Yamaha Impres V203 Tour driver!!

[justy214_2000]

I just demoed the Yamaha Impres V203 Tour driver in the on of the store here in Japan. Overall, I love how everything about this driver but before I pull the trigger on buying this. I want to read more review but there are only few out there. Is there anyone gaming this driver or any Yamaha Impres driver? Thank!

[Bill3508]

I've got got a v203 tour but haven't hit it. I play my d202 from time to time. The 203 tour is made for a lower trajectory and better swing. I've got a Diamana 60 X in mine. All Yamaha stuff is great. What shaft is in it?

[Bill3508]

You can find more info at Tourspec golf.

[kingarthur]

How much is the asking price? The new RMX drivers are better in my opinion.

[hardboiled]

[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1399520424' post='9254659']
How much is the asking price? The new RMX drivers are better in my opinion.
[/quote]

What makes you say that?
Have you hit both?

I don't think the new RMX's are Endo forged in Japan as were the 203's.

[justy214_2000]

[quote name='Bill3508' timestamp='1399502274' post='9252881']
I've got got a v203 tour but haven't hit it. I play my d202 from time to time. The 203 tour is made for a lower trajectory and better swing. I've got a Diamana 60 X in mine. All Yamaha stuff is great. What shaft is in it?
[/quote]It was a Tour AD GT-6 shaft.

[kingarthur]

[quote name='hardboiled' timestamp='1399521360' post='9254735']
[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1399520424' post='9254659']
How much is the asking price? The new RMX drivers are better in my opinion.
[/quote]

What makes you say that?
Have you hit both?

I don't think the new RMX's are Endo forged in Japan as were the 203's.
[/quote] have hit both with Tour AD MT on an LM. Although the distances were pretty much the same, the dispersion was 15% better with the RMX 01 model that I hit. It is my understanding that the 02 model would be more forgiving. If you're looking at a similar driver, don't overlook the Mizuno Craft line, it will blow your thoughts on Mizuno woods away

[hardboiled]

[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1399551198' post='9255605']
[quote name='hardboiled' timestamp='1399521360' post='9254735']
[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1399520424' post='9254659']
How much is the asking price? The new RMX drivers are better in my opinion.
[/quote]

What makes you say that?
Have you hit both?

I don't think the new RMX's are Endo forged in Japan as were the 203's.
[/quote] have hit both with Tour AD MT on an LM. Although the distances were pretty much the same, the dispersion was 15% better with the RMX 01 model that I hit. It is my understanding that the 02 model would be more forgiving. If you're looking at a similar driver, don't overlook the Mizuno Craft line, it will blow your thoughts on Mizuno woods away
[/quote]

Thanks for the feedback, so it looks like the RMX's are more forgiving.
Mizuno Craft/Yoro looks sensation. Would love a custom set one day.

[MBBG]

Mizuno Craft drivers are gorgeous but they have a sweet spot the size of a pin head. The 611 maybe not AS bad but still not a forgiving club at all. Just FYI.

[kingarthur]

[quote name='MBBG' timestamp='1399586032' post='9259553']
Mizuno Craft drivers are gorgeous but they have a sweet spot the size of a pin head. The 611 maybe not AS bad but still not a forgiving club at all. Just FYI.
[/quote] The 611 is about the same as the RMX 01, but the other models are similar to the V203 Tour Forged.

[kingarthur]

[quote name='hardboiled' timestamp='1399584932' post='9259475']
[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1399551198' post='9255605']
[quote name='hardboiled' timestamp='1399521360' post='9254735']
[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1399520424' post='9254659']
How much is the asking price? The new RMX drivers are better in my opinion.
[/quote]

What makes you say that?
Have you hit both?

I don't think the new RMX's are Endo forged in Japan as were the 203's.
[/quote] have hit both with Tour AD MT on an LM. Although the distances were pretty much the same, the dispersion was 15% better with the RMX 01 model that I hit. It is my understanding that the 02 model would be more forgiving. If you're looking at a similar driver, don't overlook the Mizuno Craft line, it will blow your thoughts on Mizuno woods away
[/quote]

Thanks for the feedback, so it looks like the RMX's are more forgiving.
Mizuno Craft/Yoro looks sensation. Would love a custom set one day.
[/quote] just out of curiosity, have you considered all the Srixon JDM models? Last year, the best JDM driver from my experience was the 725, distance/launch conditions/forgiveness were all in the top three.

[Bill3508]

If you had a chance to buy the 203 and it fits your game then buy it. Yamahas last really great driver.

[MizzyMan]

I've played that V203 Tour for a year or so, now I rotate it with a RomaRo on occasion. IMO it's the best combo of feel, forgiveness and distance I've EVER played. I even bought a backup. The RMX drivers look cheap to me, paint is all over the head, etc. Not impressive quality, and from what I've heard, not nearly as nice since they went away from Endo and started making them in China.

[kingarthur]

[quote name='MizzyMan' timestamp='1400283516' post='9311139']
I've played that V203 Tour for a year or so, now I rotate it with a RomaRo on occasion. IMO it's the best combo of feel, forgiveness and distance I've EVER played. I even bought a backup. The RMX drivers look cheap to me, paint is all over the head, etc. Not impressive quality, and from what I've heard, not nearly as nice since they went away from Endo and started making them in China.
[/quote] The RMX is still forged by Endo, just not in Japan. Endo has forging plants in both China and Thailand. It's the only way to keep price in check for their OEM customers.

[mizguy]

[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1400298257' post='9312387']
[quote name='MizzyMan' timestamp='1400283516' post='9311139']
I've played that V203 Tour for a year or so, now I rotate it with a RomaRo on occasion. IMO it's the best combo of feel, forgiveness and distance I've EVER played. I even bought a backup. The RMX drivers look cheap to me, paint is all over the head, etc. Not impressive quality, and from what I've heard, not nearly as nice since they went away from Endo and started making them in China.
[/quote] The RMX is still forged by Endo, just not in Japan. Endo has forging plants in both China and Thailand. It's the only way to keep price in check for their OEM customers.
[/quote]
$1100. For a tour V203 & $800. for RMX driver isn't exactly keeping the price in check. Better options out there for your money.

[kingarthur]

[quote name='mizguy' timestamp='1400353516' post='9314615']
[quote name='kingarthur' timestamp='1400298257' post='9312387']
[quote name='MizzyMan' timestamp='1400283516' post='9311139']
I've played that V203 Tour for a year or so, now I rotate it with a RomaRo on occasion. IMO it's the best combo of feel, forgiveness and distance I've EVER played. I even bought a backup. The RMX drivers look cheap to me, paint is all over the head, etc. Not impressive quality, and from what I've heard, not nearly as nice since they went away from Endo and started making them in China.
[/quote] The RMX is still forged by Endo, just not in Japan. Endo has forging plants in both China and Thailand. It's the only way to keep price in check for their OEM customers.
[/quote]
$1100. For a tour V203 & $800. for RMX driver isn't exactly keeping the price in check. Better options out there for your money.
[/quote] the price difference was made possible by having the club forged outside of Japan. Yamaha, to my knowledge, did not sell a lot of the V because its price. And I have heard they did not make a lot of profit due to the manufatcutering cost.

[puresurfr]

I played the Yamaha 4.6V and the V201 and V203 ....all are excellent clubs and are so similar, that it is hard to differentiate without looking at the sole. I would say all 3 are equal with a slight nudge to V201 the 4.6V then V203 in terms of overall performance.....the feel and sound are too close to call.