Gocchin’s Nex Image of the Day – Saku Sleeping
(Sony Nex-5 – Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC: 30mm, f/1.4, 1/50 sec, ISO250)
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Tourstage New X-Blade GR Irons – Image of the Day
We’re waiting for our new Tourstage demos to come in some time after Japan’s Obon holiday. In the meantime we’ve got some preview pics of the new X-Blade GR Iron and GR Forged.
Both are great looking irons with the mid sized GR Iron featuring a pocket cavity and a nice new modern back face. The [...]
Yururi Nantetsu Forged Putter
I’ve been busy reviewing Yururi’s new Rupas and Tour wedges and all the while a new putter they sent me was also sitting patiently in the corner for me to test. Yururi’s new putter is simply called Nantetsu which means Forged Mild Carbon Steel. Nantetsu is made for premium soft feel. It has a classic [...]
Crazy shafts? How about Crazy Zippo Lighters?
Crazy Shafts is not only know for making some of the hottest performing premium grade carbon shafts in Japan. They also make cool clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Crazy worked together with Zippo USA to make a couple of limited edition Crazy Zippo Lighters, the Monogram and the Emblem. TSG has a few to offer for those [...]
Taylormade R9 Supertri Titanium Fairway Wood Spy Pics!
Pictures have surfaced in Japan of the new Supertri Ti Fairway wood for Japan. We don’t have much info on the club yet but as with previous JDM Japan Domestic Market Taylormade models like the R9 Max Ti FW, Burner Ti FW, r7 Ti FW, they are releasing a Titanium model for the Supertri. As [...]
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Greenon Plus Global Positioning System for Golf
Today I received my new GreenOn Plus GPS unit. For those of you who don’t know, GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It works using satellites around the earth to pinpoint your location somewhere on the earth and can typically be found in common places like car navigation systems. I had a chance to choose [...]
Titleist Japan VG3 Forged Irons Demo Day
Lotte Kasai Golf in Tokyo held a demo day for the new Titleist Japan VG3 Forged Iron. Like the driver which I have posted about many times here on the blog, the Japanese Market VG3 Irons are aimed at the average golfer and improving mid capper. The strong lofts (24* 5 iron) matched with low [...]
New 2010 Callaway Legacy Forged Iron – Pics of the Day
(Callaway Legacy Forged Iron and Odyssey Tri Hot iX #3 – Pic of the day – thanks to GDO)
New PRGR EGG Spoon, Fairway Wood and Forged Irons!
Well its official. You had to figure this would happen sooner or later. The current Egg Spoon which has been out for over two years and half years and dominating fairway wood performance in Japan is finally going to be updated with a new PX-03 Spoon announced by Pro Gear yesterday. The new Spoon has [...]
- Tags: 2010 spoon, distance, fairway wood, forgiveness, Fubuki, new egg spoon, performance, PRGR
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Image of the Day: Japan Open Scotty Cameron Putter
Toshi of Anserfreak recently posted pictures of a very cool looking Tour Cameron from Japan. It looks to be the same shape as the Newport 009 and features a sight circle instead of line. It is said to have something to do with the Japan Open Tournament.
Seven Hills Prototype Forged Wedge Build – Part 3
It was a hot, hazy and humid day today as we headed south of Kiminomori just past Mobara to La Vista Golf Resort. I was looking forward to trying out the newly shafted Seven Hills Prototype wedge as I mentioned yesterday in Part 2. There are plenty of bunkers and different lies at La Vista [...]
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Ryo Ishikawa Bag History
Ryo Ishikawa the 18 year old golf phenom from Japan became the youngest winner of a Japan Golf Tour tournament at the age of 15 years old. Ryo also known as the ” Bashful Prince ” has had little success on the U.S PGA Tour yet a lot of success on the JPGA tour with 7 [...]
GTI Forged Irons Shootout: Pic of the Day
Just waiting for a few more contestants… GTI’s Forged Cavity Back Shootout!
- Tags: forged irons comparison, test
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Ping Anser Forged Iron Official Launch Update!
It’s been nearly a month since Ping released the Anser Forged Iron in Japan. The launch went well and Ping was able to meet all pre orders in Japan for stock specs and shafts though demand has caught up with them slightly in the last few weeks with ZZ-65 getting back ordered. Custom color dots [...]
What’s in the Bag: TourSpecGolfer
Driver: Epon AF-102 w/ Tour AD DI-6 SR flex
Fairway Woods: PRGR EGG Spoon 13* & EGG Fairway #5
Irons: Custom BLK Epon AF-502 w/ Crazy Longest Yard Iron Shafts
Wedges: Seven Hills Prototype
Bag: Seven Hills Prototype
Ball: Srixon Z Star XV
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Tomorrow: Desmond Muirhead’s Oak Village in Ichihara
I’m really excited about tomorrow. I’ll be playing at Oak Village Golf Club in Ichihara, just south of Kiminomori here. Oak Village is a JGTO (Japan Golf Tour) Champions Course designed by famed golf architect Desmond Muirhead. This 7024y Par 72 course is by no means easy. I’ve heard that most should prepare to shoot [...]
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Gold’s Factory Custom Aftermarket Tune Up
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Geotech Tour Issue Wedge In Hand Images!
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Epon and Como!Come! Head Cover Collaboration!
New wool pom pom head covers made by Como!Come! for Epon Golf! The Epon dog makes his return!
Epon Golf 210KGX Wedge Images & Info Released!
New EPON 210KGX Wedge Information and specifications went public today and is scheduled for an early March release date to the retail market. TourSpecGolf will be getting some early for testing and reviews to help Epon get the word out on their new Hi-CG performance model.
Made of Super Precision Forged JIS grade S20C steel the [...]
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Ping Anser Forged Iron – 2 Weeks Until Release!
We’re quickly approaching the release of the new Ping Anser Forged iron in Japan which will hit the market here in the middle of the month. Anticipation is high and pre orders keep rolling in. This iron looks to be a popular choice for 2010. We’re very excited about the launch as it will be [...]
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Gold’s Factory Custom Tungsten Design: Image of the Day!
( Yin & Yang Tungsten Ingots by Gold’s Factory )
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Burner TP Iron and Shinobu Moromizato: Image and Video of the Day
Last summer Taylormade Japan put a prototype soft cast Burner iron in the bag of JLPGA pro Shinobu Moromizato. She went on to win 4 tournaments in Japan with this iron which drew a lot of interest from golfers following the tour scene in Japan. In many surveys done with average and recreational golfers, when [...]
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PING ANSER IRONS: Image of the Day!
( PING ANSER IRONS – NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE ORDER AT TOURSPECGOLF )
To Watch the PING Anser Forged Iron HD VIDEO – Click Here!
** Image Source: GEW ( Golf Equipment World ) - The Leading Golf Industry Magazine **
Black Fubuki TP Shaft – Image of the Day
Very cool Mitsubishi Rayon Black Fubuki TP Shaft found in the Japan only Black Burner Superfast TP.
Bettinardi Putter w/ Custom PZ Milling by Gold’s Factory: Image of the Day!
( Master Sasaya Custom Bettinardi Putter featuring PZ Milling & Japanese Refinish )
Iomic X-Fusion Diarrow and Rombo Grips Introduced
Last year saw the introduction of the first cord grip ever from ultra popular minus ion, soft and sticky, super colorful grip maker Iomic. It was a very popular seller but Iomic discontinued it early this year. The reason why? They simply designed a better cord grip to replace it! Iomic took feedback from many [...]
