling, The original and updated version of the Aluinser as well as countless other design technologies used in high end golf products. Expect by years end the release of the GS-1W, GS-FW's, GS-CB's, GT-Putter Series, and GT- Wedge Series. The GS models are the top shelf product in the line up. Limited numbers of each product were produced and you now have the ability to purchase exclusive 1st Run Prototypes at the same price that the standard models will debut at. Thats right after this batch here all putters will not say 1st Run Prototype on them. Also just to make you aware, there are Tour Issue versions in a black teflon finish in the bags of over 7 JPGA tour players and 12 Japan Amatuer players. The GS-MB Iron Forged S20C Limited Production of only 350 sets World Wide! 100% Hand ground then CNC milled forged and finished in Japan. The GS-Wedge S20C Limited Production. Hand Ground then CNC milled Face forged and finished in Japan. The GS Series Putters. 3 Piece Forged Carbon S20, Limited Production of 350 putters world wide in Silver Star Finish. GS-01 GS-02 PiCs Coming Soon... GS-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm a lucky enough to have a GS 56* in the bag, initial impressions are very positive. Workmanship and finish is top notch as expected from George. It just screams quality. After one grass range session I can say the wedge is very compact and has a thin topline, which sets up very nicely. The grooves are very sharp and the feel is very soft. Put those two characteristics together and we are talking super spin here with feel like butter. I was very surprised how good this wedge is as I've gone through some of the top JDM wedges over the last year and I when it comes to the best wedges, they are all very close, spin, feel, versatility. This wedge though has something about it that's just different. Will report back more when I get out to play with it this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Chris, What are you impressions of the irons? Any feedback yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HungryPillow Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Those wedges and the GS-01 look unbelievable. Really looking forward to hearing some impressions you guys may have soon... I hate how when something is limited it makes you consider buying even though you had never intended to... hah gocchin, did you get my EMail reply from last week? :) Edited July 15, 2008 by HungryPillow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshinboku Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Chris or T, is this pic you have in the pro shop(that is also posted on the george spritis website) labelled incorrectly? Chris' in hand pics have the GS-01 with the back pocket/cavity(true anser style), while in the pic it shows the GS-01 with no cut out?? this is really confusing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Chris or T,is this pic you have in the pro shop(that is also posted on the george spritis website) labelled incorrectly? Chris' in hand pics have the GS-01 with the back pocket/cavity(true anser style), while in the pic it shows the GS-01 with no cut out?? this is really confusing me. You may be correct G and that may be a printing error. Chris can confirm as he has the putters on hand but it sure looks that way from his pics. And yes they are reversed.... picture has been fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Those wedges and the GS-01 look unbelievable. Really looking forward to hearing some impressions you guys may have soon... I hate how when something is limited it makes you consider buying even though you had never intended to... hah I agree. I am so happy with my bag.. my back up bag... my back up bag to the back up etc. etc. I hadn't planned on buying any GS products. The quality is so obvious from the pics it looks like I'll be buying some wedges at least!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 i love the unique design of the gs1 putter. tempting indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 The Putters are by some peoples standards revolutionary. The alignment aid helps you setup your face square to the ball vs the target line. The GS-01 and GS-02 lack the traditional site line yet the 01 has a frame behind the area you hit the ball. We have found no difference in feel with teflon black vs the black star chrome standard retail finish. The feel is very soft at impact with great roll coming off the face. I'm not sure if you guys can see it close up but it does have some very fine milling designs on the face. The wedges are top notch, very thin top line with a compact presence. I have had these in the bag for 3 rounds, they spin the ball a ton and require the grooves to be dulled a bit or else some may be getting to much zip to the ball. They feel at impact was one of the best tested. These grooves are USGA & R&A approved for play. We are almost sold out of our DG S400 D5 pro configured wedges. We have been testing the GS product line for a little over a week with some excellent players over at TPC & Bali Hai. To be fair we had them hit a variety of irons for some grueling range sessions and 3 full rounds of golf. Among the irons tested : - George Spirits MB - Miura MB5003 - Epon AF301 - Miura CB247 - TM TP Forged Our testers currently use JDM gear one player using mostly PRGR & the other Miura Irons. Of all tested their favorite in feel was the GS MB, both testers adored the very soft impact of the GS Irons and attributed that to the meat on the lower back face. The players noticed the sharp toe and I mentioned this is something pretty unique to most of George Takei's iron designs. Based on the top line view the Miura MB5003 was their visual top pick with the thinnest top line and most compact head heel to toe. The GS MB does have a thicker top line when compared to a butter knife but I would still consider it a neo blade design made to be more forgiving yet have the soft feel and presence of a top players blade. The heel to toe measurement of the GS MB was very close to the Miura's making it a top compact option on the market. They both felt the GS MB was noticeably softer than the 5003. The GS brand is very exclusive and expensive making it a choice for few and not many, but it does fill a nice gap here at TSG as our customers require the very best of quality and design from Japan and these fit the bill. If you guys have any specific questions about the product line feel free to let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droopy Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Is the teflon black matte and the blackstar chrome shiny? Which one is darker? Thanks, Droopy The Putters are by some peoples standards revolutionary. The alignment aid helps you setup your face square to the ball vs the target line. The GS-01 and GS-02 lack the traditional site line yet the 01 has a frame behind the area you hit the ball. We have found no difference in feel with teflon black vs the black star chrome standard retail finish. The feel is very soft at impact with great roll coming off the face. I'm not sure if you guys can see it close up but it does have some very fine milling designs on the face.The wedges are top notch, very thin top line with a compact presence. I have had these in the bag for 3 rounds, they spin the ball a ton and require the grooves to be dulled a bit or else some may be getting to much zip to the ball. They feel at impact was one of the best tested. These grooves are USGA & R&A approved for play. We are almost sold out of our DG S400 D5 pro configured wedges. We have been testing the GS product line for a little over a week with some excellent players over at TPC & Bali Hai. To be fair we had them hit a variety of irons for some grueling range sessions and 3 full rounds of golf. Among