Reader fitting opportunity - Yonex irons

[shewy]

Well just like my getting there i am fashionably late.
i arrived at Silvermere just before 11 to see Dave was being fitted, this suited me just fine as i got a chance to see what was going on and more importantly get a warm up done.
with both Dave's fitted and happy and tales of 20 yard gains i was chomping at the bit, we then took a break for some photos and then both Dave's departed to beat the traffic.
We started by chatting to Darren who explained what Yonex was all about and misconceptions of Graphite shafts, previously i had beleived these were for seniors and ladies,i was hoping to be proved wrong.
Darrenhad a chat about my current irons and set makeup and how i felt about them and my ballflight tendancies, oncehe punched this into his software i hitmy own 7 iron on the flightscope to collect the data, thankfully my swing travelled well and i hit it as well as i could with all the usaul flight patterns.
i then switched to the Z force irons with the regularflex graphite shafts, initially they felt light but balanced, a few swishes and i was ready to hit away. BTW my swing speed was 74mph, i hit some shots with the z force and they felt really solid,what i really noticed was the sound, they sounded so much better than my current irons, so to the data, swing speed came down a touch but ball speed was up,4 yards extra and a higher launch. We then tried the stiff shafts but i felt as if i had to force it so quickly moved back to regular flex, i must havegot used to them by now as my launch angle had come down and distance gain was up to 8 yards.
onthe lie board we established i needed standard lie,interestingly the mark was at the rear of the impact tape which shows my tendacy to release the club early,something to work on over winter then!
i then took my 4 iron and had a few hits with it, striking it quite well Darren suggested we try the 4 hybrid,afew swings with that and it was apparent it was a lot more consistant.
So my clubs ended up being 4 hybrid 5 to sw inc gw reg flex standard lie and loft.
we finished up with a short video clip.
all in all a very enjoyable day, a big thankyou to eveyone at GM towers and Yonex, if you get a chance try out some Yonex clubs with the graphite shafts they might surprise you and dispell some myths.

 

[sweatysock41]

Great reports gents, glad you had a good day. Too many of us ignore graphite shafts because they're not macho

 

[daveyc2k2]

Don't know if you asked but just had a message from Darren on Twitter and we can expect to receive the clubs within 7-10 days.

 

[shewy]

Cant wait cheers

 

[adiemel]

Sounds like you all had a great day. Lovely write up from you all.

 

[garyinderry]

Did you all get the same irons and shafts etc?

 

[shewy]

In short yes, the z force range is aimed at the mid/improver so we were all fitted for the range,2 reg flex and one of the Dave ' s was a super light, but all the same shaft.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Did you all get the same irons and shafts etc?

It was only the Z Force irons on offer. I got regular graphite shafts, standard length and grip size and 1 degree upright

 

[garyinderry]

Ah right. I was hoping to hear about the whole range of irons they have on the go. did they have any sitting around?

 

[ForeRighty]

Nice one sounds like it was a great day enjoy your new clubs

 

[Dave B]

Brian.

Glad you enjoyed it, I was also surprised at how good the ball felt off the face. The Titleists irons are renowned for being one of the best feeling irons however the Yonex clubs felt very good which dispels the fallacy about graphite shafted clubs lacking feel.

Gary

Reading the comments I think Davey and Brian were fitted for regular while I was given the option of the regular or super lite as I have a relatively smooth transition. Because my typical bad shot tends to be a moderate fade with the longer irons and I'm approaching 50, it's unlikely that my swing will get any quicker so we decided to go for the super lites which some would consider a senior shaft however there was no whipinness or lack of control. The club felt very light but predictable. I did feel as if I was swinging faster but according to the monitor swing speed was just down on my steel shafted Titleists.

It may be difficult to put into context however I think that when you try a totally alien club with people watching and cameras you tend to concentrate more on making a good connection so you don't look a fool rather than swinging naturally and puring the ball.
I'm pretty sure that once I get on the course and start playing with the clubs both swing speed and distance will improve.


I'll put another review up once the clubs arrive and I've had chance to use them a few times on the course, however one thing I will say is that the clubs were very easy to take to and hit from the off. Over the years I've tried a few hits of my playing partners clubs as we all do and I don't think any have been as easy to hit as the Z Force. I don't know if it's the graphite shafts or the head but they just felt so easy to adapt to.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Some excellent write ups and yet another great opportunity from GM.

 

[davemc1]

Sounds great, really shows off the value of the custom fit! Did you all get to see the ball flight or where you hitting into nets?

 

[shewy]

Hitting into the range so we saw ball flight and distances + trackman figures

 

[long_iron]

Good write up guys, sounds like a great day. Enjoy the new irons!

 

[bladeplayer]

Good write up lads , just surprised he put ye all on hybrids rather than long irons (4 etc),

Very best of luck with them

 

[shewy]

That's because the z force only goes to 5 iron!

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

It was only the Z Force irons on offer. I got regular graphite shafts, standard length and grip size and 1 degree upright

Slightly disappointed to read this. Although generous of Yonex to give away free clubs, if I had entered and been picked I would only have been interested in their blades. The rest of the ranges looks too chunky for my preference. Were you told this before the day?

 

[richart]

Slightly disappointed to read this. Although generous of Yonex to give away free clubs, if I had entered and been picked I would only have been interested in their blades. The rest of the ranges looks too chunky for my preference. Were you told this before the day?

I think the three chosen all had similar handicaps, and were chosen on the basis that Z Force irons would suit their ability.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Slightly disappointed to read this. Although generous of Yonex to give away free clubs, if I had entered and been picked I would only have been interested in their blades. The rest of the ranges looks too chunky for my preference. Were you told this before the day?

No we were not and if I am honest, I was keen on trying their forged range, however, I was very impressed with the Z Force and the surprisingly thin top line, especially as I'm used to my Mizuno MP58s.

The down the shaft view of them, is actually very good!!

I am vertainly happy, and they have turned me back towards "game improver" irons, so if they help my handicap drop even further, I will be a very happy man.