DonM I think one of these sooper ultra light drivers will be the only way I pick up any more yards. I am looking forward to demo-ing some.
I agree with Steve's post about Honma. I purchased his Honma XP-1 very light shaft probably the easiest to hit driver I have used in a long time at 45.25" playing length. I will do a full report after a few more times usage.
You better make a offer of $12 shipped to get it back!
Guys wanting a lighter shaft, try the xcaliber classic RT5! It should be on your radar. Especially for those of you that don’t put a lot of load on the shaft.
https://xcalibershafts.com/collections/classic-series/products/classic-rt5-wood
sdandrea1
I have to agree with you on the launch monitor...At my age - 75 - I just go out to enjoy myself and be with my friends. The day's play will be what it will be...Some days play in the 70's, other days, more like high 80's. It's what the body and swing have for that day...I will always hunt for the Holy Grail for each club - I enjoy the chase...As for launch monitors and lessons, I'm not interested - more fun to tinker and cheaper...
From what I see on the Honma XP-1 it's mostly the head, the shaft fits me well also but it's mostly the head. Hot head and a lot of forgiveness.
Does Honma XP-1 sit square at address? I tend to dislike clubs that sit open/point right at address. Is the weight removable/changeable? I would like to shorten and be able to add weight.
scotts33 I had to look it up to see what you meant. That's a very interesting system.
And they say they've already set the spine.
DonM I had to look it up to see what you meant. That's a very interesting system.
And they say they've already set the spine.
Yep as Steve said once when he had that same driver directions are hard to understand in the booklet that they include but I figured it out easily. I think folks think they are gonna break something using the wrench when it torque's. Honma could do a better job explaining the non-rotating adapter system. Probably the Japanese to English translation.
My Honma interest goes back to their high quality persimmon woods early 90's. I still play one from time to time.
I think enough of the XP-1 driver that I ordered the 18* frwy and 22* hybrid. I have not been impressed much by new higher tech until the Honma XP-1 as it fits my old senior swing better than any others that I have hit.
sdandrea1 The JDM stuff seems to be more senior oriented.
John Muir deals with JDM stuff quite a bit.
http://www.clubmaker-online.com/index.html
https://john-muir-golf-company.square.site/
sdandrea1 Apparently, RBG buyers read PapaDee's scouting reports, showing Hot Seller--32 sold recently. Only Stiff remaining
sdandrea1 It was the Vizard 43 "HonmaRegular" flex which I think plays softer than other R flex shafts. The JDM stuff seems to be more senior oriented. Interested in @scotts33 thoughts there.
Same specs. and play ability as a Swing Science FC-One Ion "A" wood 46g .335 shaft. Vizard 43 wood might be a lil stiffer in the tip as I pulled it out of head and checked profile in my NF9. Hard to tell with adapter on shaft but close.
The big factor is the head a lot of miss room and play ability.
I am 73, 86 mph, 1.4 sec. transition time with driver and early-medium release. I can "wait for it" and not rush from the top kind of senior player so light graphite will work for me. My general ball flight is draw. I expect once the ground drys out to get extra roll as you can tee this one medium or high. The head like I said has miss room all over it. Most impressive modern high tech head that I have hit including some of the big major brands. The head was designed for the senior and ladies market it seems to me.
Hailey Ostrom reviewed it in 2019 when she was with Honma.
Bravopilot papad is moving the bubble and having an effect on the market. Is he the new geezer Tiger?
