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Driver: Callaway Hyper ERC 9.5 S
3Wood: Taylormade Vsteel 5 Wood: Prgr Duo Hit
Iron: Honma Beres 801 R (4 - PW)
Wedges: 56 and 60 Scratch golf
Putter: Bettinardi BB-41
My old clubs:
Edited by shokosugi, 30 May 2007 - 05:21 AM.
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#1
Posted 29 May 2007 - 08:45 AM
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Here's my club for this year, thanks to Chris.
Driver: Callaway Hyper ERC 9.5 S
3Wood: Taylormade Vsteel 5 Wood: Prgr Duo Hit
Iron: Honma Beres 801 R (4 - PW)
Wedges: 56 and 60 Scratch golf
Putter: Bettinardi BB-41
My old clubs:
Driver: Callaway Hyper ERC 9.5 S
3Wood: Taylormade Vsteel 5 Wood: Prgr Duo Hit
Iron: Honma Beres 801 R (4 - PW)
Wedges: 56 and 60 Scratch golf
Putter: Bettinardi BB-41
My old clubs:
TM r7 US-Spec
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
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#2
Posted 29 May 2007 - 09:42 AM
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Your old and new bag are both nice!
#3
Posted 29 May 2007 - 04:09 PM
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Which One??
Great looking setup 
Try and leave some feedback on the clubs when you get a chance. I know I'm interested in feedback on all of them.
Try and leave some feedback on the clubs when you get a chance. I know I'm interested in feedback on all of them.
J-D-M
#4
Posted 29 May 2007 - 04:12 PM
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Quote: Swing Easy and Swing Freely (personal swing thought)
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What's in the Bag?:
Bag #1
Ryoma Premia with Fire Express 55R/
Taylormade Gloire with Crazy LY02
Yamaha 17* 4w
RC TRC 20*
TM RBZ UT 22*
Titleist VG3 5-PW
Titleist forged 50*
Titleist forged 54*
Seven Hill 58*
SC Calif. Del Mar/Matsumoto MG8
Wow! Nice stuff
#5
Posted 29 May 2007 - 05:06 PM
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Awesome set up. A real unique mix in there! Tell us about some of the clubs..
#6
Posted 29 May 2007 - 06:26 PM
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Japanese Golf Gear Guru
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- Brand of Choice:Crazy, Yururi, Yamaha, PRGR, ONOFF, Royal Collection, Epon, Ryoma
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What's in the Bag?:
Clubs I can actually play, not think I can play. Put the ego aside to focus on improving my score.
Very good looking bag of sticks and great photos!! How do you like the Honma irons?
If you have questions about J-Spec equipment or need recommendations or fittings, please send me an email at gocchin@tourspecgolf.com (email is best)
#7
Posted 30 May 2007 - 05:20 AM
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Thank you for the comments guys.
As far as the Honma irons, I love them. The feel is amazing, it's effortless feel on impact. Forgiveness is also one of the main reason I went with this series. Its almost as forgiving as the callaway x-20 if not, better. The only thing I had to make a major adjustment are the loft of these clubs. IMO Honma made too much "+" on them that I'm getting 10-15 yds more carry than my normal distance. Their Pitching iron for instance has a loft of 43 compare to a normal 49. So, I have to order a gap wedge of 50 or 52 degree. Overall conclusion I don't think I will own another brand of irons other than honma. (it's like driving a BMW vs. FORD, CHEVY or CHRYSLER). They really put in alot of quality, detail and functionality for game improvement hence the high cost of the club. (which made me hide the receipt from the wife
). But I'm really glaaaad that this club is an improvement to my game and gives me confidence when I take them out of my bag. It makes it all worth the $$$.
Now for the Callaway Hyper ERC, IMO, BEST driver I ever hit and I've tried almost all of em american made brands (incl my honma driver 400rf, TM, Titleist, Nike, Cobra, Ping, etc..) The Sound I don't have to tell you is unbelievable (ppl will look at you in the range) The feel is med. soft and the DISTANCE is where it pays off. I was a 250 to 260 driver now I'm at 280 on average and will carry to 300 with wind and roll. No, exaggeration on my part just my honest experience. Well that is it for now until I get more new stuff I will update.
