So i've been reading about catalogue and open model head designs. Yuri Yuri, Kyoei, Gold's Factory, Geotec, Vega, Etc, etc.

Basically open model heads are designed and forged all by the same people then made unique by each company by stamps, colors and logos? So a Vega head and a Geotec head should feel identical?

This seems a little ridiculous.

Which companies don't sell open model and "catalogue" heads? Epon, Miura, Mizuno.........

Its not ridiculous at all. Many smaller brands and component brands do not have the capacity or funds to create original designs on a constant basis. Geotech uses some catalog and open model heads and also some of their own designs. Some smaller companies only use open model. Designers and suppliers of open model and catalog heads can easily make money by supplying these heads to smaller companies.

The Majority of JDM companies are all original design.

Epon, Miura, Mizuno, Tourstage, Srixon, XXIO, Fourteen, Yamaha, S-Yard, Royal Collection, TM Japan, callaway Japan, etc you see where I am going with this list.

Also while many irons are forged in the same place that does not make them necessarily feel the same. Every brand has a budget and will spend different amounts of money to pay for different levels of quality of steel and designs.

Great reply. I didn't mean ridiculous in the sense that allowing different companies to share or use the same design is bad, rather, i meant it's ridiculous that certain companies sell an catalogue or open model head for 3 times the price of another company, claiming it's something special compared to a cheaper priced companies same basic head. Chris had a post about this.

Also keep in mind that open model and catalog heads can have their top line, sole grind, offset and other aspects adjusted, It can also be made of a different material.

Could someone enlighten me on what a "catalogue" vs "open model" head is? Thanks

Could someone enlighten me on what a "catalogue" vs "open model" head is? Thanks

Anybody?