+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Will TourStage and Bridgestone become one? Looks to be the case and it explains why TourStage has let go many of their JPGA tour players. It also explains why they were missing at the Japan Golf Show for the first time since its inception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 And it's no longer made at Endo...www.bs-sports.co.jp/press/2014/g0714_bsg_dr/g0714_bsg_dr.pdfwww.bs-sports.co.jp/press/2014/g0714_bsg_iron/g0714_bsg_iron.pdfwww.bs-sports.co.jp/press/2014/g0714_bsg_fwut/g0714_bsg_fwut.pdfwww.bs-sports.co.jp/press/2014/g0714_bsg_wedge/g0714_bsg_wedge.pdfwww.bs-sports.co.jp/press/2014/g0714_bsg_ladies/g0714_bsg_ladies.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 see ya ......................! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Gone to the dogs hey...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 shame... they got me into JDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb2235 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 same here...thought Id play the TS 202s forever...very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I've just bought my 1st set of Tourstage irons: MR-23 US Blades. A few years old now but look fantastic. Have read that they're quite demanding but feel great and have a relatively low ballflight. We'll see how these go. They should make me concentrate on my swing if nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Too bad...that 709 line-up of irons was one of the best from blade to CB that anyone's put out ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) The 'Titleist' of JDM I think Chris called them in the past?..... it sure looks like they've dumbed them down (and not just by dropping the Endo forgings) so yeah, now look more like Titleist.... wonder if the prices will reflect this apparent watering down for the US Market? Edited July 14, 2014 by corky3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Bridgestone in the US do make some good golf balls, same with TourStage in JDM land, hopefully this closer marriage will help at least produce innovations there, while I do agree with the comments on the clubs above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmercer13 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Glad I bought my 909s when I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 These do not look JDM, at first sight without knowing and by looking at the fit and finish I could guess they were not Endo made, that doesn't mean they aren't good, I'm sure coming from bridgestone the homework was done and they perform admirably but I have a feeling that Bridgestone will produce global models and not JDM/USDM models separately. Which is fine as we need to work on our USDM forum section anyway. on that note guys we are considering moving some JDM brands that now have an official U.S presence into the USDM forum after we enhance that section. JDM clubs should be unique to the JDM market or at the very least a limited release that's not available in the states. This would include brands like Bridgestone, Fourteen, ONOFF ( non labo ), Epon NA, Miura NA, etc.. If you have any thoughts on this or if someone is interested in moderating and contributing we can compensate for that, it's pretty dead right now buy we have a road map to make is a great section that provides value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Too bad...that 709 line-up of irons was one of the best from blade to CB that anyone's put out ever. Couldn't agree more. Absolutely fantastic. This is a big boooooo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 RIP Tourstage. Sorry to see you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 shallow i know, but i always liked their logo........ Bridgestone....not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Well their new driver with the milled face looks pretty cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I think there will be a JDM line of Bridgestone stuff, just like TM, Callaway, Titleist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoutout33 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Would this include their shoes and other accessories as well? I hope not, Tourstage has some of the best looking designs I've seen in golf shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 shame... they got me into JDM Same here. I will say this makes perfect sense for Bridgestone. Absorbing TS will make them a full line golf company. Should also help them with costs in all departments by streamlining and consolidating. I think it will also bring the newest tech faster to the Bridgestone eq. I think this is a good and very smart move by Bstone, It's a tough market out there. This is going to make them a bigger, better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Looks like they are launching a new site: http://www.bs-golf.com/ A lot of "coming soon" but it looks like the B330 ball series will be heading to Japan (which in my opinion, is a spectacular ball). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 The New Tour Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Epon relegated to USDM just doesn't seem right some how. A strong USDM forum does hold value but I can't see how endo designs should be categorised as USDM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 It'll still probably be great stuff, I just have a hard time separating "Bridgestone" from tires. I much prefer the Tourstage name, sounds like it's more serious as opposed to an offshoot of their tire business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfbaka Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I asked my friend who owns a golf shop in Japan and he told me that there product life cycles over the past few years have become too fast for their target market, their clothing line as also looked very stale and dated and basically their sales have tanked. I think within the male Japanese tour pros they lack a star name, or a golfer that's easily marketable. They've not really had a distinct offering either for a few years - for me the V Series and the X Series worked well but then they cut back on the V-Series, except for the driver and ball, then they had the GR in between the X and the V - then they expanded the GR series, whilst at the same time diluting the core X-Series products. IMO their last couple of driver lines have really lacked that wow factor that I used to associate with TourStage - I think they've started following rather than leading. I don't know how well they'll do with Bridgestone golf in Japan as they've always had a Bridgestone line (amongst others) set at a much lower price point... Hey ho that's why I stick with the 'Ji-Kurabu' small manufacturers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 It'll still probably be great stuff, I just have a hard time separating "Bridgestone" from tires. I much prefer the Tourstage name, sounds like it's more serious as opposed to an offshoot of their tire business. Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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