As far as the Honma irons, I love them. The feel is amazing, it's effortless feel on impact. Forgiveness is also one of the main reason I went with this series. Its almost as forgiving as the callaway x-20 if not, better. The only thing I had to make a major adjustment are the loft of these clubs. IMO Honma made too much "+" on them that I'm getting 10-15 yds more carry than my normal distance. Their Pitching iron for instance has a loft of 43 compare to a normal 49. So, I have to order a gap wedge of 50 or 52 degree. Overall conclusion I don't think I will own another brand of irons other than honma. (it's like driving a BMW vs. FORD, CHEVY or CHRYSLER). They really put in alot of quality, detail and functionality for game improvement hence the high cost of the club. (which made me hide the receipt from the wife
). But I'm really glaaaad that this club is an improvement to my game and gives me confidence when I take them out of my bag. It makes it all worth the $$$. Now for the Callaway Hyper ERC, IMO, BEST driver I ever hit and I've tried almost all of em american made brands (incl my honma driver 400rf, TM, Titleist, Nike, Cobra, Ping, etc..) The Sound I don't have to tell you is unbelievable (ppl will look at you in the range) The feel is med. soft and the DISTANCE is where it pays off. I was a 250 to 260 driver now I'm at 280 on average and will carry to 300 with wind and roll. No, exaggeration on my part just my honest experience. Well that is it for now until I get more new stuff I will update.
gocchin, on May 30 2007, 12:26 PM, said:
Very good looking bag of sticks and great photos!! How do you like the Honma irons?
Edited by shokosugi, 30 May 2007 - 05:40 AM.
TM r7 US-Spec
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
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Posted 30 May 2007 - 05:38 AM
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- Brand of Choice:Crazy, Yururi, Yamaha, PRGR, ONOFF, Royal Collection, Epon, Ryoma
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What's in the Bag?:
Clubs I can actually play, not think I can play. Put the ego aside to focus on improving my score.
Wow as forgiving as X-20's??? That's pretty darn forgiving. And they look way better (and feel way better too of course...) Thanks for the info!
Do you have some pics of the irons at address? Just want to get an idea of how big they are compared to a golf ball?
Do you have some pics of the irons at address? Just want to get an idea of how big they are compared to a golf ball?
If you have questions about J-Spec equipment or need recommendations or fittings, please send me an email at gocchin@tourspecgolf.com (email is best)
#9
Posted 30 May 2007 - 09:58 AM
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gocchin, on May 30 2007, 11:38 PM, said:
Do you have some pics of the irons at address? Just want to get an idea of how big they are compared to a golf ball?
This is a 4 iron setup:
TM r7 US-Spec
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
#10
Posted 30 May 2007 - 01:51 PM
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Quote: A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work
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- Brand of Choice:Mizuno
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What's in the Bag?:
Driver: Taylor TP 510 8.5* Mitsubishi Rayon TP-85 MT
3 Wood: Epon Technicity 15* Diamana 83S
Utilities: Mizuno UX-2 20* Nippon 1150 S
Mizuno UX-2 23* Nippon 1150 S
Irons: 4 - PW: Gauge Studio Hand Mades Nippon 1150S Wedges: Gauge Studio Hand Mades Nippon 1150 S
Putter: Bettinardi BB2 (sugar filled shaft)
Bag: Mizuno Kabuki
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
The Honma irons are simply beautiful. shokosugi, do you know the loft of your 5 iron? As you have said a 43* pitching wedge is very strong.
I have a Bettinardi putter and swear by it. The more I play, the better the putter gets.
Could we get some more photos and a performance review of your Scratch wedges. I notice the 56* is raw and the 60* is black. Is there a reason for the different finishes??
Overall a great rig!!
I have a Bettinardi putter and swear by it. The more I play, the better the putter gets.
