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 8 NEW TT DYNAMIC GOLD LITE R400 355 TAPER IRON SHAFTS $44.99 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 TAYLORMADE RAC OS 2 IRONS 5 PW 6 PC LIGHT METAL STANDARD TAPER STEEL REGULAR $26.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 7m |
 8 BRAND NEW TT DYNAMIC GOLD R400 355 TAPER IRON SHAFTS $39.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 50m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Custom Colored Ferrules for Taper Tip Iron Wedges 355 tip 12 Colors Available $10.00 Time Remaining: 5d 16h 33m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 New Rifle 50 R Flex Irons Shafts 3 PW 8 Shafts w 355 Taper Tip $89.99 Time Remaining: 23d 7h 35m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Callaway Diablo Forged Iron set w KBS C Taper shafts 4 SW $349.99 Time Remaining: 16h 18m Buy It Now for only: $400.00 |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES 87520OD 355ID TOUR VAN QUA $4.50 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 8 NEW HOGAN APEX 4 3 PW 355 TAPER IRON SHAFTS $39.99 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 37m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 10 Taper Tip 355 1 length Golf Iron Ferrules $5.49 Time Remaining: 7d 6h 26m Buy It Now for only: $5.49 |
 20 Taper Tip 355 1 length Golf Iron Ferrules $8.69 Time Remaining: 7d 6h 27m Buy It Now for only: $8.69 |
 TAYLOR MADE RAC OS 2 IRONS 3 PW 8 PC LIGHT METAL STANDARD TAPER STEEL REGULAR $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 31m |
 8 NEW TT DYNAMIC GOLD R200 355 TAPER IRON SHAFTS $39.99 Time Remaining: 14d 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES 87 LENGTH 560OD 355ID $4.50 Time Remaining: 26d 13h 34m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 Nippon NS PRO 950 GH Regular 355 Taper Tip Iron Shafts +1 2 $99.99 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 44m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 True Temper Dynamic Gold Iron Shafts Set X100 355Taper Tip 3 PW $120.00 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 TAYLORMADE MB IRONS 3 PW KBS C TAPER X FLEX BRAND NEW $749.00 Time Remaining: 4h 13m |
 3 PW UST KATSU NP 355 TAPER TIP REGULAR FLEX GRAPHITE TOUR IRON SHAFTS $149.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 100 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF IRON FERRULES 355ID TAPER TIP 187756255039 $15.00 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 41m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 New Pullout True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 3 PW 355 Taper Iron Shafts $44.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 32m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 Royal Precision Project X Rifle 5 Iron Shaft 55 Taper $31.99 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 38m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Taylormade MB MC combo irons 3 PW KBS C Taper shaft only played with once $405.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 43m |
 8 NEW TT DYNAMIC GOLD X200 355 TAPER 3 PW IRON SHAFTS $44.99 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 40m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Extra Stiff 4 PW 355 Taper Tip Iron Shafts $49.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 6m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Taylor Made TP MBMuscle Back 4 PW KBS TOUR C TAPER Stiff Shafted Irons $759.99 Time Remaining: 9d 15h 35m Buy It Now for only: $759.99 |
 NEW IN PLASTIC TITLEIST 712 MB IRONS 3 P KBS TOUR C TAPER STIFF WHITEOUT FTUO T $898.88 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 41m |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES 394520OD355ID TOUR VAN QUA $4.50 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 58m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES 75530OD 355ID TOUR VAN QUA $4.50 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 8 NEW DYNAMIC GOLD R200 355 TAPER IRON SHAFTS SPINED $64.99 Time Remaining: 5h 26m Buy It Now for only: $64.99 |
 8 New True Temper 3 PW Tour Concept 355 Taper R 300 Regular Flex Iron Shafts $149.50 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $149.50 |
 PING EYE 2 BeCu Copper Red dot 9 irons set 3 SW PING EYE2 w MICRO TAPER $250.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $370.00 |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES 50525OD 355ID TOUR VAN QUA $4.50 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 Royal Precision Project X Rifle 7 Iron Shaft 55 Taper $31.99 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 40m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Penley MS shafts 9 iron or wedges 70 Stiff unused 370 taper tip 36 1 2 $50.00 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 7m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 Royal Precision Project X Rifle 3 Iron Shaft 55 Taper $31.99 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 37m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Mizuno MP 58 Irons 3 PW KBS C Taper Tour Shaft Firm 115 grams $499.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 41m |
