gocchin Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thank you all for your patience in waiting for the release of the new Ryoma Maxima at TSG. Ryoma has told us they would like us to begin taking orders this Tuesday (America Time) for the next June batch of Maxima. I was in the midst of calculating the pricing now so to all those who have messaged me I apologize if I have not gotten back to you. On Tuesday I will have my blog listing up explaining the new technologies of the Maxima as well as its differences from the D-1. Regardless of this post I know many of you want the Maxima no matter what (and I do have to say you are right for wanting it), so this post is to facilitate a smoother pre order (truthfully its just to make things easier and more organized for myself (^_^)). ALL ORDERS MUST SENT STARTING TUESDAY AND BE DONE BY EMAIL TO: [email protected] It is much easier for me to organize and track my emails no matter where I am vs PM's. THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL MUST READ : RYOMA MAXIMA PREORDER YOU MUST HAVE A PRO SHOP ACCOUNT SO I CAN SET UP THE ORDER, IF NOT REGISTER FOR ONE BEFORE YOU EMAIL ME. I WILL NEED YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL TO SEND A PAYPAL INVOICE. IF YOU WANT TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD I WILL NEED THE DETAILS AS WE DO NOT KEEP CARDS ON FILE. In your email please tell me which model you want ie Type D, Type G or Type V. Lofts available and stock shaft flexes available with those lofts; Type D: 9.5 (6 Stiff, 5 Stiff) 10.5 (5 Stiff, SR, R) 11.5 (R, R2) 45.25" Type G: 9.5 (S) 105 (SR, R) 11.5 (R2) 46.5" Type V: 8.5 9.5 (65S, 55SR) 10.5 (65S, 55SR, 55R) - 8.5* is a special order with stock shaft If you want heads only : Head weight Range: 190g to 200g If you want a custom shaft ie Crazy, Tour AD etc, please note which head and what shaft and grip as well as finished length and desired swing weight. This is a must so I can calculate the head weight I need to build the club. Now to explain the differences between the three models. Unlike the D-1 where the Premia had a different face material, the D G and V all have the same material this time around. The design of each head is EXACTLY the same. According to Ryoma, the feel and forgiveness and distance should be identical however in its stock shafted form the differences are in shafts, finished length and face angles and head finish. Type D: Mirror Chrome, Crystal Black Crown - 9.5* 0.5* Closed, 10.5 11.5* 1.0* Closed Type G: Gold IP, Crystal Black Crown - 9.5* 0.5* Closed, 10.5 11.5* 1.0* Closed Type V: Black IP, Crystal Black Crown - All lofts feature square face angles All three models are priced differently due to the different finishes. Please note while exchange rate is obviously a factor, at the end of the day the price is controlled by the manufacturer in this case Ryoma. Type D: 1065.00 Stock Shaft, 865.00 Head Only Type G: 1245.00 Stock Shaft, 1045.00 Head Only Type V: 1095.00 Stock Shaft, 895.00 Head Only Please note all custom orders will be quoted when you email me. As for the weight kit, I have received more detailed info on the weight kits. The reason why the new Maxima is adjustable is to avoid hot melting/foaming/gelling of the head to increase weight and dull the feel of the head. The Maxima is very hot feeling at impact and they want to keep it this way, because of this they made the back weight adjustable to compensate for the need for heavier weight. Because of this they are offering weight kits at about 50.00 per kit, but to be honest with you I don't find the way they created the kits to be very useful unless for a club maker fine tuning for swing weight, and especially at that price. They offer 3 Types of weight kits all with a wrench, LIGHT (3g 4g 5g 6g), MIDDLE (7g 8g 9g 10g), HEAVY (11g 12g 13g 14g) As you can see if you get one of the weight kits it doesn't allow for much adjustment (especially say if you already order the 200g head which comes with a 13g weight installed) unless you go for weights that are completely different range from what is already in the head. What this does is for those who do want to gel or foam the head, they can conceivably reach weights closer to 207 208 grams or more using both gel/foam and the weights. If you need a weight kit let me know, if not you can always order one later. I have already tested this driver for nearly a week every day and will go for yet another round with it tomorrow. You will hear most of my findings in my blog post but I can say now. This is it. Please pre order to avoid disappointment. Nobody, myself included likes waiting and Ryoma has had a history of making people wait so be sure to minimize that wait time by getting your order in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Are you able to tell us what weight screw is standard with certain head weights? Would be useful information when specifying the weight kit with our orders. Otherwise, like you say, the weight kit would not be very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charge Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Are you able to tell us what weight screw is standard with certain head weights? Would be useful information when specifying the weight kit with our orders. Otherwise, like you say, the weight kit would not be very useful. +1 More specifically, what weight kit would come with V head at 200g? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmieboi Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 IMO, just don't bother about adjusting this thing. It's already perfect as it is. Other factor that will affect swing weight is grip and shaft weight. I think adjusting those makes more sense than bothering with the weight kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Don't get it. So there is only cosmetic difference btw the g and d models? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Don't get it. So there is only cosmetic difference btw the g and d models? Thanks And stock head weight sans weight kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Based on their product description, it says Type G is precision machined on the back of the face to remove an extra 2g. I would assume thinner face means higher COR? But it looks like it is still within conforming ranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yes they needed to remove the extra weight to have it work at 46.5" however, other than that they are exactly the same head. This is Ryoma's own explanation. Same feel, same design, same distance. I can tell you the base of each head and they you can figure out what weight they use: D: 186g G: 184g (there is that 2g less) V: 187g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks for the info on bare head weight. Very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverhead Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks for the info on bare head weight. Very helpful. +1 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykato Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 If there are only cosmetic differences, what is the point of having three different models? You can just change the weight in one of the models to match the other two models. You might as well buy the D or V version and adjust the weight to match the G. Can someone clarify why the G model is priced higher if the feel is the same for all three and only the color, weight and shaft length is the main difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suheric Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 If there are only cosmetic differences, what is the point of having three different models? You can just change the weight in one of the models to match the other two models. You might as well buy the D or V version and adjust the weight to match the G. Can someone clarify why the G model is priced higher if the feel is the same for all three and only the color, weight and shaft length is the main difference. Between D, G and V : face angle is different. I hate closed face, so I'll never buy D or G. Between D and G : G model is little lighter, so easier to build a super long club(46.5inches) with moderate SW. These are the differences I find. If there are more, T will explain in the blog for sure. Let's give him some time :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 If there are only cosmetic differences, what is the point of having three different models? You can just change the weight in one of the models to match the other two models. You might as well buy the D or V version and adjust the weight to match the G. Can someone clarify why the G model is priced higher if the feel is the same for all three and only the color, weight and shaft length is the main difference. As Eric said its not just cosmetic. The face angle is also different plus having three different models makes it easier for golfers to differentiate ie the square face heavier shafted V is black and aimed at the better player, the G is the premium longer shaft model (and it is more expensive because the shaft is high modulus carbon) and the it is GOLD IP which is more expensive. If there was only one model, a lot of people would actually have a harder time choosing, Now, all the players who want the square face automatically ask for the V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 It's available custom order like slightly open face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 It's available custom order like slightly open face? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 You can always request it and I will try my best to have them get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanaa Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 can you guys stop bothering Tario with questions so he can get on with the review already ? :-) my life is on hold tilll then, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I am working on it!! It is taking me days!! Gotta translate all the images and charts... plus the writeup is long...... Dual screens = more productivity... maybe I need a third! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I am working on it!! It is taking me days!! Gotta translate all the images and charts... plus the writeup is long...... Dual screens = more productivity... maybe I need a third! Google glass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Google glass... Would love it... I am a monster technology freak... if anyone wants to send me some google glass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charge Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Tario, Emailed u my order. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Say I went with the V, 190g. If I went with the middle weight kit and added 10 grams to get it to 200g, won't that change the launch/spin characteristics slightly? More weight at the back of a head launches higher and spins more, I believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Would love it... I am a monster technology freak... if anyone wants to send me some google glass.... Did you see Fred Armisen on Sat. Night Live? He then did a real follow up at Engadget. Quite interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suheric Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hi T, Do you have any idea when Ryoma is going to ship Maxima out? hopefully by end of June? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charge Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Yes I would also like to get an update on my order. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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