The winter releases have only just kicked off recently with the arrival of the first batch of new 2012 models. It’s time for a little update on what’s hot in the Japan market and what’s going on at TSG. We’ll start off with the new Titleist Vokey Forged Wedge which turns out is indeed made at Endo. The Vokey Forged has seen huge demand amidst low supply from Titleist Japan. We apologize as customers have had to wait and are still waiting for the Vokey Forged orders as Titleist works hard to catch up. The good news is, as our review last week noted, the Vokey Forged seems like a product well worth waiting for. Depending on spec and shaft ordered, wait times right now can range anywhere from 3-6 weeks. TSG still recommends you order if you want this wedge as you will have to wait any way.
Every year Yamaha announces a Limited V Forged Tour Model, and every year it sells out. This year is no different with Yamaha announcing 1200 sets for all of Japan back in October. Within days of that announcement, all sets with standard S200 shafts were reserved and accounted for. The reason for this is that many of the big golf chain stores in Japan simply order standard spec sets, and hundreds of them which is why Yamaha ran out in record time. Luckily for us most of TSG’s customers either want custom shafts or plan on reshafting any way so will take any shaft. We’ve been taking custom Tour Model orders since the announcement of the new Yamaha lineup but as of today were told that supply of the V Forged Tour Model is about to be completely allocated and pre sold out so it is technically no longer available as of today. About 15 luckly customers were able to pre order and I’m sure they can’t wait to get their sets!
Honma has announced special edition releases for their 30th anniversary. Revival models for the PP737 Muscle Back and LB280 Cavity Back will be released in limited numbers. We are also quickly approaching the launches for ONOFF and XXIO’s new 2012 lineups which we will preview and review here on the blog. Fourteen Golf has already released its all new RM-11 forged wedge which we need to get reviewed and in the shop as well! I should also note Ryoma Fairway woods begin shipping out this week!
Speaking of 2012, its hard to believe its already mid November and winter is almost upon us. For many of of us winter is a break from golf and a time to rest and recover as well as fine tune our game as well as our bodies. I’ve decided to make an effort this winter (though golf is all year round here I do play less), to focus on fitness and nutrition. Let’s face it, we can have the best gear but if we are unhealthy, out of shape and out of practice, that gear won’t mean anything. As I get older I find I’m simply not as strong, as flexible and even as focused as my younger days. The right diet, and fitness regime can bring much of that back. I aim to build a strong core with work on flexibility and strength. I’ll be experimenting with some golf training tools, weights and even health supplements to get the body in balance and at 100%. I’m hoping 2012 is the year I can take my game to a new level and getting a head start is all that much more important.
Another thing that crossed my mind is that the Japan Golf Fair which is always at the end of February is not that far off. Every year its such an exciting time for us and recently we’ve had the pleasure of meeting up with more and more of our members and customers who make the trek out to see the worlds greatest golf show. If you are coming out, please be sure to give us a shout and we can all meet up!
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Always looking forward to the new releases. Anything to report on a new VG3 iron from Titleist? Model is already 2 years old.
Its possible but even at two years old its still in such huge demand. People keep ordering it and Titleist keeps getting backed up on it.
If I were to get a set or Honma or Beres, the LB280 would be the one. What a classic set of irons.