NorfolkShaun
Journeyman Pro
Well said, I have been intrigued about Yonex gear for a while especially their drivers.
Congratulations to the winners hope you have a great day, well done GM and Yonex
Reader fitting opportunity - Yonex irons
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Well said, I have been intrigued about Yonex gear for a while especially their drivers.
Congratulations to the winners hope you have a great day, well done GM and Yonex
daveyc2k2
Tour Rookie
I'm very excited about it as it a completely unkown situation for me.
I don't know much about Yonex as a golf brand and I have also never been fitted for anything other than a putter before, and that only involved cutting it down and increasing the loft slightly.
Saying that I have looked into Yonex irons since I got picked and whilst I may have a preference and what I think I would prefer i am certainly going in with an open mind on Wednesday, and will be interested to see what is actually on offer during the fitting process.
I will be sure to post a write up of the day to let everyone know how it goes.
Only 7 more sleeps to go!!!
I don't know much about Yonex as a golf brand and I have also never been fitted for anything other than a putter before, and that only involved cutting it down and increasing the loft slightly.
Saying that I have looked into Yonex irons since I got picked and whilst I may have a preference and what I think I would prefer i am certainly going in with an open mind on Wednesday, and will be interested to see what is actually on offer during the fitting process.
I will be sure to post a write up of the day to let everyone know how it goes.
Only 7 more sleeps to go!!!
Dave B
Q-School Graduate
It is a fantastic opportunity and I'm really looking forward to it. It will be good to meet Davey and Shewy and see exactly what's involved and what information is revealed during the fitting. Still can't believe I was selected but just like the others I'm really looking forward to it.
Sion
Assistant Pro
I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute of it. We'll done to the winners. Let us know how you get on.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
I hate all those that have won and it's not fair and I will skweem and skweem until I am sick. And I can you know. 
Well done all, the first irons I had were Yonex and they were very good, a brand which probably gets overlooked too much nowadays. Enjoy your day.
Well done all, the first irons I had were Yonex and they were very good, a brand which probably gets overlooked too much nowadays. Enjoy your day.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Hey, Ishikawa Ryo shot a 58 in comp using Yonex clubs, they can't be all bad. Well done to the winners, enjoy the day and hope the clubs work well for you.
shewy
Journeyman Pro
Just landed from Africa this morning and all I can say is I hope it's a bit warmer! Seriously looking forward to the whole day.
BTatHome
Tour Winner
Z Force range of clubs launched today guys. So clearly a great chance to see and get fitted for those
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
I'm very excited about it as it a completely unkown situation for me.
I don't know much about Yonex as a golf brand and I have also never been fitted for anything other than a putter before, and that only involved cutting it down and increasing the loft slightly.
Saying that I have looked into Yonex irons since I got picked and whilst I may have a preference and what I think I would prefer i am certainly going in with an open mind on Wednesday, and will be interested to see what is actually on offer during the fitting process.
I will be sure to post a write up of the day to let everyone know how it goes.
Only 7 more sleeps to go!!!
HIGHLIGHTED BIT IS VERY IMPORTANT ..i would also add dont be nervous these fitters see all kinds of golfers & golf swings so you are just the next one in line for them , ask questions if your not sure what you have been told or its not clear to you , the fitters dont mind ,
When I met Graeme from Titleist after a graet welcome his words were (something on the lines of)
, "remember this is YOUR fitting im here to help YOU get the right set up and your here to enjoy the experience and help me to help you "
Tell him/her how you thought you hit the shot , ie pured it or toed it etc
Good Luck and enjoy to ye all , look forward to hearing how ye got on
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Z Force range of clubs launched today guys. So clearly a great chance to see and get fitted for those
Just spotted the very same.. they look good!
Piece
Tour Winner
Yonex have a large presence at Silvermere (bigger than Titleist). I'll be the first to note that I've never looked at Yonex at all
- perhaps I will have a butcher's when I'm next up there.Congrats to the 'winners'.
