skippercarey Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Well my new toy arrived last week Jbeam 425 Tour with Quadra FE Proto 75X 10* square face angle 45.25 long at D4 ish, love the look of the smaller head more of a square blocky shape compared to the 102, on the driving range it was hard to get a feel for how it would perform a combination of s**t balls and a few adjustments to the swing after a lesson but overall i hit enough good ones to wet the appatite definatly jumps off the face and low..........Ok so yesterday i finaly found some time to take it onto the course i hit a multitude of balls off every tee also with the 9.5* 102 Crazy TJ80 for comparison this thing is loooong first 2 i almost drove par 4 of 300m ball flight was lower than the 102 but even with its low traj i still managed to carry the 102 on more than a few ocasions, this thing it so hot it catapults off the face and hits the ground like a rafa forehand......... and ultra accurate a cant think of one drive that i sprayed i was able to work it both ways quite easily. I love the sound of the jbeam/quadra really muted and meaty compared to th 102/crazy which has a more soft glassy feel i couldnt say id prefer one over the other both awesome, the more club head speed the better the jbeam felt/sounded i can see why the big hitters would like this head it just loves to be pounded. The Quadra Proto is a big improvement over the original as the zohan would say its "silky smooth".......... much like the original but less left side bias i didnt lose anything right like i use to with the original and it felt stouter to, i still prefer the Crazys i dont think anything comes close but the proto seams to suit this head quite nicely. Overall the jbeam was longer i hit a lot of of PBs on certain holes but the 102 wasnt far behind on a course with less run it could easily be reversed as the 102 has the perfect traj mid low spin and the 102 is more forgiving on off centre shots, either way i have 2 fantastic drivers............the problem now is deciding which one to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey Bill, very nice review! Does the jbeam 425 have a stockshaft? I keep thinking it's the bangV 787. How much did the new toy set u back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 ive been waiting for this test result looks like its a pretty close result huh? i tink i agree the j beam is the long ball lama after 2 games thkis weekend with thr ryoma today and beam yesterday i think th beam takes the cake . the ryoma is prob more consistant for me but the jbeam out the screws is big. launches low huh told ya 10* would be no　probs what weight did it come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippercarey Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey Bill, very nice review! Does the jbeam 425 have a stockshaft? I keep thinking it's the bangV 787. How much did the new toy set u back? It was head only im pretty sure thats the only way they sell them, umm it cost me a fair bit around the same as the Epon except the quadra is half the price of the crazy, played another nine holes this arvo the two drivers head to head again, there is not doubt the jbeam is longer its a beast!!............and im really loving the feel and sound of the jbeam its just so solid a bit like some tour issue divers i have had that were hot melted, maybe its the smoothness of the quadra over the whip cracking crazy that im liking but there's no doubt i will be playing the jbeam in the state champs next week, maybe i should alternate for the 4 rounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippercarey Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 ive been waiting for this test result looks like its a pretty close result huh? i tink i agree the j beam is the long ball lama after 2 games thkis weekend with thr ryoma today and beam yesterday i think th beam takes the cake . the ryoma is prob more consistant for me but the jbeam out the screws is big. launches low huh told ya 10* would be no　probs what weight did it come out? Yeah thank god it wasnt 2* open like the 435 crazy one otherwise it wouldnt have got above the ladys markers, not sure of total weight but i told hit to make it at D4 45.25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPONfreak Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Bill, we gotta talk tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 It was head only im pretty sure thats the only way they sell them, umm it cost me a fair bit around the same as the Epon except the quadra is half the price of the crazy, played another nine holes this arvo the two drivers head to head again, there is not doubt the jbeam is longer its a beast!!............and im really loving the feel and sound of the jbeam its just so solid a bit like some tour issue divers i have had that were hot melted, maybe its the smoothness of the quadra over the whip cracking crazy that im liking but there's no doubt i will be playing the jbeam in the state champs next week, maybe i should alternate for the 4 rounds? I'd say stick and devote to one during the championship :) I can't find this head on the pro-shop to get an idea of price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippercarey Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Bill, we gotta talk tomorrow! Ok i will call u in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippercarey Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'd say stick and devote to one during the championship :) I can't find this head on the pro-shop to get an idea of price. yeah its not in the proshop im sure they could get one for you, i saw they demoed one with the muzik 787 thingy. Probably best to ask chris or tario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 yup we got all the Jbeams, great driver 425 tour is low trajectory, really nice feel. IMO best with Muziik 787 if you can lay the hammer down. we also have the new 455 jbeam in black. will be in the proshop this week gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 yup we got all the Jbeams, great driver 425 tour is low trajectory, really nice feel. IMO best with Muziik 787 if you can lay the hammer down. we also have the new 455 jbeam in black. will be in the proshop this week gents. Thanks Chris, is this selling as head only or it has a stock shaft option? Any demos going cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippercarey Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 yup we got all the Jbeams, great driver 425 tour is low trajectory, really nice feel. IMO best with Muziik 787 if you can lay the hammer down. we also have the new 455 jbeam in black. will be in the proshop this week gents. Its good to see these in the pro shop chris, nothing but good feedback so far.........cant wait to see the 455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwitown Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 yup we got all the Jbeams, great driver 425 tour is low trajectory, really nice feel. IMO best with Muziik 787 if you can lay the hammer down. we also have the new 455 jbeam in black. will be in the proshop this week gents. Hey Chris, have seen these Jbeam 425 tour heads going for around the $625 mark is this in the ball park? (head Only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 nope more like 700 i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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