+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Remember Roddio? The promising shaft co owned by Globeride formerly known as Daiwa, well it's split from ONOFF and is now doing it's own thing. It's a subsidiary of Globeride just not in the ONOFF stable any longer. I used to love their shafts to pieces, I remember them as being very finicky to install for example the head weight + desired CPM would determine how many millimeters you must tip the shaft and yes even in drivers. When installed properly the results were fantastic but when installed the same way most shafts would be ( straight in no tipping for a driver ) The results were a high spin, high launch, whippy mess. Some good news? well Roddio's are now designed to be installed like every other shaft on the market. Even better news is they are coming back from Limbo and this time making some very interesting woods & pretty cool irons. Check it out... There are two model types of the same design, one is produced by Miura while the other one Chiba-san from the old school company Zodia. Both have the same design but it's the way the design is executed that's pretty interesting. The Miura version is much smoother and more rounded while Chiba-san's is very grainy sort of like the raw look the yururi flatback features. I really don't know who actually forged these or if they are made from Spin Welded Hosels ( I hope not ) but it's still a cool concept to be able to compare two renditions of the same design. I think Miura wins over the Zodia but you be the judge... If you look closely you can see the entire back cavity of the Zodia version is CNC milled while Miura's is pressed. The shapes are also very different as well. The Miura is rounded and looks like most other Miura irons while the Zodia version is what I would call extremely sharp from it's top line to toe. Pardon the pictures the light at this booth was difficult. Ready for the bad news? These are all gone! Sold Out in a matter of a few days! both the Chiba & Miura versions. Roddio told us they would consider making a few more for TSG but no firm desicion was given on that so IF you want these I guess you'll have to cross your fingers and wait patiently. Another interesting thing Roddio has done is produce fitting drivers that you can actually play. They actually designed the shafts to work best with these heads and it allows you to totally fine tune it's performance. We're not entirely sure how this will work as their Driver & UT have not been released or officially announced yet. But from what I can tell it's a multi piece head that allows you to tinker quite a bit. Interesting concept to say the least, I would have preferred a less colorful designs across the board but on the positive at least they are a brand trying something different in a sea of companies somewhat following the same path. Finally of course the shaft's, again quite colorful but we know Roddio's perform and being made at Globeride which produces the most amazing carbon fishing rods and has technology most other shaft brands could only wish they could get their hands on I can say with some confidence that these shafts should be really really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Those are some pretty stuff.... agree I prefer the model made by Miura as it seems more playable with the modern sole grind. Odd thou to have the same design produce by different factory?? What the idea behind that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm spent a few mins at the roddio stall. the miura irons looked much better to my eye instantly recognisavle as the 1007 (?) mold. the driver looked interesting...................... the new shaft line red white and blue looked good but i cudnt get any specs on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 the first epon driver i ever owned had a roddio WBA6s or something. was real good! that roddio driver with the low traj font intrigues me. so who exactly makes the driver for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 T, No new shafts from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I actually like the Zodia version better, just by looking at the pictures. I like the square raw look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 There are some prototype shafts that were never released to the public, not sure of the name off the top of my head but they are finally coming to light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I prefer the Zodia also. Want to try those UT, that is for sure. What is interesting is the complete split from ONOFF in terms of head production. Not sure who does the GIII line for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I prefer the Zodia also. Want to try those UT, that is for sure. What is interesting is the complete split from ONOFF in terms of head production. Not sure who does the GIII line for them... I'm not sure on GIII but we can find out. The Roddio UT is still produced by Globeride it is noticeably similar to the ONOFF UT visually. I think that volume and cost would be the key factor of why they didn't use Endo for the irons. More Pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 They gonna put an 18* UT out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm not sure on GIII but we can find out. The Roddio UT is still produced by Globeride it is noticeably similar to the ONOFF UT visually. I think that volume and cost would be the key factor of why they didn't use Endo for the irons. More Pics: C you should have got one of those boxes:) i like the Utes very much. id love to try a 20* out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 That utility looks cool, as do the shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Please understand, that its not a complete split off. The shafts are still made at Globeride in Higashikurume and technically Roddio is still a subsidiary of Globeride. In the past it operated on its own and in line with ONOFF and the golf division. However now Globeride, which also deals in other sporting goods has moved Roddio to its sporting division under Sport Life Planets Co. There are business reasons for this and logistical reasons as well it allows Roddio to think more on its own resulting in clubs like we saw at the show. As for the fitting driver head. The way it works is, that all customers of this driver are fitting in a fitting session along with Roddio shafts. Based on the session, the clubmaker can access the internals of the sole plate and alter weighting and CG without messing around with things like Tungsten powder, or lead tape, or even gel or foam in the head. With special weights that can be changed in the head and on the sole different bias and trajectory can be attained. Its a good idea but the head is quite the looker with bright colors and suspect fashion. (^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Please understand, that its not a complete split off. The shafts are still made at Globeride in Higashikurume and technically Roddio is still a subsidiary of Globeride. In the past it operated on its own and in line with ONOFF and the golf division. However now Globeride, which also deals in other sporting goods has moved Roddio to its sporting division under Sport Life Planets Co. There are business reasons for this and logistical reasons as well it allows Roddio to think more on its own resulting in clubs like we saw at the show. As for the fitting driver head. The way it works is, that all customers of this driver are fitting in a fitting session along with Roddio shafts. Based on the session, the clubmaker can access the internals of the sole plate and alter weighting and CG without messing around with things like Tungsten powder, or lead tape, or even gel or foam in the head. With special weights that can be changed in the head and on the sole different bias and trajectory can be attained. Its a good idea but the head is quite the looker with bright colors and suspect fashion. (^_^) Well that and the fact you would have to go to Japan might be a problem for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 The Onoff 2013 irons look as good or better than these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 ill get a set of the radio irons without even thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 ill get a set of the radio irons without even thinking! With those irons you'll be able to listen to music as you stroll down the fairway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 With those irons you'll be able to listen to music as you stroll down the fairway! Unbelievable looking irons! Better than any irons I have owned including personals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) With those irons you'll be able to listen to music as you stroll down the fairway! Fun picking on typos/autocorrects isn't it.... Nice one... Edited February 21, 2013 by RIduffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Unbelievable looking irons! Better than any irons I have owned including personals. I don't know which of the 2 Roddio's I prefer. I need to see more pictures :) Fun picking on typos/autocorrects isn't it.... Nice one... It wasn't me your honour, it was another Ian. A very very bad man.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I don't know which of the 2 Roddio's I prefer. I need to see more pictures :) It wasn't me your honour, it was another Ian. A very very bad man.......... :tsg_smiley_banned:/> Was it a 6 foot invisible rabbit named Harry, that happened to hack your account?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 .........Ooooo good thinking there Detective. Does this 'Rabbit' drink copious amounts of 'brown water' too? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good looking irons....I like the looks of the Miura designed set up a little better. Remind me a little like the Epon 302s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) I just got my Roddio M6 shaft today and the paintwork on the shaft is really fantastic. Much much better than the WBA series I played a while back and those were already good. The Roddio and the R logos have an embossed effect. A very smart looking shaft and I hope it suits me as good as it looks. Edited February 22, 2013 by wmclarenf1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 The limited amount of time I spent with the iron shafts and S6x, they are stellar shafts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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