+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Check it out at GTI here: Titleist VG Forged Iron Report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesawgolfer Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Not really feeling the cavity as if they are trying too hard to make it look cool. does that Cavity bulge help a certain swing type? Or is it just for appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 It's very Japanesey, In the U.S they tend to gravitate toward a square toe, In Japan as you can see they like to taper it off near the top and have the bottom a bit wider. What this does is provide a lower COG making the club more forgiving. Like seeside golfer, I'm not excited about the cavity design but It's forged and has a thick top line and decent amount of offset which i like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewC Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Seems like these are real hot in Japan right now. I just purchased a set, and was told the first shipment sold out a month before release. So I'm in line for the 2nd shipment.. I'm having bad luck with purchasing too late...too much debating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have the iron here now. I am impressed. It loooks very good. I'll try and blog on it today if I can get out and hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 After receiving the VG3 and seeing how good it looked I decided to walk over to the range and hit a few and snap some pics in the back yard... I am very impressed and I will tell you now I like this iron a lot. It's very well made and finished, typical Endo, the cavity and back face look awesome. I'm not a fan of the mirror finish on the back face but thankfully the top line, sole and face are very very nice milky satin. Once again Titleist Japan worked with Titleist USA and it shows because the offset is just right on this iron. This iron will appeal to the better player as it sets up well, very balanced and pleasing look. The top line is a little wider than say the V Forged or ONOFF Plus but it doesn't ruin the look, it still sets up great. Sorry I couldn't wait to post on the blog as I got so excited over these... I may have to order a set as the graphite Motore 60i is a great match. I have both 950GH and Motore 60i here and I really like the lightweight of the graphite, which turns this into a performance iron with awesome feel. Pics here before the blog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalemate Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 The cavity looks much better in your pictures and all different angles. Offset looks good too, but not sure if i'm 100% sold on the top line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Damn! these look really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Great looking iron. I am curious with the head size. What would they compare with? I have the JPX E 600 forged irons now and would like to know if about the same size or which one is larger, smaller.etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Great looking iron. I am curious with the head size. What would they compare with? I have the JPX E 600 forged irons now and would like to know if about the same size or which one is larger, smaller.etc. VG3 vs E600 Forged VG3 has less offset, top line about the same, thinner sole, shorter face length... overall smaller. Just as forgiving and just as good feeling if not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 VG3 vs E600 Forged VG3 has less offset, top line about the same, thinner sole, shorter face length... overall smaller. Just as forgiving and just as good feeling if not better. These visually and by description seem similar to the mizuno JPX 800 Pro. The lofts on the VG3's are super strong. Comparatively the VG3 5-pw given the lofts are more like a 4-9 iron set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 VG3 vs E600 Forged VG3 has less offset, top line about the same, thinner sole, shorter face length... overall smaller. Just as forgiving and just as good feeling if not better. Size wise how do these compare to the Mizuno JPX 800 Pro? Can the lofts be made weaker at the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Steve I have no idea what the JPX 800 Pro even looks like. It's not a Japanese model. The VG3 is available for customization directly from Titleist Japan including loft, lie, shafts and lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Chris- I bought a set of these from you guys...they came fast less than two weeks for a superhot iron. What shaft diameter do these take .370 or .355? Thinking Nippon 1050 or KB's switching out from DG200's Rumor is .370 but i dont want to spend the money to get the wrong shaft thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesawgolfer Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I would assume they are .355. I've had these reshafted, and will ask what tip size was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I would assume they are .355. I've had these reshafted, and will ask what tip size was used. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesawgolfer Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks! My clubmaker said they fit .355 tip. What shaft are you installing into them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 My clubmaker said they fit .355 tip. What shaft are you installing into them? thinking nippon 1050's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukok Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) thinking nippon 1050's Although, the lofts are strong, the ball flight is high therefore a heavier shaft may assist on a mid height flight if that is your game. Edited March 23, 2011 by ukok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Although, the lofts are strong, the ball flight is high therefore a heavier shaft may assist on a mid height flight if that is your game. I do hit them high but have been able to control it pretty well by hitting 3/4 punch shots. I have the s200's in them and like the feel of Nippon or KBS better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hey Stevo, I would go 1050's as well in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwitown Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Can any one tell me how these irons compare to the second series AP2 irons i have now? As these look sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukok Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Can any one tell me how these irons compare to the second series AP2 irons i have now? As these look sweet I can only give a direct comparison with an AP2 7 iron which was being used as a test club in the bay next to me at the driving range. The size of the heads are similar although the VG3 looks bigger which I think is down to the chrome finish. The VG3 was noticeably longer with superior (forged) feel and forgiveness. The AP2 felt dead by comparison. I am not saying the AP2 is a bad club in fact it was one of the best I was testing but if you like the AP2's you will like the VG3's even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwitown Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I can only give a direct comparison with an AP2 7 iron which was being used as a test club in the bay next to me at the driving range. The size of the heads are similar although the VG3 looks bigger which I think is down to the chrome finish. The VG3 was noticeably longer with superior (forged) feel and forgiveness. The AP2 felt dead by comparison. I am not saying the AP2 is a bad club in fact it was one of the best I was testing but if you like the AP2's you will like the VG3's even more. Thanks for that 'ukok' I must admit they do look good and i was interested to see you say they where a longer iron than the AP2's I have never been a fan of a lot of offset even though i do see the benefits for the right player. are the a club you found you could work the ball both ways with or does the amount of offset prevent this. Sorry to be apain but JDM gear is pulling me in.. Off to golf now!!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwitown Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks for that 'ukok' I must admit they do look good and i was interested to see you say they where a longer iron than the AP2's I have never been a fan of a lot of offset even though i do see the benefits for the right player. are the a club you found you could work the ball both ways with or does the amount of offset prevent this. Sorry to be apain but JDM gear is pulling me in.. Off to golf now!!!! Thanks Hell?, what does that second to last sentence say??????? Sorry. Are they Playable??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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