gocchin Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Okay since people did not seem to notice my posts or blog. I will stress again that TSG welcomes all its customers if they happen to be in Japan to come for a fitting at the Crazy factory here in Tokyo. Depending on where you are I will meet up with you take you to the factory either by car or train and personally work with Crazy pros to analyze your swing and fit you. Just be sure to give me a bit of heads up so I can plan out your visit. Here is my blog post from Clive's experience: <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CRAZY-SLIDE.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CRAZY-SLIDE.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20816" title="CRAZY-SLIDE" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CRAZY-SLIDE.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="248" /></a> <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2610.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2610.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20824" title="DSC_2610" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2610.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> <h1><strong>PERSONAL FITTINGS AT CRAZY FACTORY</strong></h1> While I was at the Factory for taking pictures of new products from Crazy, my main reason was in fact to custom fit one of our customers who was in Japan on holidays. I had the pleasure of meeting our very good customer Clive Mayhew from Australia who met me at the Crazy Factory in Adachi on Saturday morning for a fitting. Since Clive was in Japan playing golf, he was able to bring along his current Ryoma V-Spec driver and Mizuno MP-59 6 iron for the fitting. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2608.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2608.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20825" title="DSC_2608" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2608.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> The Crazy factory is a nice and comfortable place for fittings and their full workshop as well as several pros are on hand as well for instant spec checks and launch monitor analysis. The staff are always very friendly and on Saturday I worked along with Crazy pro Muramatsu Taka to fit Clive for a driver shaft, fairway woods, iron and wedge shafts. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2689.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2689.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20827" title="DSC_2689" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2689.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> We were looking for a driver shaft to put in his new Ryoma Special Tuning driver so we put Clive up on the monitor first with his Ryoma V-Spec 10.5* with stock Stiff Flex shaft. Before taking his first swing, I asked Clive some questions about his swing and what his typical distances were. He told us he hit is driver around 250y on average however even with the 10.5* he was not getting a lot of launch. His first swing on the monitor provided us with exactly what he described: Total distance: 250y Head Speed: 102mph Launch Angle 9.2* Back Spin: 3250 Side Spin: 255 left Clive hit a few more with his stock V-Spec all with similar results, around 250y, launch under 10* and back spin always over 3000rpm. I right away turned to Crazy pro Taka and said "Longest Yard 01 Hot Black". So we pulled out a CRZ435 10* head matched with the high launching Hot Black in 7.4 or stiff flex. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2681.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2681.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20830" title="DSC_2681" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2681.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> On Clive's first strike with this combo the numbers improved SIGNIFICANTLY as shown below: Total distance: 271y Head Speed: 102mph Launch Angle 16.0* Back Spin: 2750 Side Spin: 54 left Clive consistently hit the Hot Black between 265 and 275y with his best drive being a soft little fade to 278y!: Total distance: 278y Head Speed: 107mph Launch Angle 13.7* Back Spin: 2500 Side Spin: 263 right You can see as Clive got more comfortable with the Crazy combo his head speed actually increased and some of the speed and distance up can also be attributed to the Crazy combo actually being about 10g lighter and 0.75" longer than his Ryoma setup. But most the gain comes from a much healthier launch and less spin giving much better carry plus run out equaling a whopping 15-20y on average gain. Clive has very good form and looks great at the top. He has a bit of a hip swaying movement but is quite strong through the impact zone. With his Ryoma, the softer stock shaft caused some inconsistencies and created more spin. This coupled with Clive's tendency to hit down a bit brought the spin up. His angle of attack and the flex of the shaft actually delofted the club at impact hence the low launch angle. The higher grade carbon of the Crazy shaft equals less bowing of the shaft and very consistent timing on release. Clive noticed this and noted he could feel the shaft work itself and he could just swing away. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2612.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2612.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20835" title="DSC_2612" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2612.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> We did of course try other shafts including the Crazy Black 50 which launched too low, the Royal Decoration which was too light overall causing Clive to go left. The CB46 and TJ46 which both did not give as much distance as the Hot Black and also the 80t Black TJ80 which caused very strong fades as its a tough shaft to turn over on. In the end none matched Hot Black which is designed to be the high launching shaft for strong players and as part of the black line keeps the left out - Clive was mostly straight or with a soft fade but had the best overall numbers and consistency with the Hot Black and that's what counts. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2692.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2692.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20836" title="DSC_2692" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2692.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> We also fit Clive for a 3 wood and 5 wood and he ended up getting a JBeam FX HG 15* with Longest Yard FW Evolution in 7.4 flex and a JBeam FX HG 18* with Black FW80 in 7.4 Flex. Clive was cranking out the JBeam 3 wood tester over 240y and nearly equaling his stock Ryoma Driver (that pretty much decided it for him). Clive also tested on the monitor with his MP-59 6 iron which was shafted with a DG S300 shaft. Most of his shots were soft to strong draws and I ended up picking out the Crazy Target Tour 120's in the tinted dark chrome and stiff flex which not only made his shots very very straight but he actually gained nearly a club's distance over the S300! With the Crazy workshop right there, we had Clive's irons reshafted with the Target Tour 120's and all 3 of his Vokey Forged wedges remade with Target Tour 120 Wedge shafts. At the end of the day it was not only a pleasure fitting Clive and seeing him happy with his choices but to be able to meet one of our customers face to face is always a highlight for me. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2605.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2605.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20838" title="DSC_2605" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_2605.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="429" /></a> As many of you know I fit hundreds of TSG customers over the course of the year. It is not an easy task with much of it, actually most of it being done over the internet. With a lack of data it can be quite a challenge. I do have customers who send me launch monitor data and even videos of their swing but in the end nothing beats fitting a customer in person. What I've learned from fitting Clive at the Crazy Factory is<a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/contact"><strong> we'd like to invite any customers who are interested in Crazy products and happen to be vacationing or visiting Tokyo to contact us for a possible fitting session at Crazy</strong></a> with myself and a Crazy Pro. We all know, JDM clubs and shafts are not cheap, being fit and getting the right ones make them worth substantially more to each individual's score and enjoyment of the game of golf. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you if you do end up coming by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 one of these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 one of these days! defintely! was supposed to go on june and october this year but plans have been postponed due to the mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisstrader Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Now that was a GREAT writeup!! Any chance for those of us in the US to get fitted here vs having to get on a plane to Tokyo to get fitted;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shacco Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Now that was a GREAT writeup!! Any chance for those of us in the US to get fitted here vs having to get on a plane to Tokyo to get fitted;) Or even get fitted in Europe?? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmieboi Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 my next flight to Haneda, I'll chime in for the fitting. Can you pick me up Shin Yokohama or only at Tokyo Station!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Seems like this is going to become a rite of passage for TSGers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dr.no Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) I will be there next time I'm in Tokyo! Edited September 5, 2012 by 4dr.no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 4 fittings in the next few weeks! Jimmieboi, if you fly into Haneda, going to Tokyo is no problem. Yokohama is way the other side of Tokyo opposite from me. It would take me 3 hours just to drive there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Mate ill be in Tokyo in Dec 11-18. Any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Mate ill be in Tokyo in Dec 11-18. Any chance? Sure just let me know your itinerary a couple of weeks in advance so I can coordinate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 worth the visit. IMPOPSSIBLE to leave without an arm full of goodies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Nothing is impossible Grasshopper!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 worth the visit. IMPOPSSIBLE to leave without an arm full of goodies... What sort of cash Ill be looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Just get a second mortgage and have the check made out to Crazy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Okay since people did not seem to notice my posts or blog. I read it...Well worth checking at least a couple of times a week. :) Thanks for the all the effort taken T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I read it...Well worth checking at least a couple of times a week. :) Thanks for the all the effort taken T. yeah me too....... always check it out and not just for the golf gear reviews but the stunningphotography too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 TSG is the first sight I open in the morning and last sight I view at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I read it...Well worth checking at least a couple of times a week. :) Thanks for the all the effort taken T. And Jeff here we are at Crazy Factory too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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