- Sep 1, 2004
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I had a quick range session and then played at the weekend with the new sticks. This was a big test for me, going to old man "regular" shafts, the KBS Tour. I hadn't played in three weeks so was not full of expectation.
First impressions are very positive. These are not wunder clubs, if you hit it fat or thin, the ball doersn't lie. But they did seem quite forgiving and easy to hit.
The lofts appear a little stronger that my current gamers. The heads set up nicely behind the ball, not too thick a top line. Sharp looking with the black clubheads. The only weird club was the 4 iron, where the arse sits out a bit at the back, visible at address.
My biggest concern was the shafts. My research suggested that the KBS is a high laugh shaft, not really what I wanted. And of course moving to a more feminine shaft, the shame of it. I had Rifle 5.5 shafts in the Miura heads.
Well the shaft delivered, perfect flight, not hight at all, felt like there was a little more zip in it with no noticeable loss of accuracy. I played 16 holes and hit 13 greens in regulation. I reckon that I picked up 5-10 yeards per irons, not a monster pick up in distance, but a nice surprise.
Lovely feel off the forged heads, especially with the PW and GW. There were a few strange shots with the GW though and a few I didn't get out of the middle that I got away with, but overall the initial impression is very encouraging, adding instant confidence.
I didn't hole any putts and scored a +2 round, I would say much of that was down to the irons. So early days but I'm feeling good about the upcoming season.
First impressions are very positive. These are not wunder clubs, if you hit it fat or thin, the ball doersn't lie. But they did seem quite forgiving and easy to hit.
The lofts appear a little stronger that my current gamers. The heads set up nicely behind the ball, not too thick a top line. Sharp looking with the black clubheads. The only weird club was the 4 iron, where the arse sits out a bit at the back, visible at address.
My biggest concern was the shafts. My research suggested that the KBS is a high laugh shaft, not really what I wanted. And of course moving to a more feminine shaft, the shame of it. I had Rifle 5.5 shafts in the Miura heads.
Well the shaft delivered, perfect flight, not hight at all, felt like there was a little more zip in it with no noticeable loss of accuracy. I played 16 holes and hit 13 greens in regulation. I reckon that I picked up 5-10 yeards per irons, not a monster pick up in distance, but a nice surprise.
Lovely feel off the forged heads, especially with the PW and GW. There were a few strange shots with the GW though and a few I didn't get out of the middle that I got away with, but overall the initial impression is very encouraging, adding instant confidence.
I didn't hole any putts and scored a +2 round, I would say much of that was down to the irons. So early days but I'm feeling good about the upcoming season.