landshark Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 when do you expect to get a sample or sets of the new tourstage GR forged irons in? i am anticipating this set but would actually like to see at least pics and if possible size/comparisons between it and the 703 irons. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesawgolfer Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 on the blog tario said he'd be getting the GR Forged this week. We'll probably see some pics after he hits the course this week! What a lucky guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 can't find that on the blog, but thanks. i hope he feels they hit as great as they look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatMan Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 can't find that on the blog, but thanks. i hope he feels they hit as great as they look! He mentioned it here sir. http://www.golftoimp...age-of-the-day/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I believe you can go to g.one.golf.com to see live pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) thanks henry. hard to say actual size in comparison, but they do look very good. would like to know size in relation to the 07 forged VIQ. hope to hear a review soon. Edited October 7, 2010 by landshark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I have the GR Forged here now. While the size of the iron appears similar to the last gen ViQ Forged, the topline and sole are a bit thinner. It actually appears though to have more offset. The face is long heel to toe. In my opinion the ViQ forged looked better and the GR C-1 Forged that this model replaces was also much better looking shape wise. Maybe I've gotten used to smaller cavity backs but I find the balance of the new GR Forged off a bit due to the high offset, attempted thin topline and long face.. I'm not sure what Tourstage is trying to do with the GR Forged but it appears as if it is filling the gap left by the ViQ Forged in other words pretty much an automatic iron for the average golfer now. I can't see any reason why better players would not opt for the much better looking and pretty much equally forgiving Yamaha V Forged or the very good looking and performing VG3 Forged. I received the new RC Tour VS Forged the same day as the GR Forged, and sad to say but I spent all day looking at the beautiful RC while the GR Forged stayed in it's wrapper upstairs. One thing the GR Forged may have over the others is price. I'll be hitting it this weekend to see its performance and finally finishing up the shootout results. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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landshark Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 pics still look great, but the relative size is kinda throwing me off. i pm's gochin but forgot to ask(and sorry this is unrelated to the GR) is if the epon 502 and the ts703 would be a sim. size comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Perhaps I was a bit harsh in my initial impressions. I took a better look at the iron today in the daylight and snapped some pics (excuse the quality as it is raining). What is throwing me off is the offset I think. The head is definitely long and shallow and matched with the offset it looks a little bit odd for me. It's profile lines are not bad, straight and sharper toe, the grind is more simple but does have leading edge and some trailing edge relief. As I said I must have been influenced by looking at it side by side last night with the RC Tour VS forged which is a beautiful all satin small but muscular looking CB with a very good grind. I just saw the request for an AF-502 comparison so I will snap a few more right now as I do have the AF-502 here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Okay I quickly snapped a few before the rain gets heavy. Size is comparable, when we are talking about irons here, the difference is measured in millimeters or fractions of so for the non-discerning player it may not be noticeable but for the player with extreme attention to detail the subtle differences can be seen. The GR is noticeably longer heel to toe than the AF502 and much shallower in face height. More offset on the GR as well as a very slightly thicker top line. Sole wise the GR may actually be a touch thinner and this is also attributed to the tapered toe end of the sole as opposed to the AF502 which has a thicker toe area. Based on the cavity designs, the GR looks to launch higher as it has more weight in the bottom cavity though I still have to hit this tomorrow to confirm. the nice thing about the GR is that while the cavity has some chrome in it the face and sole are all satin unlike the AF502 which are also chrome mirror. Below AF502 on bottom and GR on top Below AF502 on the right GR on the left Below AF502 on the left GR on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 great response. still looking forward to actual hitting impressions too. while you're at it, could you throw the 703 in for comparison too with the 502? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Greg, I returned the 703 demo a while back already to tourstage but I did compare it to the AF502 a few months ago. The 703 is more compact, smaller topline, thinner sole, less offset and better feeling. It is almost as forgiving but it's probably aimed at the more skilled player THAN the AF502 is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hit the GR Forged yesterday, forgiving and an easy swing gives the ball a nice high launch, good distance. Length of the head takes a little getting used to. I was hitting it side by side with the smaller VS Tour and I found the smaller head easier to pure. The GR will do well for mid cappers or even higher who want a forged iron with forgiveness especially with mis hits towards the toe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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