 Royal Precision Project X Rifle 6 Iron Shaft 55 Taper $31.99 Time Remaining: 17d 11h 26m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 4 PW UST KATSU NP 355 TAPER TIP REGULAR FLEX GRAPHITE TOUR IRON SHAFTS $130.37 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m Buy It Now for only: $130.37 |
 5 SW UST KATSU NP 355 TAPER TIP REGULAR FLEX GRAPHITE TOUR IRON SHAFTS $130.37 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m Buy It Now for only: $130.37 |
 Titleist CB 712 Iron Set 4 PW Stiff Flex KBS Tour C Taper RH $759.99 Time Remaining: 16d 13h 10m Buy It Now for only: $759.99 |
 50pcs Bulk Iron Ferrules for 355 Taper Tip Shafts $7.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 27m |
 New Rifle 60 Stiff Flex 2 Iron Shaft 4125 w 355 Taper Tip $11.99 Time Remaining: 18d 14h 50m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 Royal Precision Project X Rifle 8 Iron Shaft 55 Taper $31.99 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 42m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Royal Precision Project X Fighted 4Iron Shaft 55 Taper $33.50 Time Remaining: 22d 6h 33m Buy It Now for only: $33.50 |
 Taylormade Tour Preferred MC CB combo RH iron set 3 PW with C Taper stiff shafts $200.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 11h 12m |
 Royal Precision Project X Rifle 8 Iron Shaft 60 Taper $31.99 Time Remaining: 18d 10h 28m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 NEW KBS TOUR 90 IRON SHAFTS 3 PW REG FLEX 355 TAPER $184.99 Time Remaining: 25d 12h 34m Buy It Now for only: $184.99 |
 7 KBS Tour Stiff Taper Tip Shafts 5 PW GW 37 3 4 5 iron length NICE $119.99 Time Remaining: 8h 51m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 5 LW UST KATSU NP 355 TAPER TIP REGULAR FLEX GRAPHITE TOUR IRON SHAFTS $149.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 KBS Tour Irons SHAFTS 3 PW X Stiff Taper tip 355 $75.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 30m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 True Temper Dynamic Gold Iron Shafts Set R300 355Taper Tip 3 PW $120.00 Time Remaining: 14d 8h 58m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 8 New True Temper 3 PW Tour Concept 355 Taper X 100 X Flex Iron Shafts $149.50 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $149.50 |
 Royal Precision Project X Fighted 8Iron Shaft 55 Taper $33.50 Time Remaining: 22d 6h 34m Buy It Now for only: $33.50 |
 KBS Tour C Taper 2 Iron Shaft 355 Stiff Flex NEW $35.00 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 23m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 5 PING TFC 129i GRAPHITE REGULAR FLEX IRON SHAFT PULLOUTS TAPER TIP $15.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 18h 21m |
 NEW KBS TOUR C TAPER IRON SHAFTS 4 PW REGULAR+ 355 $245.00 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 9 New True Temper 3 SW Tour Concept 355 Taper X 100 X Flex Iron Shafts $167.50 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $167.50 |
 KBS C TAPER IRON SHAFTS 3 PW STIFF + FLEX SATIN CHROME C TAPER GOLF SHAFT SET $249.99 Time Remaining: 23d 8h Buy It Now for only: $249.99 |
 9 New True Temper 3 SW Tour Concept 355 Taper R 300 Regular Flex Iron Shafts $167.50 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $167.50 |
 TAYLOR MADE RAC OS 2 IRONS 3 PW 8 PC LIGHT METAL STANDARD TAPER STEEL REGULAR $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 31m |
 ADAMS IDEA MB2 IRON SET 3 PW W KBS TOUR C TAPER 110 R FLEX 1 X AND PURE GRIPS $549.95 Time Remaining: 26d 7h 25m Buy It Now for only: $549.95 |
 NEW KBS TOUR C TAPER IRON SHAFTS 3 PW REGULAR+ 355 $280.00 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $280.00 |
 8 NEW TT DYNAMIC GOLD X200 355 TAPER 3 PW IRON SHAFTS $69.99 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 25m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 7 Precision Rifle FCM 55 Taper355 Tip Iron Shafts $40.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 22m |
 8 BRAND NEW TT DYNAMIC GOLD R400 355 TAPER IRON SHAFTS $64.99 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 21m Buy It Now for only: $64.99 |
 True Temper TT Lite XL Iron Shafts 3 PW Set Stiff Flex 355Taper Tip $66.00 Time Remaining: 24d 10h 47m Buy It Now for only: $66.00 |
 KBS Tour C Taper Iron Shafts 5 W 355 R+ Firm Flex NEW $210.00 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 11m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 NEW True Temper TX Tour STIFF Iron Shafts 8 Taper 3 PW $150.00 Time Remaining: 14d 6h 20m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 50pcs Bulk Iron Ferrules for 355 Taper Tip Shafts $7.50 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 26m |
