gocchin Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Waiting for the Typhoon to pass so I can go outside and test all these new clubs and get some outside shots but in the meantime, some indoor shots and impressions. Beautiful looking cavity back. Satin finish, Very nice lines reminiscent of the 2011 Tourmodel. Not a tiny head which is probably a good thing as it allows the Tourmodel CB to appeal to a wider variety of players while the MB will take care of those who want small and compact. The new milling on the face is interesting. A straight top line and a slightly sharper toe with a reasonably boxy toe that rounds towards the sole. The heel is a bit taller than expected. The ridge in the back cavity is not just aesthetic but an actual separation between the slightly thicker bottom half vs the slightly thinner top half of the cavity. Again the cavity is thickest in the center where the Yamaha emblem is. This is for a more pure feel and to raise the CG a tad. As always with Yamaha's a good and useful sole grind with evident leading edge relief and trailing edge relief. What I don't like? A bit too busy in the back cavity with all those words but luckily tastefully done with only black and white paint fill. Offset, there is some. This is going to vary from person to person, but for some people it may be more offset than desired. Here are some photos. Outdoor shots and testing once the weather clears. Lightly chipped around the house, and has that crisp but soft Endo feel...typical Yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think its time to try something different to Epon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have owned each iteration since 2008. Despite questionable and head scratching designs, Yamaha always delivered. In this case, I expect they will do the same. No doubt they want to expand the appeal and playability beyond the low HC player. In my case, I am playing the best golf of my life however I welcome the CB to help me get even lower scores. Likely I will also pick up the MB at some time also. If I hit this well and feel is nice, I will be more than happy. Now I just need to be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 T, May be a good idea to retake the second photo. The shadow really makes the transition of the hosel to the top line look strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 T, May be a good idea to retake the second photo. The shadow really makes the transition of the hosel to the top line look strange. I'll reshoot that one... rushing as I have so much to take and only a limited time before I am forced to return them all! (loaners from the brands) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'll reshoot that one... rushing as I have so much to take and only a limited time before I am forced to return them all! (loaners from the brands) Okay the new one is up... can see the transition from topline to neck much better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytrinh Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I agree with gocchin about the back cavity, looks too busy to be sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I agree with gocchin about the back cavity, looks too busy to be sexy Yes busy but the shape is really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swing981 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 when will these be avail// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'll be giving these a try, agree on the busy part but it looks to be my kinda iron especially the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill3508 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Might be interested in these as well depending on timeframe for availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted November 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Availability already covered in the intro thread: But of course demand at launch is always huge so its first come first served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) If they built in the offset from the MB into this head I'd order a set on the spot. At least a mm or so too much offset here for my taste. Good news is it saves me some dough. I don't mind the "busy" as much as the minimum face progression. And BTW, I wish they'd list FP for their irons like almost everyone else does. Anybody told 'em that? Edited November 3, 2013 by Miuramaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Definitely the new CB has more offset than previous years and the reason why is in the past the Tourmodel was only one model aimed at the single digit and pro. Now there are two tourmodels and because the MB focuses on the single digit and pro they can afford to make the CB target a much wider audience, meaning more forgiveness and a larger profile and more offset. That said, I have been doing more testing of both the CB and RMX Forged... both very easy to hit, the distance is amazing on the RMX Forged but surprisingly the CB with its forgiveness is not far behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm drooling over these photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Putting Quadra DGL 90s in my 2014 CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Putting Quadra DGL 90s in my 2014 CB. Should be a great combo. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Should be a great combo. Keep us posted. Yes I am excited. I am seen some really great pictures from any angle and these look stellar. The meat in the cavity bottom should be incredible. Initial reactions is they are long, soft, and reminiscent of the past models that were so great 2008/09/12. Edited November 9, 2013 by bogeydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Damnit, I may just have to force myself to get over the offset. Those are way too sexy to pass up. And you can just tell by looking at 'em that they'd feel great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill3508 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Excited to get mine. Will be the nicest irons I've ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Yeeeeaaws...! Cant wait...irons and wedges on the way.....bag next? Edited November 12, 2013 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm trying to wait til early spring to pull the trigger on a couple of the new irons that will be released for 2014 but.... I'm not sure if we're going to see anything better in a CB than these. So.... why wait?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 My thoughts exactly mate, nothn better than pulling the trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Usually we have more demand for the MB over the CB but this year it's opposite and by a pretty large margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
css Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 how does the 2014 CB compare in terms of distance and feel to the 2014 Forged and 2013 V-forged? Currently using a set of 2013 v-forged and i am thinking of upgrading to the 2014 CB cus it looks so beautiful! Is it on the same level on forgiveness with 2014 CB and 2013 V-forged? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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