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[supo67]

hhahahahaaahaha
hahaha

or a calway diablo!

[TourSpecGolfer]

In about a week from now we will have video testing of all the latest drivers available in Japan. That includes the RBZ etc..

Tatsuro & Stew are the testers. Launch monitor data included!

[zwan]

Gooooooooooooooo Stew! Hit the lights out of the gear you'll be able to swing! And to you Tatsuro, do the same! I'm sure all the interested members at GTI/TSG will heavily enjoy the videos!

[Shankopotamus]

Does TSG have testers with more average swing speeds testing this out too? Over the years, I'm convinced that feedback from really good golfers, like Tats and Stew, doesn't serve the average swinger as much as the better golfers b/c equipment needs are way different. Even how better golfers interpret feedback and really make the most of equipment potential is different. I guess that's why I really value Tario's take on new gear, just wish there were some other, more average, testers b/c one man can't do it all :)

[Duffer19]

I think TSG needs more testers for the 'R' flex stuff. :-)

[Robb40]

Shankopotamus, on 09 February 2012 - 07:59 AM, said:

Does TSG have testers with more average swing speeds testing this out too? Over the years, I'm convinced that feedback from really good golfers, like Tats and Stew, doesn't serve the average swinger as much as the better golfers b/c equipment needs are way different. Even how better golfers interpret feedback and really make the most of equipment potential is different. I guess that's why I really value Tario's take on new gear, just wish there were some other, more average, testers b/c one man can't do it all :)

Good thought. I can crank my SS up to 108 but on average it is about 102, maybe 104. When i see guys on here using Crazy 8.2 flex I just cringe. I tried the cb46 7.2 in a Ryoma head and to me it felt like a board. Hated it. Maybe a bad combo but i could not imagine from that experience trying an 8. anything in crazy.

[xchangmanx]

Just picked up a Tour 9* RBZ from Roots and Relics. I'll try out the stock shaft for now... might have to put my 9003s in it, if i can't make it work. How do you guys feel about TM's stock TPHD6 shaft?
*Sorry for hjacking ur thread>

Edited by xchangmanx, 09 February 2012 - 07:54 PM.

[Shankopotamus]

I think us domestic TM graphic shafts are all the real deal, whereas the MFT shafts like kaili and ilima have way different shaft profile to their aftermarket originals.

[TourSpecGolfer]

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Does TSG have testers with more average swing speeds testing this out too? Over the years, I'm convinced that feedback from really good golfers, like Tats and Stew, doesn't serve the average swinger as much as the better golfers b/c equipment needs are way different. Even how better golfers interpret feedback and really make the most of equipment potential is different. I guess that's why I really value Tario's take on new gear, just wish there were some other, more average, testers b/c one man can't do it all :)

I hear ya, We really don't have anyone who can get into the show that first day with TSG who has an average SS but more importantly is a skilled ball striker. Tario is busy taking pictures and I'm doing meetings and video. All we have is Tatsuro and Stew but I know Tatsuro can slow it down quite a bit as he has done a load of TSG reviews with NS950 SR, SR flex Tour AD's and Crazy shafts for me.

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I think us domestic TM graphic shafts are all the real deal, whereas the MFT shafts like kaili and ilima have way different shaft profile to their aftermarket originals.

Do you mean TM graphic upgrade shafts? If so they are not the same as aftermarket.

[Shankopotamus]

Alrighty, I stand corrected on that last statement then.

[frogeye]

Chris,
Thaks for the reports fromthe show.
Stew is rather quiet. Has he been converted to the green side and does not want to admit ;-)?

Stew,
You must have something to say about rbz! Common spit it out. Is it realy that good?
I am sure I am not the only one wanting to know!
Thanks chaps.

F

[Robb40]

okay I have to chime in here. First I have played 54 holes with a 9* RBZ tour head. I have used the stock stiff shaft and a GD ad-di. The ad-di was a bad fit for this head. The ball just flew too high for me. It was much more stable than the stock shaft but it did not work overall. I would get 250 to 255 carry and almost no roll. Now on to the stock matrix stiff. Yuck. This shaft is so inconsistent. If I kept my SS below 100 it was a decent shaft but still not tight at all. When I swung harder it was all over the place. Terrible shaft for anyone who swings over 98 mph in my opinion. I really like this head. I think with the right shaft it could be a good gamer to have. So far it is in the lead for me to get if the Kamui 456 does not pan out. I have no doubt that with the right shaft profile combined with a better quality product that this head will produce good results. This is my back up plan if the Kamui/Bangvoo does not work out. Ok maybe I will try the Crazy 435 or 425 first but I really like this head.