landshark Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) has anyone hit any of the new ts lineup? i'm particularly interested in the x blade GR-C model. i currently have the 2007 forged viq forged and really like them. what will i see diff. in feel with these? i would imagine just a slightlyl smaller head perhaps, but feel??? Edited November 13, 2008 by landshark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinkwan Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I had an opportunity to try the two back to back inside a store in Japan.. FYI, I own 06 ViQ Cast and 07 ViQ Forged as well.. The 07 X-Blade GR (Red cosmetics, not the later one with black graphics or the latest 09 model) looked quite identical to the ViQ Forged in shape and size. Honestly, if you put them on the ground, they don't look all that different.. The GR is a lot hotter in the face then the ViQ Forged.. It feels more similar to my ViQ Cast which has the titanium face... Honestly, I think the GR is a mix between my Cast and Forged ViQ.. Plays like a ViQ Forged but has the hot face of the ViQ Cast... If I could only own one set, I will pick GR as it combines the best of both worlds but in your case and mine, I don't think it's worth you while to acquire a set of the GR to replace your ViQ.. Too similar of an iron.. Maybe go for the new 901 blades instead??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 quick edit: i meant to ask for a comparison of the new gr-c iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Yeah I tried the new GR-C1 the other day. Logo aside it is a very good looking iron. The undercut is gone and the iron itself has very clean lines. It has a narrower sole than the previous GR and does appear smaller. The feel is also more solid because of the lack of an undercut, yes the feel is more like the ViQ Forged but smaller head, less offset, thinner topline and thinner sole. If you find you've outgrown the ViQ Forged the GR C-1 is the logical next step. Especially if you're looking at more control and playability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 sweet. now i'd only have to sell mine first.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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