I can only see one current new set of irons, so are there going to be more than one option?
Last time i saw a new gear feature on this brand, the cost of a set was only just short of £1000.
Last time i saw a new gear feature on this brand, the cost of a set was only just short of £1000.
hines57
Challenge Tour Pro
Have a great day tomorrow you guys - Looking forward to hearing all the great stories from the day!
daveyc2k2
Tour Rookie
Not long got home from Silvermere and got to say a massive thanks to GM and Yonex for the opportunity to be fitted for their new range, the Z Force irons and hybrids.
I was first up to be fitted by Darren and he explained how Yonex strength is their own-made graphite shafts, and that they are of the view that graphite shafts shouldn't be seen as for just the older man and lady golfers.
We started by hitting my 7 iron, and after some awful warm up shots, my swing did decide to show up. Trackman was started up and my stats showed me hitting my 7i around 125 yards, shorter than I expected, but I'm not convinced I hit it too great. I then moved onto the Z Force, and after my first shot my jaw dropped. The regular graphite shaft did not feel whippy at all and my average over 4 shots was around 163 yards. It worked out approximately a 25 yard average gain and I was sold on the shafts.
We then turned my longest iron which is a 4i. Again I felt I hit this well with a low flight, this was going around 170 yards, Darren recommended trying a 4 hybrid in the Z Force range. Once again this had a higher flight and longer.
To say I was impressed is an understatement and I'm looking forward to being the proud owner of the Yonex Z Force 4 hybrid, 5-SW and also GW.
Once again thanks to GM and Yonex for the opportunity and I'm sure Dave and Brian, who it was a pleasure to meet after their lengthy journeys will be along to give their views of the day.
I was first up to be fitted by Darren and he explained how Yonex strength is their own-made graphite shafts, and that they are of the view that graphite shafts shouldn't be seen as for just the older man and lady golfers.
We started by hitting my 7 iron, and after some awful warm up shots, my swing did decide to show up. Trackman was started up and my stats showed me hitting my 7i around 125 yards, shorter than I expected, but I'm not convinced I hit it too great. I then moved onto the Z Force, and after my first shot my jaw dropped. The regular graphite shaft did not feel whippy at all and my average over 4 shots was around 163 yards. It worked out approximately a 25 yard average gain and I was sold on the shafts.
We then turned my longest iron which is a 4i. Again I felt I hit this well with a low flight, this was going around 170 yards, Darren recommended trying a 4 hybrid in the Z Force range. Once again this had a higher flight and longer.
To say I was impressed is an understatement and I'm looking forward to being the proud owner of the Yonex Z Force 4 hybrid, 5-SW and also GW.
Once again thanks to GM and Yonex for the opportunity and I'm sure Dave and Brian, who it was a pleasure to meet after their lengthy journeys will be along to give their views of the day.
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
Glad you had a good day Dave, saw the bit on twitter this morning as you were talking to Darren
hines57
Challenge Tour Pro
Sounds like an incredible day - GM and Yonex come up trumps!
daveyc2k2
Tour Rookie
If I knew that was being taken I would have sucked it in a bit!! :rofl:
shewy
Journeyman Pro
Not long home will post after kids in bed,great day though
Dave B
Q-School Graduate
I'd like to thank Yonex and GM for organising this opportunity as it was a real eye opener for myself, Davey and Brian.
I arrived early to be introduced to everybody. Darren Burgess who is the Yonex Promotions Executive, a qualified PGA Pro and our fitter for the day gave us a brief on Yonex and the development of their graphite shafts and the experience and technology which has evolved from their racket sports into their golf division.
He explained that the myth of graphite being for old men in todays market is no longer true and that many players who limit themselves to steel shafts are missing out. As graphite technology has improved so has the ability to ingrain this into shaft technology. The ability to manipulate the graphite and resin properties of the shafts results in a very precise science which can produce precise shafts to suit player characteristics.
