Success Story - Convert to JDM

[bogeydog]

I run around with a bunch of golfers that are pretty good players, but not into JDM equipment. Each one has an unexplained allegence to one of the large OEM American comapnies: Taylor Made, Callaway and such. They have faintely listened to me for years rant and rave about their equipment and my JDM equipment. One says that its the Indian and not the arrow meanwhile he is playing crap old equipment ill fitted for him. Some seem to buy new equipment because the marketing hype is there or they just like the looks of something.

About 3 months ago, one of the newer guys to the group wanted a new shaft for a TM Burner driver. I suggested that he try some JDM stuff and he didn't resist. While at the range, I handed him my 2009 Yamaha Inpres X 4.6V Tour driver with a Quadra FE shaft. He couldn't miss with it. He fell in love. To make a long story short, Supo sold him the same driver in the proper flex. It is his new girlfiend.

About a month ago, one of the guys who is born and bred Titleist happened to be at a local tournament where the first guy was. I suggested he hit the driver which he subsequently did. He quickly stood over the ball and proceeded to hit a 300 yard laser drive. A few weeks later, we were talking. He asked my, "What was teh driver that I so-so had? I smiled and said, "It was nice wasn't it? You can't stop thinking about it." After a conversation he said ok get me the shaft. I suggested a FEX proto SX flex. I then told him that there was no way it was going to be installed in the Titleist head. I suggested that he allow me to have it installed in another Yamaha 4.6V 10* I have. I said, "Try it. if you like it, I will sell it to you." Goodsie installed the shaft.

Background - This guy is a strong player. 53, about 6'-2" strong powerful guy with a very stable swing, great ball striker. Probably a 7 HC that could be a 2.

Ok fast forward. The phone rang last Thursday evening...Here was the conversation and comments. "Is this legal? I have never hit something that felt so hot. I was hitting it 320 dead staright. The harder I swung the better it performed. Even miissed were long. I need to print paperwork to carry because no one will believe that I 53 year old can hit 320. David (his son) was hitting it into the 350 range. He had goosebumps. Are you sure this is legal?"

The conversation resumed Monday with the same comments. Yesterday the same conversation happened however he had a list of Yamaha non-conforming drivers to prove it wasn't on the list. More comments included, "Dude I am in trouble. No one will believe me. It is a different game now. I can't belive it. I can't wait to play again. Dude you gotta see this thing."

Needless to say I found another head of the same model in 9*. He son wants it with an X shaft. These boys are hooked and I am sure their friend will be ordering some new equipment from TSG.

Who would have thunk that 4 of these heads which I think were limited to 1000 or so would be in the state of Maryland?

[Eca]

Awesome B!

My trouble is that my combo is also attracting a lot of attention but I'm too embarrassed to tell them how much lol. After a few driving holes its like whats that? that legal? Then you can see like they're trying to imprint it in their photographic memory. Then I pull out the egg spoon.. same story again lol. Actually something funny happened with the egg spoon. After a big event between social clubs, we had dinner at a club. Someone nudged me and said how is that egg? I looked at him, face looks familiar but no idea who he was.. I said good.. and getting better as i use it more. He said " you were killing that against the TEE.. turns out he was one of the guys watching me do the testing at the range a few weeks back lol. So he wants one.. not sure how far he got as i directed him here.

Edited July 28, 2011 by Eca

[shacco]

better not to tell anyone how good JDM gear really is. that way it gives us an advantage. So, psssssss...... ;)

[DaleUK]

Nice write up there!

You would not believe the comments I get from other golfers over here in the UK!!

Well that is till I blaze a nice 5 iron 200.yards!!!...and smile

[zwan]

Hi guys,

Nice story B! I haven't quite experienced the same but to be honest, here in Switzerland they are acting the same way as you described. They - other flight members - just don't want to understand that JDM gear is far better than the ordinary stuff you can buy. We all know how marketing goes, so ... I don't really care what the others say or might think. I'm just a happy man with all the goodies in the bag, giving me smiles when I hit them furhter as I used to with my TM clubs.

[Spoon]

better not to tell anyone how good JDM gear really is. that way it gives us an advantage. So, psssssss...... ;)

i agree, i however am the reason why most of my buds and playing partners have jdm gear.

it is an advantage defintely swing for swing. when i had my first taste of fire express love and

immediately saw the difference. even my dad can hang with the young guns who drive their ball

in the 290 -300 range. ofcourse he doesnt outdrive them but is around 10-15 yards behind.

his friend initially commented that his EMS quadra fex combo is illegal. oh well at their age they

are no longer equipment inspectors like in the old days.

nice to think of what lies ahead in terms of technological advancement. i however would like them to

start making sub 400cc drivers again with all the bells and whistles.

[gocchin]

B,

Thanks for the great stories. There are so many great clubs out there for people who aren't familiar with JDM.

Thanks for being an ambassador and introducing.

Same goes for many of you on this forum who do the same!