Japanese Wedge Opinions

[BIRD]

Yururi, Fourteen, Miura, . . . Or Scratch

Whats everyones opinions

[big67]

Epon!

[lasher]

Fourteen

[BIRD]

or maybe this one
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[Lefty Cat]

I am not going to act like I've tried them all, because I havent. I like my Yururi's a [b]lot[/b], but with that said they have some different characteristics than American wedges. They are longer heel to toe than say a cleveland 900 or a vokey sm. Man when I get these things they were sharp enough to shave with almost. I had some major grinding done to them to get them to do different things and when I was done, they look great. Probably gonna change the paintfil on em before I do a witb though.

[slicktry]

[quote name='Lefty Cat' post='2117307' date='Dec 10 2009, 08:06 PM']I am not going to act like I've tried them all, because I havent. I like my Yururi's a [b]lot[/b], but with that said they have some different characteristics than American wedges. They are longer heel to toe than say a cleveland 900 or a vokey sm. Man when I get these things they were sharp enough to shave with almost. I had some major grinding done to them to get them to do different things and when I was done, they look great. Probably gonna change the paintfil on em before I do a witb though.[/quote]

I'm kinda biased here as well. Yururi Tours all the way! Best wedges I've ever owned. Grooves are sick!

God Bless
Jer

[arcticreaver]

this is the only good picture i could find of the Maruman KS Wedge Limited Edition Hand Grind

 

 

these look pretty nice.

[Tupperwolf]

If these were available in 54* I'd love to try one out... Love the looks...

 

[Tupperwolf]

Then again, the Yururi Gekku wedges look nasty! In a good way!

 

[arcticreaver]

just went on maruman's japan website and looks like they have something called ZERO BOUNCE wedge. kinda funny but looks alright if you ask me. too bad i can't really read japanese but maybe someone here can help.

[url="http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maruman-golf.jp%2Fproduct%2Fwedge%2Fm_ks_wedge_zerobans.html&sl=ja&tl=en"]Ma[/url][url="http://www.maruman-golf.jp/product/wedge/m_ks_wedge_zerobans.html"]ruman KS Wedge Zero Bounce[/url]

[Randy]

I haven't tried all of them, but my recommendation is Fourteen. Liked them so well that I just picked up the Limited Edition 3 wedge set (48, 53, 58).

[RangerEsq.]

[quote name='arcticreaver' post='2119514' date='Dec 11 2009, 05:55 PM']just went on maruman's japan website and looks like they have something called ZERO BOUNCE wedge. kinda funny but looks alright if you ask me. too bad i can't really read japanese but maybe someone here can help.

[url="http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maruman-golf.jp%2Fproduct%2Fwedge%2Fm_ks_wedge_zerobans.html&sl=ja&tl=en"]Ma[/url][url="http://www.maruman-golf.jp/product/wedge/m_ks_wedge_zerobans.html"]ruman KS Wedge Zero Bounce[/url][/quote]

That's sick. In a bad way. A total digger wedge. No bounce will make you dig like crazy. I guarantee it. Otherwise, it's only good for bunkers that have a lot of light, fluffy sand that you can quick-cut. Otherwise if the sand is heavy or hard, these are worthless. You need some bounce to help you rebound back up and come through. I can barely hit my 60-degree with 6-bounce it digs so much.

[homi mike]

[quote name='RangerEsq.' post='2120103' date='Dec 12 2009, 12:41 AM'][quote name='arcticreaver' post='2119514' date='Dec 11 2009, 05:55 PM']just went on maruman's japan website and looks like they have something called ZERO BOUNCE wedge. kinda funny but looks alright if you ask me. too bad i can't really read japanese but maybe someone here can help.

[url="http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maruman-golf.jp%2Fproduct%2Fwedge%2Fm_ks_wedge_zerobans.html&sl=ja&tl=en"]Ma[/url][url="http://www.maruman-golf.jp/product/wedge/m_ks_wedge_zerobans.html"]ruman KS Wedge Zero Bounce[/url][/quote]

That's sick. In a bad way. A total digger wedge. No bounce will make you dig like crazy. I guarantee it. Otherwise, it's only good for bunkers that have a lot of light, fluffy sand that you can quick-cut. Otherwise if the sand is heavy or hard, these are worthless. You need some bounce to help you rebound back up and come through. I can barely hit my 60-degree with 6-bounce it digs so much.
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Looks like they designed the leading edge quite differently from ordinary wedges with bounce to prevent from digging.

[bastey]

Played the Yururi Gekku Wedges last year. They look great, are super soft and spin like hell.

You should look at Vega wedges as well - they are even better than the yururis IMO.

[tokyo jo]

I really rate the yururi Raw too, but then I tried the yururi KM wedges....AWESOME!!! Great ball flight and very consistant spin control and his anyone seen a prettier looking club??

[arcticreaver]

can someone explain to me about that Zero Bounce KS Maruman wedge?? i know i found it online, but i just don't get why they would go and make a ZERO bounce wedge. i'm sure there has to be some bounce to it right???

[Rolex]

It says that it's supposedly good for getting out of plugged lies in a bunker and out of heavy rough. The squared off leading edge and rounded sole shape will stay straighter through the shot, so you can aim directly at the target and don't have to adjust for a cut shot. And, it has excellent spin, blah, blah (add boilerplate marketing words here...)

The large (horizontal) radius of sole, along with the large sole itself, is supposedly good for explosions bunker shots.

The hosel is shaped at the same radius as a golf ball, so the player is supposed to have more confidence and can be more aggressive on approach shots, apparently without fearing the dreaded shank.

The shaft insert is 40mm instead of the standard 30mm~35mm, so you can supposedly be more aggressive and not worry about damaging the club. You can wield it like a [i]samurai[/i] sword... (I'm kidding)


Added: and I have no agenda in this, but fourteen are more popular in Japan than Yururi wedges.

[arcticreaver]

[quote name='Rolex' post='2128420' date='Dec 16 2009, 07:07 AM']It says that it's supposedly good for getting out of plugged lies in a bunker and out of heavy rough. The squared off leading edge and rounded sole shape will stay straighter through the shot, so you can aim directly at the target and don't have to adjust for a cut shot. And, it has excellent spin, blah, blah (add boilerplate marketing words here...)

The large (horizontal) radius of sole, along with the large sole itself, is supposedly good for explosions bunker shots.

The hosel is shaped at the same radius as a golf ball, so the player is supposed to have more confidence and can be more aggressive on approach shots, apparently without fearing the dreaded shank.

The shaft insert is 40mm instead of the standard 30mm~35mm, so you can supposedly be more aggressive and not worry about damaging the club. You can wield it like a [i]samurai[/i] sword... (I'm kidding)


Added: and I have no agenda in this, but fourteen are more popular in Japan than Yururi wedges.[/quote]

thanks for that explanation. i guess i get the gest of it.

[gofer]

I am playing the Yururi (45, 53, 57, and 61*) and am very satisfied. I had a set of Zodias before - liked them too. Still have the Zodia 52* head if any one is looking?

[joncooper]

Just an opinion but if I am in the market for Higher End Wedges, I want to know that the forgings are superior. While some folks like the look and feel, why would I get Fourteen Wedges forged in China as opposed to others forged in Japan? Price wise, you are getting less value for the money. Again, they may be just fine, no one can convince me that the quality of Chinese forgings are equal to Japanese forgings.

[golf4life85]

george spirits has some really good wedges out. they look different than the normal wedge but they feel great and they conform to the new groove rule.