RIduffer Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 My Irons will be here tomorrow.... playing them Thursday.... You have these and RomaRo Hs on order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 You have these and RomaRo Hs on order? Ummmm gonna have quite the shootout soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) Got my Yamaha wedges, 21* ute, 3-wood and Tour driver the other day and took them out yesterday. The wedges: very nice-looking, Modus 3 shafts. A little bigger in size than I was expecting. Soft feel, but not as soft as the 2012 Tour irons. Only hit full shots and some big flops because I was at a local range with no short game area. And the wind was 25-30 MPH from the right so it was kinda hard to tell distance but they seemed right in line with my Miura y- and c-grind wedges. Faces a little smaller than the Miuras. The grind is pretty similar, both have heel and toe relief and similar bounce, but a little more trailing edge relief with the Miuras. Really nice wedges. The 21* ute. Also really nice-looking (does Yam make anything that isn't?), with Nippon steel hybrid shaft. Muted but crisp contact (similar to Tourstage ute in feel but quieter) and easy to launch. Easy to set up, sits about a degree or 2 open. Easy to hit either way and punch. A really versatile. Distance, I dunno cuz it was so damn windy. The 3-wood: Again, great-looking club, got it with the upgraded GD shaft (MX-615 ?). Shallow head, super easy to launch high, although that might be partly the shaft, which I'll prob replace with a GD SF-7. The one in it's a little light and sloppy. But the head feels and looks great and is pretty forgiving so it should be a gamer. Ahhh, the Tour driver: Don't know why I even got it cuz I like the 2012 Tour driver so much. (well, I know why, don't we all?) Its really similar to last year's as far as the head. Great shape, great feel. Got it with the new GD GT shaft in stiff, 10* like last year's. At address, the 2012 and 2013 are hard to tell apart, except the 2013 sits perfectly square whereas the 2012 sits about a degree or two open. This shaft feels a little softer just waggling it, might be the lower kick point? Launches a tad higher than the 2012 with the GD BB shaft, and feels softer at impact as well. And it's just a beautiful shaft, a less bright, silvery blue, with a dark silver upper area and a very subtle small, lime green stripe in the striped area. Might be the gamer on calm days when I want high bombs. Again, couldn't tell afa distance cuz of the wind and $#!++y range balls, but it surely seemed adequate. I can't see how it would be shorter than last year's, which was plenty long while not being the longest I've ever hit. All in all, I'm sure I'll prob game the driver and 3-wood (re-shafted) for 2013. Gonna have to compo the hybrid with my Tourstage on the course, but may use it as well. The wedges, well, don't know. Probably alternate them with the Miura y- and c-grind for a few rounds and see which one likes to put it closer to the hole. But it's all great equipment that will perform for anyone who knows how to use it. Couldn't find fault with any of it. Never do with Yamaha, they may offer the best line-up, top to bottom, of anybody out there. I've been alternating Miura baby blades and 2012 Yamaha tour irons for a while and may even go to the Yammies for next year. Their stuff just flat-out performs. Edited December 20, 2012 by Miuramaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Can't wait for my Driver Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanla01 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I am envious of all the guys who has receive their clubs, looks like I wont receive my Yammie Tours for Christmas. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanla01 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Miuramanic, Good review, I am definitely curious how the wedges will perform once you get a bit more time with them. Is it possible for you to take pictures and do a comparison between the Miura and Yamaha wedges?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm going out of town for a few days but I'll try when I get back. I'm not very good at getting pics online, started a photobucket acct but can't seem to get it right very often. Too old I guess for this new stuff. But I'll try. One of my complaints with the manufacturers is that they don't ever want to show you how it looks at address especially with irons and wedges. The most important view! That's where a club's look can make it or break it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I am envious of all the guys who has receive their clubs, looks like I wont receive my Yammie Tours for Christmas. :( I'm in the Same boat! Waiting for my Driver... It's killing me... Out of the 3 i ordered it's the Big Dog I wanted ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'll give you a run for your money with my '08 version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanla01 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm going out of town for a few days but I'll try when I get back. I'm not very good at getting pics online, started a photobucket acct but can't seem to get it right very often. Too old I guess for this new stuff. But I'll try. One of my complaints with the manufacturers is that they don't ever want to show you how it looks at address especially with irons and wedges. The most important view! That's where a club's look can make it or break it for me. No worries buddy, have a safe trip!! :) I definitely agree, the address view is the most important view of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I apologize to all those waiting. This must be Yamaha's most hectic launch ever and so many of our orders were pushed back. Several members have gotten their tour irons, standard irons, fairway woods, utilities and wedges.... a large number of tour sets to still go out (many next week) and tour drivers start shipping next week as well. As you can imagine, I have been hounding, stalking, and bitching to Yamaha for weeks. (^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I apologize to all those waiting. This must be Yamaha's most hectic launch ever and so many of our orders were pushed back. Several members have gotten their tour irons, standard irons, fairway woods, utilities and wedges.... a large number of tour sets to still go out (many next week) and tour drivers start shipping next week as well. As you can imagine, I have been hounding, stalking, and bitching to Yamaha for weeks. (^_^) Got my Tour driver a few days ago. Maybe I ordered it too soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Got my Tour driver a few days ago. Maybe I ordered it too soon? More like living right. :) Nothing wrong with being one of the lucky ones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'll give you a run for your money with my '08 version! You liked the Yam gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I apologize to all those waiting. This must be Yamaha's most hectic launch ever and so many of our orders were pushed back. Several members have gotten their tour irons, standard irons, fairway woods, utilities and wedges.... a large number of tour sets to still go out (many next week) and tour drivers start shipping next week as well. As you can imagine, I have been hounding, stalking, and bitching to Yamaha for weeks. (^_^) We can wait!! