+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Here is the latest from Bridgestone coming soon. Made for the better player. 3 Types of Drivers ( X-03 / X-05 / X-07 ) Fairway Wood Hybrid 2 Types of irons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Drivers non-adjustable? Looks that way. Unsure on the looks of the woods compared to my j715/j15f/j15hy but I'm loving the irons. I can see a combo set up of these in my (distant) future..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Feel like they've introduced a little bit of 'Tourstage' back in to the irons.... Edited July 15, 2016 by Ian-500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldracer Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Irons look sensational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldracer Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 very much like the 08 Inpres V Forged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shacco Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Like the looks of the irons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedcast Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I assume these will be JDM/custom only. Doesn't seem like these products will make it to NA, but I sure hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I think these will come to the U.S. Of course the best options and shaft options will be in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Love them even more with the paintfill in the 'B' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Combo of 6,7 and 8 in CB, 9 and PW in MB, all with MCI black shafts = awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Loading these up in the pro shop soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlam1127 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Did Bridgestone do away with the milled face and the F.A.S.T. Crown for this offering? Would this be the updated version of the J715? Edited August 23, 2016 by jlam1127 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 This one does not appear to have the FAST Crown. It does have a laser milled face. Here is the reveal post in the blog: The Bridgestone Tour-B Series Golf Clubs have officially been announced. While TSG has been posting news of this including in hand photos (here) this new pro line goes straight for the athlete low handicap player. The first thing to notice is it reminds us a lot of TourStage and for those of you who are new to the Japanese golf scene TourStage is what Bridgestone used to be in Japan and at one time the #1 equipment company in Japan. Overall the TourStage product was better designed with more features than the Bridgestone gear they would later rebrand to. Not anymore as these new Tour-B's start off exactly where TourStage left off. Impressive to say the least. Another thing to take note of is that there are no adjustable hosels on these clubs, If you look on Tour most of the players opt for a non adjustable version of a club and this is the case here. Already all the younger athlete Bridgesteone staffers have switched over to the new line of equipment and as you can see below the bags look stealth too. Let's start with the drivers, as we have been reporting there are 3 types, the X0-3/X0-5/X-07. This is very similar to how TourStage used to do it. The Xo-3 is basically the mid model with a balance of forgiveness, workability and plenty of loft options. The X0-5 is the more forgiving version at a full 460cc with a slightly higher launch and higher MOI with a more rounded appearance. Finally we have the X-07 which back in TourStage days would be known as the "P" for pear shaped. It's the least forgiving of the 3, most workable and low launching but with that classic shape you would usually associate with a blade player. Below the differences in the shape from address. All three are uniquely different visually, if you can't see that I suggest you start to think more about how your clubs look and the little differences between two clubs. Things like how deep front to back, the area around the neck and how it tapers and the ovalness vs circular shapes of drivers. We all have a preference when we focus in and sometimes your visual preference doesn't match up with your performance characteristics that you require to shoot your lowest scores. For example I would love to stare at the "P" or X-o7 all day but I know I should be hitting the X-05. Hope that makes sense. There is a lot of technology incorporated into these heads which also makes them pretty expensive compared to most drivers in the U.S. My guess is that these are Japan Only or Bridgestone USA is headed way up market. We are talking about $720 for the Tour AD shafted model to $870 with a few of the other shafts. Oh yea on shafts this selection kicks ass, New Diamana BF, New Fujikura EVO III not even announced by Fuji yet and the New Tour AD TP-6 just 3 top options for you which I would be surprised if offered stateside as factory options. Next up a quick look at the Brigestone Tour B X-0F Fairway Wood and Hybrid, at the lowest these start at $390 and with a top shaft we are at $540. Those prices don't look very competitive in the USA. More like what TSG customers are used to. Both the Fairway Wood and Hybrid are 2 part using stainless and maraging steel. This tells me they are more workable with a lower trajectory which caters to the stronger hitter. The deeper faces tell the same story. So if your a mid-high capper maybe these are not the best options but if you love a pure "tink" heavier head feel and workability in a fairway club that should work both on the tee box and the short stuff it's a worthy consideration. Shaft options are NS950 and the Tour AD standard carbon. The Hybrid club retails for $310 to $330. I love these irons. Bridgestone is continuing with the X-CB moniker and I think it's fits as the perfect name. X-CB and X-BLADE! As I write this I have to keep hitting backspace because I'm typing TourStage instead of Bridgestone. Im so happy I feel excited that TourStage is back even if its under a new name. It's got a wider sole that sits narrow due to a trailing edge grind. They are Forged of course but we don't know of what material exactly and it's hard to tell where these are made. One thing to notice is all these new clubs say Made in Japan. I'm almost certain that means "assembled in Japan". But again we can't tell right now until we have them in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 All of this is awesome news. I'm now liking the woods too. Any news on wedges and putters Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 The XCB irons remind me of the Srixon 506s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlam1127 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Awesome clubs.... Chris, do you know if the face on these 3 drivers are squared, closed, or open depending on the model you get? Any word yet on what new technology is being incorporated into these drivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 It's actually very X-Drive, power slits, variable face thickness, power rib, laser milled face. None of this has a major effect on performance really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artlu Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Any one has a review /opinions on the XD 7 driver's performance? Spin and launch /distance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yup we got good feedback. XD drivers are ok. Players drivers for sure, even the 460 isn't as forgiving as one would expect. The irons are on the firmer side, but the shape and performance have only gotten positive reviews all by better stronger players. Not a single negative review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artlu Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 How is the XD7 driver compare to other bigger OEMs drivers in distance and launch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 On 1/14/2017 at 7:42 AM, artlu said: How is the XD7 driver compare to other bigger OEMs drivers in distance and launch? I must stress with rules and restrictions all drivers are within 5-10yds of each other. Its how a particular head, shaft, build fits your swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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