the irons tested : - George Spirits MB - Miura MB5003 - Epon AF301 - Miura CB247 - TM TP Forged Our testers currently use JDM gear one player using mostly PRGR & the other Miura Irons. Of all tested their favorite in feel was the GS MB, both testers adored the very soft impact of the GS Irons and attributed that to the meat on the lower back face. The players noticed the sharp toe and I mentioned this is something pretty unique to most of George Takei's iron designs. Based on the top line view the Miura MB5003 was their visual top pick with the thinnest top line and most compact head heel to toe. The GS MB does have a thicker top line when compared to a butter knife but I would still consider it a neo blade design made to be more forgiving yet have the soft feel and presence of a top players blade. The heel to toe measurement of the GS MB was very close to the Miura's making it a top compact option on the market. They both felt the GS MB was noticeably softer than the 5003. The GS brand is very exclusive and expensive making it a choice for few and not many, but it does fill a nice gap here at TSG as our customers require the very best of quality and design from Japan and these fit the bill. If you guys have any specific questions about the product line feel free to let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 These clubs definitely fill a niche here at TSG. I do like the look of the sharp toe in the irons. I have much the same look from my TourStage X-blade 2's. Chris is it much more pronounced in the George Spirits design compared to the old X-blades? Did George Takei ever have any design input with TourStage? I love the finish of the wedges. I just love the look of a "dull" (for lack of a better word) finish in wedges be it the copper in the old Epon X-wedges or the dark or black finish in these. Just a perfect finish IMO. I really don't like wedges to be shiny chrome for my tastes. Looking foward to more reviews as those of you out there start to put these into play. I really believe the Muscle-Backs to rival the much loved Gauge Design Hand-mades that got so much press here a few years back. They look very, very solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchangmanx Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Looks like alot of the clubs are made for the athlete golfer/lower handicap. Will GS be making any irons for the mid/high handicaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Well Chris your "new" bag says it all really. I notice the PRGR 3 wood that has been there for yonks has been replaced by GS and the Epon irons that were there for yonks have been replaced by GS muscle backs. I'm almost too nervous to ask this question, having recently put Gauge Studio Hand Mades in to play, however.......how do the GS muscle backs compare with the Studio Hand Mades Please use as much detail as possible A review of the 3 wood would also be good comparing GS to the Epon. My Epon is a canon, however I am still interested in your view, particularly as the GS has made your bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshinboku Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 how long before the GS-FW's are available? i am dying for a new 3-wood, a nice 14* GS-FW would be lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 It was mentioned that there will be CB made as well. Any news or pics of these? Will they have similar head shape and slight offset at the MB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchangmanx Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 It was mentioned that there will be CB made as well. Any news or pics of these? Will they have similar head shape and slight offset at the MB? Yeah, I believe I posted a question awhile back about the CB, but I can't remember... I too, am interested in the CB. Would love to see pics and specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyboy Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Oh my goodness. I've had TourSpecGolf saved in my favorites for ages, but I never noticed before that there is a forum. We see virtually none of this stuff here in Australia. And these George Spirits? They just look so cool! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyboy Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I have a feeling that this site is going to end up VERY expensive for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 It was mentioned that there will be CB made as well. Any news or pics of these? Will they have similar head shape and slight offset at the MB? Yes we're expecting the CB next month... very good looking club. Very similar head shape and maybe touch more offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HungryPillow Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I have a feeling that this site is going to end up VERY expensive for me.... Tell me about it... I found the website and within a few days I decided to order a Gold's Factory putter (finalizing the specs now). Next up on the list are irons and these George Spirits really look amazing (I'm not so fond of the name though)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Well guys if you want the GS-MB now is the time to act because in about 1 week no one will be able to purchase them any longer. 350 sets made, only one production run this year. We are down to our last 3 sets all shafted with NS1150 at D2, one set with X100's. The next run of product will be the GT putters, Bag's, and GS-Cavity Irons. All woods including a gold plated or Ion plated driver and same for the FW's will be released early 2009. I must say the GS-Wedge is a master piece, the feel of the 1020 Japanese forged steel and its very soft brushed black finish make this club ooze pleasure at impact. Spin is off the charts and USGA + R&A approved, it will need some range balls to dull them down a bit but back spin is not a prob for most while using these. These wedges are in serious contention and imo will bounce the 208's out the bag. I am playing mine at D5 with S400's and they are deadly accurate with nice drop and stop. From above its a butter knife thats extremely compact and thin, much more playeresque than others on the market today. If you got the gold put your faith in these wedges I can vouch for them that they should be some of the best you have ever hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HungryPillow Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I must say the GS-Wedge is a master piece, the feel of the 1020 Japanese forged steel and its very soft brushed black finish make this club ooze pleasure at impact. Spin is off the charts and USGA + R&A approved, it will need some range balls to dull them down a bit but back spin is not a prob for most while using these. These wedges are in serious contention and imo will bounce the 208's out the bag. I am playing mine at D5 with S400's and they are deadly accurate with nice drop and stop. From above its a butter knife thats extremely compact and thin, much more playeresque than others on the market today. If you got the gold put your faith in these wedges I can vouch for them that they should be some of the best you have ever hit. I think that right there has convinced me to give the wedges a try... wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oukk Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 When are the retail versions coming out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Any other info on the fairway woods and driver, besides they will be out in 2009? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshinboku Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 i think the fw's are actually due in october. driver i dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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