Could we get some more photos and a performance review of your Scratch wedges. I notice the 56* is raw and the 60* is black. Is there a reason for the different finishes??
Overall a great rig!!
#11
Posted 30 May 2007 - 08:43 PM
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Those Honma sticks look amazing! So seriously guys, what's the general consensus with Honma golf? Overpriced? Solid? Nice looking but not worth it? Top of the line? I've never really read anything on them, other than the prices...........which are obviously on the high end. How does their equipment compare with some of the other top brands.........american and japanese? Thanks.
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Posted 31 May 2007 - 06:47 AM
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Hey Jack,
The 5 iron loft is 24. Yes, this 8 series from honma is simply beautiful. I can't stop staring at them and makes my eyes glazed all the time. And I agree with your opinion on bettinardi putters. I have mine for 3 years now. I always upgrade my clubs almost every year but that's the only thing that I don't intend to upgrade in my bag. They are just so pure on putting and saves me alot of strokes.
Scatch wedges I bought from Chris 2 years ago and they have a soft feel since they are forged. They are on the heavy side and slightly bigger than your normal wedge(which makes it more forgiving for me). My 56 raw is very accurate wedge, spin is low but does check the ball. As far as the 2 different colors, its just for me so I can easily tell which is my sand and lob w.
The 5 iron loft is 24. Yes, this 8 series from honma is simply beautiful. I can't stop staring at them and makes my eyes glazed all the time. And I agree with your opinion on bettinardi putters. I have mine for 3 years now. I always upgrade my clubs almost every year but that's the only thing that I don't intend to upgrade in my bag. They are just so pure on putting and saves me alot of strokes.
Scatch wedges I bought from Chris 2 years ago and they have a soft feel since they are forged. They are on the heavy side and slightly bigger than your normal wedge(which makes it more forgiving for me). My 56 raw is very accurate wedge, spin is low but does check the ball. As far as the 2 different colors, its just for me so I can easily tell which is my sand and lob w.
Jack lives here, on May 31 2007, 07:51 AM, said:
The Honma irons are simply beautiful. shokosugi, do you know the loft of your 5 iron? As you have said a 43* pitching wedge is very strong.
I have a Bettinardi putter and swear by it. The more I play, the better the putter gets.
Could we get some more photos and a performance review of your Scratch wedges. I notice the 56* is raw and the 60* is black. Is there a reason for the different finishes??
Overall a great rig!!
I have a Bettinardi putter and swear by it. The more I play, the better the putter gets.
Could we get some more photos and a performance review of your Scratch wedges. I notice the 56* is raw and the 60* is black. Is there a reason for the different finishes??
Overall a great rig!!
TM r7 US-Spec
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
TS F-ST+ 3 wd,
PRGR Duo Hit 5 wd
Gauge Design Forged CB's irons
Scratch Golf Raw 56 and 3x Black 60.
Gauge Design Proto 355g Tour Putter
#13
Posted 31 May 2007 - 01:16 PM
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TSG Master
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TSG Ho Stuff
WOW 
Absolutely beautiful irons! Your pics are well done and simply gorgeous to drool over. Thanks for sharing!!
Both bags are definite TourSpec quality!!
Absolutely beautiful irons! Your pics are well done and simply gorgeous to drool over. Thanks for sharing!!
Both bags are definite TourSpec quality!!
Bag by Blader-X
S-Yard T.388 10.5° - Graphite Design Z9003 Type6
Royal Collection BBD's VS Tour 14° - Graphite Design P9003x
Royal Collection 2011 TRC 17° - Graphite Design SF8x
Geotech RF700 Forged 3,4I - KBS Tour
TourStage X-blade 901's 5-8I - KBS Tour
Titleist Japan Vokey Forged 46°/8° - KBS Wedge
Royal Collection DB Forged 50°/8° - KBS Wedge
Royal Collection DB Forged 56°/13° - KBS Wedge
Titleist Japan Vokey Forged 62°/8° - KBS Wedge
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TaylorMade Lethal
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