The best JDM Driver

Junior Golfer Posts : 143 Join date : 2014-08-28

If the best Japanese iron is Miura or Mizuno, what do you think the best japanese Driver manufacturer? (which has a good quality without any gimmick like Tmag, hehehe sorry Tmag).

Newbie Golfer Posts : 81 Join date : 2013-02-05

haha this question will potentially stir the hornets nest here...
"best" is so subjective
how about the most expensive???
maruman, honma?

or the seven dreamers golf shaft

Junior Golfer Posts : 143 Join date : 2014-08-28

bigsplash wrote:: haha this question will potentially stir the hornets nest here...
"best" is so subjective
how about the most expensive???
maruman, honma?

or the seven dreamers golf shaft

Maruman is not equally Luxury as Honma. I got a Maruman 3 wood for $130.

Very Active Golfer Posts : 527 Join date : 2014-02-11

i have seen a couple of blink blink gold drivers that cost > $1000, i.e. superman and Akira,.. Have not tried but those really look like pimp canes to me.. snoop dog probably have one... LOL.. afro

on a serious note, i heard the goldies go a long way down the fariway...

Newbie Golfer Posts : 55 Join date : 2011-10-04

whoaaa... dreamer shaft? we are looking at a really really really really realllllllly expensive shaft..

basic model is US1.6k..whilst the top end is usd120k?

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1839 Join date : 2012-03-22

Think it is very subjective.. My favorite is still the Ryoma. Am using the woods and hybrids.. But again some of my friends are not crazy over it as it may not be so forgiving…

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:13 pm

The high end Honma irons & drivers are for sure quality stuff and only for the very high rollers ... The very high end Honma irons can buy a piece of COE in Sg ... Rolling Eyes

Senior Golfer Posts : 472 Join date : 2009-07-13

I have tried quite a lot of JDM drivers and there are two favorites.

1. Onoff Labospec 420 with Roddio M50
2. Tourstage 709 with Crazy LY01

I have also tried Tourstage 709 with Diamana W60 and it was super difficult to launch. So, I guess it depends on the combination of head+shaft against your swing.

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:22 am

maybe best = Most forgiving and distance?

hehehe.. im looking for a JDM driver myself.. any recommendations? Ryoma Maxima D1 looks promising...

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:30 am

Best??

Best = Longest distance plus roll?
Best = Tightest dispersion?
Best = Softest feel on impact?
Best = Easiest to align?
Best = Most forgiving?
Best = Most confident?
Best = Most expensive?

Its relative.

It takes time to find the perfect combo.

The Best is in the eyes of the golfer

Newbie Golfer Posts : 81 Join date : 2013-02-05

havent had the chance to try many jdm clubs
im using the prgr nabla id driver. it works for me so i decided to stop there What a Face

not sure whats good about it..shaft,club face or the fact is the single most expensive club ive bought that makes it work for me...

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:38 am

I met a golfer who spent more than $2k on one "fitted" driver.

Supposedly the "best" for him.

Ended up he couldnt even hit it well.

He took another demo driver that cost less than half the price. Hitting it like sweet chin music.

"Best" is relative

Senior Golfer Posts : 395 Join date : 2011-08-12

andrew-golf wrote:: Best??

Best = Longest distance plus roll?
Best = Tightest dispersion?
Best = Softest feel on impact?
Best = Easiest to align?
Best = Most forgiving?
Best = Most confident?
Best = Most expensive?

Its relative.

It takes time to find the perfect combo.

The Best is in the eyes of the golfer

Like!!

They really should have a "LIKE" button in GR hahahah

To add on, every brand has so many models, how to say which is good or not?

Yamaha V201 with stock shaft.. impressive.
V202 tour model with Tour AD BB-6S.. not so good, head too small. Didn't like the shaft
V203 Tour model with Tour AD DI-6S... OMG!!! DROOL!!!
2013 RMX with Tour AD BB-6s.. SUCKS!!

Also agree with Pug. Head and shaft must work well together to produce a solid combo.

Junior Golfer Posts : 143 Join date : 2014-08-28

andrew-golf wrote:: Best??

Best = Longest distance plus roll?
Best = Tightest dispersion?
Best = Softest feel on impact?
Best = Easiest to align?
Best = Most forgiving?
Best = Most confident?
Best = Most expensive?

