gocchin Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 As many of you know we introduced Buchi early this year around the golf show and people made fun of the sheep logo and all the stampings. We then reintroduced them in June along with custom options maybe only matched by Yoro Craft and suddenly there was more interest in the products. Craig was the first to go to Buchi for a custom fitting as I reported back in July on the blog: http://www.golftoimp...buchi-fittings/ Craig was fit for a full set of clubs with driving iron, irons, and wedges hand made from scratch by Tabuchi-san. After Craigs fittings other customers followed suit to order Buchi clubs.... Months later we were all still waiting for sign of the finished products PLUS Buchi suddenly made a decision that it did not want to sell heads only. We were of course not happy about this as we understand many of our customers want their clubs head only and built by their own clubmaker. Unfortunately because of this, several customers cancelled their orders. Buchi continued with Craig's set as well as wedges for several other customers. Buchi does have a custom work shop and is able to build their heads with all the top Japan shafts and grips. Well I am happy to say Craig's set is finally done! And it turned out pretty good. Buchi listened to my recommendations and straightened the top line and sharped up the toe of the blade, they reduced the size of the wedges and also altered it's roundish appearance to a more teardrop style head. They reduced the offset on all clubs, and they finished the clubs with a satin plating and minimal stampings along with Craig's initials. Craig also got a Sheppard Air driver and utility. The Air driver has been getting lots of accolades lately as it focuses on aerodynamics by streamlining the head. The face is in fact larger than the body and you can see this in my photos below where the top line of the face forms a ridge above the crown. Air carries over this ridge and clears the back of the crown for less resistance. I think the new set looks great. If there are people willing to wait 3-4 months for a custom grinded set by Tabuchi-san, then Buchi is definitely an option, especially if they want the set built to complete specs with choice of shafts and grips. I've sent the set off to Craig so we will wait for his feedback on how they play and feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Cool Once again thanks Tario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Craig! Congrats buddy. The blades and wedges have a very clean look. Very nice. Top line looks a tad thick in the pics though. Is that the case? Buchi didn;t manage to ditch the sheep for the woods or that was wanted by you? Once again, congrats buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 The woods are not customizable in that way. Stampings cannot be changed on metal woods. Topline was done as you see above as Tabuchi san grinded its thickness to maintain balance. The driving iron needs a certain thickness to match the overall thickness of the head. The wedges were even bigger initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Congrats C.C. in getting your new toys. The world needs guys like you to keep the economy churning. I especially like the look of the driver. Hope you can give a full review soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yeah i liked the look of the Driver as well. But in the nets it feels and sounds horrific. Originally, I was giving it a miss purely because of that. It has the same face technology and materials as the Crazy drivers, and that was the reason, and at the last second that I got it as well. Also not being able to get rid of the sheep didnt sit too well with me either. Hoping they are here for Friday as am off to Sydney to play with supo and IDrive. No doubt review will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 That's right the driver sounded hard and felt hard off the face, but the numbers said otherwise as you carried as far as your Crazy driver with Crazy shaft. I think there is only one club of yours that has sheep and its the UT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Looking forward to seeing these in person!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Oh that driving iron! Want one. Enjoy your toys C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim James Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Gee i cant wait to see these up close and personal at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Congrats!! The best-looking set from top to bottom I've seen in a long time. I like a little meatier top line on a small, non-offset head myself. Can't wait to hear your review on these bats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill3508 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 They all look nice. Whats the driver run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Nice looking clubs there Craig, hope they made it in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Congrats!! The best-looking set from top to bottom I've seen in a long time. I like a little meatier top line on a small, non-offset head myself. Can't wait to hear your review on these bats! I agree a meatier head not only provides more confidence but also more pure feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romaro-Slut Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 The driver looks cool and the irons r champion!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki1986 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 That look awesome, for the driver it's look way better on the address point of view compare with the pic you posted before in Craig trip forum which make this driver a lot more interesting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgolfer Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Really like the Driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Blades look sharp and classy, congrats! Driver is interesting and looks very forgiving to the eye...BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 These didnt make it for my Sydney trip to play with supo and IDrive. Back home now and they are waiting. Hoping to get them out this afternoon for a hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Craig has given me some good feedback, hope he can post it here soon! (^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki1986 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've been waiting for Craig to post a full review on this set too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kekoa Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Those clubs are amazing from top to bottom. congrats Craig. i know you have been waiting a long time for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reapl Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Very nice looking clubs, not sure about the driver, though. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Very nice looking clubs, not sure about the driver, though. ;) I'm the opposite, I think it looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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