bogeydog Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 As a verticaly challenged golfer, I have always struggled with fairway woods and hybrids because they were not available with lies flat enough for proper ball contact. This summer I was able to hit a friend's Ping equipment which had very flat lies. It wet my appetite for JDM equipment with these flatter lies. Much has been written about the PRGR spoon offerings however the lies were still too upright for me. behold the Yamaha Power Spoon at 57.5*. I sent the Power Spoon (PS) to Goodsie to have him cut it down from 43.5" to a more manageable 43". He then pured and flo'd the stock Orbit shaft (S flex). He may be able to add more, but his commented to me that the shaft was of high quality and test, setup well. I have hit the PS two times at the range. Here are my initial observations. Look The view from setup shows off the roundish and deep crown of the PS. This size and shape is pleasant to me as it inspires extreme confidence. It feels as though I can't miss the ball. Setting up square is easy. The sole is rather flat so setting it down doesn't create much roll from proper setup. The face depth is shallow. Not quite as shallow as the original Orlimar. Overall very nice yet I can see how some may take some time to adjust to the deeper crown. Score - 4.5/5 Feel Strong and solid. Feels very powerful. Sound is powerful also. Not tinny and not too muted. Sounds fits the look if that makes any sense. Feedback is somewhat muted as I would expect. Enoigh to know, but not harsh at all. Score - 4.5/5 Trajectory The stock shaft is good, very good. I was surprised that the trajectory ws mid flight and very penetrating. I was expecting a higher launch and spinny shaft. Not so. Very happy so far as it may save me a few $$ by not replacing the shaft. Score - 4.5/5 Distance The length of this club is a little longer than typically. It was designed to be so thus the flat lie. I cut mine down 1/2" to fit be physically better. WOOOOW. This club is a monster. The ball just goes and goes. Maybe as long a driver off a shallow tee. This will change my game on monster par 4s and par 5s. No question. Score: 5/5 Dispersion Not ready to grade this yet as I have only hit it on wide open ranges. However, I thing the shaft holds up very well. Forgiveness Maybe the most forgiving I have ever had, but maybe I am just feeling the better ball contact with the flatter lie. I think it is forgiving all over the face. Swing and go. I don't work my long wood fairway shots much so I haven't tried many fade or draws. Score 5/5 Overall I must say this club is doing what I wanted it to do. It will allow me to just get over it and feel as though I can go for it without pause. It will close a major gap in my game and likely cut 2-3 stokes per round. Whether it is the club and/or better spec setup, I dunno however I bet that anyone can get good results here. I didn't buy this as a finesse club. I wanted something would help me see par 5s in two and allow tee shots with a long club other than a driver. Hopefully someone can compare to the PRGR Spoon and two flags will be given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 nice one. i see mr idrive reading this topic:) i am still unable to find a wood that i can hit w confidence hence my old skool kasco 4w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vineman23 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Good review, It is probably time someone came out with some flatter lies, remember that if you shorten a club by 1/2" the lie drops by 1* and vice versa for lengthening the shaft (info from Maltby) I would expect the PS to be similar to the PRGR spoon so would also like a side by side review! anyone? I think at the end of the day I will go with a prgr because it is more upright and I'm a bit taller. Thanks for the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasy Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Nice review. Never thought of Yamaha as a fairway wood brand but I might have to try one of these. The face doesn't look that much shallow, which is great. The face looks quite round, though, like Fourteens, which I don't care for. Does it say who makes the shaft anywhere on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Nice review. Never thought of Yamaha as a fairway wood brand but I might have to try one of these. The face doesn't look that much shallow, which is great. The face looks quite round, though, like Fourteens, which I don't care for. Does it say who makes the shaft anywhere on it? I can't say the face is too round. From the top the crown is round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 The Yamaha looks awesome but remember the Yamaha is a 210cc head! Does it look that big B? Yamaha as a matter of a fact is well known for its FW's, always top quality and design and performance. I think I'm going to get one in to compare side by side with the PRGR Spoon which is by the way 165cc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Sure it is a little larger than what you may be used to seeing however not disturbing. Again, I think this club is built for unabashed distance and cranking the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPONfreak Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Also, in relation to comparing the head mass of both, need to take into account the "scooped out" design of the EGG, whilst it's 165cc, the appearance at address may be comparable? Only hypothesising because I don't own an EGG........yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonlui Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 awe man! i'm not reading your threads anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Both Spoons are definitely made for distance. TMfreak that is a good point. I will definitely compare when I get the Yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 awe man!i'm not reading your threads anymore. PPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEE E!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In all seriousness, I was concerned about reviewing it so high as many would doubt it. However it fits the bill for ease of use, confidence, forgiveness, feel and distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasy Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 210cc? Oh, well... I may have to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 nice one. i see mr idrive reading this topic:)i am still unable to find a wood that i can hit w confidence hence my old skool kasco 4w I read everything. :) Nice review BD. First time I hit this egg anything but perfect I'll probably have to try one. Just hasn't happnened yet... I am a huge proponent on flatter lies. T has asked Yamaha in the past to bend a few FW's flatter and they wouldn't. The Y spoon is the pefect lie for folks that like/need the lie's 2-3* flatter. It does make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nam Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 PPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In all seriousness, I was concerned about reviewing it so high as many would doubt it. However it fits the bill for ease of use, confidence, forgiveness, feel and distance. Many thanks BD for your helpful review. Bought it yesterday in Bangkok after reading your review. Went straight to the driving range and...wow! can't believe that it is so easy to hit straight and looongggg (despite the 43.5 inch shaft) and personally like the feel too. Really love this club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverhead Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 THis Yamaha power spoon is looking better and tempting me every day. I am very happy with the EGG spoon line, but the wow factor and upside of the IMPRES X D201 S driver I have is in a class by itself. It is just longer and more explosive than any driver Ive hit in recent memory. If they can carry that wow factor to the spoon .... OH MY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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