Its relative.

It takes time to find the perfect combo.

The Best is in the eyes of the golfer

How about Best Reputation? (the same level as Miura)

Most forgiving is hard to judge. It depends on your ball striking quality.

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:42 pm

superputt wrote:

andrew-golf wrote:: Best??

Best = Longest distance plus roll?
Best = Tightest dispersion?
Best = Softest feel on impact?
Best = Easiest to align?
Best = Most forgiving?
Best = Most confident?
Best = Most expensive?

Its relative.

It takes time to find the perfect combo.

The Best is in the eyes of the golfer

How about Best Reputation? (the same level as Miura)

Most forgiving is hard to judge. It depends on your ball striking quality.

Miura Giken is Japanese.

my personal take is reputation equates the consistent quality of the products manufactured by the brand makers. It may also equates the unique design of their products from their technology.

Some golfers may have an emotional preference or habitual preference for certain brands due to the way their products are being made.

Example is Ryoma. You can be assured of the quality of the finishes as long as it is purchased from a authorised dealer. Their driver heads are very similar in profiles, but differ in performance.

I have almost a full set of Jbeam/Crazy gear. I find the quality consistent across their products.

So it very much depends on the golfer as to what is "best"

One man's wine may be another man's poison

Cheers!

Junior Golfer Posts : 143 Join date : 2014-08-28

andrew-golf wrote:: I met a golfer who spent more than $2k on one "fitted" driver.

Supposedly the "best" for him.

Ended up he couldnt even hit it well.

He took another demo driver that cost less than half the price. Hitting it like sweet chin music.

"Best" is relative

Let's not judge the best driver based on price.

For me, Miura is the best. But it's not the most expensive iron on the market. Honma and Maruman cost twice as much.

Junior Golfer Posts : 143 Join date : 2014-08-28

BTW I found this Maruman driver on tourspecgolf. I really like the small look of it (I like compact drivers). And the price is good.

Has anyone hit this driver?
http://www.tourspecgolf.com/maruman-shuttle-i4000ar-430-driver

Very Active Golfer Posts : 845 Join date : 2013-03-10

Ryoma D1 Maxima. It's a bomb. Forgiving and long.

Newbie Golfer Posts : 51 Join date : 2014-01-28

I personally prefer XXIO, wondering if it's JDM too?

Junior Golfer Posts : 155 Join date : 2014-11-24

Xxio is Dunlop's premium sister brand, like Lexus is for Toyota.
Yes Japanese brand, extremely popular in Japan and Korea currently expanding out globally.

Junior Golfer Posts : 155 Join date : 2014-11-24

This topic as most of you know, is highly subjectable and personal. However if you want to know some of the high end JDM club manufacturer for drivers, you may want to look into the following; (no particular order, just as it comes to mind... question is how deep is your pocket?)

-Tourstage
-Xxio
-Fourteen
-Maruman
-Mystery
-Honma
-Epon
-Zeistime
-Zodia
-PRGR
-George Spirits
-Crazy
-Yamaha
to name a few... some of the gear mentioned, will be very hard to demo Wink

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Thu Dec 04, 2014 7:04 am

Anyone tried Kamui drivers before? I only have their earlier model of fairway woods which I am gaming now. So I am wondering if their drivers are just as good. Is this brand popular?

Subject: Re: The best JDM Driver Thu Dec 04, 2014 7:34 am

I am using a kamui nitrogen tp07 driver and the 5w

One of my more dependable drivers

Sound and feel is good

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1839 Join date : 2012-03-22

reallys wrote:: This topic as most of you know, is highly subjectable and personal. However if you want to know some of the high end JDM club manufacturer for drivers, you may want to look into the following; (no particular order, just as it comes to mind... question is how deep is your pocket?)

-Tourstage
-Xxio
-Fourteen
-Maruman
-Mystery
-Honma
-Epon
-Zeistime
-Zodia
-PRGR
-George Spirits
-Crazy
-Yamaha
to name a few... some of the gear mentioned, will be very hard to demo

Don't miss out Ryoma & Romaro !

Newbie Golfer Posts : 98 Join date : 2014-10-29 Age : 109

Yururi, Baldo and Zedo are also considered JDM brands.

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