+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 TourStage Golf presented a solid line up at the 2013 Japan Golf Fair this year. The designs were oh so clean and modern each and everyone of the new X-Drive series products from irons to woods I could easily see land in my bag in 2013, thats how good it was. Let's dive right in and take a look out our favorites this year from TourStage. Above we have the all new 909 X-Blade. It's important to know that this is a limited edition model and only 2000 sets have been produced, so if you like what you see you don't have very long to order it from the TSG Proshop. The new TourStage X-Blade MB really reminds me of the old TourStage MR-23 U.S Spec blade except with a cleaner setup and added forgiveness. The entire head is plated in a beautiful brushed satin finish it really is stunning in person even these fantastic pictures just don't do it justice. Forged by Endo of S20C it's one of the most beautifully designed blades perhaps ever. Take a look at just how amazing she looks, then picture yourself on the short grass with 170 to the pin with a mid iron in hand. Pure this club dead center and your rewarded with a feeling the pro's desire most please allow me to explain... These are ENDO forged of S20C no doubt the best out there but TourStage specifically the X-Blade series has always felt a bit more firm than soft. Why? It's because top level golfers prefer the feedback given when they know where the ball was struck on the face. I still like irons that feel on the softer side but if your ball striking skills are excellent you must experience the new X-Blades sweet spot. MC = Muscle Cavity, if your looking for a nice blade like compact this iron shouldn't be ignored. The TourStage 709 MC has a slightly thicker and rounder sole than the blade where the leading edge relief is more evident. Offset is ever so slightly increased to help straighten out shots and the top line while still what I would consider very thin has been increased in thickness by just a hair. It's really an attractive offering by TourStage and I'm loving how the difference between the MB/MC/CB is gradual versus sudden. It really allows the better player more choices based on where they feel they need the extra forgiveness in exchange for a slightly visual increase in size. And now to the the most forgiving of the X-Blade series the 709 cavity back and when I say most forgiving please understand this by no means is a game improvement iron. It's still designed for the better player or the golfer looking for a nice crisp and compact setup. If you want even more forgiving TourStage has many other series of golf clubs to satisfy ones needs. The CB is simply the evolution from Muscle Back to Muscle Cavity to Cavity Back. They did a great job with this one as it hides its size extremely well they also have made some adjustments across all 3 sets in regards to loft. at the MB level you have what I would call a "closer" to traditional loft make up while strengthening into the MC then Cavity model. TourStage has also produced 3 beautiful drivers each with different playing characteristics, First is the 909 Forged 420cc pear shaped fade inducing monster that features a sexy and deep face designed for the better player, next the 709 D430 which promotes a neutral non bias shot to fly straight with optimal spin rates and finally the 709 D450 which is the most forgiving of the X-Drive series, again if you want uber forgiveness I suggest a different TourStage series but this is for the golfer looking for athlete forgiveness. In our testing we found that the smaller 909 had a more firm feel while the 430/450 were softer. More Pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great clubs those X-Blades, at least the 905s are wonderful… The 909s seem to be in the same league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Nice..im liking their players CB the more i look at it.. Thanks for sharing nice writeup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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potuna Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Some good looking gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) OK, I'll take a combo set of the 909 MB's from 7-PW and MC's from 4-6. And a couple of those wedges in 52/8 and 58/12. All with Modus 3 shafts. And that 21* hybrid with steel. And that 3-wood, 5-wood and 709 driver in 430, all with Tour AD GT shafts. And put them all in that white bag in the last pic. But I've already got a putter... Oh, and a carton of those balls in yellow, maybe a mix of the 2. Check's in the mail. Edited February 23, 2013 by Miuramaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreBeerBetterGolf Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I don't think they could make an iron better looking than that 909 at address. Talk about a razor thin topline. Thinner topline means more junk in the trunk where ya need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Any more pics of the bags and drivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 What type of insert is in the putter?? Or is that just milling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 What type of insert is in the putter?? Or is that just milling? It's a new insert they added. It's called a Dual Solid Insert. It is a firm feeling synthetic rubber material made in 2 pieces. The outer layer is a bit softer with the front spin promoting grooves and the inner layer is a very firm piece. It produces a nice solid feedback without it feeling too rubbery like alot of synthetic material inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I don't think they could make an iron better looking than that 909 at address. Talk about a razor thin topline. Thinner topline means more junk in the trunk where ya need it. The new irons are veeery solid looking. Looked great at address and feels nice and soft while still having that instant feedback to the hands. I love the blade type irons, but the MC model was impressive too, nice and compact at address and I didn't mid the small offset either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1967 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Any more info on the new X-01 balls? I used to love the X-01 G+ (?) but the newer X-01 solid was not so nice... went over to Srixon XV or TM Pentas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ultimate combo set 4iron CB, MC 5/6/7, MB 8/9/pw Can this be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Coops urngonna love. The. New ts balls they are better further than the last years ones The x-01z Give em a burl i think ull be. Very impressed The tousrstage blades i cudnt get out of my hands I like the 905 i thik they were the best designed blade ive ever seen But the new one Is clanear They have. Just the smallest amount of offset in the scoring irons Theres. Definatly a difference to the 905s Not just a face make up Ill be shedding some irons and getting these i guarantee it The more ih it tourstage the more i lik that solid impact U get a ts blade out of the middle and u know whats what Got some seriuos pondering to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Purely Stunning ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ill be shedding some irons and getting these i guarantee it The more ih it tourstage the more i lik that solid impact U get a ts blade out of the middle and u know whats what Got some seriuos pondering to do Stew u say this after a new blade is released:) Do a absurb sale just like your wedge lot! Clear your batcave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Loving the look of the 909 series and the FW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Stew u say this after a new blade is released:) Do a absurb sale just like your wedge lot! Clear your batcave I love these 909s Maybe thats not a bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 can't go wrong with the TS X range of clubs....... always consistantly good looking and more importantly, performing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Ultimate combo set 4iron CB, MC 5/6/7, MB 8/9/pw Can this be done? that would be a killer flow set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Here's a video, it's a bit blurry but It provides a bit of the experience the TS booth had at the show. <!-- This version of the embed code is no longer supported. Learn more: https://vimeo.com/help/faq/embedding --> <object width="640" height="360"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=60632424&force_embed=1&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=60632424&force_embed=1&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="360"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC65P Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Those 709MC irons look gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ya this years lineup I think is the nicest I've ever seen and arguably the nicest all around offering I've ever seen from a company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ya this years lineup I think is the nicest I've ever seen and arguably the nicest all around offering I've ever seen from a company. Yes, very true. I could easily see myself with a complete bag of TS. Down to The ball, and even putter. Hell, even The shoes are really good looking, ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 A couple of key things we gathered from the Show about the new offerings from TourStage. The first was that the irons feel a little softer than previous models especially the MB and second that the woods were easier to hit from the 709 series to the UT & FW. This sounds promising as that was my personal issue with the X- series clubs was that they were either not forgiving enough or didn't feel soft enough. It seems that TS is finally creating clubs that can appeal to the player as well as pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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