 New Pullout Ping CFS Regular Flex 5 PW 355 Taper Tip Steel Iron Shafts +1 $59.99 Time Remaining: 20d 13h 57m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 KBS C TAPER IRON SHAFTS 3 PW REGULAR FLEX SATIN CHROME C TAPER GOLF SHAFT SET $249.99 Time Remaining: 21d 16h 33m Buy It Now for only: $249.99 |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES 75560OD 355ID TOUR VAN QUA $4.50 Time Remaining: 28d 12h 44m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 New Rifle 50 R Flex 2 Iron Shaft 415 w 355 Taper Tip $11.99 Time Remaining: 18d 14h 40m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 Rifle Project X steel 60 pullout 4 iron shaft 355 taper tip +1 2 standard $10.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 8h 24m |
 4 SW UST KATSU NP 355 TAPER TIP REGULAR FLEX GRAPHITE TOUR IRON SHAFTS $149.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 NEW GRAFALLOY PROLAUNCH RED TAPER IRON GRAPHITE S 395 $27.99 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 NEW GRAFALLOY PROLAUNCH RED TAPER IRON GRAPHITE R 395 $27.99 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 Taylor Made TP MCMuscle Cavity 4 PW KBS TOUR C TAPER Stiff Shafted Irons $759.99 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $759.99 |
 Rifle Project X steel 60 pullout 9 iron shaft 355 taper tip +1 2 standard $10.00 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 23m |
 TRUE TEMPER BLACK GOLD TAPERED 6 IRON SHAFT REGULAR FLEX 385 355 $13.49 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 18m Buy It Now for only: $13.49 |
 RIFLE PROJECT X 65 FLIGHTED IRON SHAFT TAPER TIP NEW $28.99 Time Remaining: 11h 18m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 KBS Tour Irons SHAFTS 3 PW Stiff Tapered NEW $169.99 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 50m Buy It Now for only: $169.99 |
 Rifle Project X steel 60 pullout 7 iron shaft 355 taper tip +1 2 standard $10.00 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 23m |
 KBS C Taper Iron Shafts 3 PW Regular Satin Chrome C Taper Golf NEW $259.99 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 50m Buy It Now for only: $259.99 |
 NEW Aldila NV PRO 105 iron shaft set 3 PW 355 taper graphite $245.00 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 9m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 GRAFALLOY PRO LOGIC GRAPHITE IRON SHAFT S FLEX TAPER $19.95 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 19m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 NEW KBS TOUR IRON SHAFTS 3 PW STIFF+ FLEX 355 TAPER $164.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 32m Buy It Now for only: $164.99 |
 50pcs Bulk Iron Ferrules for 355 Taper Tip Shafts $7.50 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 24m |
 25 NEW PREMIUM BLACK GOLF TAPER TIP IRON FERRULES625540OD 355ID TOUR VAN QUA $4.50 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 47m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 5 PW UST KATSU NP 355 TAPER TIP REGULAR FLEX GRAPHITE TOUR IRON SHAFTS $111.75 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 26m Buy It Now for only: $111.75 |
 Nippon NS PRO 950 GH Regular 6 PW 355 Taper Tip Iron Shafts $99.99 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 8m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 New Rifle 50 R Flex 3 Iron Shaft 4125 w 355 Taper Tip $11.99 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 50pcs Bulk Iron Ferrules for 355 Taper Tip Shafts $7.50 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 25m |
 KBS Tour C Taper Iron Shafts 5 W 355 X Stiff Flex NEW $210.00 Time Remaining: 10d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 NEW GRAFALLOY PROLAUNCH RED TAPER IRON GRAPHITE R 39 $27.99 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 NEW GRAFALLOY PROLAUNCH RED TAPER IRON GRAPHITE S 37 $27.99 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 NEW Aldila VS Proto Iron Shafts 3 PW 100S Stiff Flex Graphite 355 Taper Tip $229.99 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 33m Buy It Now for only: $229.99 |
 50pcs Bulk Iron Ferrules for 355 Taper Tip Shafts $7.50 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 26m |
 KBS C TAPER IRON SHAFTS 3 PW R Flex 355 New Tour $280.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 35m Buy It Now for only: $280.00 |
 KBS Tour Wedge Shaft 9 iron Regular Tapered NEW $19.99 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 14m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 RIFLE PROJECT X 55 IRON SHAFT 355 TAPER TIP NEW $28.99 Time Remaining: 11h 11m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
Taper Iron
TaylorMade R9 Max Irons V.S. TaylorMade R9 Irons --Hot Sale Golf Clubs
I was able to spend the last week playing around with both the TaylorMade R9 Irons and R9 Max irons so I thought I'd give some feedback on these Japan market models even though people are probably sick to death of hearing about the R9 with all the exposure this line got this year. Taylormade is one of the most if not the most focused American brands in the Japanese market. With exclusive models released just for Japan and top models like the R9 being released first in Japan before anywhere else in the world, Taylormade has always given that extra little attention to the demanding Japanese market.