Once the introductions and brief were finished Davey bravely stepped up to the tee watched by all, including his Dad who'd come along to see what was involved. With that many people watching, a lack of warm up it was always going to be difficult and I don't think that Davey would disagree that it was a nerve wracking experience hitting the first few balls off the matts.
It was wet and cold and this didn't help as there was a mixture of good shots and not so good. To get into a groove Darren suggested that Davey reverted to a wedge and hey presto the nerves disappeared and Daveys swing returned. Going back to his 7 iron saw a big improvement and then the flightscope was switched on and Darren took him through the results.
What came next was a major surprise for both Davey, his Dad and myself as he took the Z force 7 iron and proceeded to hit shot after shot down the middle 20 + yds further than with his Mizuno's. The transformation had to be seen to be believed as the trajectory and distance gains Davey was getting using the Yonex Z force 7 iron were incredible.
Darren then measured him for lie angle, hitting a lie board, grip size and shaft length before moving onto the hybrid.
When my turn came it was the same format. I hit some shots with my AP 1's which I was happy with and then we moved on to the Yonex Z Force. A note on my swing, I'm pretty steady, have relatively good accuracy but I do struggle for distance and swing speed due to a history of back problems which means that I have to moderate my swing.
My normal shot is a straight high shot with my bad shot being a high trajectory moderate fade. My game focuses around my short play and woods which is great for 0-135 yds and then 170 -190 where my clubs cover my requirements but for those critical par 3's which are 140 to 170 I struggle.
The Regular Yonex Graphite Shafts seemed to produce a slightly lower trajectory than my TT Dynalite Gold XP's which I do hit high. Because of my moderate SS with a 7 iron, (74 mph), Darren suggested trying the Super Light Graphite shafts. These felt vey light however after a few shots I did start to get used to them and they still gave good feedback as to where the club head was and what it was doing and at no time did I feel as if I might be over loading the shaft or control the head.
The distance gain was not as spectacular as Davey's however 8 yds with a moderate swing speed and easy swing was as good as I could have wished for and once I get used to the clubs I have a feeling this will increase.
Grip and length were standard and I was measured between 1 and 2 degrees flat and Darren recommended that we go for a 1 degree adjustment as a slightly upright lie would help to promote straighter shots than too flat a lie which would promote more fade.
Because I struggle with the 140- 170 yd gap and being a typical higher handicap player who struggles with inconsistency above a 6 iron Darren recommended that rather go for 4 and 5 iron we should look at the new Z Force 4 & 5 hybrids. Unlike some hybrids these are actually designed to compliment the iron range and maintain consistent gapping.
Although I hit the irons reasonably well the hybrids were a revelation as I hit 3 in a row down the same hole. If only they made them in a 6,7 and 8 Even the odd one I miss hit went straight without losing a great deal of distance.
After my fitting we did a photo shoot. Although Brain was next up to miss the London traffic it was recommended that Davey and I departed early.
I'm looking forward to reading Brain's comments on the experience but for myself it was a real eye opener and I have no doubts that the extra 8 yds and correct gapping down the the 4 H will see my handicap drop very quickly by quite a few shots.
8 yds may not sound a lot but we have a particularly difficult 154 yd par 3 surrounded by 5 bunkers where 8 yds makes all the difference between being in the bunker and in the middle to the back of the green. Most members would take a 4 before hitting a ball, however I'm pretty confident that with the gapping and confidence these clubs will give me that it's not a hole I'll need to worry about any more.
Thanks again to Yonex and GM for the opportunity, experience and a wonderful day out of the office.
I arrived early to be introduced to everybody. Darren Burgess who is the Yonex Promotions Executive, a qualified PGA Pro and our fitter for the day gave us a brief on Yonex and the development of their graphite shafts and the experience and technology which has evolved from their racket sports into their golf division.
He explained that the myth of graphite being for old men in todays market is no longer true and that many players who limit themselves to steel shafts are missing out. As graphite technology has improved so has the ability to ingrain this into shaft technology. The ability to manipulate the graphite and resin properties of the shafts results in a very precise science which can produce precise shafts to suit player characteristics.
