vanla01 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Thank you for the feedback, definitely looking forward to the s yard fw woods! Edited August 2, 2013 by vanla01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiptx4 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Wondering how the S-Yard XV 3 wood would compare to the Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta, anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I've been using the XV 3 wood for a few months now and I find the stock Rombax shaft to be hit and miss for my swing. Overall it feels kind of dead. Very stable but doesn't seem to come alive. I will be putting a blueboard in to it this weekend so hoping that combo goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I posted a more in-depth review in another thread here somewhere, and guys here know how I feel about these S-Yard woods, but I continue to be amazed by the XV's. Huge distance, rope like accuracy, missile like flight, and incomparable feel off the face whether from the fwy or off the tee. IMO, these woods are in a class by themselves, and as is my style, they will be in my bag a long, long while. I've played the Exotics, and IMO, the XV's are what the Exotics aspire to be. I, too, swapped out the stock shaft until I found my nirvana, but once set, I haven't looked back, I look forward to every time I pull this club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akapur Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I posted a more in-depth review in another thread here somewhere, and guys here know how I feel about these S-Yard woods, but I continue to be amazed by the XV's. Huge distance, rope like accuracy, missile like flight, and incomparable feel off the face whether from the fwy or off the tee. IMO, these woods are in a class by themselves, and as is my style, they will be in my bag a long, long while. I've played the Exotics, and IMO, the XV's are what the Exotics aspire to be. I, too, swapped out the stock shaft until I found my nirvana, but once set, I haven't looked back, I look forward to every time I pull this club. Richard what shaft are you using with the XV FW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's one I don't think has ever made an appearance here, called the Hiskei Wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I love the XV, It's unique and special. It's the 388 fairway wood imo shouldn't have been stuffed into the XV line up. but... S-Yard isn't looking so healthy right now as a company. Mr. Kobayashi has resigned and the brand has laid of most of their staff. No new products are on the horizon, we think this could be the end. So get your Kobayashi inspired 388's & XV's now while you can gentlemen.. When the Chinese bought SYD they drove it into straight into the ground in less than a year. I'm bummed and hopefully Mr.K does not retire from the industry after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 That IS a drag... Very glad I grabbed two T388's and two XV's. If Kobayashi-San does retire, these will be legacy clubs, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 That's very unfortunate news. One of the softest irons I have ever hit was the S Yard U101... Looks like my XV is staying put for awhile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiptx4 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I love the XV, It's unique and special. It's the 388 fairway wood imo shouldn't have been stuffed into the XV line up. but... S-Yard isn't looking so healthy right now as a company. Mr. Kobayashi has resigned and the brand has laid of most of their staff. No new products are on the horizon, we think this could be the end. So get your Kobayashi inspired 388's & XV's now while you can gentlemen.. When the Chinese bought SYD they drove it into straight into the ground in less than a year. I'm bummed and hopefully Mr.K does not retire from the industry after this. I'm starting to feel worried after ready this as I have been waiting for my S-Yard XV 3 wood over 2 weeks. I sure hope they are ready to send mine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just picked one up used. Looks brand new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 hmmmm might keep those extra bolds as well me thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.haha Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 wow i had no idea Kobayashi left Syard! pure shame. glad i picked up a backup T388! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yup, how do you spell "collector's items" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Man.. so much going on and hard to keep up. And Collector's item it will be. I like the 3 wood alot. Although, it doesn't go down as one of my all time favorites. It is all around a good club, I like it for the appearance and control it had. And.. sorry for some delays we've had on the shipments. I got in contact with a new rep for SYD today so hope things will star to move out quicker! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeru Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi, I'm currently a XV Driver user and am looking for a FW. I'm would like a compact head and shallow face, and am not sure if the XV FW fits the bill. I understand that the volume of the head is 190cc, which seems big, does the footprint of the physical product looks big? Tks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) nope that fits the bill exactly for what ur after. its fuller but sleek profile Edited March 27, 2014 by supo67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 As others have commented, the XV fwy woods are closer in relation to the t.388 driver than the XV driver family. They're small and stealthy like the t.388, and also monster straight and long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 i wouldn't say collectors items but they are good pieces, quite long and hot off the face. probably my favourite among the syard line of products. dint care for the drivers but the woods were indeed special most especially the #5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just pick up one and hope to try it out this weekend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeru Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Seem to hear most people having the #5 rather than the #3... any particular reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 the five is VERY strong and long and high. u get a lot of distance with it and its very easy to hit consistantly well. its a lovely looking club as well. there are so many 3 woods that are eitther driver replacements or out out fwds that the mkt is split. buit a 5w is a 5 wood and nothing else this one just gets tons of distance. a very good shaft in this, and extra weight can really make this set sing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeru Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ok, that's a very interesting comment. My current XV driver is with Diamana B and I'm looking at the Thump for the FW. My current setup is Driver - 3W - 5W - 4HY(22 deg) and am considering to change to Driver - 3W - 3HY(19 Deg) - 4HY(22/23 Deg)... I use current 3W for tee-off once or twice a round in my home course. Depending on how much I like this 3W, I might stick to the original setup with a XV 5W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 ive got the diamana B 80s in my 5w with hot melt in the head to make it heavier and get the sw up its magnficent. it goes with me every round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 fist time ive gamed both the 3 and 5 on saturday 3 has the diamana X 70x in it , the 5 the B 80s played a very long 7200 yard A_grade track here so def needed both FWDs. well.i know the 5 intimatly. the 3 is the new kid on block with this shaft. been gaming the crazies with roddio tours agan recently, those ae just suiting me SO well ATM well about the 3....... its SUPER punchy. low and straight as a die. off the tee its magnificent. its plenty long doesnt want to be arced around the course . its really just for supreme accuracy for stronger swingers. builder hot melted it to get it heavier, which made it a bit deader in feel but really got the weight spot on, heck of a job on it. i ht it off the deck on the par 5s 3 times. middeld it twice nad top toed it once. off deck its low. BUT not that low. its perfectly accepatable ,the egg spoon is WAY lower. distacne was terrfic. not going to say tiwas a record setter. but its def no less than the "others" and its prob a bit ooomphier. i think the diamanaX shaft in it doesnt s o it any distance favours, but it certianly does for control this is a heck of a control 3w. the FEX was longer for sure, but it was also whippier. in wind this is a world beater. on nice calm days the FEX wud blow this out the water. horse for courses here. the set in the bag is an automatic no brainer , no fear of bad shots or topping of scuffing due to shape, they look tops they play tops only negative thought ofr me is the sleeknessof them. ive been playing fuller FWDs of late and i prefer that shape more. if these were the only 2 i had tho 100% no probs at all. they rock. i just prefer the fuller look of the RC yamaha and crazy right now i give these things 9.9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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