gocchin Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was hanging out with George yesterday in his office in Kameari and did a photo shoot of his wedges and new driver. Wedges are very good looking. I finally took a few home which I will be putting into play to test and doing a comparison of (GT SW2 Forged and the GT SWPro) In the meantime a few of my mini studio shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 As soon as you can give me details and differences I'm ready to start with a 58 or 60*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 While in Tokyo today for meetings I picked up a few nice back drops from Tokyu Hands at Daimaru! Came home and shot a few more... they work well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 As soon as you can give me details and differences I'm ready to start with a 58 or 60*! Will do some comparison pics and explain the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swing981 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Will do some comparison pics and explain the differences. Bump ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Michael, I tested both wedges at George's test facility and have looked both over carefully. Size wise they are very similar, face shape, face milling, rounded leading edge pretty much identical. The main difference is the new Black IP GS SW ForgedII features a completely rounded sole ie the sole from leading edge rounds all the way to the back face of the wedge. Whereas the GT SW Pro has a defined flatter narrower sole. Feel wise both are quite similar but the rounder soled Forged II is easier to play thanks to the rounder sole especially for the more average golfer who hits fat shots or does not make as consistent contact. The narrower sole of the Pro is much more suited for the better player and will work in tight lies and provide more touch around the greens. The round sole is really to help players minimize mistakes. So you would definitely be the GT SW Pro which is what every tour player using George's wedges play. No one plays the ForgedII on tour as the grind is more automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks! Does the pro also have minimal onset like the 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes to my eye they are identical in offset. It appears as onset because the leading edge on both is rounded making the leading edge protrude in front of the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 That's what I'm looking for in the hopes that it plays similar to my old Titleist Elk forged. Did you get a chance to lie it open? How does it set up for flop shots? And one last question, is 58 the highest loft I can get or can I get a 60? Btw, I'm ready to order if you want to email me an invoice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 58 is unfortunately the highest loft. I keep telling George a 60 would sell but he doesn't make one. Both lie open very well due to the styles of the sole, especially the rounded sole but the Pro also lies open well thanks to a narrower heel area which flows into the thicker back face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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