Once the introductions and brief were finished Davey bravely stepped up to the tee watched by all, including his Dad who'd come along to see what was involved. With that many people watching, a lack of warm up it was always going to be difficult and I don't think that Davey would disagree that it was a nerve wracking experience hitting the first few balls off the matts.
It was wet and cold and this didn't help as there was a mixture of good shots and not so good. To get into a groove Darren suggested that Davey reverted to a wedge and hey presto the nerves disappeared and Daveys swing returned. Going back to his 7 iron saw a big improvement and then the flightscope was switched on and Darren took him through the results.
What came next was a major surprise for both Davey, his Dad and myself as he took the Z force 7 iron and proceeded to hit shot after shot down the middle 20 + yds further than with his Mizuno's. The transformation had to be seen to be believed as the trajectory and distance gains Davey was getting using the Yonex Z force 7 iron were incredible.
Darren then measured him for lie angle, hitting a lie board, grip size and shaft length before moving onto the hybrid.
When my turn came it was the same format. I hit some shots with my AP 1's which I was happy with and then we moved on to the Yonex Z Force. A note on my swing, I'm pretty steady, have relatively good accuracy but I do struggle for distance and swing speed due to a history of back problems which means that I have to moderate my swing.
My normal shot is a straight high shot with my bad shot being a high trajectory moderate fade. My game focuses around my short play and woods which is great for 0-135 yds and then 170 -190 where my clubs cover my requirements but for those critical par 3's which are 140 to 170 I struggle.
The Regular Yonex Graphite Shafts seemed to produce a slightly lower trajectory than my TT Dynalite Gold XP's which I do hit high. Because of my moderate SS with a 7 iron, (74 mph), Darren suggested trying the Super Light Graphite shafts. These felt vey light however after a few shots I did start to get used to them and they still gave good feedback as to where the club head was and what it was doing and at no time did I feel as if I might be over loading the shaft or control the head.
The distance gain was not as spectacular as Davey's however 8 yds with a moderate swing speed and easy swing was as good as I could have wished for and once I get used to the clubs I have a feeling this will increase.
Grip and length were standard and I was measured between 1 and 2 degrees flat and Darren recommended that we go for a 1 degree adjustment as a slightly upright lie would help to promote straighter shots than too flat a lie which would promote more fade.
Because I struggle with the 140- 170 yd gap and being a typical higher handicap player who struggles with inconsistency above a 6 iron Darren recommended that rather go for 4 and 5 iron we should look at the new Z Force 4 & 5 hybrids. Unlike some hybrids these are actually designed to compliment the iron range and maintain consistent gapping.
Although I hit the irons reasonably well the hybrids were a revelation as I hit 3 in a row down the same hole. If only they made them in a 6,7 and 8
Even the odd one I miss hit went straight without losing a great deal of distance.After my fitting we did a photo shoot. Although Brain was next up to miss the London traffic it was recommended that Davey and I departed early.
I'm looking forward to reading Brain's comments on the experience but for myself it was a real eye opener and I have no doubts that the extra 8 yds and correct gapping down the the 4 H will see my handicap drop very quickly by quite a few shots.
8 yds may not sound a lot but we have a particularly difficult 154 yd par 3 surrounded by 5 bunkers where 8 yds makes all the difference between being in the bunker and in the middle to the back of the green. Most members would take a 4 before hitting a ball, however I'm pretty confident that with the gapping and confidence these clubs will give me that it's not a hole I'll need to worry about any more.
Thanks again to Yonex and GM for the opportunity, experience and a wonderful day out of the office.
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daveyc2k2
Tour Rookie
Great write up Dave, think you've got it spot on. Was a great day, and looki forward to hear how Brian got on.
You didn't by chance ask when we are likely to get them did you?
You didn't by chance ask when we are likely to get them did you?