Back in the summer, the R9 irons were released first in Japan along with the R9 Driver and Japan only R9 Max driver. What many people did not realize which I made mention of several times in the blog here, is that the Japan model R9 besides being aesthetically different from the US R9 Model was in fact a slightly different iron. The R9 Japan model had more classic lofts like a 27.5* 5 iron and quite a bit less offset than the US model. Yes the Japanese R9 Model is in fact much more like the R9 TP in the US. So while the Japan R9 Iron was aimed at the better player, Taylormade Japan decided to released the R9 Max iron, featuring similar technologies to the originak R9 iron but with a thicker top line, slightly wider sole, more offset and an overall larger head. Paired with strong lofts and lightweight graphite shafts, the R9 Max is for the mid to higher handicapper. One other note is that the R9 Max has that interesting pearl like satin finish on the face sole and neck, very similar to the finish of the Japan only Burner Forged.
When comparing the two irons side by side, the Max is not much bigger but you can clearly see the slightly expanded dimensions. So overall the R9 Max is not in any ways huge though the top line is on the thick side. The wider sole leads do a deeper cavity and more weight lower in the head for a high trajectory launch, coupled with the strong lofts we are talking about a distance iron here. Interestingly, while both share the inverted cone technology, what players usually perceive as a sign of extra forgiveness, the pocket cavity is actually on the R9 iron and not the R9 Max.
Taylormade Japan promotes the R9 as a workable neutral iron with mid trajectory and is paired with lightweight steel in 950GH and heavier S200 shafts (also available with Motore 65 graphite). The R9 Max is promoted as a high launch straight to draw shaped trajectory aided by very lightweight shafts. Made by Fujikura, the stock Motore 55 Regular flex shaft in my R9 Max were only 51 grams and low kicking and gave an obviously high trajectory. The low CG and shaft make this a very easy iron to launch and matched with its wider multifunctional sole, good in mostly any lie. While the R9 is rather forgiving with its pocket cavity, those with slower swing speeds or higher handicaps will benefit from the lighterweight and bigger head R9 Max. At D0, the Motore 55 is easy to load and is a very forgiving shaft when it comes to unloading and meeting the ball at impact.
The R9 iron I had was shafted with the 950GH Regular flex. I believe that most slower swingers like myself can benefit from graphite shafts. Technology has changed and in many cases graphite is as good or better than steel, depending on the player. A 950GH is about the limit for me when it comes to weight and as a mid capper, the R9 went straight or fade with this combo and mis hits were more harsh than the R9 Max. I honestly felt the R9 was a harder feeling iron and this is probably the case as faster and harder hitters would get more feel out of the iron. Tapping the face of each iron with a tee, there was a noticable difference in sound that may also be attributed to the different designs (and of course feel is subjective). For me, a 90mph swinger, the R9 felt and sounded harder.
I could hit a high soft draw with the R9 Max as advertised but I still need to hone my game to properly play the R9. Size wise the R9 will satisfy a lot of players, it is relatively small, almost as small as a compact player's cavity like the Epon AF-302 whose dimensions match up favorably. The difference being the R9 is longer heel to toe than the Epon and has a slightly thicker tapered top line. I believe it will suit the player with a 10 handicap or above but lower handicappers may not want the pocket cavity and longer heel to toe. This may in fact be the case as it appears the R9 iron may not have sold well as expected. Other Japan only models like the Burner Forged have been flying off the shelves and the new Burner TP which is already sold out jus by PRE- ORDER!
R9 Max
So to top it off, the R9 Max is a forgiving distance iron. It's lightweight and easy to swing, its not overly large but the top line is a bit too thick for my liking. If however you do not care how thick the top line is and you are a higher handicapper needing a forgiving easy launch Taylormade iron then the R9 Max is a good choice. As for the R9 I can't judge it as a players cavity since I myself am not as player, but I can say from a feel standpoint, its not the soft casting people are raving about with the Burner TP, the pocket cavity cavity helps with forgiveness and low to mid cappers may appreciate this iron for its technology however if it is feel you want, wait for the R9 Forged or try the Burner TP. I wish I had the R9 iron in graphite to make a better comparison since I admittedly play graphite most of the time in my irons.
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