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 You liked the Yam gear? Absolutely mate. I haven't hit my 2011 3 wood yet as it's meant to be a crimbo pressie, but the 2008 driver is great. Looking forward to comparing my versions with your 2013's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Absolutely mate. I haven't hit my 2011 3 wood yet as it's meant to be a crimbo pressie, but the 2008 driver is great. Looking forward to comparing my versions with your 2013's Ian Your more than welcome to up and grab a round! I have a few free rounds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 rightyo chaps FINALLY GOT A FEW MINS AWAY FORM SCREAMING MULTiple FAMILIES TO give u all a pretty good update on how these babies go against ...well........... a LOT..! been gaming...., epon 301 technica------monacco X callaway quad dot 2009 forged tours.-------KBS c-tapers protos epon personals-------Ns protos c10x (HEAVY..!) yonex ezone--------Ns proto c10x yamaha 2009 forged------kbs tour nickel protos all of these clubs IMO are AS GOOD AS ANY CLUB that has ever been made theeres no better here fellas theres just degrees of superbness ! ive pelnty more here but i didnt get a chance to hit them .as 5 days in tassy with the yamms put paid to that idea so onto the yammys..........., firstly, the combo of the diamana thumps.. firstkly they play 3/4 oVER my normal length 38.5 inch 5i thats MASSIVE to me. secondly.. they clubs are prob 1* too flat for ME def at least 1 * ,minimum too flat. didnt realise how much till iu got back to syd and gamed the epons . wow boy was a huge differnce. so th combo of the diamanas is an excewllent choice....its NOT 100% ideal for the conditions i was playing in, 50 k/ph winds. in fact they were def NOT ideal. but in NORMAL conditions these are superb clubs.. they lack of feel in your elbow is a marvellous surprise... the lack of bone shattering jarring on miss**ts is simpy delicious.... however........................ after going back to my NS protos for the first time in yonks...... STEEL is my DEAL. i will easily say steel in wind in unmatchable /unequlable. period. and ill say the c-tapers im trying to hate are absolutelly sensational they are pefect in wind id say..................... the best.................. with the c-10s.................. the best. the length of the yama blades is a nice foil for the miniscule blades im used to playing. they are long. the sole is what id call medium width and its not uber dynamic like say a tourstage 905 or a miuraism. the milling on the face is MAGNIFICENT it seems to hold the ball for longer and kinda make it easier to direct the shot . all clubs shud have this milling its a game changer i was tempted to pull the shafts but i figured i have so many steels . these will be a nice easy playing club..... il get them re weighted weh ni get bakc to tokyo to see if i can cut a cpl of cms off them as i didnt like the longness of them nad il DFINALTY get them bent upright 1* ive gamed them 7 rounds in al conditions now and i like them a heck of a lot they are totaly differnt beasts to the older tour models.. they areNOT better. they are differnt. i still love the old tours and these wont affect guys likeness of the older models 1 iota i dont think they are not in the same mould at all. they were nt the best clubs for hitting off hard pan, the thick sole put paid to that they will be superb for japan conditions.. these will be absolutely magnificent! the only question remaining for me is whether to get them with the NS shafts aswell. i rate these clubs in my top drawer. they arnt no1 and i know everyone wants to know these or the personals............. my honest answer is ... both. seriously. the epons are chunkier and punchier. the yams are more finicky if i was given one set only to play i wouldnt mind either honestly. they are not really similar. i think i need to cut the shafts shorter and bend the lofts in the yams and im 99.99999999% sure this wil make the yammys.. well ver yhard to remove from bag.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 As always, great write up Stew. Am curious on the "in the wind" comment. Do they launch too high, or something else? Is it possible the S flex is a contributing factor there? If you put the Personals and these Yams on similar planes, then if that holds for me too, the RomaRo blades might be my club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 "and ill say the c-tapers im trying to hate are absolutelly sensational they are pefect in wind id say..................... the best." after you said something positive about c-tapers i totally forgot the rest of the entire conversation!!! ;-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Right ... Update: I've just played another 8 holes with these clubs... Feel is good but the Standard Shaft offering in the 3 wood seems super super SOFT! It's something that I must try and get used to, as its spoiling the the experience !! The 21* Hybrid is turning out to be an excellent choice Again feel is good and its a point and shoot go to club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 As always, great write up Stew. Am curious on the "in the wind" comment. Do they launch too high, or something else? Is it possible the S flex is a contributing factor there? If you put the Personals and these Yams on similar planes, then if that holds for me too, the RomaRo blades might be my club... they spun quite a lot more than the steels did hitting back into the teeth of the breeze. i only noticed this when i palyed the NS protos c-10s and the c-tapers. AFTER i returned. ive played nothing anywhere near as good in the puff as the c-tapers and the c-10s. looks like that chapter of my seartch has CLOSED for ever. for ""ordinary"" everyday stuff tho the diamana thumps are magnificent. long. storng. non invasive on yr joints. only thhing i can say is they are a bit light im itching to get the yamahahas bent 1* tomorrow so ia can play them on saturday back here in japan. winther golf just got a set of irons me thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanla01 Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 My Tours are on the way from Japan, can't wait to test this bad boy out!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 confirmed by clubbuilder last night that my strike zone on the sole of the yam13 tours was on the toe which means they are way to flat for my swing the5i is 38.25 inch he says by straighteneing them 1* upright they willl effectively play to 38inch equivalent so no need to cut or alter them which wud adverlsy affect the swing weight adn make them WAY too light. thibking this might sort them out a bit for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hmmm I'm going to play my 5 iron 38" which is 1/4 in h shorter than my Onoff's! I think T said standard was like 37.3/4 so I'm going 1* up right too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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